We’re working hard to achieve Durham’s 20-year vision to be the most welcoming, inclusive, innovative and vibrant destination in the country. Make sure you don’t miss a beat by tracking our latest announcements, articles and upcoming events down below. From project conception to project completion, find the stories behind Durham Next here.
Durham Next Invests $535,000 to Support Community-led Festivals, Events and Experiences
For Immediate Release: Durham Next Invests $535,000 to Support Community-led Festivals, Events and Experiences Tourism Economic Development Nonprofit Awards Inaugural Recipients of its Community Investment Program [DURHAM, N.C.] August 4, 2026 — Durham Next,[...]
Durham Next Issues Feasibility Study to Identify Opportunities for Durham County Memorial Stadium
For Immediate Release: Durham Next Issues Feasibility Study to Identify Opportunities for Durham County Memorial Stadium Tourism Economic Development Nonprofit Partners with Community Leaders to Modernize 68-year-old Stadium [DURHAM, N.C.] July 27, 2026[...]
Homegrown Investments: Catalyzing Opportunity and Community Benefit Through Durham Next’s Community Investment Program
Homegrown Investments: Catalyzing Opportunity and Community Benefit Through Durham Next’s Community Investment Program Bringing more visitors to Durham is integral to our mission to make Durham the best place to live, work[...]
Durham Next Launches Community Investment Program
For Immediate Release: Durham Next Launches Community Investment Program New Program Funds Durham-based Festivals, Events and Initiatives that Benefit Residents and Visitors [DURHAM, N.C.] May 8, 2026 — Today, Durham Next, a visionary community[...]
Durham Next Launches Initial Feasibility Study for New Music and Live Events Venue Downtown
For Immediate Release: Durham Next Launches Initial Feasibility Study for New Music and Live Events Venue Downtown [DURHAM, N.C.] April 16, 2026 — Durham Next has launched a feasibility study to assess[...]
Home Field Advantage: How Investing in Sports Facilities Builds More Than Champions
Home Field Advantage: How Investing in Sports Facilities Builds More Than Champions Rumbling bleachers, collective adrenaline and buzzer-beating wins — there’s nothing quite like the game day rush for athletes and the[...]