[Durham INC] (no subject)

[Kacie Martin]

I know NIS works very hard. I also am acquainted with the dedicated work of
a number of other City employees in other City departments (police, storm
water and sewer).

Unfortunately, some property owners are regularly in violation of City
Codes. Perhaps they have the money and the social or political connections
to enable this. Certainly, Durham has many more ugly housing examples like
this.

I live in this neighborhood and see this property all the time. I see the
City has a new program to try and reach out to citizens less able have
their voices heard on issues like crime and adequate housing. I applaud
this and hope it takes hold.







On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 1:54 PM John Martin <bulldurhamnc at yahoo.com> wrote:

> They are held to the same standards. I was on the Housing Appeals Board
> for six years, and I can personally tell you how hard Neighborhood
> Improvement Services works to enforce the CIty’s housing code. If you see
> code violations report them to NIS.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 3, 2019, at 1:01 PM, Kathleen Martin <kacie.martin20 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> It’s located in one of Durham’s most impoverished neighborhoods near
> Burton Park. Affordable housing doesn’t have to be ugly. Likewise,
> residents in some of Durham’s poorest neighborhoods should not have to bear
> the social and health costs of property owners who have little regard and
> no respect for the Durham citizens living therein. All property owners
> should be held to the same standards and City codes
>
>
> Kacie
>
>
> On Oct 3, 2019, at 12:07 PM, John Martin <bulldurhamnc at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Kacie,
>
> I don't know where this picture came from, but, yes, most affordable
> housing is not very attractive. The problem with Durham is that most of the
> new high-end housing is ugly as well.
>
> John
>
> On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 10:05:07 AM EDT, Kathleen Martin <
> kacie.martin20 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> “ A Room With a View”??
> Definitely an eyesore...
>
>
>
>
> Kacie
>
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