PROPOSED TIERS

Not all the area should develop the same. We want

unique districts throughout the corridor that plays off the
strengths and assets of that tier.

Proposed Overlay District Tiers

Tier 1 - Covington Gateway
Tier 2 DeKalb Business and Lifestyle Center
Tier 3 Indian Creek Wellness Community
Tier 4 Memorial Gateway
Tier 5 - Cultural and Educational Center
Tier 6 Hambrick Film and Entertainment Area

Potential Overlay Name:

Stone Mountain Park District

Tier I: Covington Gateway Proposed Intent

Vision: A recognizable entrance into the three communities where
physical activity and other healthy behaviors are integrated into the
daily routines of residents.
Character: Walkable, Focus on Health, Gateway to Avondale
Estates, Belvedere-East Lake, and Decatur
Key Features:
All amenities located within mile
radius (5 minute walk).
Three roundabouts at Redwing
Circle, Paul Erwin and Covington to
produce a string of pearls
Other policy recommendations of the
Covington Highway Corridor Master
Active Living Plan (MALP).
Scale:
stories

Small to Medium Center: 1 6

Tier I: Covington Gateway Allowable Uses

Allowable Uses:
1. Restaurants
2. Retail (including bike
shops, fitness gear)
3. Office and Institutional
Buildings
4. Professional and Law
Offices
5. Outdoor recreational
activities
6. Residential housing as part
of a mixed use project.
7. Senior Facilities
8. Community Gardens
9. Challenge Course/ Fitness
Trails
10. Youth/Recreational spaces
11. RoboCop Station
12. Mixed use development
including multi-family

Tier II: DeKalb Business and Lifestyle Center

Proposed Intent
Vision: A downtown DeKalb that serves as a destination for
unincorporated DeKalb government services, facilities and
administration.
Character: Walkable, Transit-Oriented hub for DeKalb Citizens
and County Services.
Key Features:
Consolidated center for DeKalb
Government services.
Pedestrian oriented amenities such
as plazas, open space and outdoor
activities.
Transit oriented development

Scale: Large Center: 6+ stories

Tier II - DeKalb Business & Lifestyle Center Allowable Uses

Allowable Uses:
1. Government Offices and
Facilities
2. Private Offices and
Institutional Uses
3. Professional and Law Offices
4. Retail, Establishments,
Consumer Goods/ Services,
Restaurants
5. Outdoor activities, fields, and
facilities related to all sports
6. Outdoor recreational
activities
7. Residential housing as part
of a mixed use project.
8. Hotels
9. Convention and conference
centers
10.Youth/Recreational spaces
11.Welcome Center
12.Mixed use development
including multi-family

Tier III: Indian Creek Wellness Community

Proposed Intent
Vision: The Indian Creek MARTA Station encourages higher
density transit oriented development and integrates physical
activity and other healthy behaviors into the daily routines of
DeKalb County residents.
Character: Walkable, Focus on Health and Transit Oriented
Development.
Key Features:
All amenities located within mile
radius (5 minute walk).
Higher density residential housing.
Well lit walkways and pedestrian
trails connecting the various
activities.
Scale: Medium to Large: 4+ stories

Tier III - Indian Creek Wellness Community Allowable Uses

Allowable Uses
1. Restaurants
2. Retail (including bike shops,
fitness gear)
3. Office and Institutional
Buildings
4. Professional and Law
Offices
5. Outdoor recreational
activities

6. Residential housing as part

of a mixed use project
7. Senior Facilities
8. Community Gardens
9. Challenge Course/ Fitness
Trails
10.Youth/Recreational spaces.
11.RoboCop Station
12.Bookstore children/adult
13.Sports Complex
14.Mixed use development
including multi-family