Profile of the Atlanta City Development Corporation

Atlanta's Renaissance

In 1996, the Atlanta City Development Corporation selected Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation to design a comprehensive plan for the Downtown Business District. Atlanta's Downtown Business District is a six-block area positioned between Thomas Street on the south, Starkey Street on the east, Allday Street on the north and the Union Pacific tracks on the west. The area contains 65 businesses, which create 217 jobs. Existing available space will support 10 additional businesses. Upper level space is available in 16 buildings and is currently not used for commercial or residential purposes.

The Rebuilding of Atlanta

Phase I of the comprehensive plan for Atlanta was the improvement project on North East Street. Design and engineering began in 1997, the contract was awarded in May 1998 and completed in May 1999. Thirteen businesses, two undeveloped properties and one available building were directly effected by Phase I.

Phase II is the improvement of Baker, East Hiram and North William Streets. Design and engineering began in 1998, the contract was awarded in May of 1999 with construction completed in 2000. One piece of property was acquired for use as a public parking lot. Forty businesses, one undeveloped property and nine available buildings were directly effected by Phase II.

Partnerships

The Atlanta City Development Corporation has partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Atlanta to complete two long planned projects benefiting the Downtown Business District: the widening of East Main Street and the renovation and adaptive reuse of the Union Pacific Train Depot.

Additionally, the Corporation has partnered with the City of Atlanta in the funding of new airport terminal construction, which will accommodate future business needs as Atlanta continues to upgrade airport infrastructure.