In May 2011, the city of Marietta was notified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) of its award to three transportation enhancement grant applications that were submitted in late 2010.
The livable centers initiative (LCI) is a program offered by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) that encourages local jurisdictions to plan and implement strategies that link transportation improvements with land-use development strategies to create sustainable, livable communities consistent with regional development policies.