City of Sandy Springs to Host Open House on Design Guidelines

The Sandy Springs community is invited to attend a public meeting to help guide the preparation of design guidelines for the commercial areas of the city.  The second meeting of the design guidelines process will focus on preferred design approaches for three of the six commercial and mixed-use areas -- City Springs, North End and Perimeter.

WHEN:      Monday, May 19, 6- 8 p.m.

WHERE:     Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

                   Studio Theatre Lobby, 1 Galambos Way              

For those who are unable to attend, there will be several online and in person opportunities to learn more about the design guidelines and provide input. Exhibit materials and an online survey will be posted on spr.gs/design starting on May 19. The survey will close on June 9.

Residents can also stop by several pop-up events where the design guidelines team will be able to share information and collect input on the guidelines for the three focus areas. Upcoming dates and locations include:

• City Springs

                 Saturday, May 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

                 Sandy Springs Farmers Market

                 1 Galambos Way

• North End

                 Saturday, May 17, 2-5 p.m.

                 Morgan Falls Overlook Park

                 200 Morgan Falls Rd

• Perimeter

                 Sunday, May 18, 1-3 p.m.

                 Hammond Park

                 705 Hammond Dr.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Sandy Springs is developing design guidelines for six primary commercial and mixed-use areas. These guidelines aim to ensure future development aligns with adopted planning documents and the development code and promotes a unique sense of place in Sandy Springs.

The guidelines will build on standards included in the development code and technical manual by providing additional design direction for building features, building sites, landscaping, streetscapes, and other elements that will shape the appearance and experience in six commercial and mixed-use areas of the city, including:

• City Springs
• Crossroads
• Neighborhood Village
• North End
• Perimeter
• Powers Ferry