This archive highlights the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District, its projects and the communities it serves through independent reporting and publications from government, civic and community partners. Together, they document the projects, investments and issues shaping Tucker and Northlake.
2026
Groundbreaking for new Tucker fire station set for Sept. 3
September 1, 2026 – Decaturish – DeKalb County officials will break ground Thursday, Sept. 3, on a new $10.5 million fire station in Tucker. Remarks will include comments from Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee.
Read more: Groundbreaking for new Tucker fire station set for Sept. 3
Tucker-Northlake seeking input for district’s future
August 14, 2026 – Decaturish – Decaturish reports on the Tucker-Northlake CID’s One Northlake planning effort and its request for community input on the district’s future, including transportation, development, connectivity and other priorities shaping the Northlake area.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake seeking input for district’s future
Northlake leaders seek feedback for five-year plan
August 13, 2026 – Rough Draft Atlanta – The Tucker-Northlake CID is leading the One Northlake Plan with support from the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Livable Centers Initiative, bringing transportation and development planning together across Northlake in the City of Tucker and unincorporated DeKalb County.
Read more: Northlake leaders seek feedback for five-year plan
Smoke Rise Community Association Annual Meeting Highlights
June 2026 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal reports on the Smoke Rise Community Association’s annual meeting, where Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee presented an update on the public safety study and the question of whether Tucker should establish its own police department. The article identifies Lee as speaking on behalf of the Tucker-Northlake CID.
Read more: Smoke Rise Community Association Annual Meeting Highlights
Northlake Mall business owners frustrated by sudden eviction notices: “We just got here”
June 4, 2026 – CBS News Atlanta – CBS News Atlanta reports on Northlake Mall businesses receiving 30-day notices to vacate. Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee provides context on the mall’s long-term redevelopment strategy, the closure of Macy’s and the opportunity to reposition the property for new investment and uses.
Read more: Northlake Mall business owners frustrated by sudden eviction notices: “We just got here”
Business owners say they’re being forced out of Northlake Mall with just weeks notice
June 3, 2026 – WSB-TV Channel 2 – WSB-TV reports on Northlake Mall tenants being required to leave and notes the long-running work of the City of Tucker and Tucker-Northlake CID with the mall’s ownership to help revitalize the area.
Read more: Business owners say they’re being forced out of Northlake Mall with just weeks notice
In just four months, Tucker Town Green receives more than 10,000 visitors
April 6, 2026 – Rough Draft Atlanta – Rough Draft reports that Tucker Town Green attracted approximately 11,000 visitors during the first two and a half months of 2026. Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee discusses the CID’s visitor data and the Town Green’s emerging impact on Downtown Tucker businesses.
Read more: In just four months, Tucker Town Green receives more than 10,000 visitors
Tucker-Northlake CID Creates Dedicated Public Art Fund
February 16, 2026 – Council for Quality Growth – The Council for Quality Growth reports on the Tucker-Northlake CID’s creation of a dedicated Public Art Fund to support public art and placemaking projects throughout the district.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID Creates Dedicated Public Art Fund
Tucker-Northlake CID commits $75,000 to support public art projects
February 15, 2026 – Rough Draft Atlanta – Rough Draft reports on the CID’s creation of a dedicated Public Art Fund, beginning with approximately $75,000 available or committed during its first year.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID commits $75,000 to support public art projects
So your city wants its own police department? Here’s what it takes
February 9, 2026 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC examines the costs and complexities involved in establishing a municipal police department, including Tucker’s public-safety feasibility study and the Tucker-Northlake CID’s existing investments in supplemental policing.
Read more: So your city wants its own police department? Here’s what it takes
Public art fund launched in Tucker
February 4, 2026 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion reports on the Tucker-Northlake CID’s establishment of a dedicated fund to support artists and creative work in Tucker’s public spaces.
Read more: Public art fund launched in Tucker
Tucker’s public safety survey open until Jan. 31
January 21, 2026 – Rough Draft Atlanta – Rough Draft covers the Tucker-Northlake CID’s public-safety survey seeking feedback from residents and businesses following the 2025 Public Safety Assessment and Feasibility Study.
Read more: Tucker’s public safety survey open until Jan. 31
2025
DeKalb County shares crime data, rules out Tucker police precinct in response to feasibility study
November 21, 2025 – Rough Draft Atlanta – Rough Draft covers DeKalb County’s response to the Tucker public-safety feasibility study, including County crime, staffing and service information presented to local leaders.
Read more: DeKalb County shares crime data, rules out Tucker police precinct in response to feasibility study
One Man’s Opinion: Town of Tucker Becomes a Growing City
November 4, 2025 – WSB Radio – WSB Radio columnist Bill Crane looks back at Tucker’s development during its first decade as a city and credits the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District as part of the community’s revitalization and development story.
Read more: One Man’s Opinion: Town of Tucker Becomes a Growing City
Feasibility Study Backs a Tucker Police Department
October 2025 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal publishes coverage of the Tucker Public Safety Assessment and Feasibility Study, identifying the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District as the organization that commissioned the study with support from other local organizations. The article is identified as “Submitted by the Tucker-Northlake CID.”
Read more: Feasibility Study Backs a Tucker Police Department
Tucker business broken into less than a day after grand opening
October 1, 2025 – 11Alive – 11Alive reports on another Tucker business burglary and notes local public-safety partnerships involving the City, DeKalb County Police and the Tucker-Northlake CID.
Read more: Tucker business broken into less than a day after grand opening
Mayor of the City of Tucker Speaks Out on Crime: And it is Not “All Bark, No Bite!”
September 2025 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal staff writer Cheri Schneider reports on Tucker’s response to a series of crimes and public-safety initiatives. The article notes Commissioner Robert Patrick’s $100,000 allocation to the Tucker-Northlake CID for additional off-duty police patrols and the CID’s additional $100,000 commitment to public safety.
Read more: Mayor of the City of Tucker Speaks Out on Crime: And it is Not “All Bark, No Bite!”
Police feasibility study discussed at Tucker Civic Association forum
September 11, 2025 – Rough Draft Atlanta – Rough Draft covers a community discussion of the public-safety study commissioned by the Tucker-Northlake CID with support from other local business and civic organizations.
Read more: Police feasibility study discussed at Tucker Civic Association forum
Residents chime in on potential creation of a Tucker police force
September 9, 2025 – Atlanta News First / Channel 46 – Atlanta News First reports from a community presentation on the Tucker-Northlake CID-initiated study and interviews CID leadership and residents about response times and the possibility of municipal policing.
Read more: Residents chime in on potential creation of a Tucker police force
Study suggests Tucker form own police department
September 8, 2025 – 11Alive – 11Alive reports on the public-safety assessment initiated by the Tucker-Northlake CID and the study’s examination of policing, emergency response and the feasibility of a Tucker police department.
Read more: Study suggests Tucker form own police department
Tucker residents wait longer on emergency calls, pay more in taxes for response, report says
September 5, 2025 – WSB-TV Channel 2 – Channel 2 Action News examines the Tucker public-safety study, including emergency response-time comparisons, policing costs and comments from Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee.
Read more: Tucker residents wait longer on emergency calls, pay more in taxes for response, report says
Study suggests creating a police department would help trim 911 response times in Tucker
September 5, 2025 – Atlanta News First / Channel 46 – Atlanta News First reports on the Tucker-Northlake CID-initiated feasibility study and its findings related to emergency dispatch, police response times and municipal policing.
Read more: Study suggests creating a police department would help trim 911 response times in Tucker
Tucker CID study finds city police department feasible
September 5, 2025 – Rough Draft Atlanta – Rough Draft provides a detailed review of the $45,000 public-safety study commissioned by the Tucker-Northlake CID and funded with support from local business, civic and residential organizations.
Read more: Tucker CID study finds city police department feasible
Tucker-Northlake CID Initiates Public Safety Assessment and Feasibility Study
August 2025 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal publishes an article by Matthew Lee of the Tucker-Northlake CID explaining the CID’s public safety assessment and feasibility study with the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. The article reviews the CID’s investments in supplemental police patrols, license plate readers and other public-safety initiatives.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID Initiates Public Safety Assessment and Feasibility Study
Tucker-Northlake CID Partners with DeKalb County Commissioner Robert Patrick to Enhance Public Safety
July 31, 2025 – DeKalb County Government – DeKalb County announces its partnership with the Tucker-Northlake CID to expand the CID’s supplemental off-duty police patrol program into additional areas of Commission District 1.
DeKalb County enhancing security in downtown Tucker following break-ins
July 23, 2025 – Atlanta News First / Channel 46 – Atlanta News First reports on the expansion of supplemental police patrols, including $100,000 provided by Commissioner Robert Patrick to expand the Tucker-Northlake CID’s existing program.
Read more: DeKalb County enhancing security in downtown Tucker following break-ins
Police patrols increase across DeKalb County
July 21, 2025 – WSB Radio – WSB Radio reports on expanded police patrols in DeKalb County and identifies the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District’s $100,000 investment in additional off-duty police patrols.
Read more: Police patrols increase across DeKalb County
Public safety enhancements coming to Tucker-Northlake, police patrols expanding
July 21, 2025 – WSB-TV Channel 2 – WSB-TV reports on the partnership between the Tucker-Northlake CID and Commissioner Robert Patrick to expand police patrols, noting that the CID had funded supplemental patrols since 2018.
Read more: Public safety enhancements coming to Tucker-Northlake, police patrols expanding
DeKalb invests $100K to expand police patrol in District 1
July 21, 2025 – 11Alive – 11Alive reports on the $100,000 expansion of the supplemental patrol program operated through the Tucker-Northlake CID.
Read more: DeKalb invests $100K to expand police patrol in District 1
ARC Awards $1,040,000 in Livable Centers Initiative Grants to Help Six Communities Become More Vibrant, Walkable Places
May 14, 2025 – Atlanta Regional Commission – ARC announces $1.04 million in LCI planning grants, including $160,000 for the One Northlake Plan sponsored by the Tucker-Northlake CID. The project is intended to coordinate land-use and transportation planning across Northlake.
2024
Officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for Tucker Town Green
October 28, 2024 – Rough Draft Atlanta – Rough Draft covers the groundbreaking for the Tucker Town Green and the partnerships and planning that led to the downtown public-space project.
Read more: Officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for Tucker Town Green
Atlanta Regional Commission Selects 2024 Regional Leadership Institute Class
August 12, 2024 – Atlanta Regional Commission – ARC announces its 2024 Regional Leadership Institute class and identifies Matthew Lee as Executive Director of the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District among the regional leaders selected to participate.
Read more: Atlanta Regional Commission Selects 2024 Regional Leadership Institute Class
Multiple downtown Tucker businesses targeted by burglars
July 16, 2024 – Atlanta News First / Channel 46 and Decaturish – Atlanta News First reports on a series of Downtown Tucker business burglaries and interviews Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee about downtown revitalization and the CID’s investment in supplemental police patrols. Decaturish contributed to the report.
Read more: Multiple downtown Tucker businesses targeted by burglars
Brookhaven becomes latest DeKalb city to allow open alcohol consumption in ‘entertainment district’
June 14, 2024 – Atlanta News First / Decaturish – A regional look at entertainment districts includes Tucker and the Downtown Tucker planning work jointly funded by the City and Tucker-Northlake CID.
Read more: Brookhaven becomes latest DeKalb city to allow open alcohol consumption in ‘entertainment district’
2023
Tucker-Northlake CID Adds More Security Cameras Near I-285
October 2023 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal publishes an article on the Tucker-Northlake CID’s expansion of its security-camera network near I-285. The article discusses the cameras’ use by law enforcement agencies across the region and the CID’s continuing public-safety investments. The article is identified as “Reprinted from the Tucker-Northlake CID Newsletter.”
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID Adds More Security Cameras Near I-285
Exploring Public Art in Tucker
September 2023 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal features the Tucker-Northlake CID’s public-art story map highlighting sculptures, murals, memorials and other public art throughout Tucker. The article is credited “Courtesy of Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District (CID).”
Read more: Exploring Public Art in Tucker
Tucker-Northlake CID increases number of security cameras along I-285
August 28, 2023 – Decaturish – Decaturish reports that the Tucker-Northlake CID was increasing the number of security cameras along the I-285 corridor as part of its continuing investment in public safety.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID increases number of security cameras near I-285
5 Reasons to love Tucker
January 2, 2023 – Atlanta Magazine – Atlanta Magazine highlights Tucker’s growth, businesses and community identity and includes the perspective of a local business owner who serves with the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District.
Read more: 5 Reasons to love Tucker
2022
Tucker-Northlake CID increases patrols during holidays
December 22, 2022 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC reports that the CID doubled supplemental DeKalb County Police patrols during the holiday season and notes that the program had operated since November 2018.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID increases patrols during holidays
Metro Atlanta officials want their share of $1.2 trillion infrastructure law
August 23, 2022 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC covers an Atlanta Regional Commission infrastructure conference focused on opportunities created by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The article identifies Matthew Lee as executive director of the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District and includes his comments on the importance of regional collaboration in competing for federal infrastructure funding.
Read more: Metro Atlanta officials want their share of $1.2 trillion infrastructure law
Tucker approves Chick-fil-A relocation despite resident, staff opposition
June 14, 2022 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC reports on the proposed relocation of a Chick-fil-A in Tucker and includes the Tucker-Northlake CID perspective on economic-development and transportation considerations.
Read more: Tucker approves Chick-fil-A relocation despite resident, staff opposition
Tucker City Council welcomes Chick-fil-A over objections of neighbors
June 14, 2022 – Tucker Observer / Decaturish – Tucker Observer reports on the City Council’s approval of the Chick-fil-A relocation and identifies Brad Spratte as chair of the Tucker-Northlake CID while also referencing comments from CID Executive Director Matthew Lee about the project.
Read more: Tucker City Council welcomes Chick-fil-A over objections of neighbors
Villa Rica, Tucker embrace the alleyway
June 13, 2022 – Axios Atlanta – Axios highlights Tucker’s effort to transform downtown alleys into pedestrian-oriented public spaces and incorporate them into the community’s broader trail and placemaking strategy.
Read more: Villa Rica, Tucker embrace the alleyway
Grants help with Tucker landscaping
June 8, 2022 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC reports on a state roadside-enhancement grant and matching investments from the City and Tucker-Northlake CID for landscaping improvements.
Read more: Grants help with Tucker landscaping
Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director says residents should back Chick-fil-A
May 23, 2022 – Tucker Observer / Decaturish – Tucker Observer reports on the proposed relocation of the Tucker Chick-fil-A and comments from Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee supporting redevelopment of the property.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director says residents should back Chick-fil-A
Tucker Business Leaders Unite for Manufacturing Day
May 2022 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal reports on the City of Tucker’s 2022 Manufacturing Day, identifying the Tucker-Northlake and Tucker Summit Community Improvement Districts as partners with the City in organizing the annual event connecting local manufacturers, business leaders and Tucker High School students.
Read more: Tucker Business Leaders Unite for Manufacturing Day
CID improving downtown Tucker with art, signs; Betty Willis joins CID board
April 21, 2022 – Decaturish – Decaturish reports on the Tucker-Northlake CID’s work to promote public art and improve Downtown Tucker through art and signage, and reports that Emory University’s Betty Willis joined the Tucker-Northlake CID Board of Directors.
Read more: CID improving downtown Tucker with art, signs; Betty Willis joins CID board
Tucker-Northlake CID works to promote public art in the City of Tucker
April 21, 2022 – Decaturish – Decaturish reports on the CID’s work with the City and regional partners to use public art as part of downtown placemaking and revitalization.
Read more: No Link
City of Tucker Awarded Federal Trail Grant
March 2022 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal reports on nearly $1.5 million in federal funding for the proposed multi-use trail connecting Downtown Tucker and Northlake. The article identifies the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District as a project partner and contributor to the trail effort.
Read more: City of Tucker Awarded Federal Trail Grant
Tucker receives $2.5M state grant for historic park
March 14, 2022 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC reports that Tucker received a $2.5 million Georgia Department of Natural Resources grant for improvements at Johns Homestead Park. The article notes that the grant was secured by the City of Tucker in cooperation with Friends of Johns Homestead Park and the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District.
Read more: Tucker receives $2.5M state grant for historic park
Multiple CIDs across a county means spreading the wealth
March 10, 2022 – Atlanta Business Chronicle – The Business Chronicle examines how multiple CIDs operating within a county can advance infrastructure and economic-development projects, including the Tucker-Northlake CID’s work with ARC and the City of Tucker on trails.
Read more: Multiple CIDs across a county means spreading the wealth
Tucker secures DNR grant for Johns Homestead
March 4, 2022 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion reports that the City of Tucker received a $2.5 million Georgia Department of Natural Resources grant for Johns Homestead Park. The article states that the grant was secured in cooperation with Friends of Johns Homestead Park and the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District.
Read more: Tucker secures DNR grant for Johns Homestead
Tucker receives federal trail grant
February 4, 2022 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion reports on federal funding for the proposed Tucker-Northlake Trail connecting Downtown Tucker and Northlake. It identifies the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District, notes the CID’s $50,000 engineering contribution and joint 2019 application with the City to ARC, and quotes CID Executive Director Matthew Lee.
Read more: Tucker receives federal trail grant
Tucker gets $1.5M grant to build trail from downtown to Northlake Mall
January 21, 2022 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC reports on federal funding for the proposed Tucker-Northlake Trail, including funding participation by the Tucker-Northlake CID.
Read more: Tucker gets $1.5M grant to build trail from downtown to Northlake Mall
Tucker awarded grant for trail to connect downtown, Northlake
January 20, 2022 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion reports on federal funding for the trail connecting Downtown Tucker and Northlake and notes the Tucker-Northlake CID’s $50,000 engineering commitment.
Read more: Tucker awarded grant for trail to connect downtown, Northlake
2021
Northlake development recognized by Tucker mayor with award
October 7, 2021 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion reports on Northlake Mall’s 50th anniversary and redevelopment, including the Tucker-Northlake CID’s role in hosting the celebration and supporting transportation connections to the district.
Read more: Northlake development recognized by Tucker mayor with award
A Peek Inside the Progress at Northlake Mall
October 7, 2021 – Tomorrow’s News Today Atlanta – Tomorrow’s News Today reports on Northlake Mall’s 50th anniversary and redevelopment, noting that ATR Corinth Partners was working in collaboration with the Tucker-Northlake CID to guide the mall’s “evolution” and restore Northlake as a vibrant regional destination.
Read more: [UPDATE] A Peek Inside the Progress at Northlake Mall
The Tucker “Back to Work” Job Fair to Engage Afghan Community & Host Mobile Vaccination Clinic
September 24, 2021 – Metro Atlanta CEO – Metro Atlanta CEO reports on a regional workforce partnership involving the Tucker-Northlake CID, Tucker Summit CID, City of Tucker, WorkSource DeKalb and Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Read more: The Tucker “Back to Work” Job Fair to Engage Afghan Community & Host Mobile Vaccination Clinic
Virtual summit focuses on assisting businesses in DeKalb County
September 7, 2021 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion reports on a regional effort involving the Tucker-Northlake CID to connect businesses with programs, information and other resources.
Read more: Virtual summit focuses on assisting businesses in DeKalb County
Tucker, ARC gauging interest in public art
September 3, 2021 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion covers Tucker’s public-art planning initiative and its relationship to the City’s ongoing downtown and CID-supported placemaking work.
Read more: Tucker, ARC gauging interest in public art
Economic renaissance brings hiring boom to Tucker
May 5, 2021 – The Champion Newspaper – The Champion reports on a Tucker job fair organized by a partnership that included the Tucker-Northlake CID, Tucker Summit CID, City of Tucker and workforce-development organizations.
Read more: No Link
Thriving Tucker Businesses Need Employees – Local Organizations Partner to Hold a Job Fair to Fill Immediate Positions
April 23, 2021 – Metro Atlanta CEO – Metro Atlanta CEO reports on the Tucker “Back to Business” Job Fair jointly organized by the Tucker-Northlake CID, Tucker Summit CID, City of Tucker, WorkSource DeKalb and Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Work to begin on master plan for I-285 trails paired with toll lanes
March 17, 2021 – Reporter Newspapers / Rough Draft Atlanta – Reporter Newspapers covers the regional planning effort by cities and CIDs, including Tucker-Northlake, to create a trail network associated with the I-285 corridor.
Read more: Work to begin on master plan for I-285 trails paired with toll lanes
Watch Out for the Future of Downtown Tucker
January 2021 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal reports on the Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District’s work with the Atlanta Regional Commission to restore and expand Downtown Tucker’s historic street and alley grid. The article discusses the CID’s planning work with Lord Aeck Sargent and Alta Planning + Design and includes comments from CID Executive Director Matthew Lee.
Read more: Watch Out for the Future of Downtown Tucker
2020
ULI Atlanta’s Center for Leadership team delivers 7 impactful Metro Atlanta projects
August 31, 2020 – SaportaReport / Urban Land Institute Atlanta – SaportaReport publishes ULI Atlanta’s review of seven technical-assistance projects, including the Downtown Tucker Alley Activation project completed for the Tucker-Northlake CID.
Read more: ULI Atlanta’s Center for Leadership team delivers 7 impactful Metro Atlanta projects
ULI Team Offers Recommendations to Tucker-Northlake CID for Downtown Tucker Alleys
May 5, 2020 – Urban Land Institute / Tucker-Northlake CID – The ULI Center for Leadership technical-assistance project recommends strategies for turning Downtown Tucker’s alleys into more walkable, active spaces incorporating public art, green infrastructure and placemaking.
Read more: ULI Team Offers Recommendations to Tucker-Northlake CID for Downtown Tucker Alleys
Top end I-285 cities seek room for trails in state’s toll lanes plan
March 27, 2020 – Reporter Newspapers / Rough Draft Atlanta – The regional publication reports on efforts by cities and CIDs, including Tucker-Northlake, to ensure trail and multimodal connections are considered as GDOT advances I-285 express-lane planning.
Read more: Top end I-285 cities seek room for trails in state’s toll lanes plan
What’s Going on in Tucker?
February 2020 – Smoke Signal – Smoke Signal reports on activity in Downtown Tucker, including the Tucker-Northlake CID’s work with Lord Aeck Sargent and Alta Planning + Design on reconnecting the historic alley and street grid and creating a more walkable, accessible and pedestrian-friendly downtown.
Read more: What’s Going on in Tucker?
2019
ATL Board adopts federal fund policy updates
August 9, 2019 – On Common Ground News – Coverage of the regional I-285 Top End Transit Feasibility Study notes that the Tucker-Northlake CID joined the Cumberland and Perimeter CIDs and seven cities in funding the study of high-capacity transit along I-285.
Read more: ATL Board adopts federal fund policy updates
GDOT plans I-285 overhaul, residents voice concerns
June 25, 2019 – FOX 5 Atlanta – FOX 5 covers GDOT’s proposed I-285 express-lane improvements and interviews Tucker-Northlake CID Executive Director Matthew Lee about the importance of express-lane access to business investment and economic development.
Read more: GDOT plans I-285 overhaul, residents voice concerns
Cities fund study that may lead to I-285 shuttle bus service
May 16, 2019 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC reports on a regional study examining high-capacity east-west transit along I-285, with the Tucker-Northlake CID joining other CIDs and cities in funding the effort.
Read more: Cities fund study that may lead to I-285 shuttle bus service
How 10 Communities are Planning to Get More Walkable, Connected and Livable
May 14, 2019 – Atlanta Regional Commission – ARC highlights Livable Centers Initiative grants around metro Atlanta, including an $80,000 award to the Tucker-Northlake CID for planning work to improve connectivity and walkability.
Read more: No Link
ARC Awards $1.6 Million in LCI Grants to Help Foster More Walkable, Connected Places
May 9, 2019 – Atlanta Regional Commission – ARC announces its 2019 LCI grant awards, including $80,000 for a Tucker-Northlake CID planning project intended to advance a more walkable and connected community.
Read more: ARC Awards $1.6 Million in LCI Grants to Help Foster More Walkable, Connected Places
2018
2017
Tucker-Northlake CID changes leadership
June 20, 2017 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – The AJC reports that founding president Ann Rosenthal would step down and Matthew Lee would become the Tucker-Northlake CID’s first full-time executive director. The story also reviews the CID’s early transportation, streetscape and beautification accomplishments.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID changes leadership
Ann Rosenthal Stepping Down as President of the Tucker-Northlake CID June 30
June 12, 2017 – Patch – Patch reports on the CID leadership transition, including Matthew Lee’s selection as the organization’s first full-time executive director and the CID’s transportation and infrastructure accomplishments during its first four years.
Read more: Ann Rosenthal Stepping Down as President of the Tucker-Northlake CID June 30
Ann Rosenthal to Leave Tucker-Northlake CID
June 9, 2017 – Metro Atlanta CEO – Metro Atlanta CEO reports on the transition from founding president Ann Rosenthal to the CID’s first full-time executive director and reviews the organization’s early accomplishments and partnerships.
Read more: Ann Rosenthal to Leave Tucker-Northlake CID
Tucker-Northlake CID plans sidewalk initiative
March 13, 2017 – Atlanta Business Chronicle – The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports on the CID’s strategy to “knit together” Downtown Tucker and the Northlake Business District through sidewalks and other infrastructure projects.
Read more: Tucker-Northlake CID plans sidewalk initiative
Connecting the Dots
February 1, 2017 – Georgia Trend – Georgia Trend examines how Community Improvement Districts along metro Atlanta’s eastern side are working across jurisdictional boundaries to advance transportation, infrastructure and economic development. The Tucker-Northlake CID is part of the regional CID landscape discussed in the feature.
Read more: Connecting the Dots