The Department of City Planning is Committed to Atlanta

We are here to make Atlanta the best city in America because we believe it can be. Our agenda is to deliver exceptionally-designed public spaces, neighborhood citizenship, zoning and codes, and customer experiences through the framework of Atlanta City Design. Its purpose—and our purpose—is to articulate a vision Atlanta that residents can engage with, fall in love with, and make better decisions about. These decisions will then be reflected in the plans, policies, and investments the city makes, allowing Dr. King’s concept of the Beloved Community to guide growth and transform Atlanta into the best possible version of itself.

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of City Planning is to enable high quality, sustainable and equitable growth and development of Atlanta by facilitating more options for travel, abundant housing for all people, thriving neighborhoods, exceptional design in architecture and public spaces, preservation of historic resources, innovative regulatory practices, safe and durable buildings, attentive customer service and public engagement in all our work.

Our Core Functions 

Our Department guides Atlanta’s growth and development through effective, customer-focused urban design; plan review and permitting; code compliance; community and economic development; and policy regarding housing and the environment. We work closely with residents, the private sector, Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs), and independent community organizations to further the values of Atlanta City Design: Equity, Progress, Ambition, Access, and Nature.

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The Department of City Planning is Hiring!

Please click HERE to see positions that are available within the Department of City Planning. Please click HERE to see positions that are available within other City departments. 

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