The Atlanta City Council approved Ordinance 25-O-1117 retroactively authorizing the City's application for a $200,000 grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) under the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) program. This grant will fund a detailed study of the Ashby MARTA Station Transit Area, aiming to enhance walkability, connectivity, and safety while aligning with regional planning goals. The ordinance waives the normal application authorization procedures due to the urgency of the grant deadline. The City will contribute 20% in matching funds and intends to use the findings of the LCI study to guide future planning and zoning decisions for the area. The study builds on past efforts including the 2009 and 2015 Vine City/Washington Park LCI Plans, expanding its vision to include the Ashby MARTA area.
This ordinance enables a major planning initiative focused on improving transit-oriented development around Ashby MARTA Station. It represents a key step toward creating more accessible, connected, and livable neighborhoods near transit hubs.