City of Forest Park Highlights 10 Development Opportunities for Qualified Developers
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The City of Forest Park is inviting qualified developers to explore opportunities involving the purchase and redevelopment of select city-owned properties. The initiative supports the city’s broader vision of attracting private investment, expanding housing options, strengthening commercial corridors and bringing new activity to downtown Forest Park.
Revitalization of Forest Park’s Main Street area, originally developed as a commercial corridor during the 1960s, remains a priority. The city envisions a vibrant mixed-use environment that introduces residential development, restaurants, entertainment venues, professional services and other businesses that can serve residents while attracting new visitors and investment.
The City of Forest Park’s current economic development priorities include revitalizing the Main Street District, encouraging diverse housing development, expanding commercial activity in strategic areas and attracting private investment.
Forest Park Properties Listed for Development
The development opportunity flyer identifies the following properties:
701 Forest Parkway
Razed commercial lot
868 Forest Parkway
Approximately 0.2820 acre
891 Forest Parkway
Commercial lot
670 Main Street
Approximately 0.45-acre undeveloped lot
842 Main Street
Approximately 0.69-acre razed lot
850 Main Street
Approximately 9,644 square feet of commercial lease space
4523 Ernest Drive
Approximately 0.64-acre razed lot
4888 Evans Drive
Approximately 0.45-acre empty lot
4950 Courtney Drive
Approximately 0.316-acre razed lot
5035 Jonesboro Road
Approximately 0.44-acre empty lot
These properties offer a variety of possibilities for developers interested in commercial construction, mixed-use projects, residential development, professional services, restaurants, retail concepts and other projects that complement the city’s long-term development goals.
Why Consider Forest Park?
According to the development opportunity announcement, the City of Forest Park is AAA bond-rated, reflecting strong fiscal stewardship and long-term financial stability.
Forest Park also offers access to several major interstate highways, established logistics operations, competitive development opportunities and a growing film and creative industry presence.
The city promotes a cooperative approach to public-private partnerships and provides support for businesses and developers considering new locations or expansion projects.
The Forest Park Office of Economic Development offers assistance with available properties, zoning, development incentives, permitting resources, workforce connections and site-selection needs.
Request Property Details or Schedule a Tour
Detailed property information and property tours are available upon request.
City of Forest Park Office of Economic Development
785 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
Telephone: 404-366-4720
Email: econdev@forestparkga.gov
City of Forest Park Economic Development:
Site Selection and Business Expansion Information:
The city’s official business information page confirms the Economic Development Office address, telephone number and general economic development email listed above.
The flyer does not identify a proposal deadline. Developers, brokers, investors and business owners should contact the Office of Economic Development to confirm which properties remain available, obtain proposal requirements and arrange property tours.
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