Sandy Springs spending $307K to develop North End plans

The Northridge Shopping Center is one of four retail properties at the north end of Sandy Springs to be scrutinized by a city consultant. GOOGLE MPS

The Northridge Shopping Center is one of four retail properties at the north end of Sandy Springs to be scrutinized by a city consultant. GOOGLE MPS

Seeking to revitalize the north end of town, the Sandy Springs City Council has awarded a $307,260 contract to have a consultant develop conceptual master plans for four shopping centers.

TSW will develop three plans each for the former Loehmann's Plaza, 8610 Roswell Road; Northridge Shopping Center, 8331-8371 Roswell; North River Shopping Center, 8765-8897 Roswell; and the former Big Lots Center, 7300 Roswell, according to a city announcement.

“In each set, one of those plans must follow existing building code and zoning policies; the second plan can test the code requirements and potentially require minor adjustments to the code, and the third plan can explore all options for redevelopment,” the city said. “The firm was asked to consider how to add additional households within the district, and an economic analysis based on market conditions must be included for each plan.”

TSW also will be required to hold at least two, citywide public meetings and at least one meeting at each of the properties. Information: https://bit.ly/2OPEK0z