Highlights from Durham City Council

The council celebrates Wall Street Juniors Day, addresses a controversial news story about crime, and debates zoning and annexation cases, including a project converting a hotel into affordable housing. Discussions highlight community engagement, environmental concerns, and the challenges of balancing development with infrastructure needs.

Fissures among council members are revealed during a heated discussion of how we increase density while respecting the community.

The council takes action on safer streets, debates development in southeast Durham, and celebrates a project bringing affordable housing to Braggtown.

Plans for a major parcel in RTP are debated. Duke University requests rezoning of a number of properties near downtown.

Durham is growing. The council considers several annexation requests to bring more housing to the community.

The council considers a significant annexation for a new development in southwest Durham.

The council focused on next steps for redevelopment of the last remaining parcel of city owned land downtown, the former police department HQ at 505 West Chapel Hill Street.

The council focused on some contentious zoning issues, particularly a development in Southeast Durham that several concerned residents spoke against.

After much debate in prior meetings, the council shares their final views and then votes on the budget. They also consider a bond referendum proposed for November's election. The relatively chill vibes may make one wonder, "Is this the real Durham City Council?"

The council made wide ranging comments during announcements ahead of their business agenda. The main business discussions focused on how to support local nonprofits and a substantial rezoning near RTP.

The council focused on Aura 751, a project the Planning Commission recommended be denied. Listen to what's changed since then, why nearby residents remain concerned, and what the council members think.