Project Overview
The North Springs MARTA Corridor Study is a strategic project to make the station a more walkable destination by improving multimodal safety and comfort on Peachtree Dunwoody Road; identifying a preferred route to extend the PATH 400 trail north to the station area; enhancing walking and biking access to the station; finding opportunities for placemaking at the station; and creating a concept for transit-oriented development on the North Springs MARTA Station property.
This project is being led by the City of Sandy Springs, with funding and support from the Atlanta Regional Commission through its Livable Centers Initiative program. MARTA and the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCID) are key partners in this study.
Study Area
The study area for this project includes:
- 1.75 miles of Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Abernathy Road to Spalding Drive, with consideration of potential nearby alignments for a trail
- North Springs MARTA Station
Survey
A survey is available until June 12, 2024. Tell us what you would like to see in the area!
Goals
The project goals are to:
- Engage the Sandy Springs community to create a clear vision for the corridor.
- Develop a concept for the North Springs MARTA Station site, including transit-oriented development, placemaking opportunities, and better access for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Recommend a safer, more multimodal design for Peachtree Dunwoody Road.
Identify a preferred route to extend the PATH 400 trail through this area.
Timeline
The project kicked off in March of 2024 and will conclude December 2024. We are currently analyzing the existing conditions and listening to the community about their priorities and ideas for improvements. This summer, we will use what we learn to draft alternative concepts for the corridor and station site and get feedback from the community to refine preferred concepts. The final plan will come together in the fall, with the last round of engagement in November.
Key Terms
What is “transit-oriented development”?
Transit-oriented development (TOD) aims to develop the areas around high-quality transit—like MARTA rail—to put more destinations within an easy walk of transit and reduce the need for car trips. It can take different forms depending on neighborhood context and may include multifamily residences, shops and restaurants, other places of work, community facilities, public spaces, and more. A key goal of this project is to understand what type of TOD will work best at North Springs Station to fit with the neighborhood’s desires and the market potential. Learn more about how MARTA is working on TOD plans like this at other stations across Metro Atlanta here.
What is “placemaking”?
Placemaking is taking care of our public spaces to make them special, interesting, and personal to our communities. This can include elements like murals, art installations, custom urban design elements, landscaping, lighting, seating areas, performances, other events, and more. Identifying opportunities for memorable features like these to add warmth and personality to the North Springs Station site is part of this project, and we are looking for placemaking ideas from the community!
Get Involved
Pop-up Event:
Talk to the team at a pop-up event at the North Springs MARTA Station on Wednesday, May 29, from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. We will be asking for your input on:
- How would you like to make Peachtree Dunwoody Road a safer, more multimodal street?
- What kind of potential new development, activities, and placemaking elements would you like at North Springs Station?
- How can we improve access for people walking and biking to the station?