[Durham INC] INC Year In Review

Mon Dec 19 14:24:50 EST 2022

December 19, 2022

Hello neighbors,

 As we near the end of 2022, I’d like to extend a warm holiday greeting to
you and your families whether born or chosen. The InterNeighborhood Council
of Durham fully appreciates you being a part of our community.

During this past year, my goal was to bring speakers from diverse
backgrounds to speak on topics outside of but not exclusive of land use and
zoning. Below you will find a sampling of the speakers and topics of
discussion.

*Environmental Justice:*

Max Cawley: Program Manager, Museum of Life and Science
<http://lifeandscience.org/>

Tobin Fried: Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Office of Durham
<https://www.dconc.gov/environment/sustainability-office>

Max and Tobin shared information
<https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/engineering-and-environmental-services/sustainability-office/climate-resilience/extreme-heat>
on Urban Heat Islands
<https://indyweek.com/news/durham/urban-heat-islands-black-neighborhoods-in-durham-are-hotter/>
data for Durham County.

John Tallmadge, Executive Director of Bike Durham <https://bikedurham.org/>.
John spoke about the *Safe Routes to School
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fbikedurham.org%2Fsafe-routes-to-school__%3B!!OToaGQ!75RzwmVsO_1vAS457s9ajH3IaxYLdZ2xbwUSPB8J6Bm1ZD99VgBId-cpZuqMJdEC1mg%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3lYmUp3QkfWwNTycBxSQZJ>*
program.

Rickie White, Executive Director, Ellerbe Creek Water Shed Association
<https://www.ellerbecreek.org/>

“Why we all need urban nature and a vision for what that could look like in
Durham”

*Alexis Luckey
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Ftoxicfreenc.org%2Fabout-us%2Fstaff%2F__%3B!!OToaGQ!o9LhsXJ-sarU3lQ-STJqtrpDXhMX2c3BnoyxfyhWkM2cxhE3K3w8596YjVIofVeatlzyPE1nd-u9hA0h8UM%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2pQ81jECpsiMuwmLta4ZKB>*
– Executive Director *Toxic Free NC
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Ftoxicfreenc.org%2F__%3B!!OToaGQ!o9LhsXJ-sarU3lQ-STJqtrpDXhMX2c3BnoyxfyhWkM2cxhE3K3w8596YjVIofVeatlzyPE1nd-u9wVd-hUg%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw1nDvlRBbiC1cKgfMXt-xuh>*
Eliminating PFAS in drinking water.

Don’t Waste Durham <https://www.dontwastedurham.org/>, a local non-profit
works to reduce waste and litter across the community.

Tobin L. Freid (she/her), Sustainability Manager Durham County

 *Solarize Durham
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Finfo.solarcrowdsource.com%2Fsolarize-durham__%3B!!OToaGQ!tPHBS6RgNLPHZ9AcfV0pUzu8tvJXR75LZQ57yHcjOGt2AQ8ek2MlNP4dCjvU4S6TrwrJCVpr15CPsn7Xtzo%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0AIg5ovNUYw5wdcn_BX6Cd>*
program *www.GreenerDurham.net <http://www.GreenerDurham.net>*

Jessica Sheffield, Executive Director of Eno River Association
<http://www.enoriver.org/> spoke on the  Open Air Camp Evictions.

*Government:*

*City:*

Mayor Elaine O’Neal – Townhall address on the State of the City.

Councilman Leonardo Williams – Townhall meeting

Constance Stancil and staff from Durham's Neighborhood Improvement Services,
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fdurhamnc.gov%2F4212%2FAbout-Neighborhood-Improvement-Services__%3B!!OToaGQ!8oQrjfCAmz3h9BXTNZClKL1SepCtfZRyYBM9L3_egVK2WIIajcLQW6fkJThB_SF40JY%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2KyGmpqGZDoUTy0vpI0sgJ>
share updates on their strategic plan for the city of Durham.

English: *durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/comprehensiveplan
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdurham.mysocialpinpoint.com%2Fcomprehensiveplan&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw15tFH0h2Zl6Vx0CcngWmeq>*

Spanish: *durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/comprehensive-plan-Espanol
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdurham.mysocialpinpoint.com%2Fcomprehensive-plan-espanol&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2Gl__dKf8UvxxbQirApPad>*

Jackie Turner of Jackie Turner Consulting shared information on
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.dprplaymore.org%2F244%2FAquatics__%3B!!OToaGQ!75RzwmVsO_1vAS457s9ajH3IaxYLdZ2xbwUSPB8J6Bm1ZD99VgBId-cpZuqMPdwxyCs%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw1CNisCl1yJ1Mm3rC1ryo6o>*Durhams'
Aquatics Projects
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.dprplaymore.org%2F244%2FAquatics__%3B!!OToaGQ!75RzwmVsO_1vAS457s9ajH3IaxYLdZ2xbwUSPB8J6Bm1ZD99VgBId-cpZuqMPdwxyCs%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw1CNisCl1yJ1Mm3rC1ryo6o>*
.

*County:*

*Presenting on the **2022 Bond Referendums:
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fdurhamcounty2022bondsreferendum.org%2F__%3B!!OToaGQ!tRk_zVlByFFDxP3mqWHNvXzzEhshjcyJPDfTHv7PVHXHKT5I20SKlEdf0rRMOOuOAk225tzLYCpMDrBjppU%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0E8UXx2UdNKljVb10YzwZY>*

Claudia Hagar, Durham County General Manager
Deborah Craig-Ray, General Manager
Keith Lane, Director, Budget and Management Services
Fred Davis, Executive Director, Building Services, Durham Public Schools
JB Buxton, President, Durham Technical Community College
Carrie Heinonen, CEO, Museum of Life and Science

*Land Use Topics:*

*Nate Baker
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Ftwitter.com%2FNateBakerDurham%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc*5Egoogle*7Ctwcamp*5Eserp*7Ctwgr*5Eauthor__%3BJSUlJSU!!OToaGQ!oJiMCTmfRxScM1jxArXYcnZnJup7mB5Cfw53GVez9XnRejss_Z4XW0nGZIakOvOO91u2unPmMAODGdahBb8%24&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0kHUKgXhxYUfyq994wSTYP>*
- Urban Planner will lead a discussion on development in Durham

Anita Scott Neville, Director

Presentation on the* Fayette Place Project
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.haytireborn.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0eqtZV7AdOyvzWXEjPSeVL>
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.haytireborn.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0eqtZV7AdOyvzWXEjPSeVL>*

Hayti Reborn Community Action Council <https://www.haytireborn.com/>

United Way Autonomous Power Project

Jim Anthony
<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apgcre.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cvedwards%40apgcre.com%7C25f5865841de429324f608da605909b3%7Cda01fdcfd2864b70a481007f0e3c2388%7C0%7C0%7C637928232807414299%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZE4f3C8wbEkXmVS4nGwJxdo8bYEz0sihvsLV7W82MME%3D&reserved=0>
- Privately-Initiated Text Amendment Changes to the UDO
Simplifying Codes for More Affordable Development (SCAD).

*Discussions:*

During each meeting, we hold space for delegates to discuss their
neighborhood concerns. Largely, these concerns typically center on zoning
and land use issues, but here are a few that did not.

We discussed voting to support the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black
People <https://www.dcabp.org/> budget request. Their priority items for
ARPA funds and overall principle for budget allocations in 2022.

*Comprehensive Plan
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fengagedurham.com%2Fcomprehensive-plan-april-2022-project-update%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2jHg-0zT1taBQX4sjCNihK>*

These draft policies cover a range of topics from housing and
neighborhoods, transportation, environment, and jobs and education. The
Planning Staff has been in the process of updating the comprehensive plan.

Issued a letter of resolution in support of the Hayti Reborn Project.

Unfortunately, I’ve more than likely overlooked someone and for that, I’ll
extend my sincere apologies. But folks, I thank you for showing up and
participating in the conversation. As we move toward 2023, we’d like to
hear from you.  What are the topics that are of interest to you, who would
you like to hear from?

You can email me your suggestions at *nitab48 at gmail.com
<nitab48 at gmail.com>.*

In closing, on behalf of the entire INC delegation, I send congratulations
to Sarah and David on the new additions to their families. May you be
blessed with peaceful nights, and days filled with joy.

Be a Kind Human,

Bonita Green

President

InterNeighborhood Council of Durham
be a kind human
Bonita Green
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