LCI Program
The issue of "livability" has become a topic of much discussion both locally and nationally in recent years. The challenge of livability is to create communities where we can live, work and feel connected to our neighbors while at the same time experiencing breathtaking growth that sees a lot of the growth concentrated farther and farther from the urban core. In fact, the Atlanta region now has several activity and employment centers that serve similarly as traditional downtown areas.
To help foster greater livability in these activity and employment centers in our region, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) developed the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI). LCI provides seed money to communities that are working to enhance livability and mobility for their residents.
In May of 1999, ARC adopted polices in the 25-year Regional Transportation Plan that provide $1 million per year for five years for LCI planning grants to regional communities. To back this these planning studies up, ARC also has $350 million available for implementation for the more innovative ideas generated from these plans.
Although LCI studies show an impressive range of ideas and ways to achieve livability, all demonstrate the fundamental concepts of:
- Connecting homes, shops and offices;
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- Enhanced streetscaping and sidewalks;
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- Emphasizing the pedestrian;
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- Improving access to transit and other transportation options; and
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- Expanding housing options.
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LCI's within the City of Atlanta
West End
The West End LCI study was completed in 2000. Implementation of several transportation projects called for in the study, as well as recommended land use and zoning changes, are underway.
Greenbriar 
The Greenbriar LCI study was completed in 2000. Implementation of several transportation projects called for in the study, as well as recommended land use and zoning changes, are underway.
Midtown
The Midtown LCI is a grandfathered project, and as such has not completed a formal report. Visit the Midtown Alliance for more information about this LCI.
Buckhead
The Buckhead LCI study was completed in 2001. Implementation of several transportation projects called for in the study are underway.
City Center
The City Center LCI study was completed in 2001. It was conducted by Central Atlanta Progress and can also be found on their website on the Plan/Document Library section.
H.E. Holmes
The H.E. Holmes LCI study was completed in 2002.
Bolton/Moores Mill
The Bolton/Moores Mill LCI was completed in 2002.
JSA-McGill Corridor
The JSA-McGill Corridor LCI was completed in December 2003 and is available on Central Atlanta Progress's website in the Plan/Document Library.
Oakland City/Lakewood
The Oakland City/Lakewood LCI was completed in 2004.
Map
Brochure
Report
Appendix
Update: May 15, 2007 meeting presentation (5 MB)
Upper Westside
This LCI was completed in 2005. It is now going through the City's plan adoption process.
West Lake MARTA Station
The plan was completed in early 2007 and adopted by the city council.
Map
Report - Part 1a
Report - Part 1b
Report - Part 2
Report - Part 3
Report - Part 4
For more information about LCI's within the City of Atlanta, call the Bureau of Planning at 404.330.6145
Copies of these LCI studies can be purchased from the Bureau of Planning for $10 in black and white or $25 in color.