NPU-D, or Neighborhood Planning Unit-D, is part of Atlanta, Georgia’s system for the city’s community planning. The City of Atlanta is divided into 25 Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs), which are citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on zoning, land use, and other planning issues. The NPU system was established in 1974 by then-Mayor Maynard Jackson to ensure that citizens would have a voice in planning and development decisions that affect their communities.
NPU-D specifically serves neighborhoods in the western part of Atlanta. It includes several neighborhoods, and its boundaries and composition can change slightly over time as the city grows and neighborhood dynamics shift. Each NPU meets regularly (usually once a month) to discuss and vote on various issues before they go to the City Council. Membership in an NPU is open to anyone 18 years or older whose primary residence is within the NPU boundaries, as well as to business and property owners in the area.
The NPUs play a crucial role in Atlanta’s community engagement and urban planning processes, providing a grassroots avenue for residents to influence government decisions and city planning initiatives in their local areas.
