About the Study:
This study will examine Cleveland Avenue corridor from Jonesboro Road to the East Point city limits near Sylvan Road. The purpose of the study is to develop a long range vision for the Cleveland Avenue Corridor and identify tools, incentives and action items which can be used to achieve that vision. Once completed, the plan will be adopted by the City Council into the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan. This plan is being conducted in parallel with a City of East Point study of the East Point portion of Cleveland Avenue immediately to the west; upon completion, the two plans will be combined into a single document and submitted to the Atlanta Regional Commission for consideration for designation as a Livable Centers Initiative area.
Project Schedule:
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Public Meetings |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Kick-off |
September 6, 2007 |
6:30 - 8:00 pm |
Rosel Fann
Rec. Center |
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Existing Conditions |
October 18, 2007 |
6:30 - 8:00 pm |
Rosel Fann
Rec. Center |
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Visioning Workshop / Charrette |
December 1, 2007 |
9:00 am - noon |
Rosel Fann
Rec. Center |
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Recommendations & Implementation Plan |
NEW DATE!
February 21, 2008 |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Rosel Fann
Rec. Center |
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Draft Plan |
March 27, 2008 |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Rosel Fann
Rec. Center |
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Final Plan
(If Necessary) |
TBA |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Rosel Fann
Rec. Center |
Project Limits:
- Cleveland avenue from the East Point City Limits to Jonesboro Road, including a ¼ mile buffer on both sides.
- 3 ¼ miles in length.
- Activity Nodes:
- Springdale Rd.
- Metropolitan Parkway
- Interstate 75
- Interstate 85
- Old Hapeville Rd.
- Macon Rd.
- Browns Mill Rd.
- Jonesboro Rd
Project Sponsors and Staff
- The plan is sponsored by Atlanta City Council Member Joyce Sheperd, District 12, along with the City of Atlanta Department of Planning and Community Development
- The planning process will be managed by the Department of Planning’s Bureau of Planning.
- Consultants have been retained to assist the Bureau of Planning with technical elements of the project.
Key questions to be answered:
- What can we do now to create the Cleveland Avenue we want to see in 5, 10, 25 or 50 years?
- How can we encourage a diverse and sustainable mix of housing, employment, shopping, business, and open space?
- How can we promote and encourage smart growth and redevelopment while protecting the neighborhood’s existing character, businesses and residents?
- What can we do to improve the corridor’ visual character?
- How can we encourage growth and development along Cleveland Avenue?
- How can we create a strong positive identity and character for the Cleveland Avenue corridor?
- What are the corridor’s strengths, and what can we do to capitalize on those strengths?
Public Participation Process
- An Advisory Committee, made up of community members, will meet monthly with the planning team throughout the project
- A series of 5 public meetings will be held along the corridor over the six month process. Each meeting will involve interactive & hands-on exercises designed to maximize community involvement and input.
- Interviews with key stakeholders, including influential groups, businesses and institutions will be conducted based on input from the advisory committee
- A survey will be distributed and collected
The Livable Centers Initiative
Once completed, Atlanta and East Point will submit their combined Cleveland Avenue Corridor Plan to Atlanta Regional Commission for consideration for designation as a Livable Centers Initiative area. The Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) is a program offered by the Atlanta Regional Commission that encourages local jurisdictions to plan and implement strategies that link transportation improvements with land use development strategies to create sustainable, livable communities consistent with regional development policies.
LCI Communities emphasize the enhancement of existing centers and corridors, taking advantage of the infrastructure and private investments committed in these communities and achieving more balanced regional development, reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving air quality. The primary goals of the program are to encourage a diversity of mixed-income residential neighborhoods, employment, shopping and recreation choices at the activity center, town center, and corridor level and provide access to a range of travel modes including transit, roadways, walking and biking to enable access to all uses within the study area.
ARC has approved $500 million for priority funding of transportation projects in LCI designated areas. The Cleveland Avenue Corridor will be eligible for this funding source once the Corridor Plan is completed and granted LCI designation.
For more information call the Bureau of Planning at 404-330-6145 or email clevelandplan@atlantaga.gov