Neighbors, commuters and others concerned about traffic safety on Coventry Road from Scott Blvd. west to the city limits gathered in July to review and share feedback on traffic data and potential roadway interventions. That feedback has now been incorporated into designs for public review.
Please join us Thursday, September 28th 6-8pm at Westchester Elementary School where the consultant team, together with city staff, will be on hand for discussion, questions, and other input.
Decatur Diary | September 18, 2023
Draft of Coventry Road Traffic Calming Recommendations Now Read for Public Review
Decatur Diary | August 24, 2023
Revised Design Released for Great Lakes Intersection
Earlier this summer, Decatur Public Works staff held an on-site meeting with Great Lakes neighbors where proposed design improvements for the intersection of Huron and Champlain Streets were presented for resident input. Beyond previously recommended improvements like a narrowed entry to Champlain Street, a new crosswalk and ADA-compliant ramps, and bioretention for stormwater, residents may now notice a number of additional modifications based on the feedback received...
Decatur Diary | July 21, 2023
Neighbors Discuss Coventry Road Safety, Survey Open Thru Aug. 18
Neighbors, commuters and others concerned about traffic safety on Coventry Road from Scott Blvd. west to the city limits gathered on Tuesday, July 18 between 6 and 8pm at Westchester Elementary School to review and share feedback on traffic data and potential roadway interventions. A variety of materials were presented and a survey was created that remains open for those unable to make the meeting...
Decatur Diary | July 10, 2023
Come Discuss Coventry Road Traffic Calming July 18
Concerned about traffic safety on Coventry Road from Scott Blvd. west to the city limits (near the railroad crossing)? Then make plans now to join us on Tuesday, July 18 between 6 and 8pm at Westchester Elementary School to be part of the solution...
Decatur Diary | June 23, 2023
Community Gathers to Review N. Decatur Road Recommendations
Decatur's Street Smarts project team -- including city staff and representatives from consultants AECOM -- gathered with the surrounding community and other interested residents on Wednesday, June 21 to discuss proposed safety improvements at the intersection of N. Decatur Road and Superior Avenue, as well as the surrounding corridor...
Decatur Diary | June 16, 2023
N. Decatur Road Designs to be Presented Wednesday, June 21
Late last year, interested residents turned out to “help shape a safer, more habitable future for North Decatur Road.” Now, on Wednesday, June 21 from 6-8pm, the project team returns to unveil proposed design solutions culled from the community’s input.
The meeting will be held at the North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Road. It is organized as a presentation and Q&A, followed by an opportunity for further community input, so participants are encouraged to arrive by 6pm...
The meeting will be held at the North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Road. It is organized as a presentation and Q&A, followed by an opportunity for further community input, so participants are encouraged to arrive by 6pm...
Decatur Diary | June 8, 2023
Track and Field Input Process Wraps with June 13 Open House
The Decatur community is invited to join city and school representatives on Tuesday, June 13 from 6-8pm in Legacy Park’s Hawkins Dining Hall for the third of three track and field public input sessions. The session follows an open house in April and pop-up input booth in May...
Decatur Diary | June 7, 2023
City Sharing Recommended Improvements for Great Lakes Intersection
City of Decatur Public Works staff will be sharing proposed design improvements for the intersection of Huron and Champlain Streets on Wednesday, June 14, from 6-7pm. The gathering will take place on-site at the affected intersection. Great Lakes residents and other interested neighbors are invited to drop by, provide input, and ask questions...
Decatur Diary | April 11, 2023
Public Open House to Kick-Off Track and Field Design Process
The City of Decatur and City Schools of Decatur welcome all interested community members to an open house on Tuesday, April 18, to meet the planning team and share ideas for the new track and field at Legacy Park. The open house will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm in Hawkins Dining Hall at the rear of the Legacy Park Administration Building, 500 South Columbia Drive...
Decatur Diary | April 10, 2023
Don’t Forget: Derrydown Way stormwater meeting this Thursday
Residents and others interested in the Derrydown area are encouraged to join us Thursday, April 13 from 6-8pm in the Legacy Park dining hall, 500 S. Columbia Drive for presentation of new stormwater proposals, together with discussion and Q&A...