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Durham Housing Authority East Main Street Redevelopment - Update and Discussion of Next Steps (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 1, 2021
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The Board is requested to receive an update from the Durham Housing Authority (DHA) on the implementation of the Durham Downtown Neighborhood Plan (DDNP).
The intent of this update is to:
* Brief the Board and receive feedback/input on plans for the redevelopment of the Oldham & Liberty sites, the DHA Office/Criminal Justice Resource Center and the Roxboro Street Parking Deck project combined.
* Receive guidance from the BOCC on the County's interest in partnering with DHA on a potential redevelopment project on the DHA Office/CJRC site and the Roxboro Street Parking Deck project combined.
* If possible project partnership with DHA is supported by the BOCC, concurrence is needed from the Board to allow staff to continue discussions with DHA to proceed with establishing mutually beneficial goals and deal points for the joint redevelopment of the DHA Office/Criminal Justice Resource Center and the Roxboro Street Parking Deck (note: the intent is to preserve the current Criminal Justice Resource Center and its operations while redeveloping the land that surrounds the facility).
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: This project is in accordance with Strategic Plan Goal 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity particularly Strategy 4.2.C - Regional Planning: Participate in smart growth practices and support regional planning partnerships to promote a high quality of life for all.
Resource Persons: Anthony Scott, CEO, DHA; DHA Rhae Parkes, EJP Consulting Group and Peri Manns, ASLA, LEED GA, Assistant General Manager/Deputy Director of E, E &S and Jodi Miller, General Manager
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board the update and provide input to DHA and County staff if appropriate.
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County Manager: _____...
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