What Exactly Is A Livable Center Initiative (LCI)?
The ARC provides funding for investment studies and transportation projects located in activity and town centers in the region. This program of studies and projects has become known as the LCI. The focus of the program is to encourage increased residential development, mixed-uses and connectivity in activity and town centers focused around public transit. The LCI program was established with 10 goals that can be summarized as three general concepts: mixed land use, transportation options, and public involvement stakeholders. An LCI grant pays for a planning study of a specific, closely-focused area-usually around an existing MARTA station or neighborhood commercial center-with the aim of: 1) Connecting homes, shops and offices; 2) Enhancing streetscaping and sidewalks; 3) Emphasizing the pedestrian; 4) Improving access to transit and other transportation options; and 5) Expanding housing options. The study will be conducted by a consulting firm selected by DeKalb County. DeKalb County
