Imagine being handed a list of 50 projects — some big, some small — and being tasked with prioritizing them. By what criteria would you do so? Easiest ones first? Preference for those benefitting the most people? By cost?
Such was the case Tuesday evening, July 30, as Decatur residents gathered for the final public input session of the city’s year-long Stormwater master planning process. Up for consideration was how, when facing the many recommended projects expected within the final plan, the city should determine which to tackle first...
Decatur Diary | July 29, 2019
Don’t Forget: Stormwater meeting Tuesday evening, 6-8pm
Make plans now to join us for the next in our series of Stormwater Master Plan meetings, Tuesday, July 30, from 6-8pm at the Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street). Everyone’s welcome...
Decatur Diary | July 10, 2019
Save the Date: Stormwater meeting to set project priorities
For nearly a year now, residents have been coming together with the city and its AECOM consultant team to help map out a Stormwater Master Plan to carry us through the next decade.
You’re invited to join us for the next in this series of meetings, Tuesday, July 30, from 6-8pm at the Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street). Everyone’s welcome...
You’re invited to join us for the next in this series of meetings, Tuesday, July 30, from 6-8pm at the Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street). Everyone’s welcome...
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...