Our History

Housing in Sylvan Hills west (between Murphy Avenue and Sylvan Road) reflects the clustered cottage or bungalow style typical to pre-WWII construction while Sylvan Hills east (between Sylvan Hills and I-75/85) housing generally reflects the 1950’s and 60’s larger lot single-story ranch style. Yet, “in-fill” construction over the years has created more than a few surprises on many of Sylvan Hills’ streets.

Neighborhood Association

The Sylvan Hills Neighborhood Association (SHNA) is the neighborhood’s collective community voice established to create a sense of unity and effect positive change through community-based projects. SHNA has been proud of its efforts to build and enhance the community. We co-host Popscicles in the Park, (an event giving away free popsicles to the community)...

Neighborhood Planning Unit

The City of Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Units were established for the purpose of advising the City of Atlanta, including the Mayor, Council, and any Department or official of the City, on all matters affecting the environment of, the well-being of residents of, and the general livability of its neighborhoods.
NPU-X is comprised of Sylvan Hills, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, Perkerson, and Hammond Park neighborhoods all within city council district 12. The membership of NPU-X consists of all persons 18 years of age or older whose primary place of residence is within the neighborhood planning unit, and any corporation, organization, institution or agency which owns property or has a place of business or profession within NPU-X.