Freight Cluster Plan
Project Highlights
Keen understanding of freight movement, timing, and the
relationship to general district traffic
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Identification of infrastructure needs and opportunities
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Projection of future growth and support strategies
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Mobility improvements for freight and general users
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Opportunity to create a positive regional impact
on freight movement
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Funding awarded by Atlanta Regional Commission
through Freight Cluster Plan Program
Project Overview
Funded by a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Freight Cluster Plan Program, the Town Center Community has initiated a plan to better understand freight-related needs, issues, challenges and growth opportunities in the district area. Through data collection and analysis, stakeholder and public outreach, and best practice research, the plan will work to identify strategies and projects that improve freight access and mobility supporting future growth and continued success within the TCCID area.
While locally focused, the Freight Cluster Plan highlights the Town Center community’s unique character and regional significance. As one of the last concentrated, economic centers in north Georgia before heading out of state, Town Center serves as a gateway for commuters, freight operations, and travelers to and from Metro Atlanta via I-75 and I-575. It is also home to a complex mix of retail, residential, university services, manufacturing, warehousing, and industrial uses.
Work tasks for the study include:
​Data Collection and analysis of existing land-use and industrial design
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​Stakeholder and public involvement
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​Best practice research
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​Needs assessment and traffic study
​Project identification, prioritization, and project cost estimates
Partners
Planning & Analysis: Gresham Smith in partnership with Croy Engineering and Sycamore Consulting
Questions
Contact Alisha Smith, Director of Projects and Planning