Urban Tapestry

This project envisions Doraville’s future as a culturally rich, sustainable urban hub that preserves its ethnic character while attracting new residents and businesses. By transforming New Peachtree Road into a walkable, active downtown street, the development integrates high-density, mixed-use housing with affordable retail spaces designed to support local ethnic businesses. Key strategies focus on enhancing livability through thermal comfort, noise reduction, and sustainable water management.

Tree-lined streets will reduce outdoor temperatures by 10 degrees, making the area more comfortable for pedestrians, encouraging interaction with local restaurants, and fostering community engagement. The project also introduces stormwater collection and retention parks, using reclaimed water for greywater systems and landscaping, while helping to manage flash flooding and reducing the overall demand for fresh water. Green public spaces will provide areas for recreation and community activities while improving noise pollution from nearby highways.

A major highlight is the proposal to support the second-generation immigrant population by integrating affordable housing and business opportunities into the new downtown development, ensuring the area’s ethnic heritage is retained. The project also embraces urban farming, with rooftop farms designed to supply the Buford Farmer’s Market and promote community involvement. This vision fosters an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable neighborhood that honors Doraville’s unique cultural identity.