The Decide DeKalb Development Authority, in partnership with Venture South Investments, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Candler Crossing, a mixed-use retail development planned for the southeast corner of Candler Road and Glenwood Road in Decatur.
The $28.9 million project is supported by a $3.82 million Tax Allocation District grant approved by the Decide DeKalb board, a release about the event said. Candler Crossing will feature a 50,325-square-foot grocery store, an 11,200-square-foot multi-tenant retail building, and pedestrian-focused community amenities.
The event, to be held at 1816 Candler Road in Decatur, will begin at 9 a.m. on June 11.
In attendance will be Dorian Barr, Decide DeKalb president and CEO, Evan Conder, Venture South Investments partner, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County CEO, Dr. LaDena Bolton, DeKalb County commissioner, District 7, and Nicole Massiah, DeKalb County commissioner, District 3.
The groundbreaking marks the start of construction on Candler Crossing, a 26-acre redevelopment project expected to create at least 100 construction jobs and 183 permanent positions, the release said. Community features will include a hardscape plaza and green space, a walking trail, pedestrian improvements, and a renovated MARTA bus stop.
The project includes a dedicated 2,000-square-foot affordable retail space reserved for local businesses at 60% of market rent during the first five years.
Candler Crossing is using Decide DeKalb’s TAD “pay-as-you-go” grant structure, which reimburses developers only as tax-increment revenue is generated by completed projects, ensuring no upfront taxpayer risk.
Decide DeKalb serves as the primary economic development agency for DeKalb County, Ga. The county has a population of 760,000 and includes part of the city of Atlanta as well as the cities of Decatur, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Doraville, Brookhaven, Clarkston, Avondale Estates, and Tucker.
