Vision & Goals

The CHADDC has a vision 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

• 10 Music Studios - 

• 25 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

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

2025

• Classic Neighborhood Restaurant - Opening

• Safety & Security Plan (SSP) - Adoption & Implementation

• District Parking Plan (DPP) - Implementation

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

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

• Centennial Yards - Community Benefits Agreement (CBA)

• 5 New Art Galleries & Artist Studios

• New Restaurants

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

  • EV Charging Stations

  • Solar Panels

2026

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.