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What residents are talking about in Durham public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Development

Interlocal Agreement with Durham County to Fund Community Solutions Consulting Work on the Homeless Strategic Framework

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026

Development

St. Joseph's ARPA Funding & Property Conditions

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Mar 19, 2026

Development

505 West Chapel Hill Street Redevelopment

3 supportive1 concerned

4 commentsLast discussed Mar 19, 2026

Development

Haytai Promise CDC

3 supportive

3 commentsLast discussed Mar 16, 2026

Development

Golden Belt Lease and Haytai Promise CDC

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Mar 16, 2026

Development

Haytai Promise CDC ARPA Agreement Amendment

1 opposed

1 commentLast discussed Mar 16, 2026

Development

Street stub-out standards

2 supportive

2 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026

Development

Leigh Village Center

5 opposed

5 commentsLast discussed Feb 16, 2026

Development

Creekside Mixed Use

3 supportive2 opposed

5 commentsLast discussed Feb 16, 2026

Development

Homeless Services Advisory Committee Annual Report

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Feb 16, 2026

Development

Housing Appeals Board Annual Report

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Feb 16, 2026

Development

Homelessness strategy plan phase one recommendations

6 supportive

6 commentsLast discussed Feb 10, 2026

Development

Demolition Review at 914 Morning Glory Avenue

1 commentLast discussed Feb 3, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Durham from local and regional media.

NC Newslinehousing supply initiative

Durham, NC one of 30 cities chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new housing supply initiative

Durham, NC one of 30 cities chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new housing supply initiative NC Newsline

Oct 22, 2026

Raleigh News & Observerline-of-duty firefighter fatality

Durham firefighter killed during blaze is identified. What we’ve learned so far

Durham firefighter killed during blaze is identified. What we’ve learned so far Raleigh News & Observer

Oct 8, 2026

Firehouse.comfirefighter line-of-duty death and building collapse

Updated: Durham, NC, Firefighter Killed, Others Injured in Collapse of Converted Building

Updated: Durham, NC, Firefighter Killed, Others Injured in Collapse of Converted Building Firehouse.com

Oct 8, 2026

WRALgun violence action plan

Durham Council 'confident' in gun violence action plan as NC Central students urge action

Durham Council 'confident' in gun violence action plan as NC Central students urge action WRAL

Sep 11, 2026

Foxy 107.1-104.3housing development

Black-Owned Developer Advances Housing Plans in Historic Durham Neighborhood

Black-Owned Developer Advances Housing Plans in Historic Durham Neighborhood Foxy 107.1-104.3

Sep 9, 2026

ABC11 Newsdrought water supply response

Drought NC | Durham turning to quarry to help supplement dwindling water supply

Drought NC | Durham turning to quarry to help supplement dwindling water supply ABC11 News

Jul 21, 2026

FOX8 WGHPgun violence prevention

Police in North Carolina city crack down on ‘celebratory gunfire’ after two women died

Police in North Carolina city crack down on ‘celebratory gunfire’ after two women died FOX8 WGHP

Jul 4, 2026

WRALwater restrictions / drought

Durham implements Stage 2 water restrictions as Lake Michie hits 40% full

Durham implements Stage 2 water restrictions as Lake Michie hits 40% full WRAL

Jun 17, 2026

ABC11 Newswater restrictions

NC Drought 2026 | Mandatory water restrictions in effect in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses, no car washing, lawns

NC Drought 2026 | Mandatory water restrictions in effect in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses, no car washing, lawns ABC11 News

Jun 15, 2026

ABC11 Newswater restrictions

NC Drought 2026 | Water restrictions stage 2 in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses as supply down, prolonged dry weather

NC Drought 2026 | Water restrictions stage 2 in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses as supply down, prolonged dry weather ABC11 News

Jun 12, 2026

ABC11 Newspolice drone surveillance

Police surveillance vs privacy rights: As Durham PD enters the drone era, a glimpse into the future of policing in America

Police surveillance vs privacy rights: As Durham PD enters the drone era, a glimpse into the future of policing in America ABC11 News

Jun 2, 2026

Axiospublic transit

Durham looks to keep its buses fare-free

Durham looks to keep its buses fare-free Axios

May 19, 2026

Community pulse

Public Housing Experience

Public Housing Tenancy and Evictions

Public Housing Conditions

Consolidated Annexation - 508 Olive Branch Road

Durham Convention Center and Visitors Bureau Discover Durham Appointment

Development & housing

Cell tower at 728 Scott King Road

Capital investment and job creation incentive agreement with AbbVie, Inc.

Human Relations Commission appointment

Resolution Recognizing Ashton Seniors in Action and Willow Street United

Housing

Housing and Homelessness Initiatives

505 West Chapel Hill Street Affordable Housing

Ashton Apartments Tenant Union Resolution

COA2600021 – 2115 Englewood Ave – Modifications

COA2600035 – 204 N. Buchanan Blvd

B2500031 – Minor Special Use Permit for Wireless Communication Facility

Consolidated Zoning Map Change – Garland District

Durham Homeless Services Advisory Committee – Appointment

Community memory and housing policy

Landlord engagement services

Eviction Diversion Program

LD2600001 – Cranford-Wannamaker House

COA2600024 – 118 West Parrish St

COA2600028 – 2401 West Club Blvd

COA2600021 – 2115 Englewood Ave

Tenant Rights and Evictions

Eviction Diversion Program Funding

Eviction Diversion and Housing Providers

Sherron Road Assemblage

2422 West Club Boulevard

2006 Englewood Avenue

Consolidated Annexation – 1418 South Miami Boulevard

Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

Consolidated Annexation – Experience Reality Glenn West

Consolidated Annexation – 1735 Fletchers Chapel Road

5502 Wake Forest Highway Project

Interlocal Agreement with Durham County to Fund Community Solutions Consulting Work on the Homeless Strategic Framework

St. Joseph's ARPA Funding & Property Conditions

505 West Chapel Hill Street Redevelopment

Haytai Promise CDC

Golden Belt Lease and Haytai Promise CDC

Haytai Promise CDC ARPA Agreement Amendment

Street stub-out standards

Leigh Village Center

Creekside Mixed Use

Homeless Services Advisory Committee Annual Report

Housing Appeals Board Annual Report

Homelessness strategy plan phase one recommendations

Demolition Review at 914 Morning Glory Avenue

In the news

Durham, NC one of 30 cities chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new housing supply initiative

Durham firefighter killed during blaze is identified. What we’ve learned so far

Updated: Durham, NC, Firefighter Killed, Others Injured in Collapse of Converted Building

Durham Council 'confident' in gun violence action plan as NC Central students urge action

Black-Owned Developer Advances Housing Plans in Historic Durham Neighborhood

Drought NC | Durham turning to quarry to help supplement dwindling water supply

Police in North Carolina city crack down on ‘celebratory gunfire’ after two women died

Durham implements Stage 2 water restrictions as Lake Michie hits 40% full

NC Drought 2026 | Mandatory water restrictions in effect in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses, no car washing, lawns

NC Drought 2026 | Water restrictions stage 2 in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses as supply down, prolonged dry weather

Police surveillance vs privacy rights: As Durham PD enters the drone era, a glimpse into the future of policing in America

Durham looks to keep its buses fare-free