Introduction to the Comprehensive Plan

The Future of Atlanta’s Gathering Place

For over 120 years, Piedmont Park has been Atlanta’s greatest gathering place, with a deep cultural and physical history closely tied to the city. Today, defining a vision for the future of Atlanta’s signature public space is critical, preparing the park to adapt to the growth and development of 21st century Atlanta.

As the Piedmont Park Conservancy celebrates its 35th Anniversary we are excited to be developing a new Piedmont Park Comprehensive Plan, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, intended to guide the evolution of the park for decades to come. This new Comprehensive Plan is a group project, seeking to reflect the needs and desires of every Atlantan as we pursue a park—and city—reflective of Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community.

Your Place in the Park

Community input is integral to the success of this plan. This website provides opportunities to share your experiences, needs, desires, and dreams, as the plan moves through multiple phases of design. Please review the options currently available for you to share feedback on the future of Piedmont Park.


Prior Public Input

A broad variety of public input over the last 6 months has informed the two Conceptual Designs. Public meetings, plus the online survey, map, and comments boards, along with interviews, focus groups, and the steering committee have all helped shape the visions.

Comprehensive Plan Timeline

The image depicts the project timeline in three phases.