Submitted 12:49am 06/23/2008 by anonymous
I was born and raised here but moved to Cary 10 years ago because Durham had become a complete dump. I thought it was one of the worst places in NC to leave. Thanks for what you have done and are doing downtown. Now if they could emprove the school system lower the crime rate and get the slum loards to fix up there Apts Durham might be a nice place. But right now I think people are carzy for paying high dollar rent to live in downtown Durham and even crazyer to pay 200 to 500 thousand dollars to live in downtown Durham. But it is a big emprovement. In the 40 years I've been around its the best thing they have done. There is still along way to go and east Durham is looking alot better too. Still would not want to live here and glad I moved to Cary.
Submitted 3:55pm 01/05/2008 by Hopeful
Durham suffered the same fate as so many downtowns: vacant storefronts, aesthetic challenges, not much of a nod from the masses. It's so good to see life downtown. And, it is with great hope that the revitalization includes neighborhoods just to the east of the library. It would serve downtown well to be inclusive and protective of the human resources that could easily feed it.
Submitted 9:41pm 11/03/2007 by Anonymous
I love all the changes going on in downtown. It's refreshing to see the new faces and new businesses. I can't wait to see what the spring brings with new places to check out!!
Submitted 1:19am 10/24/2007 by Anonymous
having been born and raised in durham, I was personally shocked to see the number of changes that have gone on downtown during my last drive there. But by the second pass by I realized that I had made the right decision moving to Raleigh.
Submitted 8:50pm 06/22/2007 by Nightcrawler
Being downtown is like being witness to the next big wave of growth and flavor...Durhams rebirth!
Submitted 4:12pm 06/06/2007 by Anonymous
Durham Rising June 23
Submitted 2:09am 05/22/2007 by Valentina, home
Good job! Your site is great!
Submitted 12:27pm 05/08/2007 by Nimbly Hill Park Rap
Morning breeze whips the trees, My Main street squeeze, down with these Sidewalks trip you up, coffee in a travel cup, Spills just a little, tender vittles, In the middle of all this twitch and twiddle, Solve the riddle, make bank the booty, Now on duty for a live community, Thrive with impunity, describe the opportunity, Left off the charts, a lost art of street smarts, Lookin for a fresh start sounds sweet and tart, A train departs and sounds it horn loudly, The town it stands proudly, but thoughts get so cloudy, The crowds get so rowdy, relentlessly doubting, They all just start shouting, some just start pouting, But ideas they keep sprouting in the center square, It's in the air, this whole affair, might get us there, Might get us where, despair beware, Make prepare for the good news, that we choose, Who's views we use, whose views confuse, In these dusty shoes, the afternoon blues, coffee and a snack, Break for chat but gotta get back to minds unfoldin, The times we're moldin, the place we're beholden, To make it feel golden, look who just rolled in, My, what's unfoldin, just what I told 'em, The Truth seaps in and takes hold, Let's take a poll, what stake is sold, What fate untold, we take control in colors bold, But the day takes its toll, So time to go home and no crime to go roamin, Watch the whole thing get primed and just take in the moment.
Submitted 8:05pm 04/24/2007 by toieshat, Blazer Manpurse Posse
Hopelessness. That "We want Oprah!" message has been up for, like, ten years, and I don't think she's coming.
Submitted 5:41pm 04/24/2007 by Willie P. Mangum
Right now it means another stupid "Irish" bar. It's starting to feel like Raleigh in here.
Submitted 7:52am 04/21/2007 by Blazer Manpurse, BFA, Real Estate Professionals Letting Their Hair Down
Stumbling over loose bricks.
Submitted 7:47am 04/20/2007 by Blazer Manpurse, BFA, Walk Right!
Walking through the new CCB plaza, wishing I had a chess partner.
Submitted 10:23pm 04/18/2007 by Blazer Manpurse, BFA, Real Estate Professionals Letting Their Hair Down
To me, downtown Durham means being. Being a being, if I can be redundant. Actually not redundant, but resplendent. Maybe recumbent. Transcendent. But definitely not translucent. Downtown Durham is different than Downtown Durahm. Totally different thing.
Submitted 12:16pm 04/12/2007 by Anonymous
Full Frame visitors on the street. It must be spring!
Submitted 11:58am 03/26/2007 by Moderator
Have you been to the Rue Cler cafe for one of their renowned cookies? Go early, though, they don’t last long.
Submitted 5:35pm 02/13/2007 by Anonymous
Can you please change up guess this place on your website?
Submitted 6:36pm 12/18/2006 by Nightcrawler
Wow, I enjoyed my evening at Tylers last week. We decided to peek into the city. It was nice to see all the new happenings in Durham's downtown. The view going from the AT and the bulls park in toward the Suntrust build was awesome at night. It looks like there is a new plaza area being done around the Suntrust building....nice. But when will they finish the sidewalks! We were walking around and it was a little scary at night in a few spots. City of Durham needs to move faster. Especially since the weather was so nice. But, I am sure it will be exciting once they get the streets and walkways together. My co-worker told me about this site when we were looking at the cover on one of the buildings. Just thought I would leave my mark!
Submitted 8:28pm 12/11/2006 by Slackman
Hey - I'm no tightrope walker, more of a slacker. Slackline? Wha?...search Youtube. I'll see you out in Kress park slackin off on my lunch hour...all slackers welcome - wanna bees too.
Submitted 8:26pm 11/12/2006 by BullCityGurl
Having been born and raised in Durham it is incredibly exciting to see how the city is progressing aesthetically, socially and culturally. Favorite spots: Manbite's Dog Theater, the YMCA, 305 South, Dolly's, Joe & Jo's, the farmer's market, Scrap Exchange, Baldwin Lofts (who can resist floor the ceiling windows!),Through the Lens and all of the many tucked away studio spaces. I'm learning that there are so many hidden treasures in Durham!
Submitted 12:02pm 11/12/2006 by Anonymous
Someone needs to get SAS downtown and out of homogenous Cary....they are consolidating their offices and will need more space.....hmmmm. The perfect place to be to keep your employees healthy is downtown Durham. You can live and walk to work...no more gridlock and when it snows...gosh how beautiful it would be to walk to work in stead of slide to work. Every company that has to have 24 hour operations needs to have its employees in locations where they can choice to live and work. Durham is the place to be!
Submitted 4:35pm 11/07/2006 by Moderator, Be Downtown Durham
It means Art Walk! Sat. 11/11 10-6 and Sun. 11/12 1-5. Starts at Durham Arts Council. Rain or shine.
Submitted 2:38pm 11/02/2006 by Sherry Kinlaw
This is really cool. I like how interactive your site is. Good work Greenfire!!
Submitted 3:30pm 11/01/2006 by Moderator, Be Downtown Durham
In response to a special request, we have added the brand new Rue Cler to the choices in the survey. Vote for your favorite spot in this month's survey.
Submitted 5:28pm 10/30/2006 by Moderator, Be Downtown Durham
Welcome to Be Downtown Durham. Explore and engage. Be creative. Be authentic. Be outspoken.
Submitted 12:55am 06/23/2008 by Anonymous
Greenfire Development you have taken a big risk. But it looks like its paying off. Until two years ago I would have though the best thing to do in downtown Durham is bomb it tear it all down and start over. Hope you can continue to find suckers (Sorry) people willing to live in downtown Durham.