[Durham INC] Durham Parks and Recreation Partners with the Durham Bike Co-Op

[Scott Carter]

Dear INC list subscribers, 

Please find below the city's announcement of its partnership with the Durham Bike Co-Op and the new location of the co-op in Duke Park.   I encourage you to forward this to your neighborhood listservs and to support the fundraising effort of the Bike Co-Op to outfit its new location.   Thanks. 

Scott Carter



|  |  CITY OF DURHAMDurham Parks and Recreation101 CITY HALL PLAZADURHAM, NC 27701 NEWS RELEASE |     |  For Details, Contact:Cynthia BoothPublic Affairs Specialist(919) 560-4355 ext. 27223(919) 389-4941 (cell)Cynthia.Booth at durhamnc.gov |
|   | Parks and Recreation Department |   |   |
|  For Immediate Release:  March 5, 2015  |

Durham Parks and Recreation Partners with the Durham Bike Co-OpVibrant New Programs Coming to the North End of the Duke ParkDurham, NC: Durham Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Durham Bike Co-op (a.k.a. the “DBC” or “Co-op”) to lease several buildings in Duke Park recently vacated by the Parks Maintenance Unit.The partnership is a unique opportunity for both parties. Co-op Board Member Bob Walpole describes it as “an incredible opportunity that will allow us to be more financially sustainable while serving more members of the community.”“We are excited about this partnership because it affords us the opportunity to provide a resource to a community based organization whose mission is to help residents recreate and Play More, said Rhonda B. Parker, director of Durham Parks and Recreation.In 2014, the Co-Op member-run organization tallied more than 300 members; 480 customers received bicycle repair assistance from their volunteer mechanics or did their own “DIY” bike repairs;, and 118 people earned or purchased refurbished bicycles. In addition to getting more bikes into the Durham community, the Co-Op recycled over four tons of metal in the last year, keeping valuable materials out of the landfill.In order to relocate, however, the Co-op must up-fit the new facility with an ADA-compliant restroom and a retrofitted workshop. The goal for the organization is to raise a total of $50,000 to fund the renovations. To donate towards this cause, visit http://www.razoo.com/story/Durham-Bicycle-Cooperative.“We believe bicycles have the power to make our world a better place and we service this mission through sound environmental practices, a commitment to sustainable economics and social equality, involvement and outreach with our local community, and by promoting health and fitness,” said David Zielinski, Co-op Founding Member and Board Secretary.
 About Durham Parks and RecreationDurham Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for the Durham community to “Play More.” Guided by the City’s Strategic Plan, we strive to help residents discover, explore and enjoy life through creative and challenging recreational choices that contribute to their physical, emotional and social health. To learn more about Durham Parks and Recreation, visit www.DPRPlayMore.org, call (919) 560-4355 or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DurhamParksandRecreation.
 About the Bike Co-OpFounded in 2007 by a group of passionate cyclists and bicycle mechanics, the Durham Bicycle Cooperative is an all volunteer community workshop providing bicycle repair skill sharing, clinics, and "earnabike" programs. In 2014, 480 customers received bicycle repair assistance from the Coop's volunteer mechanics or did their own “DIY” bike repairs, and 118 people earned or purchased refurbished bicycles. The Coop relies on used bicycles donated by the community, and all bikes are either put back into use or recycled if beyond repair. Last year the Co-op recycled over four tons of scrap metal, keeping valuable materials out of the landfill and generating additional funds for programs. For more information about the Durham Bicycle Cooperative visit www.durhambikecoop.org.  Cynthia D. BoothPublic Affairs SpecialistParks and Recreation, City of Durham101 City Hall PlazaDurham, NC 27701P 919-560-4355, ext. 27223F 919-560-4021
C 919-389-4941Cynthia.Booth at durhamnc.govwww.DPRPlayMore.org | www.facebook.com/DurhamParksandRecreation. Durham Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for our community to Play More! Email correspondence to and from this sender may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and can be disclosed to third parties.  




 

  
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