Decatur Diary | May 6, 2019
Open House Explores Stormwater Approaches: Residents chime in
A steady stream of residents filtered through the Legacy Park dining hall Wednesday night, May 1, reviewing key stormwater challenges identified during the current master planning process, and evaluating approaches for overcoming them...
Decatur Diary | April 30, 2019
Reminder: Stormwater Master Plan Meeting Tomorrow Night, 6-8pm
Decatur neighbors are reminded to join us, Wednesday, May 1, from 6-8pm for the next in our series of meetings to develop Decatur’s updated Stormwater Master Plan. The meeting will be held in the Legacy Park Dining Hall at 500 S. Columbia Drive. Everyone’s welcome...
Decatur Diary | April 16, 2019
Evaluate ideas at our next stormwater meeting
Make plans now to join with your neighbors, Wednesday, May 1, from 6-8pm for the next in our series of meetings to develop Decatur’s updated Stormwater Master Plan. The meeting will be held in the Legacy Park Dining Hall at 500 S. Columbia Drive. Everyone’s welcome...
Decatur Diary | April 2, 2019
Community Workshop to Address Legacy Park Housing Affordability
The Legacy Park master planning process wasn’t just an exercise in visioning. It was also a means by which the Decatur community voiced and prioritized its values. Those values — like sustainability, recreation, and preservation — are now embedded in our long-term goals for the property.
Among them is housing affordability. Please join us Saturday, April 13, from 9am-Noon as we drill down on exactly how, within the context of Legacy Park, we might serve that need most effectively...
Among them is housing affordability. Please join us Saturday, April 13, from 9am-Noon as we drill down on exactly how, within the context of Legacy Park, we might serve that need most effectively...
Decatur Diary | March 19, 2019
Construction Begins in April on Commerce Drive Cycle Track
The Decatur City Commission has awarded a contract for construction of the Commerce Drive Cycle Track to Lewallen Construction Company. Work is expected to begin in April and may last up to a year...
Decatur Diary | January 25, 2019
Residents Discuss Stormwater Regulations and Options
As if to reinforce the point, heavy storms again rolled through Wednesday evening as an enthusiastic group of Decatur neighbors gathered at the Rec Center to discuss stormwater regulations.
Their collective input, in a nutshell: Give us options and clarity...
Their collective input, in a nutshell: Give us options and clarity...
Decatur Diary | January 22, 2019
Reminder: Stormwater Regulations Meeting Tomorrow Night
The Decatur community is reminded to join city staff and the project consultant team Wednesday, January 23, from 6 to 8pm as we continue our deep dive on city stormwater issues, specifically those associated with existing and potential regulations...
Decatur Diary | January 10, 2019
January 23 Stormwater Meeting Offers Deep Dive on Regulations (and Possibilities)
Those who live or work in Decatur are invited to join us, Wednesday, January 23, from 6 to 8pm as we continue our deep dive on city stormwater issues, specifically those associated with existing and potential regulations.
Find everything at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street...
Find everything at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street...
Decatur Diary | December 14, 2018
Leaving a Legacy: Adopted UMCH Master Plan Now Available
Almost two years to the day from when city leaders first authorized negotiations towards purchase of the 77 acre United Methodist Children’s Home property, a community-driven master plan for the site — adopted unanimously by the City Commission at their December 3, 2018 meeting — is now in place...
Decatur Diary | December 13, 2018
Housing Summit Efforts Continue with Commission Work Session
Maintaining the momentum of November’s Housing Summit, planning department intern Andre’ Westbrook will address the City Commission in an open-to-the-public work session on Monday, December 17, at 6:15pm to present on what occurred over the course of the day-long event, highlight some of the presenters’ topics, and share the recommendations that surfaced from table activities...