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 2 of 6 Aug – Nov ▶ Design a preferred site concept ▶ Develop an implementation strategy ▶ Host Community Meeting 3 ▶ Create a final document ▶ Adopt the plan! Community Engagement • 600+ Attendees at three Community Meetings • 300+ Booth Visitors at Smyrna Festivals/Events • 13,000+ Website Visitors on the Project Website • 20 Ambassadors • 70 Stakeholders • 3,725 Responses to two online surveys The Chapel Anchors the Redevelopment The Jonquil Miles Connects the Redevelopment Vibrancy Starts at the Ground Level 1 – Public Realm Great Streets, Greens, Squares, Parks, and The Jonquil Mile set the tone for the district: • Remove Uncertainty • Focus Resources • Connect Destinations • Become a Destination • Build & Hold Value 2 – Streel-Level Experience A Well designed and tenanted ground level encourage street traffic, through: • Urban Design • Tenant Mix • District Activation 3 – Development Scenarios What happens above the ground level makes the ground uses feasible and reflects community priorities, allowing for: • Maximum Market Flexibility • Attracting Investment • Value Capture Tools Market Flexibility is Key to Getting this Done • Smyrna residents want more unique retail, local businesses, high quality dining, and more things to do downtown. This cannot happen without... • ...an appropriate amount of parking • ...more residents and housing to support the retail and commercial uses desired by the community • ...hotel of office uses that support local restaurants/retail in daytime hours, and contribute to the City’s tax base The Vision for the Site • 350 New Homes • 8 -12 New Businesses • 4 – 6 Restaurants in Food Hall • 120 Hotel Rooms