Love them or hate them, the Decatur Planters have become a memorable part of our city’s landscape—and now, one could be yours. As part of the Reimagine West Howard project, the planters will be removed to make way for upcoming improvements. In recognition of their place in Decatur lore, the City is hosting a one-time-only “I Planter Decatur” auction. There are two ways to participate:
Online auction on eBay (for surplus planters that are serviceable but have noticeable damage and imperfections):
July 22–24 at 11:59 p.m.
Visit ebay.us/m/nAaB7V for more information.
In-Person auction (for surplus planters):
Saturday, July 26, at 2–4 p.m.
Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley St.
Important things to know:
- Only cash or credit cards will be accepted.
- All sales are final and will go to the highest bidder.
- Items include large planters in various colors and sizes that and were previously used for traffic calming and pedestrian safety on West Howard Avenue.
- Items will be sold as-is.
- All buyers must be able to pick up and transport their purchased goods to their property between 2 - 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
- Proceeds from the auction will support honoring the Beacon Hill Community as West Howard Avenue undergoes its transformation.