Ahead of a potential rezoning request, Durham residents of the Walltown neighborhood pushed their city council to adopt a plan that prioritizes their needs for the future of the abandoned Northgate Mall — one that includes features like small retail spaces, affordable housing and walking paths.
Why it matters: Residents of the historically Black Walltown neighborhood have expressed concerns for years about Northwood Investors’ plans to turn the nearly 60-acre former mall into a life sciences campus.
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- Northwood has presented several plans for the site, including adding some affordable housing for seniors and retail space in addition to life sciences, but has yet…