Transformation in Ten (T²) Initiative has partnered with Boys and Girls Club to provide 8- week educational summer camp programming to 30 children, ages 6-18, living in the Census tract 10.01, Block groups 2 & 3. Summer camp transportation is provided, as well as programs include yoga, coding, tutoring, STEM, reading, writing, physical, education, health education, mentoring, and more.

August 31 Application Deadline; Durham Continuum of Care Free Memberships Also Available

The City of Durham Community Development Department is inviting interested organizations to apply for $163,282 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently informed the department that the Durham Continuum of Care was eligible to apply for up to $97,969 to fund operating costs of emergency shelters and street outreach activities, and at least $65,313 to rapidly re-house people who are currently homeless and targeted homeless prevention. Eligible applicants must be private nonprofit organizations or units of local government.

On Thursday, July 19, 2018, Brian Smith of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development visited 18 students at Durham Nativity School Summer Camp. The school enjoyed his previous workshop so much, they invited him back!  In April, the students developed murals focused on their neighborhoods.  For this classroom, Brian focused on other forms of public art, specifically sculptures.  The students developed their own whirligigs, after learning about the Whirligig Park in Historic Downtown Wilson, North Carolina.  In addition, the students all got to visit and learn about City Hall on the Go!

Map Online July 6 & Free Printed Map Now In Multiple Business Locations

Cyclists and hikers in the Bull City now have an updated resource in print, and will soon have one online later this week, thanks to the just-released 2018 edition of the Durham Bike & Hike Map.

Cyclists can use the map to plan commuting and recreational trips since the map shows greenway trails, identifies the suitability of streets for bicycling, and includes useful neighborhood connector routes. The map also provides riding tips and other resources. For hikers, the map highlights popular trails in Durham, and provides information on parks and recreation opportunities. Among the areas highlighted are trails along the Eno River, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Hollow Rock Nature Park, and Little River Regional Park.

Residents Invited to Share Their Thoughts through August 5

What do you think about Durham’s dockless bike share program? If you have feedback to share, an online survey is now open to collect your recommendations on the City’s program.

Dockless bike share companies have been in operation in Durham since November 2017. Since then, more than 50,000 trips have been taken on the approximately 1,400 bikes in circulation. As an early adopter of this type of bike share program, the City has experienced the benefits as well as the challenges of this type of program. As part of the program evaluation, the City’s Transportation Department is asking residents to provide feedback through an online survey, which will be open from now until August 5.

Have a great idea for this year’s Durham County “I Voted” sticker?

Submit your design idea to the Durham County "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest.

Visit the Durham County Board of Elections website to learn more (and make sure you’re registered to vote).

City Unveils Long-Term Sustainability Vision and Invites Residents to Join the Effort

The City of Durham now has a roadmap for how it wants to work toward making the Bull City an environmentally, socially, and economically healthy and resilient community now and for future generations.

On March 5, Durham City Council adopted the City’s first-ever Sustainability Plan. Since that time, the City’s General Services Department has been working to expand the plan, and is now ready to debut the new Sustainability Roadmap.