Long Range Planning
Newsletter
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Mission Statement
To advance a long range vision of a livable, equitable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous DeKalb County through the implementation of adopted plans, policies, and partnerships.
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McNair Community 101 Public Meeting
Thursday, July 18, 6 PM - 8 PM
N.H. Scott Recreation Center
2230 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
RSVP Here
Redan Road Corridor Study
Tuesday, August 6, 5 PM - 7 PM
Hairston Crossing Public Library
4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
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PathLink Wayfinding Public Meeting | |
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On Thursday, June 13th, the Pathlink Wayfinding initiative held its first public meeting at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. During the meeting, the goals and objectives of the project were presented, and the community was invited to provide feedback on signage of the study area.
A copy of the presentation and survey are available on Engage DeKalb at the link below.
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The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division invites the McNair neighborhood to its inaugural "Community 101" public meeting on Thursday, July 18, at 6:00 PM. The Planning & Sustainability department will discuss local planning needs custom to the McNair area and explore educational resources.
The community is invited to attend to acquire the proper tools and resources needed to address planning related matters from a community-led standpoint.
More information can be found at:
https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/community-academy | | | |
Redan Road Corridor Scoping Study | |
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DeKalb County is identifying opportunities to transform the Redan Road corridor from a two-lane street to one that accommodates walking, biking, transit, cars and trucks with improved traffic operations and safety, that supports existing users, economic development, and the planned I-285 Express Lane access.
The purpose of the scoping study is to identify transportation infrastructure projects that meet community goals and objectives, and can be presented to state and regional partners for funding partnerships.
The study includes Redan Road from Kensington Road/Holcombe Road to South Hairston Road.
Come join the final public meeting:
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 / 5:00 - 7:00 PM / Hairston Crossing Public Library
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I-285 Express Lanes Transit Study | |
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We are excited to announce the launch of the I-285 Express Lanes Transit study, a regional collaboration that explores how new express lanes along the I-285 corridor could be used to provide a premium transit service, enhancing connectivity and transportation options in the Atlanta region.
The study area extends along I-285 between the I-20 east and west interchanges, spanning from H.E. Holmes to Indian Creek MARTA stations. By leveraging the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)’s planned Express Lanes project, this study will explore ways to improve accessibility and on-time performance of transit for residents and commuters.
We value your input and invite you to participate in shaping the future of transportation in our region. Please visit our project website at i285ExpressLanesTransit.com to learn more about the study and complete a short survey. Your feedback will help us understand the needs and preferences of the community, guiding us in developing a transit service that best serves you.
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CHaRM DeKalb Celebrates Grand Opening
DeKalb County has transformed Belvedere Park into a new recycling facility, the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM). The new center officially opened on June 12 and is a program of the nonprofit, Live Thrive. It is a permanent drop-off facility that aims to improve our environmental health by encouraging reuse and diverting thousands of pounds of household hazardous waste and other hard-to-recycle items from landfills.
CHaRM DeKalb operates on alternating dates to their CHaRM Atlanta location.
Open Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 AM - 2 PM. Appointment only.
Location: 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
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DeKalb County has collaborated with Trees Atlanta to provide residents of unincorporated DeKalb County with trees for their front yards!
Applications are currently closed for unincorporated DeKalb County. Stay tuned for the new application cycle.
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As part of widespread efforts to improve sustainability in DeKalb County under the Clean Energy Transition Plan, Southface Institute, an Atlanta-based sustainable building nonprofit, is developing an extensive energy transition plan to steer the county towards a future of 100% clean energy.
For a recap of past events and news regarding Clean Energy DeKalb, visit the site below.
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Engage DeKalb
Stay up to date on our projects, give feedback and make your voice heard! Engage DeKalb currently covers Long Range Planning and Zoning projects.
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Knowledge Quest
Welcome to Knowledge Quest, DeKalb County's Business License, Permitting, and Zoning Guide!
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Planning & Sustainability Long Range Planning
Visit our main Planning and Sustainability page for detailed information about our department.
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ALERT: Five Points Station Transformation Update
The following statement was provided by MARTA.
While we continue to engage with Mayor Dickens on the Five Points Transformation Project, we are pausing the immediate implementation of service impacts. Eight downtown bus routes that were scheduled to relocate this Saturday, July 6, will remain stationed out of Five Points, and customer impacts scheduled for July 29 will be paused. As stated previously, design issues and decades of water intrusion have led to damage throughout the station, including to critical electric train control equipment, and the safety of our customers will continue to be our top priority. To hear more about the design flaws from the original architect and see the ongoing water intrusion and damage, click HERE.
MARTA remains steadfast in our belief that removal and replacement of the canopy is the best option, and one that was approved by our partners at the City of Atlanta. We pledge to continue working with the Mayor and other stakeholders to deliver these critical infrastructure and safety improvements, enhance the customer experience, and keep Atlanta moving forward as a world-class destination.
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ALERT: MARTA East Lake Station
See MARTA’s renewed focus on Service, Experience, and Expansion or SEE.
SEE improved accessibility and safety at East Lake Station as MARTA replaces the north pedestrian bridge.
The north pedestrian bridge and north parking lot at East Lake Station will be CLOSED from March 15 to October 2024 for construction. Customers must use the south parking lot and south pedestrian bridge. Station Soccer will remain open.
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Tricia Prevost, AICP; Planner | |
Congratulations to Our New AICP Certified Planner!
The Long Range Planning team would like to congratulate Tricia Prevost on receiving the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
The AICP credential is a prestigious verification of planners’ qualifications. To become AICP-certified, a planner must have relevant education and work experience, and they must pass a rigorous exam that tests their knowledge and skills of the planning field.
We are proud of Tricia's accomplishments and her dedication to deepening her professional growth. We look forward to her future impact on the community!
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