Durham city leaders now have a resident-driven framework to guide the redevelopment of Northgate Mall.
On Monday night, the City Council unanimously adopted the Walltown Small Area Plan, a community-informed set of recommendations for the 60-acre site and surrounding vacant properties along West Club Boulevard.
Priorities include affordable housing and retail, stronger transportation connections, and environmental sustainability. While the plan does not dictate what developers can build, it is expected to guide the council as it considers proposals for the site…