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DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability is excited to share the launch of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. This update is an important opportunity to guide the County’s unincorporated areas toward sustainable, equitable and well-planned growth.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a foundational policy document that establishes a long-term vision for future land use, housing, economic development, sustainability, and community investment. Our key policy target areas include sustainability, retail, housing, transit-oriented development, health and wellness, and arts and culture.
More than a visioning document, the plan will serve as an implementation tool to help guide future development, public investment, and policy decisions across the County. Community input is essential to this process. Your participation will help shape the framework for future growth and development.
Project Goals
While the comprehensive land use plan will focus on different required elements such as broadband and the community work plan, we are also focusing the plan update around nine update goals.
Land Use
Natural Resources / Resiliency
Housing
Economic Development
Transportation
Equity
Arts, Culture, & Historic Resources
Community Health
Public Engagement
We Want to Hear from You!
You lead the direction of the growth and development of DeKalb! Your voice/feedback, and opinions matter in re-imagining DeKalb. There is no community without you! Take time and fill out our survey, join our community engagement events, focus group, and take our polls. Let's plan with YOU in mind!
Community Meetings
Open House, Workshops, and more!
Mark your calendar for these upcoming public meeting opportunities!
Open House
In-Person Open House - Wednesday, August 26th @ Central DeKalb Senior Center (1346 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033) - (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM) RSVP here!
Virtual Open House - Thursday, August 27th @ Virtual RSVP (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Won't be able to make it? No worries! The meeting will be recorded and shared here on Engage DeKalb.
Local Events
Pop-ups and Events
Mark your calendar for these upcoming pop-up engagement opportunities!
July 25th - DCSD Back-to-School Rally @ 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. (9 AM - 3 PM)
August 1st - Balanced Life Expo and Back-to-School Bash @ 2340 Clifton Springs Rd (10 AM - 3 PM)
August 7th - Chamblee Summer Concert Series @ Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee (6:30 PM)
Want us to come to your neighborhood event? LET US KNOW!
Online Engagement
Surveys, Stories, and more!
Your input is important to us. Feel free to engage with us online!
Project Survey Survey is now open! Take the survey here: Visioning Survey
Project Timeline
This project is expected to run from June 2026 till November 2027. Throughout the project, there will be community input opportunities, some listed below. The timeline is subject to change as needed.
Phase 1
Assessment & Vision June - December 2026
Review of pre-existing documents, research on community needs, and establishing the vision of DeKalb County with support from the community.
Public Hearing (Summer 2026)
Public Open House (Summer 2026)
Visioning Series (Fall 2026)
Focus Groups (Fall - Winter 2026)
Phase 2
Plan Drafting & Feedback January - July 2027
Staff will start putting together the different project elements for the final draft of the comprehensive land use plan. The community will provide more detailed feedback on different elements of the plan.
Design Workshop #1 (Spring 2027)
Design Workshop #2 (Summer 2027)
Phase 3
Review & Adoption August - November 2027
The final draft of the plan is complete and will be reviewed by the Atlanta Regional Commission and community members. The adoption process will be done through the DeKalb County public hearing process.
DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability is excited to share the launch of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. This update is an important opportunity to guide the County’s unincorporated areas toward sustainable, equitable and well-planned growth.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a foundational policy document that establishes a long-term vision for future land use, housing, economic development, sustainability, and community investment. Our key policy target areas include sustainability, retail, housing, transit-oriented development, health and wellness, and arts and culture.
More than a visioning document, the plan will serve as an implementation tool to help guide future development, public investment, and policy decisions across the County. Community input is essential to this process. Your participation will help shape the framework for future growth and development.
Project Goals
While the comprehensive land use plan will focus on different required elements such as broadband and the community work plan, we are also focusing the plan update around nine update goals.
Land Use
Natural Resources / Resiliency
Housing
Economic Development
Transportation
Equity
Arts, Culture, & Historic Resources
Community Health
Public Engagement
We Want to Hear from You!
You lead the direction of the growth and development of DeKalb! Your voice/feedback, and opinions matter in re-imagining DeKalb. There is no community without you! Take time and fill out our survey, join our community engagement events, focus group, and take our polls. Let's plan with YOU in mind!
Community Meetings
Open House, Workshops, and more!
Mark your calendar for these upcoming public meeting opportunities!
Open House
In-Person Open House - Wednesday, August 26th @ Central DeKalb Senior Center (1346 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033) - (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM) RSVP here!
Virtual Open House - Thursday, August 27th @ Virtual RSVP (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Won't be able to make it? No worries! The meeting will be recorded and shared here on Engage DeKalb.
Local Events
Pop-ups and Events
Mark your calendar for these upcoming pop-up engagement opportunities!
July 25th - DCSD Back-to-School Rally @ 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. (9 AM - 3 PM)
August 1st - Balanced Life Expo and Back-to-School Bash @ 2340 Clifton Springs Rd (10 AM - 3 PM)
August 7th - Chamblee Summer Concert Series @ Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee (6:30 PM)
Want us to come to your neighborhood event? LET US KNOW!
Online Engagement
Surveys, Stories, and more!
Your input is important to us. Feel free to engage with us online!
Project Survey Survey is now open! Take the survey here: Visioning Survey
Project Timeline
This project is expected to run from June 2026 till November 2027. Throughout the project, there will be community input opportunities, some listed below. The timeline is subject to change as needed.
Phase 1
Assessment & Vision June - December 2026
Review of pre-existing documents, research on community needs, and establishing the vision of DeKalb County with support from the community.
Public Hearing (Summer 2026)
Public Open House (Summer 2026)
Visioning Series (Fall 2026)
Focus Groups (Fall - Winter 2026)
Phase 2
Plan Drafting & Feedback January - July 2027
Staff will start putting together the different project elements for the final draft of the comprehensive land use plan. The community will provide more detailed feedback on different elements of the plan.
Design Workshop #1 (Spring 2027)
Design Workshop #2 (Summer 2027)
Phase 3
Review & Adoption August - November 2027
The final draft of the plan is complete and will be reviewed by the Atlanta Regional Commission and community members. The adoption process will be done through the DeKalb County public hearing process.
Share your vision for DeKalb County through this 5-minute survey! Your input provides the framework for guiding future development, policy, and investment in DeKalb County.
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