In late October, interested Decatur residents attended a preliminary open house to share thoughts on the final phase of the multi-use path connecting Talley Street Upper Elementary with the East Decatur Greenway. The forthcoming work will extend the path from its current end at Legacy Park’s north entrance south to Katie Kerr Drive.
For those unable to attend, there is now an online survey where you can chime in on how the project should be designed...
Decatur Diary | November 7, 2023
Residents Provide Input on South Columbia Multi-Use Path; Still Time to Take the Survey
Decatur Diary | October 26, 2023
Chime In November 9 on Derrydown Way Sidewalk Plans
Progress on neighborhood safety improvements continues with the planning of a new sidewalk on the southeast side of Derrydown Way between South Columbia Drive and Craigie Avenue. Join us for an open house on Thursday, November 9, between 6 and 8pm at Legacy Park’s Hawkins Dining Hall, 500 S. Columbia Drive to help guide the design.
The design will build upon a concept originally presented in 2020. Modifications to yards, trees, driveways, curbs, on-street parking and other features will likely be necessary.
Make plans now to attend, get up to speed on work to date, and make your mark …
Decatur Diary | October 25, 2023
S. McDonough Traffic Calming Discussion Continues Nov. 8
Residents, commuters, College Heights ECLC parents, and others are encouraged to join us, Wednesday, Nov. 8, between 6-8pm for an open house conversation on proposed S. McDonough Street traffic calming. The gathering takes place in the cafeteria of the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center.
The meeting continues discussions begun September 27 seeking balance between city transportation policy, resident advocacy for safety improvements, and neighboring desires to maintain the convenience of established traffic patterns...
The meeting continues discussions begun September 27 seeking balance between city transportation policy, resident advocacy for safety improvements, and neighboring desires to maintain the convenience of established traffic patterns...
Decatur Diary | October 18, 2023
Help Shape Final Phase of South Columbia Multi-Use Path, Oct. 26
Now that work on the multi-use path connecting Talley Street Upper Elementary with the north entrance of Legacy Park is generally complete, we're moving forward with the project's final phase: extending the path south to the East Decatur Greenway at Katie Kerr Drive.
Decatur residents are invited to a preliminary open house, Thursday, October 26 from 6-8pm, to share thoughts on the path's design and landscaping as it travels along Legacy Park's frontage on South Columbia Drive. Find us in the park's Hawkins Dining Hall, 500 South Columbia Drive...
Decatur residents are invited to a preliminary open house, Thursday, October 26 from 6-8pm, to share thoughts on the path's design and landscaping as it travels along Legacy Park's frontage on South Columbia Drive. Find us in the park's Hawkins Dining Hall, 500 South Columbia Drive...
Decatur Diary | October 2, 2023
Coventry Road Traffic Calming Moves Forward; Take the Online Survey Now
On Thursday, September 28th, neighbors, commuters and others interested in traffic safety on Coventry Road from Scott Blvd. west to the city limits gathered to review the first round of potential designs, ask questions, and provide input...
Decatur Diary | September 18, 2023
Draft of Coventry Road Traffic Calming Recommendations Now Read for Public Review
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.
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 | 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...