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A Freeway Reimagined: Durham to Weigh Bold Visions for NC 147
When the Durham Freeway (NC Highway 147) was constructed through the heart of the city in the 1970s, it came at a steep cost: vibrant, predominantly Black neighborhoods were razed, displacing families, shuttering businesses, and severing community ties. Now, more than 50 years later, Durham is preparing to have a serious conversation about what should…
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Council Approves Three Durham Development Projects, Plus Northgate Plan
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham City Council members Monday night unanimously approved three projects that will bring hundreds of apartments to the South Durham area. They also passed a small-area plan proposed as the future of Northgate Mall, but Mark-Anthony Middleton, representative for Ward 2 and Mayor Pro Tempore,…
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Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! A new development at Carpenter Fletcher Road and NC Highway 55 could bring 200 apartments – including 31 affordable housing units – to about 17 acres. But first they need permission to abandon plans for recreational open space in wetlands that would endanger a federal…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – August 2025
Welcome to the August edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to major mixed-use districts and warehouse projects, rezoning requests can reshape neighborhoods – and it’s not always easy to keep track. I’ve rounded up the latest…
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[From NC Newsline] Durham Council Member Warns ICE Will Disappear Residents
By Brandon Kingdollar, NC NewslineAug. 3, 2025 As residents rally to alert neighbors to immigration agents around the city, Durham City Council member Javiera Caballero warned Saturday that anyone could be arrested off the street and detained. Speaking to an audience of around 70 at a “State of Durham” town hall held in the Durham…
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[Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy
Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! Most nights around 3 a.m., I wake up with the same uneasy feeling. The first thought that surfaces is usually some version of: What was I thinking? I’ve never done anything quite like this before. There are people who have trained for this, built entire careers around…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – July 2025
Welcome to the July edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to major mixed-use districts and warehouse projects, rezoning requests can reshape neighborhoods – and it’s not always easy to keep track. I’ve rounded up the latest…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to major mixed-use districts and warehouse projects, rezoning requests can reshape neighborhoods – and it’s not always easy to keep track. I’ve rounded up the latest…
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[Raising Durham] Rolling with the Trolls: Comments, Cancer, and Calling Out Nonsense
A few weeks ago, I found myself doing something I usually avoid: scrolling through the comments. And y’all, I KNOW better. Truly. It started with a Facebook post from a local news reporter about a measles outbreak and the importance of childhood vaccines. I added a brief comment, sharing that my daughter is immunocompromised and…
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[SoDu How-To] Run for Public Office in Durham County 2025
Thinking about stepping into local leadership? Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, transportation, youth programs, or neighborhood development, running for office in Durham County is one way to make a real difference. Here’s what residents need to know about getting your name on the ballot in 2025. 🗳 Which Offices Are Up for Election? City…
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Durham’s FY25-26 Budget Proposal: Tax Rate Hike, Infrastructure Boost, and Community Safety Top Priorities
At Monday night’s Durham City Council meeting, City Manager Bo Ferguson introduced a proposed $772 million budget – his first on the job – for the upcoming fiscal year that aims to balance rising service demands, staff pay, and critical infrastructure needs. That’s while navigating the financial impact of recent property revaluations. The proposal includes…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – May 2025
Welcome to the May edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to major mixed-use districts and warehouse projects, rezoning requests can reshape neighborhoods – and it’s not always easy to keep track. I’ve rounded up the latest…
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