With so much going on with Raleigh development, some great things in Durham have been somewhat overshadowed. There still are some great things in Durham, and investors are seeing downtown’s potential for the future. My Durham favorites, Magnolia Grill and Pop’s, are going strong while recent additions, The Streets at Southpoint mall and the American Tobacco Complex, have proven that new projects can thrive in Durham.
- One of the Triangle’s biggest retailing scores in a long time is Urban Outfitters’ new store at Streets at Southpoint Mall which will open in the Fall.
- A new 2,800 seat Performing Arts Center is planned for downtown (map it) – photos
If the TTA rail transit plan works out, a beautiful transit stationwill beis being built. (This is a non-rail station which will connect Grayhound, DATA, and Taxis.)- The Renaissance Tower is a $42M matching building to the Durham’s tallest, the former People’s Security Trust tower. Construction begins this year on the luxury condo tower.
Woolworth Site Development- The Heritage Square (mixed-use redevelopment) is planned across the Durham Freeway from the DBAP.
- Northgate Mall’s Renovation will give it a chance to survive.
- The American Institute of CPAs is moving to Durham
- 117 Parrish St., the former Woolworth site, might be the site of a new tower (map it) "Early renderings of the proposed high-rise show it being of a similar
scale to the historic SunTrust (CCB) tower." - McPherson Hospital Redevelopment (image 1, image 2)
- Mangum 506, a brand new 22-condominium project, is planned for Downtown Durham.
- Square 1 Bank recently moved its headquarters from California To American Tobacco Complex.
- Durham’s "Live-Work-Play" imitation website does a good job of keep people abreast of fun things to do in Durham.
If you can’t get over to do some Durhaming soon, take a look around at Metroscene’s Durham photos.
