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.

Learn More and Share Your Thoughts

Fairburn will convene a series of public meetings that will allow members of the community an opportunity to learn more about the city’s plans and to share their thoughts about the study. See details below:

PUBLIC MEETING #1 PRESENTATION  

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Public Meeting #2: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Location: City Administrative Building, 314 NW Broad Street, Fairburn, Georgia 30213

Description: This meeting will introduce the LCI project, its goals, and objectives. Community members will have the opportunity to provide input on current issues and future visions for connectivity and gateway improvements.

Additional public meetings will be added. Please check our website and follow our social media for updates.

Take the Survey Complete the Fairburn Connectivity and Gateway LCI survey to help shape the future of your community.

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.