Comments on: City Commission Hears Results of Infill Housing Analysis

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:31:26 +0000

The infill report presented is intended to provide quantifiable data for use in the UDO effort. That’s why it was commissioned.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:12:51 +0000

Is “increases overall residential density” code for “increases stress on schools”?

Tree canopy
School capacity
Density
Affordable Housing
Commercial / Indie-Catur

All of these are related and should be discussed together. Isn’t that the purpose of a UDO? I don’t understand why (it seems like) the consultants aren’t talking to each other and these issues are being discussed separately.

By: Larkspur

Larkspur — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:40:45 +0000

I am glad the city is doing this.

By: Judgebrandeis

Judgebrandeis — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:20:12 +0000

Treesrock, I completely agree. And Marty, plus 1 on your comment as well.

By: treesrock

treesrock — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:05:10 +0000

The infill presentation by the City was very interesting and has many implications on sustainability and trees. It disappoints me that under challenges existing healthy tree removal was not listed, especially after presenting a no net tree loss policy. Infill as presented has the potential for many positive outcomes, but in my mind must be considered with existing healthy green space in addition to the creation of new green space. These are interesting times, Ultimately, I believe if done properly and with intention density and greenspace can compliment each other but like yin and yang, you cannot discuss one without the other. We are discussing both, but in separate conversations.

By: Marty

Marty — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:45:46 +0000

Thank you for posting DM, I also read this information early this morning on Decaturish.

It is truly honorable when elected city officials strive to ensure diversity and inclusion. As mayor Baskett states, “This is all very difficult, to figure out how you can both maintain the kind of character you want, maintain the other kinds of diversity that you want and still maintain the kind of school system that we have.”

Mayor Baskett, city commissioners, and city staff should be praised for taking the time and making the effort to ensure that Decatur remains a diverse community. Thank you.