A report by the Trust for Public Land, which will be released Monday, knits together a nascent proposal for a 22-mile transit loop through 46 historic Atlanta neighborhoods with an ambitious blueprint for a 23-mile bike trail, 1,400 acres o
Calling the circular development of transit and green space an "emerald necklace" for the city, the report states: "Indeed, the challenges encountered are overshadowed by the single, grand opportunity."
Along the way, the report identifies four potential new parks and nine significant existing-park expansions, in addition to linking those with 11 other current parks. And that system, the report predicts, will "stimulate a sustained and widespread private market reaction" to build new homes, offices and businesses nearby.
"In short, the Beltline will reorient Atlanta from a city framed by highways to a city framed by a magnificent public realm," the report says.
Advocates said the Beltline has the potential to give Atlanta the unifying identity it has long sought, and one that produces measurable economic benefits.
"Even though we've been growing like crazy, there's been all this [population] influx, but there hasn't really been this vision for the future of Atlanta," said McBrayer, whose PATH foundation has raised $45 million since 1991 to build 90 miles of trails throughout the metro region. "We've been 'cul-de-sacked' to death, and this is going to knit it all back together."
Thanks to Matthew Shaffer
FULL STORY: Atlanta transit loop is a vision in green: Belt of parks, transit circling city proposed
Alabama: Trump Terminates Settlements for Black Communities Harmed By Raw Sewage
Trump deemed the landmark civil rights agreement “illegal DEI and environmental justice policy.”
Study: Maui’s Plan to Convert Vacation Rentals to Long-Term Housing Could Cause Nearly $1 Billion Economic Loss
The plan would reduce visitor accommodation by 25% resulting in 1,900 jobs lost.
Why Should We Subsidize Public Transportation?
Many public transit agencies face financial stress due to rising costs, declining fare revenue, and declining subsidies. Transit advocates must provide a strong business case for increasing public transit funding.
Paris Bike Boom Leads to Steep Drop in Air Pollution
The French city’s air quality has improved dramatically in the past 20 years, coinciding with a growth in cycling.
Why Housing Costs More to Build in California Than in Texas
Hard costs like labor and materials combined with ‘soft’ costs such as permitting make building in the San Francisco Bay Area almost three times as costly as in Texas cities.
San Diego County Sees a Rise in Urban Coyotes
San Diego County experiences a rise in urban coyotes, as sightings become prevalent throughout its urban neighbourhoods and surrounding areas.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
City of Santa Clarita
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service