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Forest Park DDA approves repairs, lease and concept design work as part of broader redevelopment push

City of Forest Park Downtown Development Authority · February 26, 2026
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The DDA approved $7,000 in electrical repairs at 819 Forest Parkway, authorized leasing Suite B for $2,250/month, and approved staff to solicit architectural concept drawings for several DDA properties including 4987 East Street and 868 Forest Parkway; staff also previewed multiple redevelopment projects and the Grapevine culinary incubator groundbreaking on March 6.

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority voted Feb. 26 to approve repairs and leasing at properties it owns and authorized staff to pursue architectural concept renderings for multiple sites as part of a broader redevelopment effort.

Property manager Ivory La Day updated the board on multiple maintenance issues at 819 Forest Parkway (the Little Caesars shopping plaza). Staff described wiring and lighting problems discovered after a tenant vacated and said Georgia Power was involved for the electrical work that required outside contractors to finish fixture, transformer and sign repairs. The board approved a motion to proceed with electrical repairs estimated at $7,000; a roll-call vote recorded affirmative votes from the…

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