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Local Government
What’s on deck: tenant protections, Third Fork Creek and Rail Trail momentum, 160 income-restricted apartments near Page Road, and key rezonings - with multiple chances for public comment.
Durham City Council
Tonight’s meeting features major land use votes, affordable housing funding, and a detailed small-area plan for Walltown and the Northgate Mall site. We’ve got the highlights so you can stay informed - and involved.
Durham City Council
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday in the first-floor council chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza in Durham.
Development
The project, proposed by M/I Homes of Raleigh, would’ve brought 1,000 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes to 168 mostly rural acres not far from the New Hope Commons shopping center.
Development
Residents opposed to Moriah Ridge worry about traffic and Durham's ability to handle such increased demand on its water supply.
Development
“I think the Planning Commission got this one right,” said Mark-Anthony Middleton, the city’s mayor pro tempore.
Durham City Council
Dan Jewell of Thomas & Hutton wants a zoning map change for 95.48 acres bounded by Hoover and Angier roads, Ashe Street, U.S. Highway 70/Interstate 885, and East End Avenue for as many as 1,880 residential units and 49,500 square feet of non-residential development.
Durham City Council
Both meetings will be held at Durham City Hall, and residents are encouraged to attend or watch the live stream to stay informed about the decisions shaping Durham’s future.