Sandy Springs officials have invited community members to an open house on Thurs., March 13, to learn about the design guidelines process and share thoughts on what guidelines the city may develop for its six primary commercial and mixed-use areas.
The open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Barfield Room at Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Way.
The guidelines will address the character of development in six commercial and mixed-use areas of the city, including:
- Greater City Springs
- Central Perimeter
- Crossroads
- Neighborhood Village
- North End
- Powers Ferry
The design guidelines aim to ensure future development aligns with adopted planning documents, the development code, and promotes a unique sense of place in Sandy Springs, according to a city news release. The guidelines give direction for building features, building sites, landscaping, streetscapes, and other elements that shape the appearance and experience of Sandy Springs.
The open house will be drop-in style. No formal presentation will be made. Residents can stop by, review the materials, and provide input.
Attendees will have a chance to:
- Learn about the purpose of the design guidelines, the types of design elements the guidelines will address, and the process of developing the guidelines;
- Provide feedback on desired design characteristics for building features; landscaping, streetscapes, and other elements;
- Interact with the design guidelines team and ask questions.
The materials exhibited during the open house and an online survey will be posted on spr.gs/design starting March 13. The survey will close on March 31.
More information about design guidelines and the process can be found on the city’s website.
