DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Beverly Makhubele has seen firsthand the transformation of East Durham into a flourishing hotspot.
“It’s given the area new life,” Makhubele said. “We’ve seen businesses, particularly black-owned businesses increase in the last three or four years.”
The Bull City’s growth is echoed among business owners in East Durham, who hope they are included in Mayor Leonardo Williams’ vision for the Bull City when he gives his first State of the City Address on Tuesday.
“I know some of the business owners have talked about speed bumps, how to slow traffic down in the corridor,” Makhubele said. “We have questions about the train and what is happening with that.”
According to a presentation in March, the City of Durham expects the population to nearly double to more than 450,000 by 2047.
Mayor Williams told ABC11 back in November when he was running for the position that he wants to capitalize on Durham’s growth, while also making …