The Habitat Hustle! October 7, 2010

 

Super Geezers hard at WORK! 10/7/10

 

I know, I know! The word hustle does not generally have nice connotations, but I thought considering the age of the workers at the Habitat House this morning on Plum St., they’d associate it more with a joyous dance done in the 70′s.

And joy there should be! This two story house is awesome! I got my own tour of the location and am inspired to see if they would like to be on the Old East Durham Open Home Tour (October 24, 1-4pm).

I’ve been so impressed with all the shaking and baking that Habitat Durham has been doing. Take a look at a few examples they have on Plum and Young streets.

Super Geezers hard at WORK! 10/7/10

Kelly Bryant Bridge Looks Gorgeous! September 17, 2010

On my way home tonight, as I turned a left onto Alston Ave to cross the bridge into my neighborhood, I noticed the beautiful blue lights of the Kelly Bryant Bridge. I beamed with pride at how good it looked against the night sky. I look forward to adding it to my walking/running routes.

Durham Recognized Nationally for Being Biking Friendly September 15, 2010

I have long enjoyed walking, jogging and running in my neighborhood for quite some time. The gorgeous canopy of trees over most sidewalks, being able to say hi and catch up with neighbors that sit on their front porch and taking in the unique architecture throughout my neighborhood makes the experience very enjoyable.

If that wasn’t good enough, Durham has now been nationally recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community.

I’ve long suspected that bicycling for folks in my neighborhood was a strong interest. I have several neighbors that use bicycles almost exclusively for their transportation to work.

Learn more about what it means for us to be a Bicycle Friendly Community: http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/

Celebrate the new bridge! September 15, 2010

East Durham was cut by the building of the Durham Freeway back in the 70′s and pedestrians that used to casually walk to the areas on the other side have now gotten back a beautiful bridge to let them connect with the community nearby. There is going to be a ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the Kelly Bryant Bridge. Details here: http://www.thedurhamnews.com/2010/09/14/203555/r-kelly-bryant-jr-bridge-opening.html

New Column from East Durham Resident September 15, 2010

For those of you that may not know, yours truly writes a column every month for The Durham News. This time I chose to write it about how freedom of speech can be used for benefiting a community and what happens when you don’t do that consistently. Check it out: http://www.thedurhamnews.com/2010/08/31/203342/what-goes-around.html

Crime Comparative: It’s not what you think! August 5, 2010

The stereotypes of Durham are often based on here say. Often residents respond with their own opinions but the research is clear….Durham is not a “high crime” place. Take a look at this crime comparison of Durham to it’s similar peer cities.

http://www.dcvb-nc.com/cr/2009_crime_comparative.pdf

Open Home Tour Planned for October 24th August 4, 2010

Our next Open Home Tour is being planned for Sunday, October 24th, 2010 from 1-4pm.  Feel free to come out and visit the available homes in our area for renovation and see what others have done to bring new life into the community.  Stay tuned for more details as they come.

New Director for the East Durham Children’s Initiative August 4, 2010

The Durham News recently reported that we have a new director for the East Durham Children’s Initiative (EDCI). I’ve had a chance to walk around the neighborhood and chat with Mr. Reese several times now. I actually have known him since college when I used to work with the Latino community at El Pueblo. He is a wonderful person for us to have working on this. Read more about his passion for our area.

http://www.thedurhamnews.com/2010/08/01/202894/childrens-uplift-gets-leader.html

ComNet Training December 17, 2009

The next ComNet meeting and training will be on January 5, 2010 at 6:00PM in the Department of Neighborhood Improvement Services conference room.  The address is 807 E. Main Street Building 2 3^rd floor.

Those individuals that have attended past training meetings, I would like you to attend the January 5^th meeting to bring me the streets that you want to have a ComNet survey.  If you are not able to attend the Jan. 5^th meeting you can email me your streets with your starting point and where you want to end.

Please have a safe and prosperous New Year.

Yours In Service,

Robin Dixon

ComNet Coordinator

Department of Neighborhood Improvement Services

Robin.Dixon@Durhamnc.gov

919/560-1647 ext. 34245ComN

Local Resident Gives Away Bikes December 17, 2009

http://durhamcounty.mync.com/site/durhamcounty/news/story/45729/mans-home-is-packed-with-bicycles/Local Her