From the latest Decatur Focus…
Work on streetscape improvements in the Trinity corridor is scheduled to begin this month. This project will expand the streetscape network from the area surrounding the square to the N. Candler intersection. The developer of the Trinity Triangle will pay for streetscape improvements around this project to close the gap and create a much improved pedestrian and cycling experience. This portion of the streetscape project will also extend improvements down Church Street from Trinity Place to the tunnel under the railroad tracks.
If you’re in need of a reminder, the city’s website describes the project thusly…
The Phase V Downtown Decatur Streetscape project area includes the south side of East Trinity Place from North McDonough Street to Church Street, both sides of East Trinity Place from Church Street to just past the Fire Station, and Church Street from East Trinity Place south to East Howard Avenue. The purpose of the project is to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and motorists. Potential improvements will be located in the public right of way and will include new sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, street trees, pedestrian scale lights, and trash receptacles.
Conceptual Plan rendering courtesy of City of Decatur website
Will this project include paving Church Street? What’s it been, over a year, since they tore up the street? It seems like this corner of town has been abandoned – unpaved Church Street, closing the bike path next to Dairy Queen, etc., etc.
Yes. The reason it wasn’t paved at the completion of the storm drain project is that they knew it would be involved in the streeetscape and paved again anyway.
And the bike patch was reopened last moth.
Yes, the path by the old DQ is open again (ran it last night, in fact). I’m glad the city and developer were able to reach an agreement to make that happen.