transportation infrastructure

The NW Clayton LCI Study was originally conducted in 2004, with the last update in 2011.  The AACIDs elected to lead an update of the study after more than 10 years of inactivity in order to understand the development and demographic changes that have occurred in the last decade and to bring the LCI back into “current” status in order to access dedicated LCI implementation funding for transportation projects through the Atlanta Regional Commission.

This updated LCI study will outline a comprehensive vision for equitable future growth and development in Northwest Clayton and will address a diverse array of needs and challenges in the area. With the development of the Southlake BRT line, the need for safe, connected pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure throughout the study area has become more urgent in order to ensure that first-mile and last-mile transit connectivity is available to community members to access employment, recreation, and other amenities. The transformative impact of a new high-capacity transit route in the Northwest Clayton area cannot be understated, and an updated LCI study for the area will identify strategies to promote transit supportive development patterns and placemaking strategies to ensure that the future BRT station areas attract valuable community resources and are reflective of the local community. The study will also recommend strategies to preserve housing affordability, promote housing stability, and increase affordable housing supply, particularly in proximity to future high-capacity transit nodes.

The Airport South CID was awarded $160,000 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) funding through the Atlanta Regional Commission, with a 20% ($40,000) match from the Airport South CID for a total of $200,000.  The study will result in a prioritized list of recommended projects and improvements, which are eligible for future LCI implementation funds in the future.