Community News
Community news for Grant Street is a way of keeping neighbors informed about what’s happening in and around our neighborhood—projects, events, decisions, and opportunities that impact our shared life together. It helps us stay connected, build trust, and make sure everyone has access to what they need to participate in shaping the future of our community.
New Partnerships Support Grocery Store Vision for Villages of Hayti
On June 2, 2026, members of the Grant Street Community met with researchers from Duke University and leaders from Durham CAN (Durham Congregations, Associations, and Neighborhoods) to explore opportunities for strengthening food access, improving community health, and advancing efforts to bring an affordable grocery store back to the Hayti neighborhood.
Creek Revitalization Project Update
Over the past year, DCLT partnered with Axiom Environmental to conduct environmental assessments and research connected to the creek and surrounding landscape. On April 28th, neighbors and community members were invited to attend a community gathering and open house scheduled for May 7th where Axiom Environmental presented their findings and share early proposals for possible improvements to the stream and surrounding community space.
The purpose of this work has included…
Grant Street Documentary Screening
To the hundreds of neighbors, friends, partners, and supporters who joined us—thank you. Your presence at the documentary screening meant more than words can fully capture. What took place was more than an event; it was a moment of collective remembrance, gratitude, and renewed vision for what is possible in the Grant Street Community.