Community and Economic Development

Shannon Powell, Assistant City Manager, Community and Economic Development
City of Avondale Estates 
Phone: 404.294.5400
Email: spowell@avondaleestates.org


Duties

  • Responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of city's Comprehensive Development Plan, Downtown Master Plan, related programs and projects. 
  • Supports and advises on matters related to urban planning opportunities and issues to the following groups: city staff, board and commissions, external customers

Additional Related Information


Decatur Living Magazine spread with image of Olive and Pine

Decatur Living Magazine highlighted Pine Street Market, The Lost Druid Brewery and Distillery and Olive + Pine in the fall edition of the magazine. Read more about these entrepreneurs in Avondale Estates and learn what the community means to them.

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