Lord Aeck Sargent led the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) planning effort for the newly-formed Little Five Points Community Improvement District (CID). The project focused on creating a comprehensive growth plan for the eclectic district over the next five to ten years, integrating input from adjacent neighborhoods to ensure a consensus-driven outcome. Throughout 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the firm organized a series of both in-person and virtual workshops. These sessions covered key urban design elements, including mobility improvements, redevelopment strategies, placemaking, parking, wayfinding, and streetscape enhancements. The resulting LCI plan provides a framework for future development, including public space design guidelines that respect the district's unique cultural and social dynamics. In addition, a detailed mobility study was conducted, funded by a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. This included a district-wide analysis of connectivity, parking, and pedestrian safety, alongside a focused redesign of Euclid Avenue. The outcomes of these efforts form the foundation for an accessible, context-sensitive vision for the district's future, aiming to preserve its authentic character while enhancing functionality.
Atlanta, GA
+/- 80 acres
Cultural Site, Retail, Parking, Corridor Study, Urban Neighborhoods + Districts, Street Scapes, Public Plazas, Parks + Gardens, Bicycle Paths, Community
"Their collaborative and highly responsive spirit, listening and synergizing skills, and professional planning skills as reflected in the contents of this report will set the stage for great and important improvements in our area for years to come. ”
— Craig Pendergrast Committee Member Little 5 Points Community Improvement District