Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this study? Why is it important?

The purpose of this study is to create an updated plan that addresses current conditions within the downtown and in town areas, and builds from the successes of the Central Business District and surrounding neighborhoods to provide improved connectivity and to identify catalytic redevelopment opportunities, including affordable housing and neighborhood services, specifically along key corridors.

How is the study area defined?

Visit the Study Area tab.

What does this mean for me as a resident and/or a property owner?

This process relies on residents, property owners and community leaders to champion its implementation. It is important for the residents and property owners to be involved in the master plan process so your input can help create the shared vision for the study area - a vision you can be proud of. As there is a mix of land uses in the study area, ranging from residential to commercial to light industrial, the master plan will work to balance the needs of each land type in regards to access, density, etc. Recommendations on future land uses will be balanced with community vision, preservation, and an understanding of the market demands.

Who is involved in the process?

A Core Team includes individuals who are knowledgeable about the study area's issues and opportunities, experts in related fields, and are vital to the implementation of this final plan.

The Core Team will be committed to providing technical guidance, assisting in advertising public meetings, distributing information to the larger community, and providing feedback on materials to be presented at public meetings prior to each opportunity.

Public input is encouraged for all who work, live, shop and/or play in the study area. Find out how to become a participant in the Get Involved section.

What is the study timeline?

The LCI process began October of 2018, with public meetings scheduled in December 2018, February 2019 and April 2019. The final report is anticipated to be completed in July of 2019.

What will be the final product?

The final product is a master plan report that records the process, conveys the shared vision for the study area developed, and provides recommendations for implementing the vision. It will be the Community's responsibility, with assistance form the City, to support the plan, remain engaged, and ensure the recommendations become fully implemented.

How soon can the implementation begin?

The master plan will recommend a plan of action for projects and priorities within the Marietta study area, and some of these may be implemented within a year or two of plan completion. Other projects may require detailed engineering and significant funding that will take longer to implement.

How can I be a part of the process?

There are several ways for the public to become engaged:

• Visit this project website for regular updates!
• Attend the Community Meetings to learn more about the project and provide your input and feedback. More information can be found under the Get Involved! tab.
• Provide your input by completing a brief survey: COMING SOON!
• Provide contact information HERE!

What is the Livable Centers Initiative?

The Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) is a program of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) that awards planning grants on a competitive basis to local governments and non-profit organizations for the enhancement of existing centers and corridors consistent with regional development policies. The program also provides transportation infrastructure funding for projects identified in the LCI plan, once the plan has been adopted by a community.