The Villages of Hayti

The Villages of Hayti (Phase 1) will mark the first major step in the transformation of the 19.8-acre Fayette Place site, a property owned by the Durham Housing Authority. This phase will introduce a 252-unit garden-style apartment community featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes designed for households earning 30% to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

The three-story buildings will include playgrounds, covered picnic areas, walking paths, and ample parking, anchored by a community building offering laundry facilities, meeting rooms, and multipurpose spaces to support residents’ daily needs.

Following Phase 1, the broader redevelopment will continue with Phase 2, which will unfold in two sub-phases:

1. A 202-unit multifamily apartment complex, and
2. A 68-unit senior apartment building, each with amenities and community areas tailored to their residents.

Phase 2 will also introduce an affordable homeownership component, featuring for-sale three-bedroom townhouses planned for the north side of the site, expanding opportunities for long-term community investment.

Durham Community Partners has made community engagement a cornerstone of The Villages at Hayti project. Efforts have included a series of public meetings and breakout sessions focused on resident experience, homeownership, community programming, preserving history, and economic participation. These sessions have given residents opportunities to share feedback, ask questions, and help shape the project’s plans. The team also collaborates with local organizations, supports minority-owned businesses, and prioritizes workforce initiatives, aiming to surpass Durham Housing Authority’s goals for MWBE participation and foster ongoing involvement from the Durham community.

Project Overview

• 252 garden-style apartment units for households earning 30%–80% AMI
• Mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes across three-story buildings
• Community amenities include a resident center with laundry, meeting, and multipurpose spaces
• Outdoor features: playgrounds, covered picnic areas, walking paths, and ample parking
• Part of the 19.8-acre Fayette Place redevelopment, owned by the Durham Housing Authority
• Phase 1B – the Villages of Hayti – serves as the first major step toward revitalizing the historic Hayti neighborhood
• Future phases to include A 202-unit multifamily complex and 68-unit senior building, and affordable homeownership opportunities through for-sale three-bedroom townhouses on the site’s north side