Meeting on Clairmont Road study slated for Aug. 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, July 26, 2019 - An informational update on the Clairmont Road Special Area Plan has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road, hosted by District 2 Councilman John Park and open to the public. The Special Area Plan is a joint effort between Brookhaven and the City of Chamblee and it encompasses Clairmont Road from Buford Highway to Peachtree-DeKalb Airport.

“The primary goal of this meeting is to share with the public progress-to-date on the Clairmont study,” said Park. “Since 2016, there have been multiple planning studies for the City that have recommended a vision study of the Clairmont Road corridor. The purpose of the joint study between the two cities is to create a unified and cohesive vision for Clairmont Road that meets the needs of both Brookhaven and Chamblee.”

The Clairmont Road Special Area Plan project was identified in the 2017 Planning Commission Work Program and approved by City Council as an action item based on the City’s original Comprehensive Plan recommendations. Significant input from the public about the corridor was also received in working with a consultant team as part of the Character Area Study of 2016.

Specifically, the Comprehensive Plan identified the constraints and opportunities for the corridor and the Character Area Study further refined the vision for the area, including formation of “big ideas” for future redevelopment. Clairmont has also been a focus area in other planning documents such as the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Plan.

The study has four distinct goals, according to Patrice Ruffin, Brookhaven Director of Community Development. “We hope to create a consistent streetscape design for both cities within the corridor and improve multi-modal connectivity,” she noted.  “Effort will also be made to leverage existing economic assets and create a vision for areas in need of redevelopment. We will also work to coordinate improvements with Chamblee that will be mutually beneficial for both municipalities.”

To learn more about the Clairmont Road Special Area Plan, go to: http://ow.ly/liU430pdcZ9.

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