In 2024, RangeWater Real Estate secured approval from the Lilburn Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to build a parking deck as part of the Railroad Avenue Extension and Redevelopment Project. The deck will feature 400 private spaces for apartment tenants and 300 public spaces for visitors to Old Town Lilburn, supporting the growing demand for parking.
The $100 million project includes 266 luxury apartments to strengthen the customer base for Old Town’s restaurants, retail and entertainment venues. Residents voiced a desire for more dining options, furthering the need for both public and private parking solutions.
A collaboration between the City of Lilburn, the DDA and RangeWater will transform a former industrial site into a vibrant community space, fostering economic development and enhanced public infrastructure.
Though this is not a CID project, the CID is proud to offer guidance and support, recognizing its potential to enhance walkability, expand housing options and diversify retail offerings, all of which add vibrancy to the district.
The groundbreaking of the Railroad Avenue project marked a pivotal moment for Lilburn, signaling the start of a transformative mixed-use development that blends modern living and gathering spaces with the charm of Old Town Lilburn. Designed to boost connectivity and walkability, the project being developed by Range Water Real Estate and constructed by New South, is a key step toward creating a more vibrant, accessible city.
During the event, speakers including Mayor Johnny Crist, CID Executive Director Tad Leithead, RangeWater CEO Steven Shores, Development Authority Chair Elmer Nash and City Manager Jenny Simpkins shared their thoughts, emphasizing the power of public-private partnerships and crediting collaboration and a passion for Lilburn as the foundation of this milestone.
Follow the progress of The Porchline development here, and view photos below.
July 2025 Progress Update
Since breaking ground in May, RangeWater Real Estate’s development team has made significant progress on the new parking deck. Once complete, it will offer about 700 spaces — 400 reserved for luxury apartment residents and 300 for public use by park visitors, trail users and restaurant-goers in Old Town Lilburn.
May 2025 Groundbreaking
