Comments on: Temporary Large Tree Removal Moratorium Passes Unanimously, Structural Demolition Moratorium Fails By Narrow Margin

By: an idea?

an idea? — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:32:32 +0000

Point taken. What do you think of the idea more generally? Would this be a valuable resource for the community?

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 01:37:39 +0000

That is a really ridiculous and classist assumption and I can assure you as a 24-year resident of Decatur and 15-year resident of Oakhurst well acquainted with a lot of older families that you have no idea what you are talking about. Not I disagree that the smaller homes should not be fetching the very topmost dollar they can get. Just don’t like the assumption.

By: George

George — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:01:22 +0000

My experience is all Decatur officials, elected or employees, return calls.

By: an idea?

an idea? — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:11:03 +0000

An idea: I can’t imagine that developers who approach (elderly) homeowners offer them true top dollar for their homes. I suspect too that many homeowners don’t know what they could get for their homes if put on market. I wonder if Decatur could find some realtors to offer, pro bono, their services to help homeowners list their homes on the market or identify what a reasonable price would be. This could have the beneficial effect of driving up the prices of smaller homes somewhat, but perhaps putting them out of reach of many developers. It would also have the effect of putting more cash into the homeowners hands.

By: DawgFan

DawgFan — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:28:25 +0000

It’s funny how many Decaturites who look down on and mock people living in HOA communities in the burbs don’t realize how much they actually want to live in one of those neighborhoods (if only they could get over themselves). I got into a conversation at a party the other night (actually, I mostly bit my tongue) with a guy who went on and on about how he wanted “consistent rooflines” and “same size houses” in his neighborhood. Well, there are places for that – they are called Duluth, or Alpharetta, or Suwanee or Acworth…

Then, of course, there is the whole wealth ency crowd, even if they don’t realize (or refuse to admit) they are a member.