Comments on: Decatur 2013 Development Plans Part IV: Avondale MARTA Station Development Back From Dead

By: David H.

David H. — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:21:20 +0000

The entire East Decatur Station area is perfect for development. It is prime for a walkable and liveable area with excellent access to Marta and downtown Atlanta. The entire area is prime for development and improved community living. The sooner the better with the housing market coming back. A mixture of incomes, restaurants, stores, etc. is perfect for this area.

By: Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:51:57 +0000

The article really only discusses development on MARTA land. Not this whole area.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:32:18 +0000

I recall that consolidated (rather than per-parcel) storm water collection was discussed but I’m not sure where it would be. The original design charrette for the whole area called for reconnecting New Street with Talley, through what is now the AT&T parking lot.

By: David

David — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:24:55 +0000

Doesn’t this plan have the AT&T complex at the end of New Street being removed and a lake put in its place?

By: Brianc

Brianc — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:49:28 +0000

So would MARTA and Decatur jointly develop the property?
I’d love to see that area get remade. The study notes that the MARTA station seems “disconnected” from the surrounding neighborhood and is an obstacle to pedestrians. This is true. Why, for example, does the station have so much fencing?