Livable Centers Initiative

In February 2007, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced that it would provide funding for an LCI study of south Moreland Avenue. The study proposal was submitted by SouthStar Community Development Corporation with the support of Atlanta City Councilmembers Carla Smith and Natalyn Archibong, State Representative Robbin Shipp and State Senator Nan Orrock. Councilmembers Smith and Archibong also provided the twenty percent matching funds required by the ARC.

The Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) is a program offered by the ARC that encourages local jurisdictions to plan and implement strategies that link transportation improvements with land use development strategies to create sustainable, livable communities consistent with regional development policies. More information on Livable Centers can be found at www.atlantaregional.com. A successful LCI study can lead to funds for implementation of the study recommendations.

 

This project is being managed by the City of Atlanta. You may contact the project manager at: jgelberatlantaga.gov (404-330-6145)

South Moreland Avenue Corridor Coalition

Not content to rest on the success of being awarded the south Moreland LCI study, SouthStar CDC is in the initial stage of creating the South Moreland Avenue Corridor Coalition (SMACC). The mission and vision of SMACC will be tied to making the recommendations of the LCI study come alive in the corridor. The success of SMACC will depend on community participation over the long term, to help implement the changes that are envisioned by the community. For information on how you can become involved with SMACC, please write to atl_smaccgooglegroups.com.