Comments on: 315 W. Ponce Developers Ask For "An Indefinite Deferral" http://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/08/27/315-w-ponce-developers-ask-for-an-indefinite-deferral/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:39:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: fifihttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/08/27/315-w-ponce-developers-ask-for-an-indefinite-deferral/#comment-2289 fifi Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:11:38 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-2289 This brings a perfect opportuntiy for all Decatur citizens (not just those living near the commercial areas) to contact City Comissioners. Let them know your thoughts about the direction of the City's future growth .There is lots of talk about the need for progressive , "smart growth " policies. These concepts must be translated to specific ordinances that can be enforced by our elected officials.Citizen input will help City officials and staff develop comprehensive plans (supported by updated ordinances) for parking, traffic enforcement, high density residential development near single family homes, green space , etc.With new ordinances governing these issues , perhaps we can have more clarity ( and more civility) in the approval process for future development proposals. This brings a perfect opportuntiy for all Decatur citizens (not just those living near the commercial areas) to contact City Comissioners. Let them know your thoughts about the direction of the City’s future growth .

There is lots of talk about the need for progressive , “smart growth ” policies. These concepts must be translated to specific ordinances that can be enforced by our elected officials.

Citizen input will help City officials and staff develop comprehensive plans (supported by updated ordinances) for parking, traffic enforcement, high density residential development near single family homes, green space , etc.

With new ordinances governing these issues , perhaps we can have more clarity ( and more civility) in the approval process for future development proposals.

]]> By: 315 W. Ponce developers request more time, public input | Fresh Loafhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/08/27/315-w-ponce-developers-ask-for-an-indefinite-deferral/#comment-2288 315 W. Ponce developers request more time, public input | Fresh Loaf Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:23:21 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-2288 [...] over at Decatur Metro breaks the news that JLB Partners, the developers of the controversial 315 W. Ponce, have requested an [...] [...] over at Decatur Metro breaks the news that JLB Partners, the developers of the controversial 315 W. Ponce, have requested an [...]

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