About 6,000 people living in now-hot center city Charlotte. Downtown Raleigh, for example, has 588 residential units with more on the way. Renovation of a bill in the state House and Senate would tweak building codes, lessening renovation costs, and making downtown Durham's older buildings more attractive to investors. Other help is coming in Durham. A November bond referendum includes money for a downtown senior center that, if approved, could boost interest in housing for older adults.
Hurdles remain, as do opportunities.
Still as Kalkhof ticks off the list of challenges, he keeps coming back to occupancy rates that rival the rest of the Triangle. HireTheTriangle Fill an opening, find a job Insurance Center Covering the needs of small business owners Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Legal Center Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies.