Please join the Coalition for a Diverse Decatur & DeKalb VIRTUALLY for our next meeting, February 9 at 7 p.m. Our guest speakers will be Georgia State Rep. Becky Evans (D-83) and Richelle Patton, president of Collaborative Housing Solutions. Rep. Evans will discuss what is going on from a legislative perspective around affordable housing. Patton will …
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The finish line in the Missing Middle marathon is in sight with the final vote on February 6. Now is not the time to slow down. Between now and February 6, we need to show our continued support for reinstating duplexes, triplexes and quads in Decatur. Here’s how: Sign the updated letter to commissioners thanking …
Our Fight for Decatur’s Missing Middle Housing Continues Read More »
Dear Mayor and Commissioners, Thank you for having the courage and foresight to vote yes to reinstating missing middle zoning in the city of Decatur. We hope that you will do the same tonight, to allow duplexes, triplexes and quads housing options in our city once again. The Coalition for a Diverse Decatur & DeKalb, …
Dear Neighbors, You have heard a lot about Decatur’s current “missing middle” housing crisis. The question for us, as a voluntary association of affordable housing advocates, is future-oriented: “what kind of community do you want Decatur to become?” The Coalition for a Diverse Decatur & DeKalb believes our community should be an inclusive one that …
Join the Coalition in Supporting Decatur’s Missing Middle Proposal Read More »
The Missing Middle refers to housing that serves those for whom a single family home is impractical, unaffordable or unwanted. It may be a new and unfamiliar name but you’re already familiar with what it is because it is prevalent in Decatur’s existing neighborhoods. An inclusive community includes housing tailored to all stages of life …
Attending Carrie Sjogren and Wendy Cromwell, co-chairs Alice Weinberg Kristin Allin, Catherine Carter Paula Collins Lisa Bastin Carol Burgess Diana Caplan Kathleen Kelly Annie Godfrey Tammy Washington Elizabeth Ingram Co-chair housekeeping updates Presented version new logo that emphasizes housing (our mission). Tweaks coming. Website updates on deck as well Meetings: second Thursday of every month …
January 5 Coalition Meeting on the Missing Middle Read More »
Missing Middle housing alternatives – duplexes, triplexes and quads – are important, more affordable alternatives to single-family homes in Decatur. Having these housing options will enable more community helpers (firefighters, police officers, teachers, cafeteria workers, etc.), recent graduates and young families, among others, to work AND live in Decatur. Need talking points? Show your support …
January 17: Decatur Missing Middle Commission Meeting Read More »
Kristin Allin, Decatur’s Affordable Housing Planner, will join us to discuss Decatur’s missing middle housing recommendation. She’ll explain what missing middle housing is, why it is important and answer any questions you might have. We’ll use this time to discuss how the Coalition is and will continue to support this effort. The final vote on …
January 5: Coalition Meeting Featuring Decatur Missing Middle Q&A Read More »
Attendees: David Lewicki, Wendy Cromwell, Paula Collins, Annie Godfrey, Carrie Sjogren Discuss meeting days/time, Mailchimp, co-sponsoring seminar (request from Sara), Missing Middle effort Meetings – who needs to be there, when to meet working template was 1/month Tuesday evening meetings, meant to be highly participatory and to draw large groups, trying to do education about …
