North Dalton Gateway
North Dalton Gateway is a 46-acre, mixed-use development opportunity near I-75 at the exit 336 interchange in Dalton, GA, ideal for retail, housing, and inventive public green space.
FCDC recognizes the potential of this site as a gateway into town that represents the character and aspirations of the community.
The site, owned by a motivated, collaborative institution, is essential to Dalton’s strategic growth, as outlined in the Greater Dalton and Whitfield County comprehensive plan.
THE PROPERTY
WHY NORTH DALTON GATEWAY?
Visibility
Each day, 30,000 Greater Dalton workers commute from neighboring counties on a route along the Gateway site. This is the highest volume of traffic along all major corridors in Whitfield County.
Housing Needed
A 2023 housing study from KB Advisory Group showed that Dalton needs up to 1,500 rental and for-sale housing units by 2028. The greatest demand exists at the highest and lowest price points.
Adjacent Hospital Workforce
Hamilton Hospital employs about 3,000 professionals on site. This workforce will expand with strategic growth plans, including a recently-established Residency Program for physicians in training.
Hospital Visitors
The hospital has an average of 1,828 visits per day (both inpatient and outpatient). In addition, the Hamilton campus “HLTC” has 322 beds, and Bradley Wellness Center receives an average of 21,288 visits per month.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
• Located between Downtown Dalton and Haig Mill Lake Park
• Adjacent to Hamilton Hospital
• 0.5-mile from I-75
Stakeholders
Vitruvian
Holdings Company
subsidiary of Vitruvian Health Care System
Todd Harrison
Vice President of External Affairs
Ownership aims to help establish the amenities and housing necessary for population growth in Dalton.
Local Facilitator
Flooring Capital Development Corporation (FCDC)
Anna Adamson
Executive Director
The nonprofit was created by Greater Dalton Chamber to shepherd economic development projects that impact key community issues like housing and neighborhood revitalization.
Development Authority
Dalton Whitfield County Joint Development Authority
Carl Campbell
Executive Director
Empowered to issue tax exempt bonds to finance development projects that advance the economic development goals of Dalton-Whitfield County.
Other Local Partners
City of Dalton
https://www.daltonga.gov/
Dalton Utilities
https://www.dutil.com
HB1 Solutions - Jacob Bearden
Sizemore Group
https://sizemoregroup.com/
City & County
- Tax-exempt bond financing may be available through the Dalton-Whitefield County Joint Development Authority, subject to project eligibility, underwriting, negotiations, and final approval.
- Dalton Utilities is a comprehensive provider, and has already begun evaluation of the property.
State
- GDOT will collaborate for necessary curb cuts, based on eventual master planning, civil engineering and design.
- Northwest Georgia Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) - Regional planning and implementation partner. Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCS) - State partner supporting community development, housing, and implementation opportunities.
Land Owner
The property is owned by a nonprofit institution dedicated to fostering quality development that attracts new residents and the workforce needed to support the hospital's growth.
A recent partnership delivered the 218-unit Lofts at Hamilton, developed by Sierra Development through a land lease and a $30 million property tax abatement.