Decatur Land Trust

We hope you'll join us tomorrow, Friday, May 29, from 6:30-9PM in the 4th floor gallery at the Decatur Library for the opening reception of the 2nd volume of the HOME exhibition. 60 artworks from across the nation will be featured. We hope to see you there!

Join us on Friday, May 29th from 6:30-9pm for an opening reception celebrating the second volume of HOME, a new exhibition which seeks to inspire conversation and consideration for the challenges we face as a community to ensure access to dignified housing options. This juried show features nearly 60 artworks from across the nation by both professional and student artists.

Presented in partnership with the Decatur Land Trust, Georgia Center for the Book at DCPL, and the Decatur branch of the Dekalb County Library System.

Made possible through the generous support of Ameris Bank, Chad & Christina Carter Real Estate, Lockman Homebuilding, and Russell Elam Mortgage. THANK YOU to these local businesses for sponsoring important community initiatives!

Decatur Land Trust’s Home Rehabilitation Program supports legacy residents and low-income homeowners with critical repairs so they can remain safe, stable, and in their community.

From fixing deferred maintenance to improving accessibility, this program helps preserve affordable homes and prevents displacement in a rapidly changing city.

✨ Designed for seniors, veterans, and residents on fixed incomes
✨ Funded through grants, donations, and low-interest loans
✨ Focused on keeping Decatur’s community strong for generations

Know someone who could benefit? Learn more:
https://decaturlandtrust.org/decaturs-home-rehabilitation-program/

Looking for housing in Decatur? Inclusionary rental units are available now for qualifying households earning up to 80% AMI.

✨ Arlo Decatur (245 E. Trinity Place)
Two units are currently available.
➤ View floor plans & apply: https://www.arlodecatur.com/floorplans/a1---agnes-lifecycle

✨ Halo at East Decatur
Now pre-leasing inclusionary housing units.
➤ Learn more: https://liveathalo.com/inclusionary-housing-units

Income limits vary by household size.
View the AMI table here: https://www.decaturga.com/media/43561

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Modern, loft-style condos in Oakhurst made affordable through Decatur Land Trust

✨ 1BR units available
✨ Across from East Lake MARTA
✨ City of Decatur schools

Learn more + apply: https://decaturlandtrust.org/park-108/

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Decatur deserves to be a place where everyone can call home.

Decatur Land Trust is working to keep housing affordable for our neighbors, but we can’t do it without you.

💛 Give today and help keep our community strong:
https://decaturlandtrust.org/

What does it mean to build a community where people can age in place and stay connected to the places they call home?

In this episode of Decatur Minute Live, local leaders discuss the idea of a lifelong community and how housing stability plays an important role in making that possible.

Listen to the episode:
https://www.decaturga.com/ee/page/decatur-minute-live

Decatur Minute Live Decatur Minute Live is a local government podcast for the City of Decatur, GA that invites you to listen, learn, and connect.

Join us for a community discussion about the future of 600 Commerce Drive and learn about the next steps for this important site in Decatur. This event is an opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about how this space can serve the community.

📍 Decatur Recreation Center – Lounge
🗓 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM

Community voices matter. Come share your thoughts and learn more about what’s ahead.

Learn more and register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-steps-for-600-commerce-dr-tickets-1984505063065

The Decatur Arts Alliance and Decatur Land Trust are inviting artists of all mediums to submit work for HOME v.2: Homeland, a juried multimedia exhibition exploring the meaning of home.

Artists are encouraged to reflect on themes of identity, culture, origin, and belonging from immigrant and diaspora experiences to honoring indigenous lands. Selected works will be featured at the Decatur Library Gallery from May 29 – July 17, 2026, with cash awards up to $1,000.

Submission Deadline: March 29, 2026
Artists may submit up to 3 works

Learn more and apply:
https://decaturartsalliance.org/open-call/home-v-2-homeland/

Thinking about buying a home?

Down payment assistance programs can make homeownership more attainable than you might think. The HUB’s resource page shares tools and programs available in Georgia to help buyers take the next step.

Explore your options: https://thehubga.org/down-payment-assistance/

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Be a part of the solution and participate in updating Decatur's Comprehensive Plan!

We’re checking in, Decatur!

The City has been making progress on the actions outlined in Decatur’s Strategic Plan, Destination 2030. As part of this momentum, the City is launching a Comprehensive Plan “Check-In” to guide growth and development. Opening Night kicks off the conversation with a look at what’s working, what’s changed, and where we’re headed next. This is an opportunity to bring the community together to reflect, share ideas, and help shape future priorities.

Date: Wednesday, March 4

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Decatur Recreation Center – Community Room (231 Sycamore Street)