Sandy Springs To Discuss Future Of North End Shopping Centers

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Sandy Springs officials plan to hold a virtual public input meeting on Nov. 5 to display the final draft mixed-use conceptual plans for four shopping centers in the North End of Sandy Springs:

• Northridge—8331 Roswell Road (Former Kroger)
• Former Loehmann’s Plaza—8610 Roswell Road
• North River—8830 Roswell Road
• North Springs—7330 Roswell Road (Former Big Lots)

According to city officials, the meeting will consist of a short presentation overviewing how community input has been incorporated into the presented designs.

The concept plans are intended to illustrate how the community’s vision for reimagining the North End can be realized through a variety of recommendations, uses, and intensities for the four shopping centers within the study area.

Three draft concepts were developed for each shopping center. The designs are not development proposals by the property owners, but rather illustrative concepts that might spur the highest and best uses of key properties in this redevelopment area.

Each plan includes economic analysis based on market conditions, and considers the financial feasibility of including the addition of a variety of housing types at different price points.

Information will also be shared to ensure that future development plans can be financially feasible for the private development community to implement.

The virtual meeting will begin at 6 p.m. For meeting information, visit //spr.gs/northern.

The presentation and concepts will be posted on the city’s website after the meeting, and community members can provide public comment until Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

It is anticipated that a final report, including public comments, preferred concepts and implementation recommendations will be presented to the mayor and city council Dec. 2020.