[Durham INC] INC-list Digest, Vol 107, Issue 11

[Will Wilson]

Sell the building and use the proceeds to buy parcels for open space in 
distressed neighborhoods that lack it. I can send many studies showing 
reductions in crime and health problems with increased open space.

My 2cents.

Will

On 11/12/2013 4:46 PM, Susan Sewell wrote:
> http://www.opendurham.org/buildings/durham-county-courthouse-annex-social-services
>
>
> Here is the OpenDurham listing for the building. Looks like we lost the
> historical building here in 1961. I agree that open space next to a thruway
> is never going to be usable as "performance space." Central Park is very
> nearby.  If they want to "expose" the old courthouse, then sell the lot and
> insist that any new building have equal setback and blend in.
> Susan Sewell
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>
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