Bull City Wrap

- If you live in or travel around downtown, your input is needed on the final draft plan for the Move Durham Transportation Study.
- Our website has a new look and many improvements to make it easier to use.
- Our 2019 Water Quality Report is now available.

- We’re taking more steps to make sure we’re operating as sustainably and responsibly as possible.
- Work on the re-examination of the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy is continuing.
- We’re on track toward having a full-scale composting operation.
- The company providing household hazardous waste collection and management services for us since 2004 will remain in that role.

- We’re continuing our commitment to supporting and improving downtown Durham.
- We now have more legal control over how the old police headquarters property is used in the future – even once it’s sold.
- Water customers who pay their bills in cash will soon have another option for making their payment.

- We have a new budget in place for the coming year.
- A new set of rules and procedures are now providing more guidance for our affordable housing bonus.
- We’re continuing to support the Durham Housing Authority's efforts to redevelop public housing.

- The Durham Police Department’s first quarter crime report shows both violent and property crimes are up compared to the same time period last year.
- The Durham Housing Authority is moving forward with its plans to preserve and expand affordable housing.
- The Downtown Durham Business Improvement District is continuing to provide a variety of services to business owners and visitors.

In this Virtual Bull City Wrap episode:
- @movesafedurham Alston Avenue sidewalk project is ready for construction, but will require more federal funding.
- Durham, @RaleighGov & @TownofCary are partnering with @GoTriangle to implement a mobile-ticketing system & fare-capping policy for public buses.
- Residents are supporting the work of @ElFuturoNC thanks to @PBDurhamNC.

- An update on Durham Parks & Recreation facilities impacted by COVID-19.
- City Council considers how to use funds for housing challenges caused by COVID-19.
- City Council develops a Local Small Business Recovery Loan Fund to support small businesses devastated by COVID-19.
- Transportation seeks input on their Woodcroft Parkway Extension project.

Watch our new Bull City Wrap now at https://youtu.be/Fp0o3gEKXTo:
- Our proposed budget for the coming year is reflecting the impact of COVID-19.
- We have a new partner for servicing our Affordable Housing Loan Portfolio.
- Work on a much-needed sidewalk project on East Club Boulevard is continuing.
- Our Waste Disposal and Recycling Center is now open with some changes due to COVID-19

- We’ll soon have revised guidelines for developing next year’s budget.
- Ten properties making a significant contribution to Durham’s appearance are being recognized as Golden Leaf Award winners.
- Local student-artists are being honored for their work to bring attention to water conservation efforts as part of Drinking Water Week.

- New unsheltered coordinating agency to address some of the most pressing issues related to homelessness in Durham.
- New YODurham text line to help connect young people to services available to them.
- New “Seen in Quarantine” social media challenge for youth to submit ideas for a digital hangout event they want to host for other young people.