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Show LCI Indicators and Benefits Study-Study Area Results 2009 65 | P a g e Density With the high amount of single-family residential land use within the study area, the population density within the study area is low. In addition with the high amount of commercial and office land uses within the study area the employment density is above the regional average of 13 jobs per acre. With the proposed redevelopment of the MARTA station and commercial properties with multifamily properties, the LCI plan has an increase in residential density. However since the LCI plan eliminated employment in certain areas the employment density decreases. Jobs Housing Balance Jobs-Housing Balance is a useful indicator for small areas to determine the availability of housing opportunities for employees within the area. Areas are considered balanced if the indicator is around 1-1.5. Areas that are significantly above 1.5 are considered job rich while areas below 1 are considered housing rich. The existing land uses within the study area is unbalanced with at 0.65. This is due predominantly use of single-family residential land uses within the study area. With the additional residences added to the study area and the decrease in jobs, the area becomes even more housing rich at 0.40 jobs per housing units Transit Currently there is rail transit and bus service within the study area. Under the LCI plan the residential density near the Brookhaven MARTA station increases from 3.88 to 29.9 Existing LCI Plan Transit Oriented Residential Density 3.88 29.90 Existing LCI Plan Jobs to Housing Balance 0.65 0.40 Existing LCI Plan Population Density 5.89 8.68 Dwelling Density 2.55 3.95 Employment Density 13.95 11.02 |
