DeKalb Community Academy

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"Be the change you wish to see in your community."



ABOUT THE DEKALB COMMUNITY ACADEMY

The DeKalb Community Academy is an initiative aimed at empowering communities and fostering partnerships through education on policy, zoning, land-use, and other planning-related matters. Our goal is to advance the vision of a livable, equitable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous DeKalb County. The Academy will eventually serve all districts within unincorporated DeKalb County through a series of trainings and educational resources.


COMMUNITY 101

The “Community 101” program is a newly launched training under the DeKalb Community Academy and is designed to provide tailored training to residents in unincorporated DeKalb, equipping them with essential knowledge about the services offered by the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department.

Specifically, this training will cover the main services offered under the Long Range Planning and Current Planning divisions. Areas of topics include but are not limited to:

  • What is Planning?
  • Understanding the 2050 Unified Plan (Comprehensive Plan)
  • Land Use, Activity Centers, and Amendment Processes
  • Transportation
  • Sustainability
If interested in future training opportunities, please subscribe to this project page using the toolbar on your right or sign up for the Engage DeKalb website to receive all Planning & Sustainability department project announcements.


UPDATES

The McNair Community 101 program has concluded and the public comment period for the McNair Community Action Plan is now closed.

Our next stop in this program is the Columbia High School Boundary area. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Am I in this area? Click this link or view the "Which Neighborhood District Do I Live In?" tool to the right.




"Be the change you wish to see in your community."



ABOUT THE DEKALB COMMUNITY ACADEMY

The DeKalb Community Academy is an initiative aimed at empowering communities and fostering partnerships through education on policy, zoning, land-use, and other planning-related matters. Our goal is to advance the vision of a livable, equitable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous DeKalb County. The Academy will eventually serve all districts within unincorporated DeKalb County through a series of trainings and educational resources.


COMMUNITY 101

The “Community 101” program is a newly launched training under the DeKalb Community Academy and is designed to provide tailored training to residents in unincorporated DeKalb, equipping them with essential knowledge about the services offered by the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department.

Specifically, this training will cover the main services offered under the Long Range Planning and Current Planning divisions. Areas of topics include but are not limited to:

  • What is Planning?
  • Understanding the 2050 Unified Plan (Comprehensive Plan)
  • Land Use, Activity Centers, and Amendment Processes
  • Transportation
  • Sustainability
If interested in future training opportunities, please subscribe to this project page using the toolbar on your right or sign up for the Engage DeKalb website to receive all Planning & Sustainability department project announcements.


UPDATES

The McNair Community 101 program has concluded and the public comment period for the McNair Community Action Plan is now closed.

Our next stop in this program is the Columbia High School Boundary area. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Am I in this area? Click this link or view the "Which Neighborhood District Do I Live In?" tool to the right.



  • Columbia Community 101 Steering Committee

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    The Community 101 program is coming to the Columbia community!

    On January 28, 2025, the first Steering Committee meeting was held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Active community leaders joined our team to provide thoughtful input regarding the Columbia Community 101 program.




    Several key topics discussed at the meeting include:

    • What is Community 101? – We explored the foundational concepts of community engagement and the importance of understanding the diverse needs and dynamics within our community. This program is an initiative aimed at empowering communities and fostering partnerships through education on policy, zoning, land-use, and other planning-related matters.
    • Overview of the 2050 Unified Plan & County Organizational Structure – This portion provided a comprehensive look at our county's planning efforts in breaking down the 2050 DeKalb Unified Plan and the role of Planning & Sustainability in supporting these goals.
    • Why Plan? – We discussed the critical reasons for long-term planning, ensuring that we’re not only meeting current needs but also preparing for future growth and challenges.
    • Transportation – The discussion around transportation highlighted the policy that maintains improvements to enhance equity, funding availability, agency coordination, and inter-agency coordination.
    • Future Land Use, Zoning, and Sustainability – We examined how zoning and land use decisions will shape the county’s future and contribute to sustainable development practices.
    • Housing Profile – We reviewed and analyzed the county’s housing profile, which will help us plan effectively for future housing needs and challenges.
    • SWOT Analysis – The group engaged in a productive SWOT analysis, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to ensure we’re aware of the internal and external factors that we can address through this program.
    • Identifying Needs & Opportunities – We concluded the meeting by giving a brief overview of what Community 101 is and the roles of steering committee members to lead this program within their community.


    With the support of the community, we are looking forward to hosting the first Columbia Community 101 public meeting soon. Stay tuned for more information!

  • McNair Community 101 Final Public Meeting Resources and Recap

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    Event Details and Resources

    McNair "Community 101" Final Public Meeting
    Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    N.H. Scott Recreation Center

    Closed 10/18/24

    Closed 10/18/24



    We thank those who were able to attend the final McNair public meeting on Wednesday, September 25th. For those who were unable to attend, we have provided a copy of the presentation linked above. At this time, the McNair Community Ambassador Interest Survey and McNair Community Action Plan (comment period) are closed. If interested in becoming a community ambassador, please send an e-mail to nvmarchant@dekalbcountyga.gov.



  • McNair Community 101 Final Public Meeting

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    McNair Community 101 Final Public Meeting

    Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    NH Scott Recreation Center
    2230 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

    RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/McNairFinalCommunity101


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  • McNair Community 101 Resources and Recap

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    Event Details and Resources

    McNair "Community 101" Public Meeting #1
    Thursday, July 18, 2024
    NH Scott Recreation Center

    Attendance: 33 community advocates


    Relevant Resources:

    Glenwood Road & Columbia Drive Area Development Plan | DeKalb County GA

    Glenwood Rd & Columbia Dr | Social Pinpoint (planningatpond.com) (interactive project site)



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  • McNair Community 101 Public Meeting

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    McNair Community 101

    Thursday, July 18. 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    NH Scott Recreation Center
    2230 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

    RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/McNairCommunity101

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