[Durham, NC] — [August 31, 2026] — The International Downtown Association (IDA) announced the appointment of Nicole Thompson as its new Chair, succeeding Kris Larson, LPM, AICP after his two-year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE, September 2, 2026 IDA Presents Awards Recognizing Innovative Achievement in Urban Place Management Durham, NC – The International Downtown Association (IDA) has recognized Downtown Durham, Inc.

Durham, N.C. – In response to the ongoing challenges facing small businesses due to COVID-19 and winter weather, Downtown Durham, Inc. has launched Downtown Durham Feast, a month-long contest that

September 19, 2019 Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host its second Public Space Project in conjunction with Third Friday on Friday, Sep. 21. The Instrumental Wax Project, by

April 5, 2019 Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham Inc. is hosting an input session on Monday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Temple Building (302 West Main St.) to get input from

Durham, N.C. – Renaissance Downtown Durham, the 501 (c)(3) organization affiliated with Downtown Durham, Inc., will award 14 small businesses almost $30,000 to help them recover from the impact of

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. and the YMCA of the Triangle have collaborated to paint ten bull murals on buildings throughout downtown to encourage pedestrians to walk and explore.

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. has launched Bull City Heart Beats, a new initiative to introduce downtown small business owners to the community. Bull City Heart Beats spotlights retail,

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will launch The Streetery –  opening multiple streets in the center of downtown to pedestrian traffic, with festive lights, music and performers – at

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. has launched a request for qualifications for the Great Jones Street Mural Project, a community-engaged public art initiative that will enhance a key downtown

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will launch the third season of the Public Space Project with a three-week series of online events held at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, April

Durham, N.C. – A phone booth will appear in Five Points Plaza this weekend, but quarters won’t be required. This isn’t an ordinary phone booth – it’s an artwork by

Durham, N.C. – This Saturday afternoon, a pop of color and a celebration of poetry will emerge from a previously unadorned brick wall at the intersection of Corcoran and Main

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host its 2019 Annual Meeting featuring Peter Kageyama, author of “For theLove of Cities” on Wednesday, November 20, from 11 a.m. to 1

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host its second Public Space Project in conjunction with Third Friday on Friday, Sep. 21. The Instrumental Wax Project, by artist Ashley Swindoll,

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host ‘Missing Middle Housing,’ the third in its three-part speaker series, on Wednesday, October 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre, 309

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host Inclusive by Design, the second event in its three-part speaker series, on Tuesday, September 25 from 4-6 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre,

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. is pleased to announce the selected artists and schedule for Public Space Project and Art About 2019 – two placemaking initiatives that will bring

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host the first of three 2019 Speaker Series events: Placemaking and Economic Development, presented by Perkins & Will, on Wednesday, August 28 from

Durham, N.C. – GoDurham and Downtown Durham, Inc. are partnering to bring music and food to travelers and members of the community at the Durham Station Transportation Center from 3:30

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 Board slate. “We’re thrilled to welcome new board members Rebecca Bolton, Shelley McPhatter and Justin Sacco,” said Nicole

Durham, N.C. – In the aftermath of the explosion in downtown Durham, the community banded together to raise thousands of dollars through grassroots fundraising efforts to support those affected. To

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. has launched a call for artists for two initiatives that will activate downtown spaces. The first, Public Space Project, features cutting-edge art and is

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. has launched a call for artists for two initiatives that will activate downtown spaces. The first, Public Space Project, features cutting-edge art and is

Durham, N.C. – In the aftermath of the devastating explosion that killed Kaffeinate owner Kong Lee and destroyed or damaged multiple properties and businesses downtown, Downtown Durham, Inc. has put

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI) is pleased to announce the winners of the Downtown Durham Holiday Window Display Competition. Twenty-five street-level businesses participated in the competition which launched

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host its first Speaker Series 2018 event: The Urban Freeway Removal Movement, presented by McAdams, on Wednesday, August 29 from 4-6 p.m. at

This Friday Aug. 17 projects: Wendy Spitzer and Douglas Vuncannon Portraits in Common Location:       Five Points Alley (between Vert & Vogue and Area Modern) Description: Wendy Spitzer, musician/composer/participatory art-maker,

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. is pleased to announce the selected artists and schedule for Public Space Project 2018 – a pilot initiative that will bring temporary, creative, free

  Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. is calling for applicants for the Downtown Durham Public Space Project. This pilot program provides funding to individuals and organizations that will bring

Durham, N.C. – Downtown Durham, Inc. will host its first Public Space Projects in conjunction with Third Friday on Friday, Aug. 17.  The projects, which run concurrently from 6-9 p.m.,

Ec Dev Veteran, Consensus-Builder, Innovator Has Triangle RootsThompson to Start February 13 DURHAM, N.C. (January 24, 2017) – Following a national search, Downtown Durham, Inc. has selected Nicole J. Thompson