Project Overview

The Embry Hills and Presidential Parkway Small Area Plan is a study sponsored by DeKalb County seeking to strengthen this area’s unique identity through public art and culture. A small area plan guides the development of a place by creating tools and policies to support the vision and goals of the community.

The study will include an analysis of existing conditions (positive and negative) that impact the ability to create a livable, pedestrian friendly environment associated with the below study area which includes: transportation and mobility improvements, analysis of land use and demographics, and an analysis of retail and neighborhood services.

The Presidential Parkway/Embry Hills Small Area Plan will be developed alongside the community so that it is authentic and locally rooted. It will use cultural and artistic influence to enhance the sense of place.

We Need Your Voice!

Public engagement is critical to the success of this plan. We have created four ways to get involved. Scroll down to participate!

	Online Survey Your voice will help shape the future of this area! Click here to take this 10-minute survey.
	Call for Artists Are you an artist who lives, works, or plays in the study area? Do you have an idea about how art can shape the future vision of this area? We would love to connect with you! Click here to contact the project team.
	Ideas Wall Your ideas can include anything — from transportation and connectivity improvements, to public art, to the types of businesses you'd like to see along specific corridors. Don't hold back — think big! Submit your idea here through our idea wall!
	Pop-Up Events The project team will be out in the community this summer at two pop-up events where the public is invited to stop by, ask questions, and provide input to the plan. Save the date for the first pop-up on June 7 at North Hills Shopping Center (in front of Mediterranean Bakery)!

Study Area

This study will focus on the area depicted in gray in the map shown below. This area sits near the intersection of I-85 and I-28 and includes a number of community amenities, such as grocery stores and libraries, a number of single family and multi-family residential neighborhoods, and many regional destinations such as Mercer University – Atlanta Campus and ITA Atlanta.

Project Goals

Strengthen the area's unique identity	Celebrate arts and culture	Enhance placemaking	Improve connectivity and mobility

Project Phases

Phase 1: Existing Conditions Analysis

Includes analysis of existing conditions (positive and negative) for transportation and mobility, land use and demographics, retail and neighborhood services, public art and placemaking

Phase 2: Plan Development

Includes vision casting, placemaking strategies, and development of the master plan

Phase 3: Project Deliverables

Includes an implementation plan, draft report, and final report