The Atlanta City Council adopts the Atlanta Medical Center Small Area Plan into the 2021 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). This plan is a non-binding guide for future growth and development in the Old Fourth Ward area following the closure of the Atlanta Medical Center. The plan aims to update land use maps to reflect community desires and ensure future development aligns with master plan goals, such as promoting greenspace, affordable housing, and multi-modal connectivity.
The closure of the 120-year-old Atlanta Medical Center created significant uncertainty for the surrounding community. This plan provides a strategic framework for future land use, zoning, and development to ensure that the community’s needs and goals are met, especially around housing and connectivity.