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The Place on Ponce starts leasing tomorrow

Posted in Community, tagged , , on September 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Just a quick reminder that The Place on Ponce will start leasing Phase 1 (28 units) tomorrow. This is a residential and retail project located on the corner of West Ponce de Leon Avenue and Ponce de Leon Place.

 The Place will feature contemporary one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and 10,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Amenities will include a 4,000 square-foot resident clubroom, a 1,700 square-foot fitness center, resort-style pool, dog spa, bike repair station and two outdoor courtyards. Phase I is scheduled for delivery in November, with the remainder to be completed in summer 2015.

For more information about The Place, visit ThePlaceonPonce.com.

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Weigh in on green buildings via Open City Hall

Posted in Community, Sustainability on September 4, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Last week we posted 3 questions about the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) on Open City Hall.  Thank you to everyone who participated and left us their feedback.

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We’re wrapping up our online polling with questions about how the UDO should handle high performance (green) buildings. The proposed UDO includes new high performance standards for both residential and commercial buildings.

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The proposal would require some manner of third-party green building certification for new construction or substantial renovations that exceed 50% of a building’s pre-renovation market value.  It would also require new construction buildings to achieve higher tightness standards, making them less leaky than Georgia Residential Energy Code currently allows.

Go to the city’s Open City Hall page now to learn more and let us know what you think. The questions close Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m.

 

For more information:

Draft High Performance Building Ordinance Language – this is the proposed code language that would be included in the Draft 2 of the Unified Development Ordinance to be released in late September.

High Performance Buildings Overview– Highlights the background and main components of the proposal.

High Performance Buildings Examples– Provides a few examples of green building projects here in Decatur and the associated costs.

 

 

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Siren Test Today

Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged on September 3, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

UPDATE (9/3/14 3:45 P.M.) – Due to the likelihood of a pop up storm or two this afternoon and evening, the test has been postponed until tomorrow.

Today is the first Wednesday of September so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 4 September 2014.

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If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.

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New Reiki in Decatur

Posted in Community, tagged on September 3, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Darshana Patel, Reiki Master / Energy Healer and Spiritual Activist for Unscripted Way, launches healing and transformation services in Decatur and Metro Atlanta, Georgia.

Patel specializes in energy alignment to help adults and children attain optimal health, joy, and vitality.  Integrating multiple traditions including Reiki, Shamanism, and Vedism, Patel facilitates the release of limiting energetic patterns that can affect a person emotionally, mentally, or physically.

Patel practices by appointment only at Expression Chiropractic, 103 North McDonough St., Decatur, Georgia 30030.  To schedule a session or to learn more about upcoming events, visit http://www.unscriptedway.com or call 678.532.7743.

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Blue Sky Concerts begin today!

Posted in Community on September 3, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Scene of the Crime

Formed in 2012, Scene of the Crime can be found playing at a variety of festivals and benefits throughout the city. With Ben Wulkan on guitar, Matt Kessler on Bass, Bella Savignano on keyboard, Bennett Stone on drums and Max Patterson on vocals, this group of young musicians gets their inspiration from Chicago Joe Jones, playing mostly blues and classic rock. Scene of the Crime was the People’s Choice Winner of the 2012 Atlanta Blues Challenge.

Note from the Concerts Committee:
These youngsters won over the DBA Concerts Committee with the unbelievable talent they possess.

 See you on the Square at noon today!

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Be Disaster Aware

Posted in Community, emergency management on August 28, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

National Preparedness Month (#NatlPrep) starts are on September 1st! This year’s theme is “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare.” Take action by participating in America’s PrepareAthon! on or around September 30.

For more details about National Preparedness Month visit: www.ready.gov/september

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FYI- Filming on Adams Street Today

Posted in Community on August 27, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The city of Decatur has issued a film permit for a still photography shoot on Adams Street today (Wednesday 8/27). Working trucks will be parked at the location while crew parking will be offsite. Traffic will not be delayed or halted.

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Weigh in on the UDO via Open City Hall

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , on August 26, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) process continues, and the community is asked to weigh in on three key questions.

  • Minimum floor area requirement: Should the city eliminate its minimum floor area requirements for homes, to allow residents to build more affordable housing that has less environmental impact?
  • Design review for increased floor area: Should residents be able to increase the floor area of their property by 6% if the Historic Preservation Commission approves the design?
  • Demolition delay: Should the city require property owners to post demolition permits for 15 days before demolition, to give neighbors more notice and provide the opportunity for interested parties to propose alternative uses for the property before demolition? There is no current posting requirement for demolition permits.

Go to the city’s Open City Hall page now and let us know what you think.  The questions close Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m.

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Local non-profits can enter to win free website

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , on August 22, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Full Media, an internet marketing and website development company with an office in downtown Decatur, is launching a new community service project aimed at making a positive impact on local non-profit organizations. Called Project IMPACT, its mission is to deliver a free, custom and fully responsive website to one local non-profit.

Non-profits can become eligible for Project IMPACT through nomination or application. Nominations and applications can be submitted online at www.fullmedia.com/project-impact

Deadline for entry is Sunday, August 31. The selected non-profit will be notified and announced mid-September.

The recipient will be chosen by the Project IMPACT committee, which will review each submitted application.  The selected non-profit will receive a website that includes:

  • A custom website design
  • Build out and integration on Full Media’s content management system, Full Panel
  • Responsive design for mobile and tablet devices

For more information, please contact brains@fullmedia.com.

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Street milling, repair & resurfacing work

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 21, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Street milling, repair and resurfacing activities are scheduled from Aug. 18 to Oct. 31, weather permitting.

Work will be performed on the following streets during this time frame:

  • Forkner Drive from Church Street to Sycamore Drive
  • Kirk Road from South Columbia Drive to Avery Street
  • Madison Avenue from Johnston Place to end of Street
  • Nelson Ferry Road from Scott Boulevard to West Ponce de Leon Avenue

The City’s contractor, Stewart Brothers., will be performing all of the required work to mill, patch, resurface and replace street humps with speed tables on these streets and will post signs on each street three days in advance of the start of construction. Please note: ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE STREET DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, 7AM to 6PM, WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED. Vehicles parked on the street during the posted times are subject to towing. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE POSTING ON YOUR STREET.

Contact John F. Madajewski with the Design, Environment and Construction Division at 404-370-4104 for further details or questions.

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