The next step in our neighborhood planning process is an Urban Design Commission (UDC) public hearing to consider the nomination of the Poncey-Highland Historic District and to review and consider the report prepared to support the eligibility of the district. Eligibility is based on the historical, architectural and/or cultural importance of the district.

This decision was deferred after the December 11 hearing and rescheduled for January 8.

The hearing is open to the public and will take place on January 8 at 4:00 PM at City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, on the 2nd floor. The City’s full designation report for the proposed district will be submitted to the Urban Design Commission by the City of Atlanta at the hearing and can be found here. If you've always wanted to know more about the history of our neighborhood, give it a read!

The report presents the City’s main finding that the nomination of the Poncey-Highland Historic District meets the specific criteria and the minimum criteria for a Historic District (HD) as set out in Section 16-20.004(b)(1) of the Code of Ordinances of the City.