A major Atlanta proposal.

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is embarking on a proposed expansion in the NW corner of Piedmont Park. The property is privately owned. The property sits in NPU-E but is directly adjacent to NPU-F. Both NPUs are involved with review and discussion and that includes you.

Review the full expansion plan.

“The New Garden will be a place of wonder, reflection, and inspiration, where the beauty of nature and the power of creativity converge to create the sublime.”

— Atlanta Botanical Garden Community Presentation, Feb 2024

Read through the applications.

  • RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT

    Requesting abandonment of Westminster (at Piedmont) as public ROW. On NPU-E agenda for Review & Comment only.

    FULL DOC

  • SETBACK REDUCTION

    Requesting setback variance along Piedmont. Amendment to V-23-207 SEP. NPU-E will vote on this amendment.

    AMENDMENT

  • SPECIAL EXCEPTION - INITIAL SUBMISSION

    Supported by NPU-E. Requesting to reduce minimum parking requirement to zero and reduce setback.

    FULL DOC

  • SPECIAL USE PERMIT

    Supported with conditions by NPU-E. Request to develop open space as a botanical garden.

    FULL DOC

  • CDP AMENDMENT

    Supported by NPU-E. Modifying CDP indication to Private Open Space (POS)

    FULL DOC

  • REZONING

    Supported by NPU-E. Changing current zoning to align with adjacent R-4 indications

    FULL DOC

SAP Package

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens submitted the expansion project’s Special Administrative Permit (SAP) package on 9/4/24. SAP packages are reviewed by the Department of City Planning, ATL DOT, and Watershed in detail. This particular package will also be reviewed by the Atlanta Beltline Development Review Committee (DRC) and Department of Parks and Recreation due to its location. SAP packages are provided to the impacted NPU for Review & Comment Only for a period of 21 days following receipt. The ABG SAP Package was received by NPU-E on 9/17/24. Our deadline for final comment, if it is not extended, will be 10/8/24.

Review the various documents in the package by clicking the links below:

Additional requested information

NPU-E has requested additional information from the project team via a detailed conditional statement which was attached to the Special Use Permit response. The outline is a comprehensive list of critical design components and study information to be provided and considered during the SAP process.

Current Status.

NPU-E:

Please review the applications section above where we provide the documents and current status of each in the caption. You can reference our Actions tab for voting reports and detailed conditional statements .

Midtown Neighbors’ Association and Ansley Park Civic Association host neighborhood-level discussions in their land use committee. Please follow the links to find details on neighborhood meetings.

NPU-F:

If you are a resident in NPU-F, please use this website for meeting updates and information specific to NPU-F review. You are welcome to join the NPU-E meetings but would not enjoy voting rights where applicable.