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OtherApproved4505 S. Alston Avenue, 117 Tom Wilkinson Road, and 400 N. Duke Street

Former Lowe's Grove School Site, Old Northern High School Site, and Durham School of the Arts Site Pre-Development (DFI Phase I)

Durham County

Description

An expanded feasibility study and pre-development process to evaluate surplus school properties for community use and potential affordable housing.

Impact summary

Could lead to the creation of much-needed affordable housing and community facilities on publicly controlled land.

Applicant

Name
UNC School of Government's Development Finance Initiative (DFI)
Address
4505 S. Alston Avenue, 117 Tom Wilkinson Road, and 400 N. Duke StreetSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · County Commission

Approved5–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.

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