In 1996, Duke President Nannerl Keohane endorsed the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership Initiative (DDNP), hoping to build a mutually beneficial relationship between Duke and the surrounding community. The Initiative financed a number of programs, including the establishment of Walltown Children's Theatre, educational partnerships with local elementary schools, and renovation of low-income housing. In 2020, the DDNP merged with the Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs, which now maintains Duke’s relationships with DDNP neighborhoods.
"Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership Brochure," Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership Records, Box 3, Administrative Materials Community/Civic Engagement Folder, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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