Envisioning a better tomorrow, with YOU in mind

Announcements

2055 Visioning Series - Join us! Envision the future of land use in DeKalb County with a collaborative community building activity during one of our Visioning Series meetings! Expect a structured meeting with small-group discussions and light refreshments! All meetings run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. District 1 - Thursday, October 29th @ ITP Pickleball Club ➡️ Save the date! District 2 - Thursday, October 22nd @ Mason Mill Recreation Center ➡️ Save the date! District 3 - Tuesday, November 10th @ Gresham Library ➡️ Save the date! District 4 - Wednesday, November 18th @ East Central DeKalb Community Center ➡️ Save the date! District 5 - Thursday, November 12th @ Lou Walker Senior Center ➡️ Save the date! 2055 Unified Plan Open House (Survey closes October 15th) Didn't get a chance to take part? Take our survey here: 2055 Open House Survey

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

• Survey - We invite anyone to take part in our open house survey! Share your feedback today. 2055 Open House Survey
• Weren't able to make it? No worries! A recording of the meeting can be found here: Virtual Open House
• Copies of the slides and presentation boards can be found in the DOCUMENTS widget on this page.

Visioning Series

Our team is hosting a series of community meetings in Late October-Early November. Details in the announcements above!

Local Events

Pop-ups and Events

Mark your calendar for these upcoming pop-up engagement opportunities!

• 23rd Annual Fire Safety Festival | Saturday, October 3rd | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Wesley Chapel Crossing
• Climate Film Festival | Saturday, October 24th | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
• EMBARC Annual Fall Festival | Saturday, October 24th | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ EMBARC Youth Farm

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
The survey is now closed. Thank you to all those who participated! Stay tuned for more opportunities to come.

2055 Open House Survey
Missed the open house, but still want to give feedback? We have just the tool for you! Take our Open House survey here: 2055 Open House Survey

Don't forget the view a recording of the open house here: Virtual Open House Recording

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.

• Final Open House (Summer 2027)
• Public Hearing (Fall 2027)