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

21 topics (filtered)12 news items
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Zoning

Landmark Designation Report - Cranford-Wanamaker House

1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
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Reimagined Durham Freeway Study Final Report

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
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Government Facility Special Use Permit at 1100 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment A2500002

12 opposed
12 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
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El Toro Loco Swap Meet Regulations

1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 6, 2026
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Andrews Chapel Road Townhouse Development

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
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Parkwood Tie WCF

1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
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728 Scott King Road Wireless Facility

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
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Solid waste collection policy

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 4, 2026
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Place Type Map Amendments

1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
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4802 Cheek Road

26 opposed2 concerned
28 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
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Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers

29 supportive1 opposed2 concerned
32 commentsLast discussed May 4, 2026
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4719 Red Mountain Road Setback Variance

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Zoning

3857 Crabtree Avenue Infill Vehicle Use Area Variance

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Zoning

3719 Bivins Road Riparian Buffer Variance

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Zoning

Zoning and Housing Justice

1 commentLast discussed Mar 19, 2026
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Hayti Promise CDC ARPA Funding and Governance

4 supportive2 opposed5 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Mar 5, 2026
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Pickett Road apartment project

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 19, 2026
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Human Relations Commission 2025 Annual Report

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 16, 2026
Zoning

RV Parking UDO Text Amendment

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 2, 2026
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Driveway Width Variance at 604 E Geer Street

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 27, 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