Faculty Affiliate Dr. Henry C. McKoy Jr. was quoted in WTVD-TV article about the rezoning plans of Heritage Square in the historic Hayti District by developers looking to change the platform for multi-story, mixed-use development. Dr. McKoy is a co-founder of Hayti Reborn, which is rallying support from the community against these efforts. He is a former presidential appointee of the Biden administration, a former assistant secretary of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and a former professor at North Carolina Central University.
The idea of putting a building the size of One City Center would overshadow much of the community. It would bring a whole different skyline to the community. The community is just not supportive of that.”
Read the article here: Rezoning efforts in Durham’s Hayti community cause concern among residents: ‘Not supportive of that’
