A familiar corner in Little 5 Points just got a major upgrade. On Friday, Mayor Andre Dickens joined city leaders, community partners, and neighborhood representatives to celebrate the reopening of Findley Plaza, a reimagined public space at the intersection of Moreland, Euclid, and McLendon avenues.
The improvements are designed to make the area safer, more connected, and easier to navigate for the people who move through it every day. The project includes new sidewalks and ADA ramps, pedestrian furniture, bicycle racks, redesigned tree wells, pedestrian lighting, stormwater infrastructure replacement, utility relocation, and about 0.1 acres of new landscaping.
Mayor Dickens used the occasion to highlight both the neighborhood’s identity and the practical impact of the work.
“This is where music, art, faith, and everyday Atlanta life all meet in one place,” the Mayor said in prepared remarks. “Little 5 Points is where the city feels like itself.”
Built for everyday Atlanta
Findley Plaza sits at one of the city’s most visible neighborhood intersections, and the upgrades reflect a broader focus on public spaces that serve residents first. The redesign improves walkability, accessibility, lighting, and connectivity while also creating a more welcoming public realm for visitors and nearby businesses.
In his remarks, Mayor Dickens thanked the Atlanta Department of Transportation, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Pride, the Little 5 Points Alliance, local leaders, and the crews whose work brought the project to life.
He also connected the project to the city’s larger infrastructure efforts.
“This is the model our city is built on: community-driven design, public-private partnerships, and long-term planning representing a city that’s built for the future,” the Mayor said.
A public space with neighborhood character
Friday’s event also recognized the new L5P sculpture, created by Atlanta artist R. Land in collaboration with metal artisan Neil Carver. The artwork serves as a new visual marker for the plaza and a tribute to the history and culture that have long defined Little 5 Points.
In prepared remarks, the Mayor described the sculpture as a neighborhood-centered feature within a space that has long brought together churchgoers, musicians, artists, shopkeepers, and residents from all walks of life.
What Friday’s ribbon cutting represents
The ribbon cutting drew about 50 attendees, including community members, city staff, elected officials, and project partners. Councilmembers Kelsea Bond and Liliana Bakhtiari, ATLDOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness IV, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Justin Cutler, Lauren Welsh of Little 5 Points, and Park Pride representative Michael Halicki were all listed in the program.
For residents, the takeaway is simple: one of Atlanta’s most well-known neighborhood gathering places now has improved infrastructure, stronger pedestrian access, and a refreshed public space designed to better support the people who use it.
As Mayor Dickens said in closing, “Our city is a group project, and it looks like this plaza: safer, more connected, and unmistakably Atlanta.”
