Durham City Council approved nearly 300 affordable housing units across multiple developments, continuing a five-year trend of private developers profering 3,000 units despite ongoing affordability challenges.
City Council approved nearly 300 affordable housing units across multiple developments, continuing a five-year trend where private developers have profered 3,000 affordable units despite ongoing housing crisis challenges.
Police Chief Patrice Andrews reported violent crime dropped nearly 20 percent in second quarter 2025, with homicides at 19 and shooting incidents down 33.6 percent, though some neighborhoods remain heavily impacted.
Council approved three options for Durham Freeway corridor transformation ranging from $350 million modernization to $450 million to $800 million for boulevard conversion that would reclaim 20 to 22 acres and reconnect neighborhoods.