[Durham INC] Durham Seeks North Mangum Street Open Space Design & Use Input

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CITY OF DURHAM
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Durham, NC 27701

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For Immediate Release: May 20, 2016


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Durham Seeks Input on Future Design & Use of North Mangum Street Open Space

What:              Public Input Session on Future Design and Use of North Mangum Street Open Space in Downtown Durham

Who:               Durham City-County Planning Department and City of Durham General Services Department

When:             Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 6:30 p.m.

Where:            Temple Building
302 West Main Street
Durham, N.C. 27701

Fast Facts:

*         The Durham City-County Planning Department and City of Durham General Services Department are hosting a public input session for residents and stakeholders regarding the future design and use of City-owned public open spaces along North Mangum Street in downtown Durham.



*         This meeting will focus primarily on the open space on three parcels along North Mangum Street between West Parrish and West Main streets known colloquially as "Chickenbone Park." Meeting participants will engage in interactive activities to provide input on uses and the future of this space.



*         For more information contact Planning Supervisor Aaron Cain with the Durham City-County Planning Department at (919) 560-4137, ext. 28226 or by email<mailto:Aaron.Cain at DurhamNC.gov>.


*         Any person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in this session by contacting the City's ADA Coordinator at (919) 560-4197 or by email<mailto:ADA at DurhamNC.gov> no later than 48 hours before the meeting.

About the Durham City-County Planning Department
The Durham City-County Planning Department<http://durhamnc.gov/338/City-County-Planning> is the planning agency for the City and County of Durham. The department works with the community to develop long-range and special area plans containing policies to direct growth. Guided by the City's Strategic Plan<http://durhamnc.gov/183/Strategic-Plan>, the department helps to make Durham a great place to live, work, and play by working to create a strong and diverse economy, and thriving and livable neighborhoods.

About the General Services Department
The City of Durham General Services Department<http://durhamnc.gov/733/General-Services> creates, manages and maintains City properties to provide best value to the Durham community. The core business functions include: Administration/Business Services, Facilities Operations, Landscape Services, Urban Forestry, Real Estate, Project Management, Cemeteries, and Keep Durham Beautiful. As guided by the City's Strategic Plan<http://durhamnc.gov/183/Strategic-Plan>, General Services serves as a steward of the City's physical and environmental assets. Through annual and long-range facility planning activities, the department plans, provides, and maintains the City's facilities infrastructure, which supports the community's quality of life and serves as a foundation of a healthy economy.

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