Our Project

Updates on the Community Project

Exciting News from MHC!
We’re thrilled to share that we have received an incredible offer from a local developer for property on Guess Road in Durham, just north of Carver Street. This opportunity brings us one step closer to building the inclusive community we’ve envisioned.

The offer includes one parcel for purchase and three additional parcels generously donated—a significant contribution to our mission. While not all of the land is buildable, we are excited to use the remaining acreage for community gardens, green space, and gathering areas that will enrich the lives of our future residents.

The MHC Board of Directors has officially approved the offer, and our legal team is preparing the purchase agreement.

Even more encouraging, our preliminary meeting with the Durham Planning Commission confirmed that the city's new zoning plan aligns with our development goals. This means no rezoning will be necessary, saving us both time and resources.

This is a major milestone—but we need your support to make this dream a reality.

👉 Please support our fundraising efforts as we move forward with building a vibrant, inclusive, and affordable housing community for individuals with disabilities.

Together, we can create more than just homes—we can create a place where people truly belong.

At MHC, we are strong believers in community. The MHC community will feature outdoor spaces designed to bring people together, including a gazebo, a BBQ grill, and designated garden areas. These amenities will provide a welcoming environment for relaxation, socialization, and shared activities.

The community center will serve as a vibrant hub, hosting a variety of programs that cater to diverse interests across the neighborhood. Proposed activities include, but are not limited to, exercise classes, dance lessons, cooking classes, movie nights, dances, and holiday parties. These events aim to foster connection, wellness, and fun among residents.

In addition to serving MHC residents, the community will welcome individuals from surrounding neighborhoods to participate in these activities, encouraging a spirit of inclusivity and broader community engagement.

MHC is targeting Durham, NC for our first community. The community will be convenient to neighborhood grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. It will also be close to public transportation.

Residents will be required to bring their own disability related supports. Midtown Housing Coalition will not provide any individual specific supports that are not related to the community center.

• Community gardens.

• Gazebo area would have a BBQ grill and picnic tables.

• The area would be well lit at night for safety.

• Ample parking for family and care givers.

• Every home will be wheelchair accessible so folks can visit each other.

• Near public transportation.

• Near employment opportunities.

• Close to medical and dental care.

• Peer Support through a sense of community.

• Opportunity for Entrepreneurship

Community Benefits

Please Note, these are representations of our vision. The community details are not finalized at this time.

Each Home will be a self-contained unit with a full kitchen/breakfast area, washer/dryer, and full bathroom.

All the units will be one-bedroom of approximately 500 square feet.

Each home will be wheelchair accessible. They will have a front porch facing the common outdoor area to facilitate socializing.