Major zoning win for Parkland Residential! The City of Newnan’s mayor and council granted zoning approval for Celebration Park, a new rental community by Parkland Residential on Celebrate Life Parkway in Newnan, Georgia. The community will feature 150 residences, comprised of 114 rear-entry stacked townhomes and 36 front-entry ranch-style townhomes targeting active adult residents.

The property was successfully rezoned to Residential Multi-family Low Density (RML), marking a significant achievement in one of metro Atlanta’s most restrictive entitlement environments. Newnan is very discerning and has granted few zoning approvals in recent years. The City recently imposed a temporary moratorium for new large residential rezonings and annexations on developments with more than 20 units through Dec. 31, 2026. This Celebration Park approval represents the confidence and trust that Parkland Residential has earned from local elected officials and municipal staff to deliver best-in-class missing-middle communities. 

“I am so grateful for the City’s support, and it was a pleasure working with its council and staff during the process,” said Jim Jacobi, president of Parkland Residential. “This approval is a major accomplishment for the entire Parkland team and reflects our commitment to delivering well-planned, high-quality rental communities that align with local standards while meeting strong demand for attainable, low-maintenance living options.”

Celebration Park blends connectivity and green space with wellness and socially-focused amenities. Residents will enjoy a resort-style pool and cabana, a playground, a dog park and direct access to the LINC Trail, along with numerous interconnected passive parks and preserved natural areas woven throughout the community. 

Parkland Residential was represented by Steven Jones of McKagen Jones Law Firm during the zoning process. Jones led the entitlement effort and played a key role in securing approval for Celebration Park.

“Steven’s expertise and strategic guidance were instrumental in achieving this successful outcome,” Jacobi said. “His deep understanding of local regulations and ability to advocate effectively for our project ensured a smooth approval process and set the stage for Celebration Park to move forward.”

Celebration Park will expand Parkland Residential’s growing BTR portfolio across metro Atlanta, offering a mix of homes for a broad range of renters, including active adults seeking single-level homes with a lock-and-leave lifestyle.