Thanks to everyone who made yesterday’s Children’s Home vision workshop such a success. Unable to attend? Get a recap and info on next steps here.
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400+ residents turn out to imagine Children’s Home future
Posted in Community on February 12, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
The 2018 National Citizen Survey is on its way to Decatur
Posted in Community, tagged National Citizen Survey, NRC on February 9, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Every other year for the past 12 years, the City of Decatur has surveyed its residents through the National Research Center (NRC.) Last week the NRC sent out a postcard notification announcing the 2018 survey to a random sample of Decatur residents. If you don’t receive a postcard in the coming days, you are not one of the 1,500 households randomly chosen this time.
The actual survey will be sent out twice on February 9 and February 16 to the random sample. The survey is completely anonymous and we only get the final tabulations from NRC. If you are one of the lucky ones to receive the survey, please make sure to fill it out and send it back via mail or online. We’ve had a 40% response rate for the past six surveys, which is fantastic but we want more!
If you’d like a better idea of what the final tabulations look like, click here to view and download the 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016 survey results. The data from the survey is used by the City in its budgeting, strategic and annual planning processes.
If you have any questions regarding the survey, contact City Clerk Meredith Roark at meredith.roark@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.
Don’t Forget: UMCH Kick-Off Celebration & Visioning
Posted in Community on February 9, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t let Sunday’s forecast keep you from our visioning workshop at the Methodist Children’s Home. We’re a go, rain or shine, so bring your jacket and umbrella if you plan on exploring the property while there.
Visit http://www.decaturnext.com/2018/02/umch-kick-off-details/ for updates as we take a journey through this process together.
Celebrate Arbor Day in Decatur
Posted in Community on February 6, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
When: February 24, 2018
Where: United Children’s Methodist Home property, 500 S. Columbia Dr. Decatur
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us February 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the celebration of City of Decatur’s “1000 trees by 2023” bicentennial. As part of the celebration we will be giving away 200 seedlings that will include an official bicentennial tree certificate. The event will be held at the United Children’s Methodist Home property at 500 S. Columbia Dr. We will have local arborists as well as landscape and tree services on hand to answer questions.
UMCH: Imagine the Possibilities
Posted in Community on February 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Just imagine! Join us Sunday, February 11, from 1-5pm as we begin shaping a vision for the United Methodist Children’s Home property. Get inspired with this video, share with all your friends and neighbors, and find deeper details here: http://www.decaturnext.com/2018/02/umch-kick-off-details/
Sidewalk Repairs Begin February 3
Posted in Community on February 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow, February 3, city crews will begin repairing the sidewalk along S. Candler Street near E. College Avenue; continuing along West Ponce De Leon Avenue at Commerce Drive on Monday, February 5. There will be a temporary lane shift during this time.
Remember to to join the email list for notifications every time there is a planned traffic disruption in the city. Visit decaturmakeover.com to sign up.
Save the Date: Children’s Home Visioning Process Begins Feb. 11
Posted in Community on January 29, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Make plans to join us as we get this once-in-a-lifetime project underway:
KICK-OFF CELEBRATION + VISIONING WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1-5 P.M.
500 SOUTH COLUMBIA DRIVE, DECATUR
In August of last year, the City of Decatur completed its purchase of the 77 acre United Methodist Children’s Home on South Columbia Drive. And now, in the months ahead, we’ll work together as a community to create a vision for its future use.
There will be more details to come later this week. Visit decaturnext.com for updates on the full process.
This Week in Decatur: January 28- February 3
Posted in Community on January 27, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Sunday, Jan. 28
- Downtown Decatur Food Tour, 11 a.m.
- Art Opening: A Curious Art Spectacle, noon.
Monday, Jan. 29
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Thursday, Feb. 1
Friday, Feb. 2
Saturday, Feb. 3
- Friends of the Decatur Library Winter Book Sale, 9 a.m.
- Downtown Decatur Food Tour, 11 a.m.
- Art Opening: A Curious Art Spectacle, noon.
- AVE Mardi Gras Ball, 7 p.m.
Reimagine West Howard Ave. Community Meeting
Posted in Community on January 25, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Where: Public Works Community Room- 2635 Talley Street
When: Tuesday, February 13 6 – 7 p.m.
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 13 for a community meeting where attendees will recieve an update on the corridor improvements in anticipation of the 2017 DeKalb County SPLOST project at the Atlanta Avenue and West Howard Avenue intersection.
Have questions? Contact Senior Michelle Hirose, PE Senior Engineer,Michelle.Hirose@decaturga.com.
Construction Alert / S. Columbia and Katie Kerr
Posted in Community on January 25, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Decatur Residents
RE: South Decatur Village located at 814 South Columbia Drive
The City of Decatur would like residents to be aware of development activity at the intersection S. Columbia and Katie Kerr. South Decatur Village has received approval to build a mixture of townhomes and single family homes (50+ total).
After plan approval by the City Commission, plans were submitted for a land disturbance permit through the City’s Design, Environment & Construction Division. Staff has determined that the land disturbance plan meets all City requirements.
At this time, residents should expect to see a lot of activity at the building site starting with tree removal and site grading work.
While a number of trees will be removed from the site, 18 trees will be preserved on the site and 86 trees will be required to be planted at the site after construction. Total tree canopy at the site upon completion will be 78,604 square feet. Final approval of the development will depend in part on staff confirmation of all required tree replacement.
Residents can expect land clearing work to begin as soon as January 25th.
If you have any questions, please contact Design, Environment & Construction Division Director John Maximuk at John.Maximuk@decaturga.com or 678.553.6570.
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