2399 Parkland Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Lindbergh Transit Station Area Special Public Interest District - Subarea 8 - Lindbergh Residential

The intent of the council in establishing SPI-15 Lindbergh Transit Station Area Special Public Interest District as a zoning district is as follows: Create a diversified urban environment where people can live, work, meet and recreate; Enhance and protect the Lindbergh Transit Station area as a model for retrofitting an existing automobile-oriented commercial strip into a transit and pedestrian oriented mixed-use and multi-family urban neighborhood; Improve the visual aesthetics of the streets and the area; Provide for a pedestrian-oriented environment on streets and sidewalks; Maximize access to transit;6.Encourage use of transit infrastructure; Encourage a compatible mixture of residential, commercial, and cultural and recreational uses; Provide parking in an unobtrusive manner; Reduce parking requirements by encouraging shared parking and alternative modes of transportation; Encourage a sense of activity and liveliness along the street level of building façades; Encourage a grid of connected streets to improve access and reduce congestion; Provide sufficient, safe and accessible open space for active and passive enjoyment by residents and workers; Facilitate safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle circulation and minimize conflict between pedestrians and vehicles; and Reduce vehicular congestion by encouraging a smooth uninterrupted flow of traffic.