Plan A: Atlanta's Comprehensive Development Plan Update

Plan A Adopted

Plan A Appendice I

Plan A Appendice II

Plan A Appendice III

Plan A Appendice IV

Plan A Executive Summary

Every five years, the City updates the comprehensive development plan. The update is not only required by state and local laws it is also necessary to keep the plan relevant as Atlanta becomes a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible city to live in.

Atlanta’s comprehensive development plan articulates a citywide Community Vision for the next 5, 10, 15 years and more. That vision guides the city-building activities contained in every section, or Element, of the plan. Each section starts with a Vision followed by a set of Goals stating desired near- and long-term outcomes. Together, these Vision and Goals let us know what we are working to accomplish. Needs and Opportunities, identified during the planning process, define the urgent issues to be addressed as we move towards realizing our Vision and Goals. A series of Policies related to the Needs and Opportunities in each element, along with a list of proposed Actions, point to the necessary steps for implementation.

For more on Atlanta’s Plan A, visit AtlantaforAll.com.

Any rezoning applications that require a Future Land Use change must apply for an amendment to the adopted CDP. These applications can be submitted simultaneously with rezoning applications but take a different review and approval pathway. More information on amending the CDP, hearing schedules, and hearing notices are here

2011 Comprehensive Development Plan

2016 Comprehensive Development Plan