The North Hill Street Connectivity Study is intended to build upon the recommendations of... The North Hill Street Connectivity Study is intended to build upon the recommendations of the 2006 City of Griffin Town Center Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Study. This study picks up where the LCI effort left off, and addresses transportation and land use in the LCI area at a level of detail not possible previously. Concurrent with the supplemental study, the city and county, with support from the Minerva Group, embarked on a redevelopment plan for the greater North Hill Street corridor. The plan is intended to include the recommendations from this study, as well new ones. 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

Since the adoption of Suwanee’s Old Town Master Plan in 2002, the city has... Since the adoption of Suwanee’s Old Town Master Plan in 2002, the city has successfully accomplished many of the goals and projects identified in the plan. This report details the accomplishments and progress of various Suwanee LCI Projects. More

This document provides the status of various projects recommended in the 2003 LCI study... This document provides the status of various projects recommended in the 2003 LCI study of the Old National Highway. More

The Park Place Activity Center Study is a multi-disciplinary planning study carried out... The Park Place Activity Center Study is a multi-disciplinary planning study carried out by the Evermore Community Improvement District with consultant assistance from Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc., and Ackerman & Company. Its purpose is to develop an implementable plan that will serve as a blueprint for addressing transportation, land use, economic development, and community design issues in a holistic way. The vision motivating this effort is to revive the spirit and strength of this district and the neighborhoods, businesses, and activity centers that it serves. More

In partnership with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the Gwinnett Village... In partnership with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District (CID) conducted a Corridor Study along Jimmy Carter Boulevard and modeled the study after the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) program. City of Norcross elected to sponsor the Jimmy Carter Boulevard Corridor study. The purpose of the study is to plan and implement improvements within the Jimmy Carter Corridor resulting in an efficient transportation corridor as well as a distinctive place that serves both residents and businesses. More

In 2006, the Indian Trail-Lilburn Road corridor was one of nine town centers, activity... In 2006, the Indian Trail-Lilburn Road corridor was one of nine town centers, activity centers, or corridors to receive an LCI study award. The study was initiated by the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District (CID) to focus on improving the area known as the “Gateway to Gwinnett”.  The Indian Trail-Lilburn Road LCI study area comprises a 3.6- mile corridor extending from Beaver Ruin Road/SR 378 in the City of Norcross to Lawrenceville Highway/U.S. 29 in the City of Lilburn and includes the area within one-half mile on either side of the corridor. This report presents a brief overview of the existing transportation, land use, and market characteristic conditions found in the Indian Trail-Lilburn Road corridor study area. More

This document and the zoning that is the source of it are all the result of the work done... This document and the zoning that is the source of it are all the result of the work done on the 2005 Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) that focused on the Highway 278 corridor and surrounding areas and generated solutions for the many problems that plague that area. With the new zoning, Covington ensures that part of it is built at the right scale and with a design that has the community in mind. More

This is a 13-page document that details the status of various projects identified in the... This is a 13-page document that details the status of various projects identified in the 2001 LCI Norcross Plan. 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

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 2006 5-year update highlights the challenges and pivots policy choices since the... The 2006 5-year update highlights the challenges and pivots policy choices since the original Virginia Park LCI study. Rising costs and renewed interest in Hapeville spurred investment in the area, making the acquisition and buildout of Virginia Park unfeasible as envisioned. More

The Dallas LCI Study Area includes historic Downtown Dallas , the future Paulding County... The Dallas LCI Study Area includes historic Downtown Dallas , the future Paulding County Government Center site on Highway 278, southwest of downtown and the residential and industrial areas between Downtown Dallas and Highway 278. The LCI Plan is intended to guide downtown redevelopment in a way that will support the long term vitality of the historic downtown area. The Plan comes at a significant time as Paulding County will begin construction of a new Government Center outside of the downtown area in 2007. More

The recommendations presented in this LCI Study will transform the US 278 corridor into a... The recommendations presented in this LCI Study will transform the US 278 corridor into a dynamic, walkable place with wide, tree-lined sidewalks that connect Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Sections 3 & 4 cover the topics of Recommendations & Implementation. Recommendations reflected in the Framework Plan are categorized into the following areas: Community Patterns, Public Realm, Architecture & Historic Buildings, Land Use, Transportation, Utilities, and Retail Environment. They include policies and projects, as applicable. The Action Program outlines the next steps after adoption of this plan by the City of Covington and Newton County. It includes a list of projects, time lines and responsible parties and is intended to serve as a blueprint for achieving the community’s vision for its future.   More

The Covington US Highway 278 Corridor Study represents the result of an intense planning... The Covington US Highway 278 Corridor Study represents the result of an intense planning process to facilitate positive change and thoughtful preservation of the US Highway 278 corridor through the City of Covington and Newton County. This document holds section 1 and 2 of their LCI report, which are Inventory and Analysis & Community Visioning. 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 Griffin Town Center LCI Study Area is located in the heart of Spalding County,... The Griffin Town Center LCI Study Area is located in the heart of Spalding County, approximately 40 miles south of Atlanta and 55 miles northwest of Macon. It includes Griffin’s historic downtown, as well as portions of adjacent neighborhoods. The Griffin Town Center LCI Study builds on a recent tradition of planning reinforced by implementation. The recommendations of this Study are: Streetscape and pavement projects, which were completed in 2000 and funded by TEA-21 federal and City general funds, with a total of roughly 2.8 million dollars invested. The Griffin Welcome Center, which was created from a renovated grocery building, which now serves as the home of the Downtown Development Authority, Griffin Main Street program, a museum, and the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce. The 2004 Comprehensive Plan and the 2002 Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The recently-announced new City Hall Complex, which will occupy the Wachovia Bank building located at the corner of Hill and Solomon Streets. The July 2005 City resolution to the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority (GRPA) in support of the commuter rail line from Atlanta to Griffin and from Griffin to Macon, in which the City committed to fund any short-fall in the operations of the rail system. The July 2005 City resolution supporting the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area (URA), which demonstrated a commitment to combating slum and blight. A large portion of the LCI Study Area sits within the boundary of the URA. On-going creation of a Mini-Urban Redevelopment Plan for an area adjacent to the LCI Study Area, under guidance from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, which will address problems of dilapidated housing, crime, unemployment, and school dropout rates within the URA boundary More

The Master Plan appendix contains demographic data, maps, detailed CPS results, and... The Master Plan appendix contains demographic data, maps, detailed CPS results, and questionnaire results. More

The 2006 Alpharetta master plan is a summary of the existing conditions, planning... The 2006 Alpharetta master plan is a summary of the existing conditions, planning process, and recommendations for the downtown area. It contains the key goals, planning assumptions, and overall requirements for the establishment of a framework to better plan for growth and new development. 11 reccommendations were made including using LCI funds for Milton Highschool feasibility study on development options. More

This document provides a status update on various goals laid out in the 2001 Stockbridge... This document provides a status update on various goals laid out in the 2001 Stockbridge LCI study. More