Roswell Moves Forward on Transformative Hill Street Redevelopment
Mayor and Council approve design package, sign plan, and closing documents during October 14, 2025 meeting.
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The City of Roswell is advancing one of its most significant downtown redevelopment projects in decades with the approval of the Hill Street Mixed-Use Development. The project, located on the site of the former Roswell Police Department headquarters at 39 Hill Street, represents a major milestone in the City’s efforts to deliver a walkable, vibrant, economically sustainable downtown district.
Following the relocation of the Police Department to the new Public Safety Headquarters at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road, the City of Roswell, through its Downtown Development Authority (DDA), has partnered with a private development team to transform the underutilized property into a mixed-use district that includes retail, restaurants, offices, housing, and public parking.
A Balanced, Future-Focused Redevelopment
The revised Hill Street plan replaces a previously approved 96-unit, high-density apartment project on 1.3 acres from 2019 with a more balanced, lower-density mixed-use development spread across 6.5 acres. The project will include:
-75,000 square feet of commercial space (retail, restaurant, and office) -143 apartments and 16 townhomes -510 parking space which includes a new 370-space shared-use parking deck. -Public green space and promenade
The design emphasizes walkability, architectural quality, and a cohesive streetscape that complement Roswell’s downtown character.
What Mayor and Council Approved During the Oct. 14 Council Meeting
Roswell’s Mayor and City Council approved a resolution supporting the Hill Street Mixed-Use Development, and also approved the Master Sign Plan, Building Elevations, Landscape and Design Package, and authorized to executing all necessary closing documents.
The Hill Street project represents a major milestone in Roswell’s long-term vision to transform its downtown district into a vibrant hub of commerce, culture, and community life.
Mayor Kurt Wilson praised the project as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to reshape downtown Roswell:
“This is what intentional economic development looks like. We took a property that once housed our police headquarters and turned it into a high-value, job-creating asset that serves the people of Roswell for decades to come. It’s responsible growth, rooted in vision and partnership.”
About the City’s Partners
The City is partnering with the DDA, Atlantic Companies and The Providence Group, New South Construction, and Seer World LLC serving as the City’s economic development consultant.
To learn more about Atlantic Companies' vision for the project, visit www.HillRoseMarket.com.
Economic Impact
According to an analysis by KB Advisory, the Hill Street project will:
-Create 549 construction jobs and 273 permanent jobs. -Increase the tax digest by $55.6 million within a quarter mile. -Generate $802,500 in annual sales tax revenues. -Serve as a catalyst for downtown revitalization, spurring reinvestment in surrounding properties.
Project Timeline
-October 14, 2025: Mayor and Council approval of design package, sign plan, and closing documents. -October 28, 2025: Anticipated closing. -Late 2025 / Early 2026: Site preparation and demolition begin. -November 2027: Expected issuance of certificates of occupancy.
