Bull City Wrap

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Eight bike Fixit stations throughout the city and a buffered bicycle lane on Willard Street are among some of the latest bike infrastructure amenities to be added for cyclists by @MoveSafeDurham. Get all of the details.

If you want to learn more about how our Police Department works, applications are now being accepted for the Community Police Academy. Find out how you can take part.

Anyone interested in a career with @TheDurhamPolice is invited to attend open houses that are taking place throughout February and March. Attendees will be able to learn about the hiring process, benefits, salary, and training requirements. Find out more.

Nonprofit affordable housing providers will soon have additional resources to help them buy multifamily rental properties. We share how ARPA funds will be used for this purpose and why they’re needed.

A program supporting young people who are homeless, housing insecure, and many of whom have aged out of foster care will now be getting some financial support itself in the form of ARPA funds. Find out how the funds will be used.

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• Two important sustainable transportation projects here in Durham will now receive a combined $4.3 million in federal funding thanks to the Appropriations Omnibus Bill recently signed by President Biden.
• Did you know that 2023 is the year of the trail in North Carolina? In celebration, Durham Parks and Recreation is encouraging all residents to get outside and take advantage of the over 30 miles of multi-use trails and greenways throughout the city.
• As part of the City Council’s efforts to broaden its understanding of affordable housing challenges in Durham, it recently received a presentation on the Durham Homeless Continuum of Care. We share what this system is and how it works.
• The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization is continuing its work to plan regional transportation systems for our area. Find out some of its accomplishments from last year and learn more about some of its current projects.
• The 2022 Citizens’ Financial Report is now available. We share how we came in well within budget and did better than expected over the past year.

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We’re proud to announce yet more recognition of our sustainability accomplishments. We and the county have jointly achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – or LEED – Gold certification. Find out what the designation mean.

We will soon begin reimbursing the construction permit fees for homes built by the housing and development community at no cost for veterans who become 100 percent disabled in the line of duty. Find out how the program works and why it was needed.

The development of a new Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Park System Plan will soon be getting under way. The plan will include an assessment of what areas of the city are currently underserved that should be prioritized. Find out more.

We now know what the City Council’s priorities are for the future of the former Police Headquarters at 505 West Chapel Hill Street. Those include permanently affordable housing as well as preserving the building currently on the site. We have next steps.

Two new programs that will be supported by American Rescue Plan Act funds will help to provide more quality affordable housing and preserve home ownership for low-income individuals and families. We share how they’ll do that.

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Residents in the Lakewood Avenue area now know more about the Third Fork Creek Stream Stabilization Project. They recently got to learn more about how the health of the creek will be improved and how nearby sidewalks will be better protected. Find out more.

A new landlord engagement program is expected to help provide more housing for people who have experienced homelessness. We share how it will do that.

We now know what it will cost to make the minimum recommendations for the GoDurham Better Bus Project a reality. The project is working to design bus stop and bus service improvements on GoDurham routes. Find out what the cost is expected to be.

The recommended Durham County Transit Plan is now available, and your feedback is needed. The plan is a blueprint forhow we will invest in our public transit system using Durham County sales tax and fees over the next 20 years. Find out how you can have a say.

In coordination with the City-County Planning Department, Durham County is looking at ways that it can be more involved in helping to lessen the negative impacts of development in Southeast Durham. We share what some of those are.

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The Durham Station rehabilitation project is officially underway. The project will involve improvements to the bus island, additional public restrooms, integrated seating, a new customer service and security kiosk, and additional bus bays. Find out more.

Durham is being recognized as one of the best Digital Cities in the country. We recently placed third in the 250,000 to 499,999 population category of the Top-Ten Digital Cities list. We share how we earned this recognition.

The Police Department’s Third Quarter Crime Report shows a decrease in both Part 1 violent and property crimes. Get the story behind those numbers.

The City Council is continuing to broaden its knowledge and understanding of affordable housing challenges and opportunities in Durham. Hear part of what Council members recently learned about affordable housing and the planning and development process.

If you’re wondering how to get rid of your holiday tree once you’re finished with it, there are several free options for you to consider. Find out what they are.

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-Plans are moving forward for the construction of a new Fire Station 19. Find out how it will be built in an efficient and cost-effective way while including systems to promote carbon neutrality and enhanced sustainability.

-We, the County, and our community partners will continue to provide non-congregate emergency shelter, support services, and rapid rehousing for those experiencing homelessness during cold weather. We share how we’re doing that.

-An upcoming stream stabilization project will help to restore and protect vital sanitary sewer easements and infrastructure at two locations. Learn more about the project and which locations will be impacted.

-Our unarmed crisis response teams have expanded the amount of time that they’re available each week. Find out how this change is helping them to better meet the needs of our community.

If you’re looking for an exciting way to celebrate the holidays with your community, you’ll want to mark your calendars now for December 17 for the Durham Holiday Parade. We share all of the must-know information about how to enjoy this Durham tradition.

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- Our latest Innovate Durham cohort is marking the end of its pilot period and the beginning of the next phase of development for the members’ businesses, products and services. We share how they did that through this year’s Innovate Durham Day.
- Minority entrepreneurs and the Hayti community overall will benefit from a kitchen renovation project at the W.G. Pearson Center. Find out what the project is and how it’s being made possible.
- The City Council is working to determine how it wants to move forward with the redevelopment of the former Police Headquarters site. Get the latest on the possible options and decisions that need to be made.
- A portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds will be going to support entrepreneurs in Durham. Find out how it will be used to connect them to each other and to the support they need to sustain and scale their ventures.
- We now know what the new boundaries will be for our city’s wards. Find out where they are and why they were needed.

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- We now know what the new boundaries will be for our city’s wards. Find out where they are and why they were needed.
- Our latest Innovate Durham cohort is marking the end of its pilot period and the beginning of the next phase of development for the members’ businesses, products and services. We share how they did that through this year’s Innovate Durham Day.
- Minority entrepreneurs and the Hayti community overall will benefit from a kitchen renovation project at the W.G. Pearson Center. Find out what the project is and how it’s being made possible.
- The City Council is working to determine how it wants to move forward with the redevelopment of the former Police Headquarters site. Get the latest on the possible options and decisions that need to be made.
- A portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds will be going to support entrepreneurs in Durham. Find out how it will be used to connect them to each other and to the support they need to sustain and scale their ventures.

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap.
- If you’re age 55 or better, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for Durham’s annual Senior Holiday Party. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30 pm on December 9 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. Find out how you can get in on all of the fun.
- The Durham Fire Department is finally getting a chance to celebrate its own. During its recent Awards and Promotional Ceremony, the department recognized all of its members who received promotions in the last few years. We share all of the highlights.
- Now that the Downtown Social District has been approved, its implementation is moving forward quickly. Find out all of the latest developments.
- The Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association will soon be installing various types of infrastructure to help protect and improve water quality and to provide stormwater solutions. We share how it will be doing that.
- Calling all dog lovers! Our annual Santa Paws event will be held on Friday, December 2 from 6-8:30pm at the Durham Armory. Find out how you can get into the holiday spirit and show your canine friends how much you appreciate them.

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- If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Veterans Day that involves the whole family, we’ve got just the event for you. A Hands On History event will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at Leigh Farm Park.
- The City Council is continuing its work to expand affordable housing opportunities in Durham. Find out what’s being done now to lay the groundwork for future efforts.
- An update to our Strategic Plan is in the early stages of development, and we want your input. We share how you can have a say in where our organization is going and how we’re going to get there.
- As part of our efforts to help jobseekers gain skills and find jobs to match those skills, we are entering into a contract with a new operator for the NCWorks One Stop Career Center. Find out how the Center’s services are benefiting residents.
- The development of a new intake and water treatment facility on the western side of Jordan Lake is moving forward as part of the Western Intake Partnership. We share next steps and why they’re needed.