Fairburn Connectivity and Gateway Livable Centers Initative
The City of Fairburn is committed to fostering a vibrant, accessible community for residents and visitors. With support from a $200,000 grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Livable Centers Initiative (LCI), the city is conducting the Fairburn Connectivity and Gateway LCI Study to improve transportation infrastructure, create pedestrian-friendly environments, and integrate smart technology to promote a space where people can live, work, play and thrive.
The study focuses primarily on Fairburn’s Education Campus, which is home to Georgia Military College and Brenau University and serves as a gateway into the city’s revitalized downtown area.
The LCI focus rests on two locations – the existing campus and surface parking along with a former restaurant and undeveloped parcels to the northeast of the campus.
Livable Centers Initiative (LCI)
The Livable Centers Initiative is a groundbreaking program funded annually by the Atlanta Regional Commission . The initiative is designed to foster vibrant, connected and sustainable communities throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area by integrating transportation planning with land-use development.
Goals of the LCI Program
The primary goals of the LCI program are to:
- Enhance Connectivity: Improve access to a variety of travel modes, including transit, walking, biking, and driving.
- Promote Mixed-Use Development: Encourage the development of mixed-income residential neighborhoods that include employment, shopping, and recreation options.
- Foster Sustainable Growth: Support development patterns that reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and preserve natural resources.
- Engage the Community: Develop outreach processes that promote the involvement of all stakeholders in the planning and implementation process.
Key Components of LCI Projects
LCI projects typically include:
- Transportation Improvements: Enhancing roadways, sidewalks, bike paths, and public transit to ensure efficient and safe travel.
- Land-Use Planning: Encouraging mixed-use developments that integrate residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.
- Community Engagement: Involving residents, business owners, and stakeholders in the planning process to ensure that the projects meet the community's needs.
- Sustainability Practices: Implementing green infrastructure, energy-efficient buildings, and other sustainable practices to promote environmental stewardship.
Final LCI Plan
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further information about the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI), please contact:
Sylvia Abernathy
Economic Development Director
City of Fairburn
770-964-2244 ext. 127
Learn More
For more information about the Livable Centers Initiative and to see how it is transforming communities across the Atlanta region, visit the Atlanta Regional Commission website.