ATLANTA — Wellstar announced on Thursday that it plans to begin the redevelopment process for the abandoned Atlanta Medical Center site, which is set to start in a few weeks.
The City of Atlanta placed a zoning moratorium on the property in 2022 and renewed it three times, most recently in June 2024. However, that moratorium expired in October of this year.
“For nearly two years, our administration has worked with purpose and intent on a thoughtful plan for the next chapter for this property,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said. “Through direct engagement with the Old Fourth Ward and surrounding stakeholders, we now have an opportunity to create an inclusive, forward-looking and thriving new development that meets the community’s needs for affordable housing, green space and safe streets—while maintaining some medical use and retaining the neighborhood’s unique character. I appreciate Wellstar moving forward with this community-driven project while our administration continues to explore options to meet the healthcare needs of residents on the Southside.”
So, what will this new redevelopment area feature?
The plan currently includes affordable housing, residential properties, green space, neighborhood retail, new street access, and health resources.
Below is an image highlighting which area will be included in the plan.
What comes next? According to Wellstar, the group leading the redevelopment process, The Integral Group, will meet with neighbors and community stakeholders to gather feedback.
The group will then look to begin demolition of "certain aging structures" early next year.
“This is a long-awaited new beginning for the Old Fourth Ward community," Atlanta City Councilor Amir Farokhi said. “These properties have enormous potential to meet our city’s and the neighborhood’s need for more dense, mixed-use development, including, hopefully, new housing.”
