http://www.connect.gatech.edu/
Twelve students, Bruce Gunter, and I are eager to share with you the questions, issues, and ideas we are having about our study area, which is a one mile radius around the Atlanta Falcons new stadium site. We are seeking ways to connect the needs of the neighborhoods, the governmental agencies, and the private sector developers with the resources that are being spent in ways that all impacted can benefit. Our work falls into four broad categories:
- Jobs, community development, and housing
- Transportation, including walking, cycling, transit, roads, and parking
- Land use and urban design, including walkability, active uses along major streets, historic and cultural celebration, and public safety
- The environment framework, including topography, storm water, soil conditions, health impacts, and park and green space opportunities
We are a little past the midpoint of our effort, where the first half was dedicated to exploring how impending investments might benefit the communities, both meeting citizen quality of life needs and physical improvements. At this point, we have more questions than answers about all the many issues in play, and we need widespread and diverse guidance from the various interests who care about this part of the city. So far we have participated in meetings large and small with a wide range of individuals and groups; we have read up on all the studies that have gone before; and we have studied what others do in other places. We have tried to group our findings in ways that make sense and that facilitate your guidance and feedback.
– Michael Dobbins, FAIA, FAICP
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