Area Studies
Studies Completed
Castleberry Hill Master Plan
The study area is located on the southwestern edge of downtown Atlanta and south of the Philips Arena, Georgia Dome, and Georgian World Congress Center in NPU M. The plan consists of well-defined programs and projects intended to fulfill the neighborhoods objectives, including the formation of a community development corporation (CDC), the preservation of the Historic District through design guidelines and zoning, the establishment of pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, promoting neighborhood oriented retail and employment opportunities addressing a variety of transportation and parking concerns, reinstating a regular neighborhood clean-up program, reducing crime and improving safety through neighborhood watch and resident-business partnerships, and the construction of a park, greenway and community center. Adopted February 2000
Reynoldstown Redevelopment Plan
Reynoldstown is situated south of Memorial Drive to I-20 with Moreland Avenue to the east, Pearl Street to the west and the Southern Railroad to the north all contained within NPU N. The neighborhood master plan goals include- occupying/utilizing all vacant lots with land uses that address the needs of the community, restore a pedestrian friendly environment, improve street conditions, renovate and expand existing housing stock, renovate and expand community facilities, create a safe and drug free community, improve and expand neighborhood commercial facilities, and improve parks and open space. Adopted January 2001.
Southwest Atlanta Framework Plan
This plan, which includes NPUs H, I, P, & R, identifies implementation projects for Commercial revitalization, infill housing
guidelines, intersection improvements, Streetscape improvements and enhanced environmental protection. Projects recommend
from this study include the Cascade/Ben E. Mays streetscape, Greenbriar Mall Livable Community Initiative study and Campbellton
Road Study.
Southside Redevelopment Plan
The Southside Redevelopment Plan includes all the Neighborhoods in NPU Y. The Plan identifies residential and commercial implementation projects along Pryor Rd, Jonesboro Rd, and McDonough Blvd corridors and streetscape improvements such as Pryor Rd, and the Lakewood Town Center area and Lakewood Avenue. Adopted July 2000.
Northwest Atlanta Framework Plan
The Plan for Council District 9 examines the entire area with focus on major corridors: Bankhead Hwy., Bolton Rd., Marietta Blvd., and Hollywood Rd. corridors and the Chattahoochee Ave. area. The study identifies a vision for revitalizing these corridors, and prepares recommendations to guide residential infill development, stimulate commercial revitalization, enhance access to commercial opportunities, and improve the overall connectivity within the area. Adopted October 2000.
Lindberg Station SPI
The Lindbergh Transit Station Area Development Study (TSADS) reflects, current development activity and provides a framework for future growth. The City of Atlanta is also in the process of creating a new Special Public Interest zoning district for the Lindbergh area that will direct future development in such a way that encourages the creation of the vibrant, pedestrian and transit-oriented urban neighborhoods recommended in the proposed TSADS update. Adopted July 2001.
NPU S Framework Plan
This framework plan will examine the entire NPU, identifying the major issues and devising a strategy for enhancing residential
uses and major corridors. Scheduled to be adopted July 2002.
Greater Home Park Master Plan
The GHPMP was completed in August 2002 and adopted by City Council March 17, 2003. The master plan sets seven goals for the neighborhood:
- Champion development that enhances the multi-faceted character of greater home park
- Create a safe environment that is engaging and pedestrian friendly
- Transform elements of the community that are in physical decline
- Continually build positive synergies among all Greater Home Park stakeholders
- Network the community with internal and external linkages that enable convenient, but controlled, access to amenities and services
- Enliven and reinforce identity through public art, signs, and unifying design themes
- Add green space for public gathering and recreation