For those interested in the improvement and expansion of walkability in downtown Decatur, this should come as welcome news.

The AJC reports that Selig is planning a mixed-use development in downtown Decatur at the former Laurus Institute and the DeKalb County Probation office sites.  Not to mention their lovely street frontage parking lots.

The site states that Decatur Asst. City Manager Lyn Menne anticipates receiving plans for the 5.25 acre site some time this summer.

11Alive and Decaturish reported on Monday that Laurus Technical Institute, which has three locations around Atlanta including one along Church Street in downtown Decatur, unexpectedly closed its doors this past Monday.