Durham OKs thousands of new homes near Chapel Hill in split votes, despite petition

Within the next decade, or two, 81 acres between Durham and Chapel Hill will be a bustling community with thousands of homes, retail and office space.

The Durham City Council approved plans for the Leigh Village Center development in two, 5-2 split votes Monday night.

Mayor Leo Williams and council members Nate Baker, Javiera Caballero, Matt Kopac and Carl Rist supported the project’s annexation and rezoning…

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