Final Whole Foods “365” Development Renderings Released, Zoning Approved by DeKalb County Commission

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Final Rendering

Old Rendering

Compare and contrast the final rendering of the North Decatur Square complex with the old one above. Subtle differences, but I know how dorky you all are.  As many of you know, Georgia’s first ever Whole Foods’ 365 concept store is part of the development.

The Decatur Heights Neighborhood Association notes that zoning for North Decatur Square was approved by the DeKalb County Commission at the end of September.  They also highlighted these negotiated improvements that will be included in the project:

  • Installation of thermoplastic pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of Church Street and North Decatur Road, the intersection of Church Street and Sycamore Drive, and on Sycamore Drive near Rufus Evans Drive;

  • Installation of signage warning drivers not to block the Church Street and Sycamore Drive intersection;

  • Installation of either a traffic signal or a pedestrian crossing beacon on Church Street near Milscott Drive

  • Upgraded coordinated signal system timing for the Church Street signal system; and

  • To explore with MARTA the potential for a sheltered bus stop located at the development.

Also, here’s the final site plan…

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6 thoughts on “Final Whole Foods “365” Development Renderings Released, Zoning Approved by DeKalb County Commission”


  4. Thanks, DM. Major changes from the originally released site plan (dated 4/20):

    The apartment building and its surroundings have been reconfigured for a more quality living experience (Go Davis Fox! :0):
    * Added wing provides for private greenspace area; pool is separated
    * Addition of onstreet parking on Milscott Drive

    Improved pedestrian connectivity throughout the site

    Additional trees where the 4/20 plan had an equal mix of shrubs and trees

    1. What is the mechanism by which the state and county acquire the funds to provide transit funding?

      http://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/dekalb/atlanta-s-first-by-whole-foods-to-anchor-mixed-use/article_89877266-8a30-11e6-b0ae-37654cae27d1.html

      The missing link now is transit, according to Gannon.
      “This is a future transit corridor, once we find a way for state and county to provide more transit funding,” Gannon said.

      1. Marty, you’ll need to contact Commissioner Gannon to get answers to your question. My efforts have been focused on what the DHNA can achieve for the community (as listed above). As for her quote, I am not aware of anything that she may be actively doing as she’s not in touch with the Church Street area neighborhood associations or HOAs. Her site: http://www.kathiegannon.com/

  6. Revenue is the mechanism Deanne, achieved via taxation of the communities. Unless all the development is going to generate approximately 700 million or more. Actually the figure may be 350-400 million, as the
    Federal Transportation Administration expects 50 percent or more of the project cost to come from local sources. Plus the cost of light rail possibly in Decatur.

    Perhaps Kathie could share with the neighborhood associations and HOAs if even more density will be required to support ridership of the transit system (supporting operating costs) once the funds are acquired for construction.

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