FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2024
MARTA,
DEKALB COUNTY ADVANCE INDIAN CREEK TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT WITH REZONING
APPROVAL
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan
Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and DeKalb County advance a
transit-oriented development (TOD) Master Plan for Indian Creek rail station on
the East/West Line following approval from the DeKalb County Board of
Commissioners to rezone the area to support mixed-use TOD. Rezoning the 64
acres that encompass Indian Creek Station to MU-4 (mixed-use high density)
aligns with the community’s vision for TOD as outlined in the 2050 DeKalb
Comprehensive Plan.
“We are grateful for the
support of the DeKalb County Commission and this vital rezoning designation,”
said MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood. “This is a crucial step
towards transforming Indian Creek Station into a vibrant community hub, and we
look forward to working with our partners to bring this vision to life.”
“This project will
significantly enhance community connectivity and access to essential services,”
said DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson. “The TOD at Indian Creek
is a key milestone in our efforts to create a more vibrant and inclusive
community.”
The TOD Master Plan aims to
increase housing density with a focus on affordable housing, walkable areas
that support multimodal transportation, and incorporate parks and greenspaces
to boost ridership and attract federal funding. Key elements of the plan include:
- 1,600 apartments
- 20,000 square-foot grocery store
- 20,000 square-foot community center
- 2,500 square feet of food and beverage
space
- 300,000 square feet of office space
- 4 acres of parks and greenspace
- 45,000 square-foot bus transfer
facility
Community engagement for
Indian Creek’s Master Plan has been robust, focusing on economic development,
affordable housing, job creation, and greenspace conservation. Stakeholders,
including neighborhood organizations from Pendley Hills to Rowland Allgood
& Durham HOA, and groups with members from Lithonia to Avondale Estates,
have expressed strong support through several organized workshops.
To learn more about the Indian Creek Station
Master Plan, visit the Indian Creek Station Master Plan website.
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