Next steps and how to help:
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​Sign the petition here: https://c.org/HJkTPNqh2F
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If you are planning to attend the city council meeting, please wear grey in case we run out of t-shirts
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Send a letter to city council to express your concerns (sample letters here)
Stop Leigh Village
Chapel Run is a close-knit neighborhood that values peace, safety, and a strong sense of community. The proposed Leigh Village development threatens to dramatically change the character of our area with high-density construction, heavy traffic, and environmental strain.
What’s at Stake
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Traffic & Safety: Our roads are already congested during peak hours. Adding hundreds of new cars will make it more dangerous for children, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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Schools: Nearby schools are already near capacity. This development would overcrowd classrooms and stretch resources thin.
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Environment: Paving over greenspace means increased flooding risk, more stormwater runoff, and loss of wildlife habitat.
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Noise & Light Pollution: What is now a quiet community could be disrupted by late-night traffic, construction, and commercial activity.
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Property Values: Overdevelopment without proper infrastructure can decrease surrounding home values, hurting families who have invested in this neighborhood.
How to Help
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The Planning Commission held its hearing on September 9, 2025 and voted 10–1 to recommend approval for Leigh Village Center
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After Planning Commission, the next step is a Durham City Council public hearing. The City has not placed on a Council agenda yet; Council agendas are posted the Thursday before each meeting on the Agenda Center.
Email City Council
Tell them to oppose or condition the rezoning until safety, watershed, and affordability protections are in place.​
How Can You Help?
Join us December 15 at the Durham City Council meeting to help stop Leigh Village! We are looking into renting a bus to take everyone downtown for the meeting - stay tuned for more information.
Write your concerns to our city council members - emails below:
​Williams, Leonardo Mayor Email Mayor Williams 919-560-4333
Middleton, Mark-Anthony Mayor Pro Tempore Email Mayor Pro Tem Middleton 919-560-4396
Baker, Nate At-Large Council Member Email Council Member Baker 919-560-4396
Caballero, Javiera At-Large Council Member Email Council Member Caballero 919-560-4396
Cook, Chelsea Ward 3 Council Member Email Council Member Cook 919-560-4396
Freeman, DeDreana Ward 1 Council Member Email Council Member Freeman 919-560-4396
Rist, Carl At Large Council Member Email Council Member Rist 919-560-4396