TUCKER-NORTHLAKE CID NEWS

The City's alley project in Downtown Tucker continues to set new standards for quality in areas near Main Street that had long been overlooked. More than a quarter mile of alley development is taking place between Lavista Road, Main Street, Railroad Avenue, and Second...

Attention to small details adds up to make a big difference in the right of way. This month the CID sanded and repainted the handrails on Main Street. The CID also painted the previously unpainted railings on the corner next to the Shops at Tucker Depot. Thanks to...

This month the Tucker-Northlake CID is expanding its street sweeping operation to include portions of twenty additional streets and over forty curb miles in the CID’s service area. The expansion aligns with the changes on Chamblee Tucker Road, the renewed focus on the...

In a financial partnership with the Tucker-Northlake CID, Tucker Summit CID, and the Tucker Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the City of Tucker has hired KB Advisory Group to assist in developing a citywide Economic Development Plan. Urban Pulse will assist with...

This week the Friends of Tucker Path Board of Directors and the Tucker City Council met in a city council work session to discuss goals of the trail organization, economic development, and branding. This is the first time a community group has been invited to meet...

Part nine in a nine part series on the proposed town green on Railroad Avenue. In September of 2021, the City of Tucker approved an agreement to purchase land on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Tucker for a town green. This action was the result of five years of...

Part eight in a nine part series on the proposed town green on Railroad Avenue. Since the 1990s, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and others across metro Atlanta have been focused on getting people out of their cars and walking. This has often required...

Part seven in a nine part series on the proposed town green on Railroad Avenue. Outdoor gathering spaces are as old as the human experience. In the Middle Ages, village greens were placed in the center of settlements. By the 1700s, greens were found in North...

Part six in a nine part series on the proposed town green on Railroad Avenue. Children are filled with energy and curiosity, and playgrounds have long been used to express both. The intent and use of playgrounds have shifted over the years. From sand gardens...

Part five in a nine part series on the proposed town green on Railroad Avenue. Conceptual rendering showing rainwater features on the proposed town green. Select this image for a larger view.It’s not easy being green, but it beats the alternative. Whether...

Progress continues as the trail system moves forward through the alleys in Downtown Tucker. Funded by the City of Tucker through SPLOST, segment 1a was designed by KAIZEN Collaborative with assistance from the Path Foundation. The contract to build the trail through...

Part four in a nine part series on the proposed town green on Railroad Avenue. Early in the process of considering needs for a town green in Downtown Tucker was the need for restrooms. As the downtown core continues to generate more activity, the strain on...