Intersection of Spring and Fayetteville

Scott points out this CBS46 story that reports a three two year-old was hit by a taxi at the intersection of Spring Street and Fayetteville Road in Oakhurst today. The blurb states that the child was “hurt”, but there is no word yet on his/her condition.

UPDATE: 11alive reports the child was 2 years-old, not 3, and that injuries were “non-life threatening”. Also the article states the accident happened around 12:30p.

Let’s hope that they are OK. Please write in if you have details.

Stay Tuned…

UPDATE II:  The two year-old boy, Antonio Jackson Jr., will reportedly make a full recovery.  Picture and video can be found at CBS46. h/t: InDecatur

Based on David’s picture of public hearing sign on the pile of rubble that might soon be the Trinity Triangle development, it looks like the developer is seeking approval of a life-cycle density bonus for that property at the same time the 315 project is scheduled to go before the planning and city commissions (Sept 4th and 15th).

What is a “lifecycle density bonus”? Luckily, Hugh Saxon explained it at a commission meeting back in ’04 when the ordinance was approved.

Excerpt from the city commission minutes of July 19, 2004….

Mr. Saxon stated that the proposed amendments allow a density bonus for projects that located in the C-2 and C-3 commercial zoning districts where the highest allowable development density already exists. Developers would be allowed a twenty percent (20%) density bonus as long as seventy-five percent (75%) of the units were available to provide lifecycle housing at an affordable rate. For example, if a developer proposed a project in the C-3 district, the current zoning regulations allow for development of 43 units per acre, so if a lifecycle housing bonus was incorporated, the developer could add 8 more units and 6 of those units would have to be available to meet affordable housing objectives.

Mr. Saxon stated that the proposed amendments provided that the standard for determining the affordable pricing structure would be based on a percentage of the area median income (AMI) for the Atlanta metropolitan vicinity. Mr. Saxon added that a specific percentage was not stated in the ordinance so that the City Commission could maintain flexibility in approving projects. However, standards and objectives for providing lifestyle housing were included in the ordinance so that the intent of the program was clear.

Since Livable Growth is concerned with density across the entire city, I wonder where they stand on the issue of providing greater density in order to increase the % of affordable housing in the city.  They certainly will have a chance to have their say if both proposals go before the commissions on the same nights.

Carl sends along this note about an upcoming event at the Brick Store…

A Toast to Farmers at BSP, Aug 26, All Night Long!

Beer Advocate Magazine recently ranked the Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA as the 3rd best beer join in the US, and 12th best in the world!

In addition to their world class beer selection, The Brick Store Pub also frequently supports Atlanta area farmers. It’s not uncommon to find locally grown food in their daily specials or in their regular menu items. On Tuesday, August 26th, the Brick Store will be continuing that support by contributing 10% of their profits to help send GA’s Farmer Delegates to Terra Madre. So please plan to stop by for dinner and raise a glass to a farmer at the Brick Store Pub.

(In association with Slow Food Atlanta)

For more info call 404.687.0990 or visit www.brickstorepub.com
125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

This event falls in right in line with BSP’s mantra that will fuel future plans for a local, slow food focus at its under-construction Leon’s Full Service around the corner.