About Us

Welcome to City Springs, a vibrant mixed-use district where community, creativity, and connection thrive in the heart of Sandy Springs. Here, everyone is welcomed and celebrated, and every story has a place. Whether enjoying the arts, dining, or connecting with neighbors, City Springs is a place where all belong, and life is well lived.

At the essence of City Springs lies its downtown, anchored by City Green, the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and City Hall. Here, you can relax, socialize, and enjoy everything City Springs has to offer. From outdoor dining to live events, downtown City Springs is the perfect spot to grab a bite, sip a drink, and explore local shops, all in pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. As a designated open container district, those 21+ can purchase a beverage from a local restaurant and stroll over to City Green to enjoy the Shade Bosque. Whether you're here for a quick snack, a leisurely drink, or just to hang out with friends, it's all about enjoying the best of the Sandy Springs community.

Vision

City Springs is a lively, walkable district for Sandy Springs residents and visitors alike, strategically located along Roswell Road just outside the Perimeter. Offering an array of food and beverage options, unique shopping, fine arts and entertainment, outdoor spaces, and housing, the City Springs is a connected, sought-after destination within the metro Atlanta region.

History

In 2012, the Sandy Springs City Council adopted a City Center Master Plan to create the City's downtown area. The Community Vision: Promote Community Interaction - creating a safe and welcoming area for all residents.  From concept on paper to active construction, City Springs' downtown formally opened May 2018 and the district has continued to grow since.

The current City Center Master Plan, adopted in 2012 and updated in 2022, presents a 10-year vision for the City Springs district. The City Center Master Plan includes a walkable grid of streets; a mix of retail, dining and housing; and the addition of a network of green spaces.

The downtown of City Springs — with its green spaces, community events, retail and restaurants — has had a profound impact on the area, rippling to the surrounding 14-acre City Springs Character Area, or neighborhood, identified in The Next Ten, the City's 2017 Comprehensive Plan.

What's Next

October 20, 2026 the Sandy Springs City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city to advance plans for the next phase of City Springs. The action marks a significant milestone in the city's downtown transformation, paving the way for rezoning and negotiations surrounding the future sale and redevelopment of approximately 5.5 acres in the heart of Sandy Springs.

Following a competitive solicitation process initiated in June 2026, the City selected Trammell Crow Company (“TCC”) to serve as master developer, through its residential subsidiary High Street Residential (“HSR”), with development support from Third and Urban LLC, DSM Real Estate Partners and Hedgewood Homes. The team's proposal was identified as the strongest fit for the city's vision to build upon the success of the original City Springs development. HSR is also developing Hillcrest, an 8.1-acre mixed-use project at Mount Vernon Highway and Sandy Springs Circle, across the street from this next phase of City Springs.  

"City Springs has fundamentally transformed the way our community comes together, creating a downtown that reflects the character and aspirations of Sandy Springs," said Mayor Rusty Paul. "This is an opportunity to build on that foundation, bringing new energy, amenities and connections to the heart of our city.”

Guided by the City Springs Master Plan adopted in December 2022, the proposed redevelopment seeks to extend the placemaking established through the first phase of City Springs. Priorities for the site include attracting additional local restaurants and retailers, introducing a boutique hotel, expanding green space and public gathering areas, and incorporating high-quality single-family and multifamily residential options.

The project represents an opportunity to further strengthen downtown Sandy Springs as a mixed-use destination where residents and visitors can live, work, dine and gather within a connected, pedestrian-friendly environment.

“A major selling point of our Hillcrest site was its proximity to City Springs and the tremendous placemaking that has been created by the City through that development. Today we’re honored to be playing a role in the next chapter of City Springs,” said Scott Kirchhoff, a Principal with TCC in Atlanta. “We look forward to building on the foundation that has made City Springs such a success and are grateful to the City of Sandy Springs for its trust in our team.”

"We're honored to be part of the team bringing the next phase of City Springs to life," said Pam Sessions, Co-Founder and President of Hedgewood Homes. "It's a wonderful opportunity to bring our signature design to this vibrant, walkable city center, where residents can live steps from everything downtown Sandy Springs has to offer."

The city will move forward with the necessary steps to facilitate redevelopment, including pursuing rezoning and advancing negotiations and documentation related to the property's eventual sale and repurposing. Additional design, financial, and contractual details will be developed and shared as the project progresses, furthering Sandy Springs' commitment to thoughtful growth, reinvestment, and a vibrant, connected downtown.