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The Environmental Affairs Board did not make a formal recommendation on the old Durham Athletic Park, but its Land Use and Planning Committee will review options and bring a proposal back to the full board. The options range from preserving the baseball field to creating a larger public green space with natural areas.
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The old ballpark is used for baseball 124 days a year, and Durham is considering ways to use the site more often. The board discussed adding biodiversity and public green space but did not choose an option. Durham County has permanently protected 4,192 acres, and a countywide open-space plan is scheduled to begin in spring 2026. Board members also continued reviewing proposed Unified Development Ordinance changes, with the feedback timeline potentially extended for additional resident and staff input.
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