and other service activities on all sides of these major streets. Finally, a detailed plan should be prepared for better utilization of the Vine City MARTA station, including options for intensifying development in the form of a mixed income transit oriented development that would set the guidelines for zoning and development up and down the west side of Northside Drive. 5.2 Rezoning and Urban Design Guideline Amendments should be made, where appropriate, to promote redevelopment while protecting the neighborhoods’ distinct architectural and lifestyle characteristics, including providing a buffer zone between commercial/entertainment usage and residential area, especially single family houses. It’s imperative that an appropriate decision be made in regards to the industrial land through panel meetings between residents, small business owners, developers, and the City Planning Department. The next step should be to implement the rezoning or detailed restrictions in the industrial category. The City’s Office of Planning should be supportive of special permit issuance regarding multiple community resource centers in the neighborhood to further promote quality of life. An Urban Design Guideline for each neighborhood should be developed to preserve the individual historic features and advocate healthier lifestyle (Figure 5.2). For example, a guideline for the Atlanta University Center area would regulate the proposed mixed housing development around the University Home’s site and ensure its visual compatibility with AUC campuses. The Urban Design Guideline of Westside TAD Neighborhoods Strategic Implementation Plan should be either incorporated into the zoning ordinance or form an area wide guideline including the Marietta Street Artery, Castleberry Hill, and other adjacent neighborhoods. All the guidelines should incorporate the Crime Prevention through Environment Design principles, encourage street level activities, and create more positive green spaces.
Figure 5.2.1 Four representations of homestyles in the Vine City neighborhood
Figure 5.2.2 Examples of element that should be included in urban design guidelines 25