A lawsuit against the city over its missing middle policy may proceed in a trial court. City attorneys warn, if successful, it could have broader implications for thousands of housing units in the pipeline.
Housing
Durham Expands Shelter Options for Frigid Winter Nights
Beds available on “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple this week as local organizations launch a new initiative to raise money for homelessness services and help people find shelter when temps are freezing.
Months After Chantal, Some Durhamites’ Homes are Barely Habitable
Over 50 homes in North Durham’s Old Farm neighborhood were flooded in the storm. With disaster assistance coming slowly, around 20 of those remain damaged.
Charity Concert Raises Over $1 Million For Affordable Housing
A sold-out charity concert at Red Hat Amphitheater last week, featuring the country band Turnpike Troubadours, raised more than $1 million for affordable housing.
Wake County Commits $47 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing
Wake County leaders have secured a $47 million bank loan to preserve affordable housing. Is it enough to keep them in office?
Wake County Habitat for Humanity Questions Candidates on Affordable Housing
Wondering where your local candidates stand on affordable housing? Habitat Wake asked candidates for the Wake County Board of Commissioners and Raleigh City Council about their stances on growth, displacement, rent prices, and property taxes.
Wake County Habitat For Humanity Gets New CEO
Patricia Burch, a 16-year veteran of Habitat for Humanity, starts as CEO for the Wake County branch next week.
Raleigh Mayoral and City Council Candidates to Speak on Affordable Housing
ONE Wake, a community group advocating for property tax relief, is holding a forum on affordable housing for Raleigh mayoral and city council candidates Thursday.
Developer’s Offer to Transform a Durham Parking Deck into Apartments Met with Cold Shoulder
A Triangle-based firm wants to turn half of the city-owned Durham Centre parking garage into a towering apartment complex, but Durham’s city council isn’t so sure.
North Hills Rezoning Still Stalled After Hours of Debate
A controversial Raleigh rezoning project proposed by Kane Realty in July is still stalled after another hour of debate at a city council meeting Tuesday.

