Durham, NC Expanding Housing Choices Public Meeting

[Julia Rockwell]

For those interested in joining the discussion around widening the variety of housing options available in Durham County, this might be of interest to you. It’s an overview and follow up from the survey released earlier this summer and will get into proposals for the city’s take on duplexes, triplexes, quads, accessory dwelling units, multi family homes etc. I’ll be attending since I’m interested in modular/prefabricated modern homes and small homes/small lots. Figured I’d post in case anyone else was interested in attending in Durham. 

There’s also a second Town Hall on Thursday, November 29th at 7pm (same location) for those who cannot attend this one!

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. Over time, zoning rules have restricted development in many neighborhoods almost exclusively to single-family dwellings, eliminating many of the small-scale and often more affordable multifamily options that once existed. Often referred to as “Missing Middle” housing, this project will explore ways to eliminate regulatory barriers and expand the choices that people have when it comes to housing types. 

This is an opportunity for the public to learn more about Expanding Housing Choices, discuss the proposals, and provide feedback to staff prior to moving forward with the adoption process. If you cannot attend or want to review the information online, meeting documents and a questionnaire will be available.(https://durhamnc.gov/3679/Expanding-Housing-Choices)

Hope this helps!