Durham Council Keeps Hayti Lane Public

Durham City Council Unanimously Votes to Keep Hayti Lane Public: Despite Hayti Properties Request, the Street Remains Open for NowIn a significant decision, the Durham City Council voted unanimously to keep Hayti Lane open, rejecting a proposal from Hayti Properties to close the street. The street, which intersects with the historic Old Fayetteville Street, has been a subject of controversy due to its potential closure.Hayti, once known as Black Wall Street, has seen a decline over the years due to urban renewal projects and the construction of the Durham Freeway. However, the city council recently approved a plan to invest over forty million dollars into the area for affordable housing.Hayti Properties argued that they have worked to improve the areas infrastructure and maintain good relationships with residents. However, Anita Scott Neville, Director of Hayti Reborn, opposed the closure, highlighting the areas history of exploitation.The councils decision means Hayti Lane will likely remain untouched by private developers for now, while the Gilbane Development Company begins its Villages of Hayti affordable housing project, scheduled for completion in 2027. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.