This study is focused on identifying pedestrian connectivity opportunities within a specific 45-acre block of Buckhead bounded by Georgia 400, Peachtree Road and the Lenox Road/Buckhead Loop.
 

While still developing, this block is already home to over 14,000 residents and employees. It has a mix of uses within walking distance including office, residential, retail and hotels. It offers a legitimate transit option by being within only a 10-minute walk of the Buckhead MARTA Station. Yet its “super block” structure and lack of connectivity impedes these qualities, hampering access to transit and discouraging walking as a viable option for even small trips.
 

The goal of this study is to create a long-term vision and identify specific short-term opportunities for adding and strengthening pedestrian circulation within this block and to surrounding destinations.
 

Achieving this goal will have measurable results. Today this block generates approximately 30,000 trips a day. Increasing transit usage and walking to even 20% (parts of Midtown Atlanta achieve over a 30% transit mode split) would create capacity for an additional 6,000 vehicle trips (equal to the traffic generated by a 700,000 square foot office building) without having to add new road infrastructure.
 

More difficult to measure but of equal importance is quality of life; residents will have a walkable neighborhood connecting a range of needs and employees will have expanded choices and amenities readily available. This adds real value in a competitive real estate market and enhances long-term quality of life.