10 Year LCI Update, Sandy Springs
2012
This LCI Plan establishes a framework for public and private action that capitalizes on new demographic and market trends. The LCI Plan will equip...
Sandy Springs is on the Red line. The station is located in a mostly residential area. Residents living near Sandy Springs spend less than the regional average on housing and transportation. In this area, the average resident drives 5,826 fewer miles annually than the regional average. Additionally, the average resident living near Sandy Springs spends $4,147.91 more per year on housing than the regional average.
Median Household Income
income spent on housing :: 34%
income spent on transportation :: 19%
income remaining :: 47%
Census for 2012 :: 4,447
Projected for 2017 :: 5,025
Average travel time to work based on 60 minutes.
Employees earning more than $3,333 / mo.
Average apartment rental for this neighborhood station.
$1,168
$14,016
Equitable TOD combines people and place-based approaches to ensure that the value created when land near transit is built out is accessible to, and provides opportunities for, all community residents living near transit.
The market near Sandy Springs station is strong and growing and has a moderate/high probability of changing demographics. Renters are the first to be affected by an increase in property values in a growing market. There is a risk of residents being displaced as the market grows.
In order to retain current residents and provide access to new amenities and services, Transformation Alliance?s equitable development strategy for this station area is:
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
MARTA Station Typology Designation | Commuter Town Center | ? | |
MARTA Parking Utilization | 65% | 51% | |
WalkScore | 69 | 69 | |
Bike Score | 34 | ||
Journey to MARTA Walk + Bike | ? | ||
Journey to MARTA Drive + Carpool | N/A | ? | |
Journey to MARTA Transfer | N/A | ? | |
Sidewalk conditions (miles) Above Average | N/A | 4 | |
Sidewalk conditions (miles) Average | N/A | 5 | |
Sidewalk conditions (miles) Poor | N/A | 4 | |
MARTA Daily Enteries | 2,617 | 4,882 |
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
MARTA TOD Acreage | 0.0 | ? | |
Adjacent Large Properites | Hotel Site | ? | |
Zoning Station or Parking Lot(s) | SPI-1, SA1 | ? | |
Zoning Adjacent Area(s) | ? | ||
Reccomended Intensity at the Site | 8-30 FAR | ? | |
Current Intensity at the Site | Yes (MAX FAR 35) | ? | |
TAD | No | ? | |
TAD | Eligible/In | ? | |
LCI | Perimeter Center | ? |
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
Office - Inventory (SF) | 4,940,807 | 3,964,869 | |
Office - Vacancy | 12.3% | 11.90% | |
Office - Average Rent | $20.99 | $14.86 | |
Office - 10 Year Growth | 8% | 3% |
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
Retail - Inventory (SF) | 978,231 | 1,474,105 | |
Retail - Average Rent | $15.94 | $15.47 | |
Retail - 10 Year Growth | 7% | 16% |
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
Housing - Inventory (Units) | 2,477 | 2,218 | |
Housing Density / Acre | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
Housing - % Renter | 66% | 56% | |
Housing - % Multifamily 5+ Units | 71% | 53% | |
Housing - % Built Since 2000 | 29% | 19% | |
Housing - Average Apartment Rents (1 Mile) | $1,168 | $956 | |
Housing - Average Apartment Vacancy Rate (1 Mile) | 3.7% | 7.30% | |
Housing - 2012 New Avg. Sales Price (1 Mile) | $169,092 | $252,596 |
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
Population 2012 | 4,447 | 3,930 | |
% Change 2000-2012 | 60% | 10% | |
% Change 2012-2017 | 13% | 4% |
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
% Generation Y (18-34) | 33% | 35% | |
% Singles | 58% | 75% | |
Median Household Income | $67,918 | $44,720 | |
% Employed | 69% | 62% | |
% Use Public Transit | 10% | 17% |
Station Area | Average from all Station Areas | ||
---|---|---|---|
Travel Time to Work (minutes) | 23.3 | 27.9 | |
Number of Employees | 11,960 | 17,075 | |
Employment Density / Acre | 23.8 | 34.0 | |
% Employees Earning More than $3,333 per month | 58% | 54% | |
Jobs to Housing Ratio | 4.8 | 7.1 |
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