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Residents Give Durham High Marks in Annual Survey

The results are in from the City of Durham’s annual satisfaction survey and show that residents have a positive perception of the Bull City as an excellent or good place to live and work.

The 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey showed that 82% of residents feel Durham is an excellent or good place to live, 78% feel that Durham is an excellent or good place to work, and 76% are satisfied with the overall quality of life in their neighborhood. The results also show that Durham rates 9% above the national average in the overall quality of City-provided services.

Residents ranked their top three “very high” priorities to receive the most emphasis from City leaders as the quality of police protection, maintenance of City streets, and affordable housing.

The quality of pedestrian facilities and the public transit system were ranked as “high” priorities.

Find more details on full survey results

Sidewalk and Pavement Repairs Coming in 2023

Sidewalks

Maintaining our City’s infrastructure is a priority for City officials and employees.

Sidewalk repairs will improve safety for users, promote healthy habits, and increase access to services by increasing transit options. Risk and equity were part of the decision-making process for determining where sidewalk repairs are scheduled for the upcoming year. 

Impacted residents will be notified by message boards and door hangers that will be placed in areas ahead of repairs. 

Pavement

In addition to sidewalks, Durham residents have also identified pavement repairs as a priority for the City. Paving repairs on City streets are scheduled to run from the spring through the fall. Streets were identified for repairs through a 2021 pavement condition survey. Nearby residents will receive advance notice of work beginning through signs that will be placed in neighborhoods ahead of the work starting.

Find more information on pavement and sidewalk repairs

It’s Budget Season - and We Want to Hear from You!

One of the most important functions of the City government is presenting City Council with a budget to fund operations and services for Durham residents each year. While the new budget will not go into effect until July, work is well underway crafting what items will make their way into the final budget.

So Far:

1. Budget Retreat: City Council held a budget retreat on March 2-3 to discuss an overview of the budget process and high-level goals and needs.

2. First Public Hearing: An initial public hearing was held on March 20 to allow residents to offer ideas and thoughts on what they would like to see in the final budget for the City.

But you still have time to get involved and let your voice be heard!

Next Steps: 

City staff will take information from the budget retreat to continue refining the budget proposal for City Council. City Manager Wanda Page is scheduled to make a presentation on the latest budget proposal on May 15 before another public hearing on June 5. Keep an eye on the City’s website and social media channels for more information on the budget.

Find more information on the Budget Development Process

Upcoming Holiday Closings

Most City offices will be closed to the public on the following dates:

• Good Friday, April 7
• Memorial Day, May 29
• Juneteenth, June 19
• Independence Day, July 4

Visit our calendar for more details and events

Durham Parks and Recreation Offers Summer Programs for Youth

Play More this summer with Durham Parks and Recreation! We offer a variety of summer camps for all ages and interests. Camps are scheduled to run from June 20 through August 18.

Recycle Right - We Have a Free App for That

In 2022, about 25% of what our Recycling team picked up curbside were unacceptable items that couldn’t be recycled and went to a landfill instead. Download our free Durham Rollout app today for everything you need to properly dispose of your household items.

Opt-In Testing Program to Protect Water Quality

City code requires that backflow preventers (BFPs) are to be tested annually. If you are a water customer with an irrigation BFP, we have a program to automatically have your BFPs tested at a flat rate across providers.

Open House with HEART

Want to meet the team behind our newest public safety department and connecting residents experiencing nonviolent behavioral and mental health crises to the right care? Join our Community Safety Department for an Open House with HEART on Monday, April 17, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Durham City Hall Lobby at 101 City Hall Plaza.

Join Our Team

Providing high-quality services for the residents of the City of Durham is what we strive to do every day as City employees, and we are always looking for passionate team members. If you’re interested in a new career and using your skills to benefit everyone in Durham, please apply today!

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