21 Study Areas
Approved Redevelopment Plans
The city has completed redevelopment plans for 15 Empowerment Zone neighborhoods and is currently working with community development corporations and other entities to implement various projects and aspects of the plans. Approved Plans include:
- Butler/Auburn
- Reynoldstown
- Old Fourth Ward
- Summerhill
- Mechanicsville
- English Avenue
- Peoplestown
- Castleberry Hill
- Southside (NPU Y) –Joyland, Betmar-La Villa, South Atlanta, Lakewood Heights, Chosewood Park
In addition the city has completed redevelopment plans for the following corridors:
- Stewart Avenue Corridor (Metropolitan Parkway)
- Jonesboro Road Corridor
- Simpson Road Corridor
Implementation projects are underway through various public funding sources and private initiatives. Projects include new housing, single-family housing and multi-family unit rehabilitation, new commercial and mixed-use development, and streetscape improvements.
