Preserving Hayti: Developers pull proposal for historic Durham neighborhood

DURHAM, N.C. — A highly anticipated vote on the future of the historic Durham neighborhood, Hayti, won’t happen, at least in the near future.

On Monday night, Chicago-based developing companies Sterling Bay and Acram Group requested to withdraw their application before city council could decide on the proposed rezoning.

Highway 147 is more than a road. It cuts through the heart of Durham. One side holds the roots of the historic Hayti community, the other a skyline of what’s new…

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