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North Carolina-based Andrew Roby, Inc. has been selected by the city of Durham to build single-family homes in the Southside neighbourhood as part of a $48 million, 125-acre revitalisation effort.

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The first two phases of the downtown Durham development will offer 48 single-family homes, 198 mixed-income rental units and 13 live-work units.

The homes will offer eight different floor plans of Craftsman-style homes, each with three to five different elevation options. They will also be available with customisation options to certain features inside and out.

The Hardiplank homes will range in size from 1,200 to 1,456 square feet and include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and main-level hardwood floors.

Andrew Roby will break ground on three homes, including a model home on 15 August 2013.