A shared vision for Buckhead’s next chapter.
Why Buckhead Forward
Buckhead has a unique soul, with all the ingredients for success: beautiful residential neighborhoods, green spaces and trails, premier office and multifamily spaces, world-class hotels, cultural venues, and dynamic retail shops and restaurants.
Buckhead Forward is not about creating something new from scratch – it’s about building on the foundation that exists and strengthening the connections that create a thriving community.
With a bias for action, this five-year plan focuses on delivering tangible improvements that position Buckhead and Metro Atlanta for the next century of economic growth and quality of life. Working alongside City of Atlanta, local, state and regional partners, Buckhead Forward provides a shared vision and coordinated roadmap to create a more connected, vibrant community.
Five Strategic Priorities
Walkable Places
Creating a vibrant central gathering place, walkable streets built for people, and trail connectivity.
Utilities, Roadways & Streets
Improving the utility infrastructure, streets, and sidewalks that support Buckhead.
Public Safety & Support
Building on Buckhead’s strong public safety record and partnering on solutions for people experiencing homelessness.
Traffic Flow
Easing congestion on the corridors people use every day and providing appealing options for people to get around.
Civic & Cultural Engagement
Engaging the community in the civic and cultural life that brings Buckhead together.
Early Progress, Tangible Results
Buckhead Forward is a five-year roadmap, and the work is already underway.
$240,000
LCI grant to launch Buckhead’s Blueprint
Awarded through the Livable Centers Initiative program, with support from the ARC & City of Atlanta, planning and design for Buckhead’s commercial district begins in early 2027.
Paving
Smoother, safer streets soon underway
Accelerated repaving and pothole repairs for Buckhead’s streets, in partnership with the City of Atlanta starting in Q4.
↓ 38%
Part 1 Violent and Property Crime Rates are 38% below pre-COVID levels in Buckhead
Buckhead’s Part 1 violent and property crime rates continue to outperform its counterparts in Dallas, Charlotte and Nashville.
What’s Happening Now
Buckhead CID Seeks Partners to Design a More Walkable Buckhead
Backed by a $240,000 Atlanta Regional Commission grant, the plan will shape more walkable streets, better connections and civic spaces in Buckhead’s commercial district. Proposals are due November 13.
Buckhead Forward Sets Bold Five-Year Agenda Focused on Economic Development and Quality of Life
Today, the Buckhead Coalition, in partnership with the Buckhead CID, announced the launch of Buckhead Forward, a five-year roadmap to enhance quality of life, strengthen economic development and reinforce Buckhead’s position as one of the nation’s most vibrant and desirable intown communities.
Led By
Teaming with our Buckhead, City of Atlanta, State and Regional Partners
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