The Appendix for the activity center includes a Market Analysis, a Transportation &... The Appendix for the activity center includes a Market Analysis, a Transportation & Infrastructure Report, a Concept Plan Financial Feasibility Study, and Public Meeting Materials. More

This document is a supplement to Duluth’s 2010 LCI application. It has 8 sections... This document is a supplement to Duluth’s 2010 LCI application. It has 8 sections with 4 appendicies and includes sections like Project Description, Proposed Scope of Work, Proposed Budget and Schedule. More

This document provides an update on the status of various Union City projects and... This document provides an update on the status of various Union City projects and strategies identified during its 2003 LCI funding. The projects focus on two noncontiguous locations: Streets near Union Station Mall & GDOT’s Park and Ride Location. More

This report provides status updates on projects in McDonough’s LCI project. It... This report provides status updates on projects in McDonough’s LCI project. It includes three sections: An introduction, Report of Accomplishments, and a Five-Year implementation plan. More

The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) commissioned this parking... The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) commissioned this parking management study to examine current and future parking issues in the CID area. This study not only looks at the current situation, but is also forward-thinking addressing problems that may present themselves as the area redevelops. In this study a variety of parking management techniques used by other municipalities and organizations were examined to determine their “suitability of fit” for the GPCID area. Some of these include establishing parking maximums, shared parking provisions, public parking decks, and on-street parking among others. More

The Fairburn Study examines the existing condition in historic Fairburn to develop it... The Fairburn Study examines the existing condition in historic Fairburn to develop it into a ‘thriving town center’ that is pedestrian-friendly, economically activated, and connected via a village green concept to further LCI objectives. The study examines existing conditions to create scenarios for land use, urban design, and transportation options with an implementation strategy. More

Three key components were involved in the preparation of this study: 1) developing a... Three key components were involved in the preparation of this study: 1) developing a participation process, 2) developing a study to facilitate the planning process, and 3) preparing the final plan. This updated master plan aims to build on the work done in the 2002 master plan. Key sections include a Background, Methodology, Plan Overview, 5-Year Update, Implementation, and Appendix. 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 purpose of the study is to provide analysis, guidelines, and recommendations that... The purpose of the study is to provide analysis, guidelines, and recommendations that will guide public and private parking decisions in the Downtown Griffin study area. This study concentrates on the current parking conditions as they existed in January through March of 2009. The Downtown Griffin Comprehensive Parking Study identifies the necessary improvements that should be addressed by the City and private development to ensure an adequate public parking supply, in appropriate locations, with quality and safe design. The Study and subsequent recommendations support downtown vitality as well as the established economic development and land use goals of the City of Griffin. More

In 2004, the City of Buford conducted an LCI study for its historic downtown area and... In 2004, the City of Buford conducted an LCI study for its historic downtown area and nearby neighborhoods. This document intends to supplement the existing Buford Town Center LCI Master Plan. There is an updated Concept Plan Map and an updated 5-year action plan. More

This Gwinnett Village Gateway Tax Allocation District Redevelopment Plan seeks to provide... This Gwinnett Village Gateway Tax Allocation District Redevelopment Plan seeks to provide Gwinnett County with an effective tool for achieving a full realization of its commercial and residential development potential, as well as a better geographical balance in the development it attracts. A TAD is necessary to spur redevelopment in the Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Indian Trail-Lilburn Road gateway corridors area of the Gwinnett Village CID. In creating this TAD, the County is focusing on a major potential development area within the overall Gwinnett Village CID. Its goals are to: 1. Decrease Crime 2. Develop Community Pride 3. Encourage Redevelopment 4. Decrease Traffic Congestion 5. Improve the Curb Appeal 6. Increase Pedestrian Connectivity 7. Leverage Tax Revenue to Maximize Resources Funding More

This document was created through a community-based process involving residents, property... This document was created through a community-based process involving residents, property owners, elected officials, and other stakeholders during fall 2007 and winter 2008. The Atlanta Street Corridor study area encompasses all land within approximately ¼- mile of Atlanta Street (State Route 9) from the Chattahoochee River to Norcross Street, including Roswell’s historic heart. The study created the following recommendations: (1) Create a Village Identity, (2) Promote Mixed Use Developments, (3) Create Balanced Transportation Solutions, (4) Design Pedestrian-Friendly Environments, (5) Refocus and Refine Historic Preservation Efforts. More

The Roswell Road Corridor LCI Study aims to revitalize and enhance the Roswell Road... The Roswell Road Corridor LCI Study aims to revitalize and enhance the Roswell Road Corridor as a mixed-use and mixed-income “Main Street” that supports alternative modes of transportation, protects neighborhoods, reflects demographic changes, and lays the foundation for a better quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors. The study focuses on three main areas (1) Transportation Issues, (2) Urban Design Issues, and (3) Urban Economics Issues. More

This is the final draft amendment to the 1985 zoning resolution CID of Gwinnett County.... This is the final draft amendment to the 1985 zoning resolution CID of Gwinnett County. It is a supplement meant for the 2004 LCI Gwinnett study. More

The City of Palmetto is located about 27 miles southwest of Downtown Atlanta. Recent... The City of Palmetto is located about 27 miles southwest of Downtown Atlanta. Recent “starter home” residential developments have sprung up with little to no regard for sustainability, local context, safety, or overall quality of life. Recent developments such as Serenbe in the nearby Chattahoochee Hill Country have begun to bring this area of Metro Atlanta to the forefront of desirable places to live. The plan examines intiatives across LCI ten policy focus areas. More

The 2008 Palmetto LCI Appendix. Includes: Community Engagement activities Phases of... The 2008 Palmetto LCI Appendix. Includes: Community Engagement activities Phases of implementation Transportation and Housing alternative examples Stakeholder results Transportation analysis More

The goal of the LCI program is to encourage planning and investment in existing Activity... The goal of the LCI program is to encourage planning and investment in existing Activity Centers, integrate land use and transportation planning, and encourage the creation of more sustainable, livable communities consistent with regional development policies. The North Point LCI outlines a development vision for the future of the North Point Activity Center and a series of transportation improvements to sustain and enhance the area as a high-quality place for businesses, employees, shoppers, and residents. The plan outlines Three-character areas to guide future development of the Activity Center: (1) A mid-rise, walkable, mixed-use district along Encore Parkway from North Point Parkway to Westside Parkway; (2) Two higher access, mixed-use commercial centers at the interchanges of Georgia 400 at Mansell and Haynes Bridge Road; and (3) two transitional areas between the core of the Activity Center and surrounding areas. More

The North Point LCI Study provides an opportunity for the City of Alpharetta to prepare... The North Point LCI Study provides an opportunity for the City of Alpharetta to prepare for the future of the North Point Activity Center and prioritize transportation improvements, including opportunities for future transit, to address existing congestion and provide for future growth. The plan should also result in a future vision and redevelopment strategies for the district’s major retail properties, as many of them enter the second half of their life cycle. More

The Norcross Activity Center LCI study area is unusual in that it is bounded by three... The Norcross Activity Center LCI study area is unusual in that it is bounded by three previous LCI studies. The study area is comprised of approximately 2,000 acres. The site is dominated by two power easements; one bisecting it east to west, and another extending south to I-85. The Document includes photos, existing conditions, visioning process, framework plans, Action Plans, and appendices. More

The Tri-County Crossing area is an important emerging commercial center in Spalding... The Tri-County Crossing area is an important emerging commercial center in Spalding County. It has only begun to develop and mature; the time is right to establish a common community vision for its future. The recommendations of this plan outline the projects and steps necessary to create this vision one step and project at a time. The Street Connectivity Framework maps out the critical street connections necessary to create a balanced and interconnected development pattern. This Connectivity Framework should be regulated through the use of an Overlay Zoning District. The purpose of the Open Space and Trail System is to provide multi-use connections from the surrounding rural and suburbanizing area into the future mixed-use commercial center. More