The total amount averages $1.08 million per community. MARTA station areas won 20% of the funds that will help metro Atlanta communities to create active retail, commercial and multifamily ventures in blighted corridors.

Decatur, GA in DeKalb County won the largest grant, with $3 million. The money will be used to build a new parking deck. Apartments, condos and commercial space will be developed on the surface parking lot now being used by the city.

Suburban Roswell, GA is receiving $2.2 million. The city plans to attract new development by converting a stretch along Alpharetta Road (GA 9) between Holcomb Bridge Road and Norcross Street into a commercial corridor.

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