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Commission approves Creative Village housing at Legacy Park to provide affordable artist units

City Commission (Decatur)

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Summary

The commission adopted an ordinance allowing multifamily residential units at the Creative Village (Legacy Park) to create affordable housing and studio space for local artists; phase one will renovate buildings (Hyatt, Edwards, Trustees) into 16 units (25 bedrooms) and includes four ADA‑accessible beds.

The Decatur City Commission on April 21 adopted an ordinance approving a conditional‑use permit for the Creative Village at Legacy Park to provide affordable housing and studio space for artists.

Planning & Zoning staff said the Creative Village will activate four existing buildings (Hyatt, Edwards, Trustees and later Smith) and deliver affordable residential options tied to artist studio space and gallery/classroom programming. Madeline Henner described phase‑one funding: a $209,000 community‑project allocation from Congressman Hank Johnson to renovate Edwards and Trustees and restore apartment‑style living space.

Henner said the early phase will include 16 units and 25 bedrooms, with four ADA‑accessible bedrooms in one unit — exceeding HUD accessibility targets. The planning commission recommended approval and, after discussion about accessibility and connections to the Legacy Park master plan, the city commission voted to adopt the ordinance.

Commissioners praised activation of Legacy Park assets, accessibility improvements and alignment with the city’s strategic plans and Destination 2030 goals. The ordinance was adopted by vote of the commission.