CityLife City of Durham NC

Vision Zero Explained
A commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Durham is the goal of Vision Zero both globally and here in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with initiative Coordinator Lauren Grove about why we believe this lofty goal is possible and what we’re doing to make it happen. 
 
About CityLife
CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. 

CityLife:  Meet Durham’s New City Council MembersDurham’s newest City Council members all have professional backgrounds in some of the most pressing areas facing our city. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Council Members Carl Rist and Nate Baker about how they’re bringing their expertise to the table as they work to help make Durham a thriving and vibrant community for all. 
 
About CityLife
CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. 
 

Update on Durham Parks’ Soil Safety
As a city that prides itself on the safety, health, and well-being of our communities, we are working to address elevated levels of lead found in the soil at five of our city-owned parks.
In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Durham County Department of Public Health Medical Director Dr. Jeffrey Jenks to get the latest updates on the situation.

About CityLife
CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

Whether you call him “Leo” or Leonardo, our new mayor is no stranger to Durham. Leonardo Williams has worn and continues to wear many hats in this city, all of which have helped lay the foundation for his new role. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Williams about how he hopes to lead what he calls Durham’s next transformation.

About CityLife
CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

Durham Participatory Budgeting Update
Public art on bus shelters, technology in schools, park improvements, and new lighting and security cameras for public housing. These are just a few of the projects made possible so far with funding from Participatory Budgeting in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Andrew Holland and Carmen Ortiz, who manage that innovative program, about how it gives residents the chance to have direct input on how their tax dollars are being spent.

About CityLife
CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.