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GA400 trail presentation - 30% design
The document outlines an extensive plan for transportation improvements and community development in Buckhead, focusing on sustainability, civic spaces, and economic quality of life. Key features include a 5.2-mile bike/walk trail, various parks, and the rezoning efforts aimed at enhancing density and open space. The plan emphasizes connectivity and community engagement, with projected timelines for design completion and construction initiation.
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GA400 trail presentation - 30% design
- 1. Working Together toBuild Buckhead’s Future
- 2. Projects/Initiatives Underway Transportation Improvements Alternative Modes Sustainability Creating Community Economic Development/Quality of Life
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- 4. Buckhead Collection • Civic Spaces – Central Gathering Space – Plazas • Neighborhood Parks • Community Parks • Sports Facilities • Dog Parks • Conservation Parks • Trails/Greenways • Complete Streets
- 5. Buckhead Collection Vision 16 Plazas + 0.3 Acres 2 Central Gathering Spaces + 4 .0 Acres 13 Neighborhood Parks + 19.5 Acres 3 Beltline Parks + 24.0 Acres 4 Community Park + 3.5 Acres 17 Community Greens + 17.0 Acres 15 Dog Runs + 0.3 Acres 2 Destination Dog Parks + 2.0 Acres Natural Areas +9,300 Acres Trails + Greenways + 36.0 Acres Street + Sidewalk Improvements + 20 Miles Total Vision + 106.6 Acres
- 6. Buckhead Village Rezoning(SPI- 9): • From overlay to stand alone district • Character areas • Density bonuses • Transfer of development rights • Streetscape standards • Development Review Committee
- 7. Buckhead Core Rezoning(SPI-12) • Changed from density to height maximums • Introduced new “block” concept • Combined multiple layers of zoning • Eliminated existing conditions • Sign Ordinance Changes • Strengthened Open Space Requirements • Transit Oriented • Established DRC
- 8. GA 400 Trail KeyFeatures • 5.2 mile bike/walk trail • Limits – From Loridans Drive south to Peachtree Creek • Connection to Sara Smith Elementary • Connection to City’s Oldest Cemetery • $10 million construction cost • Direct Connection to Beltline • Design Underway – March 2013 • PATH Foundation Partner • Buckhead CID Partner • Spine of Buckhead Collection • ~35% Funding Secured • Locally Funded • Land in Public Ownership
- 9. Potential Connectivity 5,133 residents within 5 minute walk 8,175 residents within 10 minute walk 16,519 residents within 5 minute bike ride 44,272 residents within 10 min bike ride
- 10. Design Principles Developed BasedUpon Public Engagement Conducted prior to Design Initiation Safe and Secure Environmentally Responsive Economically Beneficial Sense of Place/ Identity Foster Sense of Community Measurable Results
- 11. Trail Character Areas 5Completely Different Experiences •“Typical “ Multiuse Trail Experience (Green) •Commercial/Urban Trail Experience (Red) •Historic Residential Trail Experience (Gold) •Natural/Preserve Trail Experience •Infrastructure Trail Experience (Purple) Trail “Moments” •Loridans Drive Cemetery •Mountain Way Park •Tower Place Park •Miami Circle •Post Office Park
- 12. "Typical” Trail Experience Phase 1 - Trail Phase 2 - Passive Linear Park
- 13. Natural Character Experience Phase 1 – Trail + Privacy Fence + Trees + Sound Wall Phase 2 – Enhanced Landscaping
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- 15. Mountain Way Common Park
- 16. Wieuca Bridge Crossing Phase1 – Elevated Bike Lane Phase 2 – Bridge Enhancements
- 17. Natural Corridor Experience Phase1 – Multi-Purpose Path + Fence Phase 2 – Landscape Enhancements
- 18. Old Ivy RoadUnderpass Phase 1 – Multi-Purpose Path + Fence Phase 2 – Landscaping + Art Installations
- 19. Natural Experience Moment Phase2 – Moment Enhancements
- 20. Commercial Corridor Experience Lenox Road
- 21. Commercial Corridor Experience MARTA Bridge/ Tower Place Park
- 22. Commercial Corridor Experience Tower Place Drive
- 23. Residential Corridor Experience Peachtree Park Neighborhood
- 24. Infrastructure Experience Norfolk Southern Rail Bridge Underpass Phase 1 – Multi-Purpose Path + Bridge Phase 2 – Art Installations
- 25. Infrastructur e Corridor Experience Moment Phase 1 - Trail Phase 2 – Pond Enhancements
- 26. Infrastructure Corridor Experience Moment Phase 2 – Pond Enhancements
- 27. Infrastructure Corridor Experience Phase 1 - Trail
- 28. Miami Circle Trailhead Phase 1 - Trail Phase 2 – Park
- 29. Residential Corridor Experience Phase 1 – Multi-Purpose Path Phase 2 – Linear Park Elements
- 30. Residential Corridor Experience AtlantaHousing Authority
- 31. Commercial Corridor Experience Sydney Marcus Boulevard Phase 1 – Multi-Purpose Path + Minor Landscaping Phase 2 –Enhanced Landscaping
- 32. Commercial Corridor Experience Moment Sydney Marcus Boulevard Phase 1 – Multi-Purpose Path + Minor Landscaping Phase 2 – Art Installations + Enhanced Landscaping
- 33. Morosgo Drive Trailhead Phase 1 - Trail Phase 2 – Park
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- 35. Schedule How Long willit take to pull this off? (God willing and the creek don’t rise) •April/May 2013 – Complete Design and CDs •2013 – ROW Acquisition •2014 – Begin Construction First Phase Critical Factors? •GDOT, MARTA, COA, NS •Fundraising •Public Support