On Tuesday night, something remarkable happened in Durham. For the first time, candidates for mayor and city council gathered on stage for an entire forum dedicated to one issue: housing. And the crowd showed up too: neighbors, builders, advocates, and families filled Motorco to talk about how Durham grows, who gets to live here, and what kind of city we’ll become.
CITYBUILDER organized this event because we believe housing isn’t just policy; it’s people. Every councilor vote, zoning case, ordinance, and plan affect our lives and our futures. Voters deserve leaders who are willing to talk about these decisions publicly.
We know first-hand that the people of Durham want to talk about housing.
This forum was just one night, but it’s part of a growing movement. In the past month, CITYBUILDERS’ readership and membership have surged, following tens of thousands…
