The first day of autumn brought enthusiastic crowds to downtown Durham for Centerfest.
It happened in the literal shadow of a new residential construction that’s happening across the Bull City. The activity is a barometer of Durham’s rapid growth at a time when city leaders are hearing from people who are having difficulty as they search for affordable housing.
“It has gotten a little bit more expensive,” said Amit Narawane, a Duke University graduate student. “Our program is trying to hopefully change our stipend a little bit, to account for the cost of living.”…