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Council Approves HIV Housing Amendments and New Affordable Housing Units

The council heard urgent calls from community leaders to address housing needs for people with HIV and prevent federal funds from going unused, then approved substantial amendments to housing plans. Major rezoning and annexation decisions also advanced 160 new income-restricted apartments and more 'missing middle' housing in Durham.
April 21st, 2025 •
Highlights by Wes Platt
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Durham County Focuses on Reentry, Child Abuse, and Arab American Heritage
Highlights include opportunities for young women and health advocates along with proclamations focusing attention on support for reentry from incarceration, Arab American heritage, and child abuse prevention.
April 14th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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CWLP Presents Upgrades in Electric and Water Meters, Solar Ordinance
The council discusses the introduction of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology, highlighting its benefits for customer experience and energy management. Updates on a 25-megawatt solar ordinance and carbon capture project are also presented, along with public concerns about transparency and communication.
March 25th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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Council Debates Apartments Near Sandy Creek Park and Hears Budget Priorities
The council completed action on a contentious zoning change near Sandy Creek Park, weighing affordable housing against environmental concerns. A resolution on foreign aid was passed, highlighting North Carolina's role in international development. The meeting also included dozens of residents sharing priorities for the upcoming budget, with calls for increased funding for festivals, transit, and eviction diversion.
March 17th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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Potential $80,000 Identified To Assist With Laundry Services For Low-Income Families
The council discusses rising utility fees to the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade, making the 1987 federal consent decree that guides Springfield government public, and the push to serve families living in poverty with laundry services. Stay engaged and catch our next highlight reel for more updates from the council!
March 11th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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