What are the basics of AIEVs overall revitalization plan?
AIEV has been working for almost a decade with wide-ranging input from residents, business/property owners, Emory University and urban planners to develop the best possible approach to Village revitalization. Consequently, the master plan includes a strong effort to conserve the Village’s existing historic structures and to reclaim the waterways and green spaces that help give character to the Village environment. AIEV has embraced other goals as well, including new, affordable housing in the Village; rational traffic and parking plans; and a commercially successful sidewalk shopping environment. What will the revitalized Village look like under AIEVs plan? Please be aware of this crucial fact: AIEV itself is not undertaking any changes to the Village that is up to DeKalb County, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and property owners working with private developers. However, following the unanimous approval by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners in May 2007, our zoning over
