Vision & Goals

The vision is for the historic Castleberry Hill Arts District to emerge as the DUMBO of the South, a premier downtown arts district filled with exclusive loft residences, award winning art galleries, savory restaurants, trendy shops, and great schools.

• 1 Community Center - 

• 2 Parks  - Public Park, Dog Park

• 13 Art Galleries - Contemporary, Indie, Women, Youth

• 5 Music Studios - 

• 20 Artists Studios - 

• 100 Live/Work Spaces

• 2,500 Residences - Lofts, Townhomes, Condos

• 50 Stores - 

• 25 Restaurants - Brewerys, BBQ, Pizza, Bakery, Wing Spot

• 100+ Office Spaces - 

2024

• District Parking Plan (DPP) - Design

• Smart District Plan (SPD) - Planning & Implementation (Phase 1)

  • Security Cameras

  • Fiber Optic Internet Service (Google Fiber)

  • Building Control Access Systems Upgrades (Phase 1)

• Downtown Atlanta Districts Branding Initiative (DADBI) - Arts District - Planning

2025

• New Artist Studios

• Classic Neighborhood Restaurant - Opening

• Safety & Security Plan (SSP) - Adoption

• District Parking Plan (DPP) - Adoption

• FIFA World Cup 2026 - Community Benefits Agreement (CBA)

• Centennial Yards - Community Benefits Agreement (CBA)

2026

• Downtown Atlanta Districts Branding Initiative (DADBI) - Arts District - Implementation

• New/Additional Trash Bins

• New Art Galleries

• New Restaurants

• Safety & Security Plan (SSP) - Implementation

• District Parking Plan (DPP) - Implementation

• Smart District Plan (SPD) - Planning & Implementation (Phase 2)

  • Building Control Access Systems Upgrades (Phase 2)

  • EV Charging Stations

  • Solar Panels

2027

• Atlanta Fashion Week Atlanta (ATLFW) | The Downtown Shows - Arts District

The CHADDC believes that each resident, business owner, employee, and visitor who comes to the Castleberry Hill Arts District should be afforded the opportunity to live, love, work, and play right here.

• Live - Everyone deserves the opportunity to own or rent in Castleberry Hill.

• Love - Everyone deserves the opportunity to love their friends and family in Castleberry Hill.

• Work - Everyone deserves the opportunity to work and/or own a business in Castleberry Hill.

• Play - Everyone deserves the opportunity to eat, drink, and shop in Castleberry Hill.