We are a non-profit organization that is run by membership. Joining (or renewing your membership) helps ensure that we can do our best to advocate for and protect the neighborhood, keep residents in the know, and help build an even stronger sense of community. |  |
SERVING THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF
druid hills
A COMMUNITY Nestled IN the heart of Atlanta, Georgia
doing better, together.
We’re working hard to be better. Your DHCA is re-crafting our vision to work better and you'll be starting to see signs of our work over the coming months. We hope you will continue to support us or join us in being "better" today!
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If you haven't read the August 2020 e-newsletter, read it here.
Published September 2020
seen bad Sidewalks?
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Druid Hills Middle School recently had a brand new athletic field and track installed, replacing the school's original track from the 1960's. DeKalb County Schools funded this major project, thanks to 
Your DHCA has a multi-year plan in place to improve our community’s sidewalksKEEPING RESIDENTS IN THE KNOW
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The Druid Hills Patrol regularly patrols our neighborhoods. It is funded by its membership and is run by volunteers.
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OLPA oversees and protects the Olmstead Linear Park, a chain of small parks that run along Ponce de Leon Ave.
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Freedom Park Conservancy, a non profit organization, raises money to promote the improvement and preservation of the park for a diverse public. 
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HISTORY OF THE DHCA
One of most active neighborhood groups in the South, DHCA was founded in 1938 to help residents preserve and protect the unique heritage of Druid Hills as envisioned by its creator, landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Much of our work involves exercising vigilance in land use and zoning matters, communicating with local and state officials, informing the residents about community issues, and promoting the general welfare of the neighborhood for the enjoyment of its residents today and in the future. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Druid Hills Historic District incorporates in its entirety the area formerly listed as the Druid Hills Parks and Parkways Historic District. Learn some of our rich history as experienced by many of our long-time residents by watching the delightful "Druid Hills History Happens Here". |
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
When passing through the various intown Atlanta area neighborhoods, you'll notice that Druid Hills shines apart from the others. Homes in each of our neighborhoods feel like they belong together, thanks to their designations as historic districts. Homeowners in Druid Hills who wish to make external changes to their properties must apply for and receive a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) before proceeding with their plans. The DHCA has a Land Use, Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee that can help guide homeowners through the process of applying for a COA. Read more about historic preservation in Druid Hills here.
This was the original plan for Druid Hills, as designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead in the late 1800's.
CONTACT US
DRUID HILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 363, Decatur, GA 30031
©2017 Druid Hills Civic Association. | Druid Hills Civic Association, Inc. is a Georgia non-profit corporation.