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💙 A Game-Changer $150M Cancer Center Hits Durham by 2029
Published about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday, Triangle!
Before we start, I'm happy to announce that The Triangle Life is now D&M BRIEF!
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This week flew by! I had the best time cheering on wonderful buyers who landed that stunning Tripp Lloyd build in Raleigh amid multiple offers. (I'm still smiling about it!) Moments like that are why I love what I do.
It’s definitely been feeling like proper winter out there—chilly enough that my sweet boy has been glued to any sunny spot he can find, begging for warmth. Today is partly sunny and almost 50°, so it’s crisp but manageable. The weekend stays sunny, though noticeably cooler—perfect for a cozy walk, layering up, or finally getting that patio heater going if you’ve got one. Grab a warm layer and soak up the sunshine while it’s here.
Here’s your D&M BRIEF:
[B]ig News: Duke's $150M Proton Center [R]ealty Pulse: Raleigh Market Holds Firm [I]tinerary: Top Weekend Local Events [E]xclusive Listings: Sanford Renovated Lot Spotlight [F]riday Favorites: New Bar Opened + Developments
Driving the news: Duke University Health System is moving forward with plans to build a $150 million proton therapy center on its main campus in Durham. The facility will bring a highly targeted cancer treatment to the region by 2029.
Details:
Duke submitted plans for a 48,000-square-foot, two-story clinic near Elba Street.
The Civitan Building will be demolished to make way for the Duke Proton Center.
It will offer proton therapy to 800 adult and pediatric cancer patients each year.
The project is backed by a $50 million donation received in late 2024.
Construction costs were originally estimated at $120 million, but new filings raise that figure to $150 million.
As of September, Duke had received $12.5 million of the pledged gift.
What it means: Proton therapy offers more precise cancer treatment with fewer side effects, making it ideal for sensitive areas like the brain, spine, and pediatric cases. Both Duke and UNC received state approval in 2018 to pursue proton centers, but Duke appears to be leading the race.
What’s next: Pending approval of site plans, construction is expected to move forward, with the goal of opening doors by 2029.
IN CASE YOU MISSED...
WEATHER
After weeks of frigid weather, the Triangle will soon warm up. Here’s when.
The National Weather Service and meteorologists at Triangle television stations may not have the exact values in their forecasts for the next week or so, but generally, they are in agreement: Warmer temperatures are coming.
What it means: The Raleigh market is holding steady, with prices staying firm and inventory still on the low side. Buyers have a bit more time and flexibility than before, but well-priced homes are still moving. Sellers still have a slight edge, especially when strategy and presentation are dialed in.
Morning café that turns into a sophisticated evening lounge with curated classic, coffee-infused cocktails (espresso martinis), mocktails, and small bites on Hillsborough Street.
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