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City Council · Regular Meeting · September 16, 2024
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Durham City Council approved a 432-unit mixed-use project despite DeDreana Freeman's solo dissent over inadequate affordable housing and developer fees.
City Council approved a 432-unit mixed-use project at South Miami Boulevard despite DeDreana Freeman's solo dissent, citing inadequate affordable housing at 3.5 percent for only ten years and insufficient developer fees of $500.
Council approved a 415-unit Fairington Road development after the applicant increased affordable housing from 2 percent to 5 percent with a 30-year commitment following pressure from Chelsea Cook.
Mayor Leonardo Williams announced the Triangle region attracted $1.3 billion in investments since November, with Durham securing $2.9 million in federal digital equity funding plus $493,000 city match.
Additional video segments
This meeting was published as multiple videos. The primary recording is above; the additional segments are linked below.
