Durham Housing Plans Move Forward | Raleigh News

Durham’s Planning Commission just gave the green light to two major housing projects on Farrington Road — 350-unit apartments and a 50-unit townhome development — sparking both excitement and concern. The Alexan Farrington complex promises environmental upgrades, including doubled tree canopy and open space near a stream, plus 5% affordable units for those earning up to 80% of area median income. The townhome project, on a wooded 7.5-acre lot, now includes 5% affordable units and community perks like a dog park and school donations. Residents worry about traffic and school bus strain, while developers argue the impact is manageable. The apartments passed 8-2, the townhomes 7-3 — both now headed to City Council for final approval. A tough balancing act: growth vs. infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44571709e1f28884