Development

Re-Imagining Shallowford, 3rd public meeting

Event Date and Time: 
06/29/2010 - 6:45pm - 8:00pm

From commissioner Jeff Rader: Participants in the Re-Imagining Shallowford process ... The June 19th meeting didn't complete its agenda and the organizers could not secure space on June 26. But St Pius has again graciously agreed to host a third public meeting this upcoming Tuesday, June 29.  This meeting should be shorter than the previous meetings.

New Urbanism: Rx For Healthy Places, David Byrne May 19th 8pm

Event Date and Time: 
05/19/2010 - 8:00pm

From Clairemont/Great Lakes listserv: Just wanted to let your members know about a talk that David Byrne (Talking Heads) is taking part in on May 19th at 8:00 PM at the Tabernacle to kick off the Congress of New Urbanism conference in Atlanta. Announcement below and ticket info to this lecture linked here.

Healthier Circulation: the Future of Getting Around : An evening with David Byrne, Ellen Dunham-Jones, Charles Brewer and Scotty Greene

Re-imagining the Shallowford Corridor

Event Date and Time: 
05/22/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

From commissioner Jeff Rader and the TABASCO coalition: "Since the intersection of I-85 and Shallowford Road is defined in DeKalb’s Comprehensive Plan as a “Neighborhood Center”, why doesn’t it function that way? What can we do to ensure an appropriate Neighborhood Center for the future? The TABASCO coalition is working with Commissioner Jeff Rader’s office to create a collective vision (residents, institutions and businesses) about the look and functioning of our ideal Neighborhood Center.

Emory Village Update

Roundabout Update : 
DeKalb County's new roundabout and streetscape project in Emory Village is on the near horizon. A contractor has been selected and following the final Georgia Department of Transportation approvals, the roadwork will begin as soon as this May. Check back with AIEV (www.emoryvillage.org) for updates.
 

Marist expansion approved

From Ben Smith for the Reporter Newspaper via CommunityRadar.com: "DeKalb County have greenlighted a plan by Marist School to expand the campus. The Board of Commissioners approved the plan Tuesday, March 16, over the objections of Kathie Gannon, the super-district commissioner who represents the area, and neighborhood residents who argue that the plan could be bad for the environment." Read More.

Commissioner Gannon: Marist can’t cut trees

From Ben Smith at the Reporter Newspaper Feb. 25 via CommunityRadar.com: 'To DeKalb County Commissioner Kathie Gannon, the issue appears clear-cut. Marist School cannot remove wetland trees to expand its campus without violating the county’s zoning code. “For me, their threshold issue is the treatment of the flood plain,” Gannon said during an interview Feb. 19.' Read more. See previous CHCA post here.

 

Final Open House forums for the North Druid Hills LCI Study

Event Date and Time: 
03/18/2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

From commissioner Jeff Rader: The final Open House forums for the North Druid Hills LCI Study scheduled for March 11, 2010 and March 23, 2010 have been cancelled to avoid conflicts with other meetings.  The new meeting date is March 18, 2010.  This meeting will be held at Executive Park, NOT the International School.  Please update your calendars and alert your neighbors!

N Druid Hills LCI community meeting #4

Event Date and Time: 
02/25/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sycamore Consulting Inc. is sponsoring another community meeting to review the LCI Study.  At this community forum they will highlight recommended strategies, policies and projects based on our input on the land use vision for the North Druid Hills corridor. 
Come help prioritize the draft recommendations.

      Thursday, February 25, 2010  

On Marist High School seeking to change Tree Ordinance

From Reporter Newspapers: Flood plains need tree canopy. Letter to the Editor.

LCI Project for N. Druid Hills Corridor update

From North Druid Hills Residents Association: "The consulting group in charge of coordinating the LCI Project for N. Druid Hills Corridor has posted information from the last meeting, which was held on January 21. Please see their note below requesting your input."

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