The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced it has awarded $1,040,000 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants for six planning studies across metro Atlanta, including Conyers. The grants help communities transform into more walkable, bikeable, live-work-play environments.

Once studies are completed, grant recipients become eligible to apply for federal transportation funding to bring their visions to life. Now in its 26th year, the LCI program helps reduce vehicle miles traveled and improve air quality by creating vibrant, mixed-use developments that encourage walking or other alternate modes of transportation.

2025 LCI study grant recipients include the City of Atlanta's Ashby MARTA Station Connectivity Study with a grant amount of $200,000, the City of Avondale Estates' Avondale Estates Downtown Master Plan Update with a grant amount of $160,000, DeKalb County's Kensington Area Master Plan Update with a grant amount of $200,000, the City of Kennesaw's Cobb Parkway Gateway and Connectivity Study in the grant amount of $160,000 and Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District's One Northlake with a grant amount awarded of $160,000.

The Olde Town Conyers Master Plan Update was submitted by the city of Conyers and awarded $160,000. As Rockdale County is currently constructing its new Justice and Administrative Complex in the heart of downtown Conyers, the city recognizes the importance of updating the existing downtown/Olde Town Conyers LCI Plan to provide a stakeholder-driven vision for the area. Given the increased activity that this large county facility is expected to generate, this plan update will identify multi-modal connection and market opportunities for Olde Town Conyers to create a vibrant, safe area for workers, residents, and visitors to enjoy.

Learn more about these programs and the entire LCI program at https://atlantaregional.org/what-we-do/community-development/livable-centers-initative.