Ashton Woods and Morningstar Law are back in action with a new proposal to develop 90 acres off Guess Road. This land comprises the eastern part of the 149 acre… Continue reading Developers are Back! Learn more 5/22
Great news: Application voided!
We have received some great news from the Planning Commission staff regarding the proposed development of the wooded area off Guess and Bivins. As the developers have not provided all… Continue reading Great news: Application voided!
Community Meeting Slides and Video
We held 3 community meetings on May 17, 20 or 26 to share information about the proposed zoning change to allow high-density development on 148 acres of steep wooded land… Continue reading Community Meeting Slides and Video
New community survey plus other news
Thank you for being part of Say no To Rezone and for helping us to fight the high-density rezoning of 149 acres of woodland between Bivins and Guess Roads! We… Continue reading New community survey plus other news
Deadline for staff comments extended
The original deadline for comments on the developer’s proposal by the Land Use Department was extended from April 26 to May 10. Department representatives stated the delay was due to… Continue reading Deadline for staff comments extended
Actions to Take Before April 26
Status update On April 26, the staff of the Planning Commission will send their comments regarding the proposal back to the developers. This is the first round of reviews. There… Continue reading Actions to Take Before April 26
Actions to Begin Taking Immediately
Note: There is an update to this call to action here. To reiterate, the 4 overarching topics for opposition are below: Water (Runoff/Quality/Flooding) Roads (Congestion/Accidents/Safety) Disturbed View (Loss of tree… Continue reading Actions to Begin Taking Immediately
Contact Information for City Planning and City Council
This post will serve as our primary roster of people in the City Council and City Planning office City Council Members Contact Information Name Title Email Phone All Members Email… Continue reading Contact Information for City Planning and City Council
Upcoming Meeting for Guess Road and St. Albans Drive Development
I have conflicting information that states that this meeting will take place on 3/23 (from Durham notices) and another message that says 3/24 (letter posted by Kim Pojman), but with… Continue reading Upcoming Meeting for Guess Road and St. Albans Drive Development
Durham Planning Department – Land Use Initiative
The below information was was sent out by the Durham Planning Office today and it seems as though the planning office is trying to make some positive changes to the… Continue reading Durham Planning Department – Land Use Initiative