South Hills Mall Reborn: Mixed-Use Redevelopment Approved

0:00Carries Town Council just approved a big move to transform South Hills Mall, the town's oldest shopping spot, into a municipal service district 4, makes the use redevelopment. Eleven properties covering 44 acres got re-zoned to kick things off, paving the way for new shops, homes, and services in the area. Local spots like the South Hills Barbershop, open since 1968, are gearing up to relocate downtown with the manager saying everyone, sought coming from a mile away. Folks nearby, including one guy who grew up just a mile from the mall, are all in. They want the upgrades and are cool with chipping in extra taxes if needed. Now the town's crunching numbers on costs, and if the district gets the green light after public hearings, residents could see that tax bump by July, 2027. It's a common setup with over 60 similar districts across North Carolina, breathing fresh energy into spots like this. That's your update from Durham News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.