Those universities anchor very important parts of our community and provide employment opportunities for a very diverse population. Durham is an international city in the population it has attracted and in the approach we take toward the future. With the strong academic influence and the world-wide scope of many of our corporate citizens, we could do no less. Yet, with all that future focus, we are also a city that values and recognizes its past. Historic buildings are preserved and, often, re-used for changing purposes.
Neighborhoods vary widely in their housing style, tempo and amenities.
Active residents are doing good things all across our community. We're proud of Durham and I am proud on behalf of our City Council to welcome you. The mission of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens of Duke University is to be an example of the garden as fine art, providing visitors aesthetic pleasure and a setting for spiritual renewal. It is to introduce children to the discovery of nature and adults to an appreciation of plant life. We are a private nonprofit dedicated to supporting the arts in Durham and the Triangle Region in North Carolina.