DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability

Join the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department for the first 2055 Unified Plan Update Open House! Learn more about the project, including project goals, timeline, and engagement opportunities.

Unable to attend the in-person meeting? Feel free to RSVP to the Virtual Open House on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2055UnifiedOpenHouse

Visit the project page here: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/2055-comp-plan

Join us TONIGHT for a Community Showcase Town Hall to learn how DeKalb is addressing housing challenges and hear updates on the planning process. 🏘️

📅August 17, 2026
⏰6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA 30034

If you cannot attend in person, watch the live stream here: https://tinyurl.com/539b5kxy

Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable future for everyone who calls DeKalb County home. 💚

Join us MONDAY for a Community Showcase to learn how DeKalb is addressing housing challenges and hear updates on the planning process. 🏘️
📅August 17, 2026
⏰6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA 30034

Your voice matters. We want to hear your ideas for the future of housing in our community.
Learn more and get involved through the link: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/DCCHP

Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable future for everyone who calls DeKalb County home.

Join our team for the final public engagement opportunity of the Comprehensive Housing Plan! We are excited to have CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and CHO Dr. Alan Ferguson lead this meeting.

Learn more about the project here: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/dcchp

Join us for a Community Showcase to learn how DeKalb is addressing housing challenges and hear updates on the planning process. 🏘️

📅August 17, 2026
⏰6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA 30034

Your voice matters. We want to hear your ideas for the future of housing in our community.

Learn more and get involved through the link: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/DCCHP

Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable future for everyone who calls DeKalb County home. 💚

Our Planning & Sustainability Department is thrilled to share the latest newsletter! Learn more about exciting updates, such as our Unified 2055 Plan Update Open House, Comprehensive Housing Plan Showcase, and our ongoing efforts in community engagement.

Check out this month's newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4hePfIC

Join the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department for the first 2055 Unified Plan Update Open House! Learn more about the project, including project goals, timeline, and engagement opportunities.

Unable to attend the in-person meeting? Feel free to RSVP to the Virtual Open House on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2055UnifiedOpenHouse

If you're unable to join, this meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the Engage DeKalb project page for later viewing.

Visit the project page here: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/2055-comp-plan

On July 30th, our team had the opportunity to engage with the Towers community during our final Towers Community 101 meeting! We would like to thank MARTA, Decide DeKalb, Human Services, and Code Compliance for speaking with the Towers community.

Want to learn more about the DeKalb Community Academy? Visit the project page on Engage DeKalb! https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/community-academy

As part of the planning process for the Decatur Terrace Small Area Plan (SAP), DeKalb County is hosting a listening session to hear about the unique needs and perspectives of Decatur Terrace-area residents who rent their home or apartment.

This Renters Listening Session will be held in-person on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 6:00-7:30pm at the DeKalb County Government Service Center, 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030. This site is directly adjacent to the Derrydown Way Apartments and is accessible on foot via a pedestrian entrance gate off the East Decatur Greenway. Please note that you will need to go through building security.

To help us plan for the right room layout, please register for the meeting at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7AUmzOFWzxAynZWkHzfGXd_SNOLDacdhzvOiwC9iaW9ku2A/viewform

Do you live, work, or play in the Starlight Heights area? Join us this Saturday for a fun Community Cookout! Learn about the Starlight Heights Small Area Plan and help imagine our neighborhood's future.

Learn more about this project here: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/starlight-heights

Our team had the wonderful opportunity to share information about our 2055 Unified Plan at the DeKalb County Schools, GA 2026 Back to School Rally! It was a pleasure meeting and speaking with the families of DeKalb County, especially in regards to how DeKalb County should plan the growth and development over the next 20 years.

Stay tuned for more!