The Trinity Park is much more than a playground and place to hold birthday parties and community events. It is a garden and the home of beautiful public art. To truly appreciate how many artists and neighbors worked together to…
Blog Archives
Durham Modifies Development Rules
By Mimi Kessler The rules for constructing buildings are covered in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The city is reviewing and rewriting this important document. It is a long project, but it is nearing its end. This spring they presented…
Good Turn Out for Trinity Park Pub Crawl
By James Dobbins The Second Annual TPNA Pub Crawl was held on May 15, with a good turn out! Our first stop at The Can Opener had a full bar, but also a wide variety of beers on tap and…
Posted in Uncategorized
Neighborhood Salute to FedEx ‘Angel’ Scottie Noel
Scottie Noel: Thirty years of community and service . . . and counting In 2003 my family and I returned to Durham, NC and moved back into the neighborhood we had left for a stint in NY/NJ in 1999. You…
Posted in Community development, Personal interest
President’s Message
The TPNA Board works to make our neighborhood a better place. It celebrates the positive aspects of our community (houses, gardens, music, holidays, giving…) while tackling our neighborhood’s challenges (traffic, urban planning, crime..). However, our biggest challenge is encouraging YOU…
TPNA Annual Report for 2024
The Trinity Park Neighborhood Association is busy with meetings, socials, and advocacy activities, and we look forward to continuing to work with neighbors in 2025. Monthly TPNA board meetings, open to all neighbors, will alternate between Zoom and in-person. Outgoing…
Trinity Park Merch
You asked for it, we got it! New swag available for purchase! T-shirts, stickers, mugs, and more, in a variety of logo options. Check it out and buy a gift for yourself, your family, or your neighbor. To access our shop, go…
Posted in Uncategorized
Adopt a Drain: Litter-free Creeks, Lakes; Fewer Flooded Streets
Did you know??? The City of Durham runs an “Adopt-a-Drain” program, encouraging volunteers to clear litter, leaves, and debris away from storm drains. Keeping these drains clear helps keep litter out of our creeks and lakes, and reduces localized flooding…
DSA Update – The Move is Approved
By Annie Ambrose On August 22 the Durham Public Schools Board of Education agreed via the consent agenda item, without discussion or vote, to proceed with plans to build a new campus for Durham School of the Arts (DSA) on…
Planning Ahead for Safer Traffic
By Mollie Flowe On the TPNA Traffic Committee’s radar this fall: Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum. This fall’s ballot will include two bonds to fund City improvements–one for streets and sidewalks, and one for parks. You can learn more by…
