Downtown Master Plan Update / Livable Centers Initiative ( LCI ) Study

2026-11-03

Task 1 – Public Involvement • Develop and execute a public engagement strategy that includes residents ( especially , low to moderate income , minority , and elderly / disabled populations ), businesses , property owners , boards , and regional partners ( ARC , MARTA , GDOT , DeKalb County ). • Establish a Project Management Team ( PMT ) and Project Advisory Group ( PAG ) to guide the process . • Conduct at least three public meetings ( virtual or in - person ) for input at key milestones : 1 . Kickoff / Study Goals 2 . Opportunities & Draft Concepts 3 . Final Plan Review • Host a transportation coordination meeting with ARC , GDOT , MARTA , and others prior to final plan recommendations . • Maintain a project webpage with all materials , summaries , and engagement tools . • Host final plan coordination meeting with ARC staff and City of Avondale Estates staff . Task 2 – Plan Development Assessment & Analysis • Document existing conditions : land use , mobility , stormwater , utilities , and connectivity . • Review previous plans , zoning , and development trends . • Conduct market analysis for housing , retail , office , and mixed - use opportunities . • Assess business and economic development programs . • Assess public parking opportunities and utilization patterns . Economic & Development Strategy • Identify and illustrate 2 – 3 catalytic development sites . • Recommend housing strategies ( including affordable / workforce options ). • Develop incentives and financing strategies for economic growth . • Integrate stormwater , green infrastructure , and sustainability initiatives . • Include a public art and placemaking strategy consistent with city branding . Transportation Strategy • Recommend multimodal improvements ( pedestrian , bicycle , transit , vehicular ). • Analyze circulation and access management . • Identify opportunities for stronger connections to MARTA , nearby trails , and adjacent activity nodes . • Analyze pedestrian - oriented parking strategies and shared parking policies . • Explore grid extensions , traffic - calming measures , and smart mobility tools . • Provide conceptual renderings for major transportation ideas . Placemaking & Identity • Define placemaking opportunities , public space enhancements , and wayfinding systems . • Suggest design standards and urban design elements supporting a cohesive downtown identity . Task 3 – Project Deliverables Deliverables must include : • Final plan document ( PDF + editable formats ) and appendices . • Market / fiscal feasibility and transportation analyses . • Conceptual maps , renderings , and typical sections . • GIS , CAD , and Excel files of datasets . • A 100 - day action plan and 5 - year implementation strategy outlining responsible parties , estimated costs , and funding opportunities . • A monitoring framework for future progress reviews every five years .

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