What is a Neighborhood Planning Unit?
The City of Atlanta is divided into twenty-five Neighborhood Planning Units or NPUs, which are citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on zoning, land use, and other planning issues. The NPU system was established in 1974 to provide an opportunity for citizens to participate actively in the Comprehensive Development Plan, which is the city’s vision for the next five, ten, and fifteen years. It is also used as a way for citizens to receive information concerning all functions of city government. The system enables citizens to express ideas and comment on city plans and proposals while assisting the city in developing plans that best meet the needs of their communities.
In which NPU does Candler Park Belong?
Candler Park belongs to NPU-N, along with Cabbagetown, Druid Hills, Inman Park, Lake Clair, Poncey-Highland, and Reynoldstown. In addition to those neighborhoods, Little 5 Points Community Center and Little 5 Points Business Association are represented in NPU-N.
NPU Meetings
NPU-N meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the address below:
Little 5 Points Community Ctr.
1083 Austin Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
Membership is open to anyone 18 years or older whose primary residence is within the NPU, as well as to any corporation, organization, institution, or agency which owns property or has a place of business within the NPU.
For current agendas, please visit the NPU schedule page.
For a history of Atlanta’s NPU system, established in 1974, tap or click here.
You can email our current NPU representative at externalaffairs@candlerpark.org.