DeKalb leaders discuss renewed efforts to revitalize Memorial Drive corridor between I-285 and Hwy. 78

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw discusses the Memorial the Drive Revitalization Corridor Plan and how county officials are working with community leaders and businesses owners to execute the plan. (LaShawn Hudson/WABE)

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw says in the past, people have written off Memorial Drive – but a new day has come. Bradshaw, who is leading renewed efforts to reimagine and revitalize the Memorial Drive corridor between I-285 and Highway 78, says his office is in execution mode.

With sustained political engagement and sustained community engagement, the commissioner is hoping to set the right conditions for the developers to act.

“The community wants more walkability,” said Bradshaw. “A lot of what they want is more restaurants, nicer choices in that regard—and they want a better sense of community.”