The Bouldercrest Corridor Small Area Plan (SAP) meeting in Cedar Grove saw an exceptional turnout, reflecting the strong community interest in shaping the future of the Bouldercrest, Cedar Grove, and Moreland Corridor. Thanks to extensive outreach efforts, more than 250 residents attended to learn, engage, and share their vision for the area’s long term development.

The meeting was led by Dr. Juaney Lynn-Rigsby, head of the East Conley Zoning Commission, in partnership with Pat Culp, president of the Cedar Grove Neighborhood Association. They introduced the steering committee formed to guide the community-driven planning process for the corridor.

Commissioner Ted Terry and District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah provided opening remarks while emphasizing that residents would play a central role in determining what they want for their community and the broader future of South DeKalb.

Attendees heard from two master planning firms hired by DeKalb County:

Village Habitat Design, represented by Greg Ramsey, presented early concepts featuring village-style layouts with greenspaces, mixed-use developments, community gardens, walking trails, and improved river access along the South River and Blue Creek. Their approach prioritizes land conservation and sustainable design.

Signal Works shared plans focused on revitalizing aging or underutilized buildings by transforming existing structures into renewed community assets, and complementing the greenspaces and village-style layouts introduced by Village Habitat Design.

Residents were invited to complete surveys and join the steering committee to help shape next steps in the planning process. Their input will play a critical role as design concepts continue to develop.

We are very excited and grateful for such a strong turnout and the thoughtful engagement from Cedar Grove and South DeKalb residents in guiding sustainable development for their neighborhoods.