Lakewood Heights
Redevelopment

335 Sawtell Ave SE
Atlanta, Georgia
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Lakewood Heights Materials

Community Meetings and Materials

November 2024
Design Considerations, Community SurveyMaster Plan Public Meeting #1: Announcement
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
John C. Birdine Neighborhood Center
215 Lakewood Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
December 2024
Master Plan, Public Meeting #2: Announcement
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
John C. Birdine Neighborhood Center
215 Lakewood Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
Lakewood Heights Site information

Size, Location, Topography & Zoning

The Lakewood Heights site is 2.1 acres and the former site of the Lakewood Heights School. The historic school structure is a landmark in the direct center of the Lakewood Heights neighborhood.  

There are four buildings on site totaling 43,030 SF, including a historic building that housed the main school. Any proposed design plan should include the preservation of the historic building, although the condition of the historic structure would require remediation.  

The site is currently zoned as R4 with a Medium-Density Residential designation.  

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Lakewood Heights Redevelopment Plan

Plan Goals

Design a conceptual, innovative framework for housing development that mixes multiple housing types
Honor the historic significance of the existing structure and surrounding neighborhood
Determine the optimal mix of housing and commercial uses conducive to creating a highly desirable mixed-income community
Incorporate community feedback into the design, layout, and programming of the proposed residential and park space component
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Lakewood Heights Community Engagement

Community Engagement Timeline

September 2024 to December 2024
4 Stakeholder Meetings - Sep., Oct., Nov., Dec. 2024
2 Public Meetings
Ongoing LHCA and NPU-Y Presentations
Project plan is finalized
February 2025 to June 2025
Rezoning and land use presentation to LHCA and NPU-Y -T Rezoning and land-use votes of approval of LHCA and
NPU-Y  
Committee and City Council approval

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