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What:              Fayetteville Street–University Proposed Land Use Update Community Open House

Who:               Durham City-County Planning Department

When:             Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where:           Hayti Heritage Center
                        804 Old Fayetteville Street
                        Durham, N.C. 27701

Fast Facts:
     • The Fayetteville Street-University Land Use Update is a project undertaken by the Durham City-County Planning Department to examine current land use policy along the Fayetteville Street Corridor, particularly in the Fayetteville Street Historic District. 

     • The purpose of this community open house is to hear from residents and business owners on the draft zoning and land use regulations, which are based on input received from a public workshop held in November 2009.

     • For additional information on this process or this community open house, visit the City’s Web site at www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/fs_university_use_update.cfm or contact Aaron Cain or Phyllis Melton at (919) 560-4137or via e-mail at aaron.cain@durhamnc.gov or phyllis.melton@durhamnc.gov.

About the Durham City-County Planning DepartmentThe Durham City-County Planning Department is involved in many aspects of community growth, including reviewing development plans and protecting Durham’s natural and cultural resources.  Planners meet regularly with citizen groups to discuss specific issues and to talk generally about Durham’s future.  The department is charged with implementing Durham’s Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance to direct future growth.  To learn more about this department, visit www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning.