I applaud Dekalb Schools for working to relieve overcrowding, but have a few concerns about specific aspects of that plan.
Thoughts on Doraville Elementary School Redistricting
Planned Intersection Improvement – Wheeler/Chestnut
The city is pricing bids on an important safety improvement to the intersection of Wheeler and Chestnut.
Update on Forming a Planning Commission Subcommittee to Evaluate Northwoods Zoning Protections
At its April 8th meeting, city council will be asked to approve staff resources to support a Planning Commission subcommittee focused on protecting Northwoods' character.
Planning Commission Chair Forming Committee to Evaluate a Potential Northwoods Overlay District
At the March 20th Planning Commission meeting, that body's chairman, Andy Yeoman, created a committee to investigate the potential boundaries and scope of a proposed Northwoods zoning overlay district. This ties back to the town hall meeting I hosted in September, where many residents of Northwoods came together to learn about different strategies for preserving …
Design for Brook Park Improvements
An update on the project to make accessibility improvements in Brook Park.
Council Considers Zoning Code Changes; Naming Northwoods Creeks
Doraville's Council discussed modernizing its zoning code, updating its building code, and supported naming streams in the Northwoods neighborhood
Inconsistent, Outdated Zoning is Holding Doraville Back
There is a question I have heard many times over the past year – variations of wanting to know why Doraville has not seen the same kind of development that has blossomed in other nearby communities. Ultimately, there are lots of reasons – only some of which have been in the city’s control. That said, …
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Chestnut Traffic Calming
I know that many residents in Northwoods and Gordon Heights are concerned about traffic on Chestnut Drive. The city does have a plan for addressing this - one that would look very similar to the calming done on Oakcliff Road earlier this year. The plan is available online at the city website - you can …