DeKalb County invites Embry Hills–Presidential Parkway communities to help plan public art reflecting area’s identity

DECATUR, GA– Community members are invited to share their ideas on the area’s current and future identity through a public design workshop. 

DeKalb County officials  and the ITP Training Academy will host the strategy workshop on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on the second floor of the academy, located at 3110 Presidential Drive, Atlanta.

What to Expect:

• Overview Presentation:Learn about planning effort progress via a short overview presentation by the project team.
• Art-based Visioning: Help co-create public art with a local artist! Community members will create tiles for a community mosaic, reflecting aspirations for the area.
• Design & Development Conversations:Learn about the latest transformative development plans from planners and designers and give feedback.
• Share Your Why:Share what you love about your neighborhood and why this strategy matters. The project management team will capture your testimonials via video, audio recording, or written comment cards. 
• Mingle with Your Neighbors:Whether you’re trying your hand at pickleball or grabbing food in the restaurant, take this opportunity to get to know your fellow community members. Pickleball courts will be available to workshop participants free of charge from 6 to 8 p.m.

To learn more and claim your free ticket, visit: 
Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities Design Workshop Tickets, Wednesday, Mar 25 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Eventbrite

Community members who are unable to attend in person will be able to participate through the project webpage. An art-based visioning exercise will open on March 25 and will collect input through April 8.

Placemaking Strategy Work Continues

The workshop is part of the ongoing Embry Hills–Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy, which seeks to strengthen the area’s unique identity through public art and culture. A placemaking strategy guides the development of a place by creating tools and policies to support the vision and goals of the community.

Originally introduced as a framework for community-driven improvements, the Placemaking Strategy has been refreshed to reflect evolving community priorities, new partnerships, and a renewed commitment to inclusive, people-centered design. The relaunch expands the study area and project scope to better reflect community needs and align with the County’s broader vision.