Planning and Zoning Commission: Downtown Redevelopment Plan - A. Max Bacon City Hall - HR Training Room — Minutes
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January 20, 2026 5:30 PM City of Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 6 + Adding outdoor dining to the sidewalks is a great asset. + Having the Jonquil Mile and outdoor dining looks enjoyable. - Bike parking should be prioritized. - Concerns about street design during school rush hours. - Provide more space for outdoor pop ups or dining instead of parking spaces. On average, people ranked the King Street vision at 8.0 out of 10. A Connected Downtown Smyrna Multiple Access Routes Disperse Traffic • Shared parking between uses – daytime office, evening dining, weekend retail – maximizes efficiency and reduces the total footprint. • Downtown Smyrna’s connected grid street network naturally diffuses vehicle traffic. • No single road must handle inbound or outbound trips; drivers will have many logical routes, reducing pressure at any single access point. • This distributed network also supports emergency access, deliveries, and overall circulation efficiency. Mixed-Use Development Reduces Vehicle Demand • Because residential, retail, dining, and services are co-located, 30–35% of all anticipated trips are expected to be non-motorized. • Many trips that would otherwise require a car—grabbing coffee, visiting a park, meeting friends—can occur on foot or by bike. • This lowers overall traffic volumes compared to single-use developments of similar size. The Vision for West Spring Street Refresh West Spring Breathe new life to Market Village by improving West Spring Street's look and feel. Improvements can include: ▶ Expanding sidewalks on both sides to add dining areas ▶ Narrowing the median and adding better landscaping and signage. ▶ Incorporating the Jonquil Mile into the design of West Spring Street. What People Thought About W. Spring Street + More space for outdoor dining is encouraged. + The idea of revamping the Smyrna Market is supported. + Wider sidewalks on W. Spring Street increases pedestrian comfort. - Consider closing W. Spring Street to vehicular traffic. - Need to keep on street parking on the new design. - Include more bike parking. On average, people rated the vision for W. Spring Street at 8.0 out of 10. Key Things We Heard in Phase 3 The plan's engagement in phase 3 has resulted in even more comments, ideas, and visions for downtown's future. While we have received a wide range of feedback about the concept we presented, the four statements below illustrate common themes we heard from the community: • New Retail and Restaurants will make Downtown a Destination People like the idea of a food hub or entertainment venue, since they give a reason for people to come to downtown.