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In downtown Decatur, affordable housing 'cottages' are coming

Standalone “missing middle” homes will be sold to employees of Decatur schools, city offices, and Housing Authority

June 5, 2023 by Josh Green

First look: 'One-of-a-kind' project pitched for downtown Decatur

Restaurant, large lawn, shipping containers envisioned for underused corner property

May 22, 2023 by Josh Green

Days officially numbered for ghostly North DeKalb Mall

1960s DeKalb County property rebranded "Lulah Hills," a planned hub of retail, lodging, and housing

May 19, 2023 by Josh Green

Decatur launches free, expanded shuttle system—permanently

GoDecatur transportation service includes 15 stops, loops in Oakhurst

May 2, 2023 by Josh Green

Redevelopment of eastside MARTA station takes key step forward

DeKalb commissioners approve rezoning for mixed-use redo of Kensington Station near Avondale Estates, Decatur

April 26, 2023 by Josh Green

Photos: Renovation project in heart of downtown Decatur scores tenants

Six-story office building 101 W Ponce stands adjacent to Historic Square

April 25, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: At MARTA’s doorstep, transit-focused affordable housing tops out

Mixed-use Phoenix Station venture claimed row of standalone homes

March 31, 2023 by Josh Green

In downtown Decatur, film studio project plows ahead

Editing facility to replace aging commercial structure on tucked-away Church Street

March 28, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: Decatur's luxury 'Notion' project declared officially open

290-unit Toll Brothers build flaunts walkability to MARTA, Avondale Estates, downtown Decatur

March 3, 2023 by Josh Green

Poll: Will Decatur's new 'missing middle' housing stance make a difference?

City approves more inclusive zoning, but some neighbors still torn

February 8, 2023 by Josh Green

Free electric-vehicle shuttle experiment is now live in Decatur

Three-month pilot program comes in response to "Baby Kroger" closing downtown

February 6, 2023 by Josh Green

Downtown Decatur launches program to maintain, beautify storefronts

$100,000 initiative aims to help businesses tackle everything from masonry upgrades to graffiti

February 3, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: 5-building project with affordable piece begins topping out

Now called Resia Memorial Drive, large development near Avondale Estates, MARTA expects to start opening this year

January 19, 2023 by Josh Green

Luxury upgrade bound for Decatur apartment community

Project backers say residents of 50-plus complex Clairmont Crest won’t be displaced

January 18, 2023 by Josh Green

Why this 1930s Decatur landmark is boldly going pink

Renovation of historic, Streamline Moderne-style Blair Building aims to stand out, summons Wes Anderson vibes

December 20, 2022 by Josh Green

Images: Ailing North DeKalb Mall clears hurdle toward revival

DeKalb County approves Tax Allocation District to help turn 1960s enclosed mall into open-air, mixed-use district

December 15, 2022 by Josh Green

What should replace Decatur's itty-bitty Baby Kroger?

“Lots of people who live within walking distance are praying for Trader Joe’s”

November 4, 2022 by Josh Green

Decatur sells historic Old Depot, cashes out on preservation push

$1.4 million in earnings will be channeled into downtown Decatur’s master plan

October 17, 2022 by Josh Green