Working Together for the Future of the Old Fourth Ward
Wellstar is committed to collaborating with the city, the community and other strategic partners to reimagine the future of our Old Fourth Ward property
Wellstar has announced that redevelopment of the former Atlanta Medical Center campus is set to begin in the coming weeks, guided by the land use plan unanimously approved by the Atlanta City Council last month with support from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. To lead the redevelopment process, Wellstar has engaged The Integral Group, a nationally recognized, Atlanta-based firm that specializes in creating spaces that reflect the needs, character and history of their community.
This is the first step toward a community-focused solution to transform the Old Fourth Ward property to best meet the evolving needs of the neighborhood.
The concept plan adopted by the City Council was developed by Kimley-Horn and received significant input and support from the Old Fourth Ward community. The plan envisions a vibrant, diverse mixed-use neighborhood with affordable housing, residential properties, community and public green space, neighborhood-level retail, new street access, commercial uses, and health and well-being resources.
In response to the neighborhood’s desire to see progress quickly, Integral expects to apply for permits soon with the goal of beginning demolition of certain aging structures in the first quarter of 2025. Wellstar is committed to communicating frequently and transparently with the broader Atlanta community as the planning process continues.
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This is the first step toward a community-focused solution to transform the Old Fourth Ward property to best meet the evolving needs of the neighborhood.
The concept plan adopted by the City Council was developed by Kimley-Horn and received significant input and support from the Old Fourth Ward community. The plan envisions a vibrant, diverse mixed-use neighborhood with affordable housing, residential properties, community and public green space, neighborhood-level retail, new street access, commercial uses, and health and well-being resources.
In response to the neighborhood’s desire to see progress quickly, Integral expects to apply for permits soon with the goal of beginning demolition of certain aging structures in the first quarter of 2025. Wellstar is committed to communicating frequently and transparently with the broader Atlanta community as the planning process continues.
Click to Read WELLSTAR PRESS RELEASE
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What’s being announced? Wellstar Health System announced that redevelopment of the former Atlanta Medical Center campus is set to begin in the coming weeks, guided by the land use plan approved by the Atlanta City Council. To lead the redevelopment process, Wellstar has engaged The Integral Group, a nationally recognized, Atlanta-based firm that specializes in creating spaces that reflect the needs, character and history of their community.
- How long will this take? We are still in the early planning stages of a multi-year redevelopment project for the Old Fourth Ward site. We are committed to providing the community with timely updates as they are available.
- How is Wellstar involving the local community in redevelopment plans? The redevelopment concept plan, supported by the Atlanta City Council, was created by Kimley-Horn, an independent engineering and design firm. As part of their planning process, Kimley-Horn hosted several listening sessions with Old Fourth Ward residents to hear their ideas for the future of the site and the community’s needs. We are firmly committed to continuing these conversations and gathering valuable input from community members as redevelopment plans move forward.
- Will patient care or any other Wellstar locations be affected by this? No, the redevelopment of the Old Fourth Ward site will have no impact on patient care. All Wellstar locations will continue to operate as usual.
