NUTRITIOUS FOOD ACCESS IN ATLANTA

AREAS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS, FRESH FOOD ALSO HAVE HIGHER RATES OF CHRONIC ILLNESSES, POVERTY, AND LOWER RATES OF OVERALL MOBILITY

HIGHEST WALKABILITY

LOWEST WALKABILITY

History Of Grove Park

Today

1920-1930s

Grove Park was developed by Dr. Edwin Wiley Grove. The streets were named after his family members.

1960s

Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Grove Park’s major road, was one of Atlanta’s major corridors.

1970s

POPULATION: 4,700

POVERTY RATE: 30%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 15%

NEARLY 1/3 ADULTS HAVE NO ACCESS TO A VEHICLE.

APPROX. 30% OF ITS RESIDENTS SUFFER FROM CHRONIC ILLNESSES

The area was stable until Atlanta’s suburban growth drained the vitality in the neighborhood. Many small businesses closed and were replaced by low-rent businesses. Simutaneoulsy, the area’s population and property conditions began to decline drastically.

Organizations like the Grove Park Association strive to empower the community and address issues.. Their top priorities include economic development (retail/ grocery), transportation networks, and youth services.

2010-2017

The neighborhood population decreased by 22.57% (from 6,200 residents down to 4,800), despite the Bankhead station being added in 1992.