Residents and Employees Report a More Walkable, Accessible Perimeter 

Everything is getting a refresh in the district lately: 285/400 has just wrapped up, new restaurants are coming in left and right, and new road improvements and access options are popping up every day. Commuters and residents might wonder: what’s all the work going towards? The 2025 Perimeter community-wide survey reflects a population seeing real changes in access and amenities. Perimeter’s image is changing in a big way—read on to learn what’s new and how the locals like it in the neighborhood.  

88% of employees say Perimeter is a nice place to work 

Along with an increasing opinion of accessibility, Perimeter also still enjoys high ratings as a nice place to work. Perimeter’s market snapshot report reflects that demand: over 900,000 square feet of office space has been leased in Perimeter, making it the top leasing submarket in Metro Atlanta so far this year.  

Local leasings started off with a bang, showing off the unique amenities that’s drawing more employers to the district: TriNet leased 150,000 square feet of space at High Street, a mixed-use development just 0.6 miles from the Dunwoody MARTA Station. TriNet plans to bring 750 jobs to the High Street offices, conveniently located next to High Street’s public greenspace and several dining options. Activity has continued throughout the year, with 37 new leases in the last quarter alone. 

The community survey indicates that Perimeter remains high in workers’ esteem, rating higher than even Midtown in cleanliness, safety, and shopping options. With even more walkability projects in the works, Perimeter is poised to become the top-rated business district in Metro Atlanta.  

94% like the Perimeter lifestyle 

Perimeter’s reputation for neighborhood safety is going strong: 85% of respondents agreed Perimeter is a “safe place” in the 2025 survey, a 12% increase from 2023. More commuters and residents agree that Perimeter is a nice place to live, too—about 5% more than in the 2023 community survey. The recent safety and livability improvements from local cities, like Dunwoody’s new Real Time Crime Center that opened in August 2024, have likely contributed to rising opinions.  

One part of the district’s increasing attraction is (unsurprisingly) its appearance: 85% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that Perimeter is “clean and attractive”. Perceived cleanliness and perceived safety both strongly indicate neighborhood happiness, according to a 2022 study on “What Makes Cities Livable?” by Kostas Mouriditis, an urban planning professor at Kobenhavns University in Denmark.   

Of course, another boost to livability is having things to do. Retail and dining options are steadily increasing in the area, including splashy openings like Perimeter Mall’s new LEGO store and Hampton Social at High Street. Local events put on by City Springs, Create Dunwoody, and Playfully Perimeter provide extra fun outside the 9-5, connecting the community outside of the office. 

Perimeter CIDs, Cities Keep Improving Access 

In 2025, commuters were 35% more likely to agree that it’s easy to get around Perimeter, and 25% more likely to say it’s easy to get to the district. Road improvements both big and small, from the PCIDs’ sidewalk updates to the 285/400 interchange overhaul, are making a difference in commute experiences around the neighborhood. 

In this year’s survey, respondents were also 20% more likely to say Perimeter is a walkable neighborhood. Since the opening of the new Ashford Dunwoody multi-use path and the improved sidewalks along Hammond Drive and Mount Vernon Road, more workers and residents have been able to fit a walk into their daily routine. In the survey, 60% of respondents reported taking a walk around Perimeter for fun or exercise during their workday. More non-driving options are now accessible in Perimeter, thanks to transit-oriented development, sidewalk connections, and expanding trail networks.  

The traffic, though improving, is still there: 2 of the top 10 words locals used to describe Perimeter were “busy” and “traffic”.  Both AM and PM commute times have decreased since 2023, though the improvements are incremental as the district develops connectivity. 

While transportation progress is ongoing, residents are already seeing improvements: the perceptions of Perimeter being easily navigable and walkable saw the highest improvement of all survey questions. Perimeter CIDs have also promised funding to support major connectivity projects coming from the Georgia Department of Transportation, including the top-end I-285 and SR 400 express lanes and another PATH400 extension. 

Amid all the movement, the Perimeter CIDs and Perimeter Connects are still here to help you get around more easily. Along with the road and trail updates, Perimeter Connects is offering a better way to commute: Rapid Ride, a subsidized vanpool program that connects nearby commuters to share the ride. Groups will enjoy free Express Lane access on the commute to Perimeter in comfortable, insured SUVs or crossovers. Join a route forming near you by filling out the interest form. Want to see more of what Perimeter’s thinking? Download the full survey report for all the insights.  

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