Study Group

Ralph David

Abernathy Blvd

Complete Street

April 17, 2017

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• Framework for a multi-use trail and transit corridor in the heart of the region

• Links many of Atlanta’s historical landmarks and cultural destinations

• Connects four historic rail corridors

Bringing 45 Neighborhoods Together

22 MILES

of transit

46 MILES

of streetscapes and complete streets

33

MILES of urban trails

1,300 ACRES

of new greenspace

700 ACRES

of renovated greenspace

1,100 ACRES

of environmental clean-up

$10-20B in economic development

28,000 new housing units

5,600 affordable units

48,000 construction

jobs

30,000 permanent

jobs

CORRIDOR-

WIDE public art,

historic preservation,

and arboretum

Organizational Structure

Project Sponsors

Private

Non-profit Redevelopment

Corporation

(Implementation Agent)

Public

Redevelopment Authority

(TAD oversight)

Strategic Partnerships

Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area

• 15,000 acres

• 22% of the City of Atlanta population

• 19% of the City’s land

Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area

• 15,000 acres

• 22% of the City of Atlanta population

• 19% of the City’s land

Ralph David

Abernathy Blvd (SR139)

• 1.2 miles from

Cascade Avenue

to MLK Jr. Drive

• MARTA West

Lake Station,

Lionel Hampton

Trail, Westview

Cemetery,

Westside Trail

Westview Drive

Westside Trail

West End Trail

Westside Trail

MARTA West Lake

Station

Complete

Street

• A transportation

corridor for users

of all modes and

abilities.

• A foundation for

a safe, vibrant,

and livable

community.

• For everyone.

Project

Overview

Visioning Concept

Development Detailed Design

Construction

T

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N

I

G

H

T

Concurrent GDOT Project

Striping Plan

Corridor

Visioning

RDA Blvd:

• From Cascade Avenue to MLK Jr. Drive

• Link with MARTA West Lake Station

Visioning is…

• Aspirational

• Unconstrained

• Big Picture

Design Tools &

Treatments

Purpose: To help you to better answer the

following questions:

• What do you want RDA Blvd to look like?

• Why? What are your desired outcomes?

• What specific treatments do you prefer?

Mapping

Mark-Up

Purpose: To actively participate in shaping

the future of RDA Blvd by answering:

• What do you want RDA Blvd to look like?

• Why? What are your desired outcomes?

Instructions:

• Go to the maps on the tables

• Discuss ideas and ask questions

• Write down your thoughts and

comments

Next

Steps

• Review, understand and distill all

comments

• Develop concepts, based on the

comments

• Schedule the next public meeting

– May/June timeframe

– Focus: Concept Development

Thank you!

@AtlantaBeltLine // engage@atlbeltline.org