The Clarkston Greenway Study examines the feasibility of three proposed trail networks... The Clarkston Greenway Study examines the feasibility of three proposed trail networks recommended in previous plans completed by the city. Through extensive community engagement and a variety of metrics, the plan recommends a combination of the three original trail options. More

Reimagine Honest Alley is an activation study and important first step towards designing... Reimagine Honest Alley is an activation study and important first step towards designing the alley as a public space for people. Rooted in extensive community engagement, this document establishes a vision, goals, and design concept that balances the service needs of Honest Alley with creating a vibrant gathering spot for residents, business owners, and visitors to Downtown Lawrenceville. More

This report documents the Transit Circulator Study prepared for the Gwinnett County... This report documents the Transit Circulator Study prepared for the Gwinnett County Livable Center Initiative (LCI) Project. As part of the congestion reduction component of the LCI project, this study is intended to explore options for implementing an internal circulation system to serve the movement of people between various developments within the activity center. Circulator type transit services are those designed to complement the local bus network by featuring specialized services to smaller markets. Circulators are most often designed to supplement or substitute for line-haul services, where line-haul routes may be impractical due to street patterns, building access, densities, or operating cost. More

This is the project fact sheet regarding the 2011 Sugarloaf Parkway Pedestrian... This is the project fact sheet regarding the 2011 Sugarloaf Parkway Pedestrian Improvements from Main Entrance to the Gwinnett Area to North Brown Road. Total Cost: $0. A programmed project that constructs sidewalks and provides other pedestrian enhancements, including crosswalks, refuge islands, and pedestrian-actuated signals at key locations on Sugarloaf Parkway. More

The 2014 Hiram Downtown Master Plan outlines a vision to revitalize the city’s historic... The 2014 Hiram Downtown Master Plan outlines a vision to revitalize the city’s historic core, strengthen community identity, and support sustainable growth. Developed through extensive community workshops, surveys, and stakeholder input. Its goals include encouraging mixed-use and infill development, improving pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, linking downtown to the Silver Comet Trail and major retail corridors, calming traffic, and enhancing parks and public spaces. Key recommendations emphasize expanding the business district with diverse retail and restaurants, preserving neighborhoods, and providing amenities such as sidewalks, lighting, and parking. The plan prioritizes lifelong community strategies by encouraging senior housing near services and transportation. Five sector concepts propose mixed-use developments, green space integration, and stronger connections between downtown and surrounding areas. More

Hiram’s 2012 LCI Appendix contains 229 pages. They cover: LCI Goals Existing... Hiram’s 2012 LCI Appendix contains 229 pages. They cover: LCI Goals Existing Conditions Mapping Workshops Summaries Map Graphics Public Input Results City Council Resolutions More

This is the entire application for the City of Hampton. Through the Livable Centers... This is the entire application for the City of Hampton. Through the Livable Centers Initiative Program (LCI) the City of Hampton seeks guidance for redevelopment and preservation within the town center area shown on map 1. The impetus for this project is the re-location ofthe City public works facility, a 2.58 acre site just two short blocks from E. Main St. Without well-thought-out and planned redevelopment this site will become a brownfield scar on the face of the City. More

The 2002 City of Suwannee Report Appendix is an 84-page market analysis of the City of... The 2002 City of Suwannee Report Appendix is an 84-page market analysis of the City of Suwannee. More

This document covers bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the 2012 LCI Snellville... This document covers bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the 2012 LCI Snellville plan. Improvements include: installation, expansion and resurfacing of 10-foot bike/ped paths, pedestrian traffic signalization, handicap ramps, street trees, decorative streetlights, and furnishings. Total Cost: $2,200,000 More

This project provides sidewalks with curb & gutter drainage, lighting, benches, trash... This project provides sidewalks with curb & gutter drainage, lighting, benches, trash receptacles, crosswalk striping, and bicycle parking in downtown Norcross. The project limits include Skin Alley from Cemetery Street to Jones Street, College Street from Cemetery Street to Britt Avenue, and Jones Street from College Street to North Peachtree Street. Total Cost: $800,000 More

This project provides for traffic calming and pedestrian streetscape improvements on Main... This project provides for traffic calming and pedestrian streetscape improvements on Main Street in the overlay area (Camp Creek Trail to First Street) and sidewalks along First Street (Main Street to Lula Street). Total Cost: $1 million. More

The 2006 LCI Update Report will build upon the 2004 report by updating the original... The 2006 LCI Update Report will build upon the 2004 report by updating the original documentation and by measuring more success factors beyond the policies and regulations. The 2006 update will measure the success of each LCI’s ability to create opportunities for citizens to choose places with livability and accessibility that the LCI program set out to achieve. The evaluation is organized into four categories. These categories include the policies that have been established, the developments that have been approved and/or built, the transportation improvements made, and other factors that contribute to the livability of the centers and corridors. More

The cost of the Pedestrian Improvements and One-Way Pair Conversion is $3.4 million. This... The cost of the Pedestrian Improvements and One-Way Pair Conversion is $3.4 million. This project will provide for pedestrian improvements in downtown Lawrenceville and will also convert the north-south one-way pairs into two-way traffic. More

The application for the Indian Trail Corridor sets up the issue for why they are applying... The application for the Indian Trail Corridor sets up the issue for why they are applying for an LCI grant. Many motorists have seen a sign on I-85 near Jimmy Carter Boulevard that reads “Gwinnett Village – Next Three Exits.” Many of these motorists do not know what the sign refers to. The sign refers to Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Indian Trail Road and Beaver Ruin Road were erected a short time ago by the state Department of Transportation. The overall purpose of the Livable Centers Initiative grant application submitted by Southwest Gwinnett Community Improvement Association (SGVCIA) is to develop a master plan identifying opportunities and projects that enhance the potential for developing a smart growth/mixed use corridor along Indian Trail in the southwest section of Gwinnett County. More

The Indian Trail-Lilburn Road LCI study area comprises a 3.6-mile corridor extending from... The Indian Trail-Lilburn Road LCI study area comprises a 3.6-mile corridor extending from Beaver Ruin Road/SR 378 in Norcross to Lawrenceville Highway/U.S. 29 in Lilburn and includes the area within one-half mile on either side of the corridor. This memorandum presents the existing conditions found in the Indian Trail-Lilburn Road corridor study area. It establishes the baseline for understanding market conditions, land use and urban design, and transportation characteristics. More

This document is a one-pager fact sheet that outlines the Walton Court Re-alignment. A... This document is a one-pager fact sheet that outlines the Walton Court Re-alignment. A total phase cost of $292,000. More

The Gwinnett 15-Year update provides photographs of the accomplishments of streetscape... The Gwinnett 15-Year update provides photographs of the accomplishments of streetscape redesigns and a progress report on identified LCI projects. The 2012 LCI update was sponsored by the Gwinnett Place CID and focused on the southern half of the LCI area. It includes the concept of a “Great Lawn” and various initiatives to revitalize the predominantly retail-oriented area anchored by the enclosed Gwinnett Place Mall. More

This is a 63-page executive summary detailing the findings of the 2002 LCI report plan.... This is a 63-page executive summary detailing the findings of the 2002 LCI report plan. Its sections focus on defining the study area, public engagement, Land use and Urban Design, Transportation, Demonstrations, Recommendations, and a Project list. Recommendations focus largely on Land Use issues in Gwinnett and making transportation changes, such as active transportation networks and road classifications. More

The Study Area is located in the City of Monroe in Walton County, approximately 40 miles... The Study Area is located in the City of Monroe in Walton County, approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta along US 78. Walton County is a historically rural area that has experienced significant growth pressure from metropolitan Atlanta in recent years. As its county seat and its largest city, these pressures have begun to be felt in Monroe, especially along the city’s western side. The LCI study contains visioning and stakeholder engagement along with reccomendations and implementation schedule to achieve its goals. More

The study area is located in the City of Loganville in Walton and Gwinnett Counties,... The study area is located in the City of Loganville in Walton and Gwinnett Counties, approximately 30 miles east of Atlanta along US 78. Gwinnett County is largely suburban, while Walton County is a historically rural area that has experienced significant growth pressure from metropolitan Atlanta in recent years. The Loganville Town Center LCI focuses on Visioning and Reccomendations consistent with LCI goals. More