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Announcements
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 23, 2018
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1. Get Hooked on Complete Streets - Learn about Complete Streets from a panel of experts from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., or drop in and provide input on the draft Complete Streets Policy from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on July 24, 2018, Durham Nativity School on 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham (GoDurham Routes 4 & 9). This workshop to local staff, elected officials and community representatives. Light refreshments will be served.
2. County Seeks Input on Proposed Redevelopment Plans for East Main Street
What: Community Input Sessions on Future Redevelopment Project
Who: Durham County Government
When/Where:
Session #2 - Saturday, July 28, 2018, 10 a.m. - noon
Criminal Justice Resource Center, 326 E. Main St.
Session #3 - Thursday, August 2, 2018, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Nehemiah Christian Center, 514 N. Mangum St.
Residents are strongly encouraged to attend a face-to-face session. Those unable to attend can complete an online feedback form regarding the proposed development plans by visiting <https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gxAMSbPJV6l6WV>.
For project details, visit the County's 300 and 500 E. Main Redevelopment project webpage or email Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services Peri Manns at pmanns@dconc.gov <mailto:pmanns@dconc.gov>.
3. Durham Neighborhood College Makes a Come Back: Residents looking to play a more active role in their neighborhoods and the Durham community will get their chance to learn more about the strategic plans in the 2018 Durham Neighborhood College, a class designed specifically for residents to learn about the organization, operations and services of their local City and County governments. After a two-year hiatus, the award-winning Durham Neighborhood College program will return this fall with an emphasis on showing participants how the strategic plans guide government officials in the development of sound planning and operations.
City and County employees are invited to apply for the seven-week course. For more information or to apply online, visit the County's Neighborhood College webpage <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dconc.gov%2Fgovernment%2Fdepartments-a-e%2Fboard-of-commissioners%2Fspecial-projects%2Fdurham-neighborhood-college&data=02%7C01%7C%7C6fc96dca1dac4029e9e708d5c7f158bd%7Cc16a00a3560947c0b2c272d8635e3423%7C0%7C0%7C636634761756975183&sdata=Y9KdSQh02Z%2FE3wCiaYJns%2Bz4qaLWf38EshO9JNIWJCs%3D&reserved=0>. The application deadline is August 3rd.
4. Libraries ROCK: Summer Reading 2018 - Join Durham County Library for a spectacular summer reading kickoff at Northgate Mall (on the plaza), at 1058 W. Club Blvd. This program runs through August 11, 2018. For more information please visit <http://durhamcountylibrary.org>.
5. Durham Seeks Input on Zoning Changes to Expand Housing Choices. Fast-paced population growth, limited availability of developable tracts and a renewed preference for in-town living has led to a housing availability and affordability challenge for Durham. To address this issue, the Durham City-County Planning Department is now seeking input on changes that are needed to Durham’s existing zoning rules to help eliminate regulatory barriers and expand housing options.
The deadline to complete the online survey is August 15, 2018. For more information about this project, contact Jacobson at (919) 560-4137, ext. 28247 or by email at Hannah.Jacobson@DurhamNC.gov <mailto:Hannah.Jacobson@DurhamNC.gov>.
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This information can also be found on our Durham County Website: www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>
These announcements along with additional details may also be found on the County’s website or you may call the Clerk’s Office at 919-560-0025.