Wellstar announces redevelopment plans for former Atlanta Medical Center site [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Redevelopment plans are in the works for the site of the former Atlanta Medical Center — plans Wellstar Health System says will bring a “thriving, healthy addition” to Old Fourth Ward.

Redevelopment plans for the 22-acre campus include “a vibrant, diverse mixed-use neighborhood with affordable housing, residential properties, community and public green space, neighborhood-level retail, new street access, commercial uses, and health and well-being resources,” Wellstar officials said in a news release.

Wellstar said the health and wellbeing resources that will be offered will be “determined in collaboration with community stakeholders as part of Integral’s comprehensive planning process and will include an in-depth analysis of the area’s healthcare needs.”

“We will work closely with the city to build on its revitalization plan and bring to life our shared vision of a thriving, healthy addition to the Old Fourth Ward,” said Candice Saunders, president and CEO of Wellstar Health …