Emergency rental assistance funds nearly depleted as church leaders warn Durham's housing crisis is accelerating faster than the city can respond.
Church leaders reported emergency rental assistance funds nearly depleted while rent increases accelerated, with one renter facing a jump from $169 to $780 monthly, and requested city assistance and tenant protections.
Council approved $26 million-plus funding for Durham Station Transit Center, nearly double the original 2021 estimate, which will serve 14,000 daily riders and expand bus canopy coverage from 20 to 80 percent.
Pack Five neighborhood residents reported open drug use, dealing, and prostitution at East Main and Stokes intersection with no improvement despite a year of police engagement, and Mayor Williams committed to meeting with residents.