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Emory Village: A Journey of Community Development and Placemaking
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Photo of Emory Village Plaza – Courtesy of David Payne Emory Village, a vibrant hub nestled in the heart of DeKalb County, has a rich history of community involvement and development. Over the years, it has evolved into a unique place that combines the charm of a village with the amenities of a modern community. […]
July Newsletter
Development Authority approves $15 million tax break for mixed-use project opposed by school board
https://decaturish.com/2023/06/development-authority-approves-15-million-tax-break-for-mixed-use-project-opposed-by-school-board/
Mixed-use project gets $15M tax break in hot DeKalb neighborhood
https://www.ajc.com/news/mixed-use-project-gets-15m-tax-break-in-hot-dekalb-neighborhood/55Z4RUV5T5BH3PGRJTPIBHY6X4/
June Newsletter
D2 Project Detail Document
Source Budget $ Transportation Department #ERROR! SPLOST Trails (Countywide) #ERROR! SPLOST sidewalks (Countywide) $ 2,113,426 *Aspiration, based on SPLOST Team initial determination (from initial ranking for D2 projects) SPLOST D2 Discretionary $ 1,000,000 Clairmont to Briarcliff Trail Project approved by BOC on 9/4/22 Parks Department #ERROR! Parks Bond $ 790,000 D2 Discretionary portion of Bond […]
D2 Park Tour 2023 Details
MLS Parks Meeting (5/20/23) Agenda PRIORITIES: My lead up to taking office was what I called a “listening and learning journey” in the 5 Ps – people, pets, potholes, parks, and public safety. Over my first four months in office, we have focused on building a solid D2 team, establishing constituent communications mechanisms and platforms, […]