Too few appearances at Appearance CommissionMembers of the Durham City-County Appearance Commission waited in a conference room on the ground level of City Hall on a recent February evening, ears attentive to the sound of footsteps. The purpose was for the appearance commission and the nonprofit organization Keep Durham Beautiful to collect nominations for properties that are “outstanding for (their) design, preservation, curb appeal, or stewardship of the natural and built environment.”McCreary wanted a rebranding. “The idea is to start influencing the appearance of Durham through awards that are voted on by the people,” she said. For a city (and a commission) in need of a facelift, members were excited about the awards and the community engagement they promised. Photo at top: There were more chairs than members at the February Durham City-County Appearance Commission meeting.

Source: The Guardian February 24, 2023 19:03 UTC