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Project Overview
The Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy is a study sponsored by DeKalb County seeking to strengthen this area’s unique identity through public art and culture. A placemaking strategy guides the development of a place by creating tools and policies to support the vision and goals of the community.
This 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.
Project Goals
Strengthen the area's unique identity
Celebrate arts and culture
Enhance placemaking
Improve connectivity and mobility
We Need Your Voice!
Public engagement is critical to the success of this plan. Scroll down to participate!
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! Click here or click the red icon to add your comments to the idea wall!
Community Events
The project team will be out in the community multiple times throughout the process to gather community input. Be sure to subscribe to updates on this page to stay informed about public involvement opportunities.
Recent & Upcoming Events:
Design Workshop #2 (March 25, 2026) - Join us for a fun evening of placemaking, visioning through art, and casual pickleball play at ITP Training Academy! This is your chance to make your mark on a future mural installation in the area.
Design Workshop #1 (February 12, 2026) - A community design workshop was held at the Chamblee campus of Mountain West Church (3147 Chamblee Tucker Road). A presentation and interactive activities provided multiple ways for community members to learn about the project and share their ideas. View the meeting presentation and boards.
At the Cocoa & Community Conversations Pop-Up in December, community members pinpointed locations with unique needs and opportunities.
We interacted with attendees of the American Red Cross Blood Drive, parents picking up their preschoolers, and other neighbors from the area.
What We Heard Were Top Concerns:
Slowing speeds on Chamblee Tucker Road
Providing space for pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely
Addressing code enforcement issues
What We Heard Were Top Priorities:
Sidewalks and greenways
Public art that contributes to a sense of place
Restaurants and retail opportunities
Study Area
This study will focus on the area depicted in green in the map shown below. This area sits near the intersection of I-85 and I-285 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 Silverbacks Park.
*The study area boundary was expanded in October 2025.
Select your language at the top right corner of the webpage.
Project Overview
The Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy is a study sponsored by DeKalb County seeking to strengthen this area’s unique identity through public art and culture. A placemaking strategy guides the development of a place by creating tools and policies to support the vision and goals of the community.
This 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.
Project Goals
Strengthen the area's unique identity
Celebrate arts and culture
Enhance placemaking
Improve connectivity and mobility
We Need Your Voice!
Public engagement is critical to the success of this plan. Scroll down to participate!
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! Click here or click the red icon to add your comments to the idea wall!
Community Events
The project team will be out in the community multiple times throughout the process to gather community input. Be sure to subscribe to updates on this page to stay informed about public involvement opportunities.
Recent & Upcoming Events:
Design Workshop #2 (March 25, 2026) - Join us for a fun evening of placemaking, visioning through art, and casual pickleball play at ITP Training Academy! This is your chance to make your mark on a future mural installation in the area.
Design Workshop #1 (February 12, 2026) - A community design workshop was held at the Chamblee campus of Mountain West Church (3147 Chamblee Tucker Road). A presentation and interactive activities provided multiple ways for community members to learn about the project and share their ideas. View the meeting presentation and boards.
At the Cocoa & Community Conversations Pop-Up in December, community members pinpointed locations with unique needs and opportunities.
We interacted with attendees of the American Red Cross Blood Drive, parents picking up their preschoolers, and other neighbors from the area.
What We Heard Were Top Concerns:
Slowing speeds on Chamblee Tucker Road
Providing space for pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely
Addressing code enforcement issues
What We Heard Were Top Priorities:
Sidewalks and greenways
Public art that contributes to a sense of place
Restaurants and retail opportunities
Study Area
This study will focus on the area depicted in green in the map shown below. This area sits near the intersection of I-85 and I-285 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 Silverbacks Park.
*The study area boundary was expanded in October 2025.
Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities
Placemaking Strategy has finished this stage
Includes analysis of existing conditions (positive and negative) for transportation and mobility, land use and housing needs, retail and neighborhood services, public art and placemaking.
Phase 2: Plan Development
Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities
Placemaking Strategy is currently at this stage
Includes land use and zoning strategies, placemaking strategies, and development of the master plan.
Phase 3: Project Deliverables
this is an upcoming stage for Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities
Placemaking Strategy
Includes an implementation plan, draft report, and final report.
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