Staff

	Lyn Menne Assistant City Manager  Community & Economic Development
	Linda Harris Assistant Director Community & Economic Development
	Lee Ann Harvey Volunteer! Decatur coordinator
	Catherine Lee Development Services Coordinator

Location and Office Hours
509 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA  30030
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
404-371-8386, FAX 404-371-1593

Email
To contact a City employee by email, use the following format:
First Name.Last Name@decaturga.com
Example: John.Doe@decaturga.com

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Overview
The Community & Economic Development Department is responsible for all economic development, marketing, special events and quality-of-life programming for the City of Decatur. Department staff are under contract to the Decatur Downtown Development Authority board to oversee the City's economic development programming and implement a citywide economic development strategy.

The department works in close partnership with the Decatur Business Association to produce the Decatur Focus newsletter and a year-long calendar of special events. The department is responsible for the production of all City marketing publications, the maintenance of the City's website and a variety of citizen outreach programs designed to involve citizens more directly with City government.

Community & Economic Development goals

• Encourage continued balanced growth and development in Decatur's commercial districts
• Enhance the economic vitality of the City of Decatur while protecting its unique character
• Enhance Decatur's strong sense of community through quality-of-life programming and improved community outreach and communication efforts
• Market the City of Decatur effectively to attract quality commercial tenants, a broader mix of retailers and to improve the City's image throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area
• Strengthen the community character and positive image of Decatur
• Encourage the construction of mixed-use projects and affordable housing units within the City of Decatur
• Promote the increased use of alternative transportation
• Improve communication and connection within the City and between the City and its citizens