Sprawlanta!

Decatur Metro | May 6, 2010

Hey, I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but if you haven’t had your daily dose of “Atlanta sprawl sucks, urbanism rules!” tonic today, you’re in luck.  A well-produced, 9-minute version of just that, Atlanta-style, courtesy of American Makeover.

h/t: Fresh Loaf

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Decatur Arts Festival Poster Unveiling This Afternoon (Sans James Dean)

Decatur Metro | May 6, 2010

This just in from the city’s Cheryl Burnette…

Unfortunately, James Dean has a family emergency and won’t be at the Decatur Arts Festival poster unveiling tonight. We still want folks to come and they will get either a free poster, or they can pick up a coupon to redeem at the festival and have James sign it there. I am also making a big card for folks to sign so we can give it to him.

View a revised poster with all the pertinant (where, when, free drink info, etc) after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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Decatur’s Top Challenges of Next 10 Years, According to Residents

Decatur Metro | May 6, 2010

The mob has spoken.  (That’s you!)

And has relayed to the city what they believe are Decatur’s greatest challenges over the next 10 years.  The official Strategic Plan website, Decatur Next, just came out with a synopsis of challenges relayed by residents in last week’s meetings.

  • Automobile traffic, parking, pedestrian and biking safety and all the connected issues of mobility. How can we achieve successful coexistence between cars, bicycles, and people?
  • Sustainability. Are there ways Decatur can become “greener” in the broadest sense, from local food production and distribution to energy conservation to resource (especially water) management?
  • Infrastructure. Roads, sidewalks, storm water management, parks and green space – how can we address those needs in an era of limited resources?
  • Coping with an aging population. What can the City do to help residents age comfortably in the neighborhoods they call home?
  • Community affordability. What combination of programs and policies have to be in place to assure that Decatur continues to be accessible to a broad range of ages and incomes?

What’d think?  Did they hit all the high points?

(I don’t see my obsessive talk of a grocery store noted here.)

NOTE: If you have specific comments you want to make “officially” to the city, you need to write a comment over on Decatur Next.  If you’re just philosophizing and/or rambling, DM is here for you.

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Drink Lemonade, Help Decatur 1st Grader Raise $400 For PKU Research

Decatur Metro | May 6, 2010

How?  Paula forwards this note…

For the month of May, Lucas Brotherton, a Decatur 1st grader, has set a goal for himself to raise $400 which he will donate to PKU research. One way he will be raising money is by hosting a lemonade stand which will be located on the corner of South McDonough and Oakview Road on Saturday, May 8th. He will be selling lemonade, fresh baked cookies and other treats. Please stop by and show your support.

  • Lucas’ Lemonade Stand:
  • Date: Saturday, May 8th
  • Located: On the corner of South McDonough and Oakview Road. (just across from Oakhurst community garden)
  • “Shop” Hours: 11:30pm -3:00pm

May is PKU awareness month. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder.  Read the rest of this entry »

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