UPDATE: The HOA has created signs to help promote awareness around opposition to the development of Leigh Village. We need the support of the community. You can pick up signs if you want one for your yard from 304 Crossland.
There will be a ZOOM meeting to discuss next steps and support needed on November 13 at 6:00 pm.
Zoom link for tonight's meeting:
Topic: Chapel Run Community Meeting Regarding Rezoning: Leigh Village
Time: Nov 13, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82421508865?pwd=krbrcuiaPXCMgRyGhhwJmx60xTahKQ.1
Meeting ID: 824 2150 8865
Passcode: ZEe3SS
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.