A Lifelong Community Case Study
The Peachtree Hills Civic Association is currently working with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and its Lifelong Communities Initiative. Because of the breadth of incredible assets in the Peachtree Hills neighborhood, the ARC expressed interest to PHCA to determine if the community has the elements of a “Lifelong Community.” The first step to help accomplish this awareness was for Peachtree Hill residents to identify and measure the community’s “Lifelong Communities Assets,” Residents were asked to complete the “Lifelong Communities Assessment Survey” and when answering the questions, to think of the entire Peachtree Hills neighborhood and the surrounding community based on the daily journeys one makes from their home to access nearby goods and services.
See below to learn how the residents of Peachtree Hills think their community measures up to the Lifelong Community Assets:
Lifelong Mobility and Accessibility
54% of all respondents felt mobility and accessibility were above average.
Community strengths:
Tree canopy for shade. Traffic calming strategies.
Challenges:
Lack of bicycle lanes. Absence of bus shelters.
Read full survey (PDF) for details.
Diversity in Housing
50% of all respondents felt that housing choices were above average.
Community strengths:
Variety of housing types. Housing options for young and old.
Challenges:
Lack of assisted living facilities.
Read full survey (PDF) for details.
Opportunities for Social Interaction
80% of all respondents felt that opportunities for social interaction were above average.
Community strengths:
Front yards and porches. Places to gather.
Challenges:
Lack of community rooms and spaces.
Read full survey (PDF) for details.
Opportunities for Healthy Living
66% of all respondents felt that opportunities for healthy living were above average.
Community strengths:
Community gardens and farmers’ markets. Walkable destinations.
Challenges:
Lack of bike paths and trails.
Read full survey (PDF) for details.
Access to Services
77% of all respondents felt that their services were above average.
Community strengths:
Active neighborhood e-mail list. Proximity to retail and healthcare.
Challenges:
Wayfinding signage.
Read full survey (PDF) for details.
Peachtree Hills Visualization Tool
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