Northside Study Group

WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Northside study group

Northside Study Group:

Northwest Trail Planning Study

March 24, 2021

@atlantabeltline

@atlantabeltline WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Tonight’s on + off camera team WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Virtual meeting format

• Your line is muted, and you won’t be able to share your video or screen during the meeting.

• A recording of this meeting, the presentation, a copy of tonight’s Q&A and all other supporting materials will be made available online at www.beltline.org/meetings.

• If you are having technical difficulties during the meeting, please email [email protected]. WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Legacy resident retention program

• The Legacy Resident Retention Program aims to mitigate displacement by helping current homeowners pay property tax increases.

• Residents who live in the designated program areas along the southern and western neighborhoods of the BeltLine who meet the following criteria are eligible for relief: • Currently living in their home • Lived there before March 2017 • Have an annual household income below 100% of AMI

Visit beltline.org/retentionfund or call 678-718-5469 WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT HOME empowerment workshopS

• The 2021 Home Empowerment workshop series is sponsored by Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

• The Fix That! Home Repair Series

• May 26th at 6:00 p.m. - Outdoor Preventative Maintenance • June 30th at 6:00 p.m. - Ask An Arborist • July 28th at 6:00 p.m. – Plumbing Basics WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT PoLL Questions Poll Question #1 What neighborhood do you live in?

• Ansley Park | Sherwood Forest • Berkeley Park } Channing Valley • Ardmore } Brookwood Hills { Colonial Homes • Lindbergh/Morosgo | Lindridge/Martin Manor • Collier Hills | Collier HIlls North • Blandtown | Loring Heights • Peachtree Heights | Peachtree Hills • Underwood Hills | Atlantic Station • Another Neighborhood Within the City of Atlanta • Another Neighborhood Outside of the CIty of Atlanta WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT PoLL Questions

Poll Question #2 How do you feel about the BeltLine coming to the Northside of Atlanta? • Thrilled • Happy • No Opinion • Apprehensive • Upset WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT PoLL Questions

Poll Question #3 How would you rate your knowledge of the BeltLine's full portfolio of projects? • I'm an expert • I know more than most people • I don't know a lot, but I want to learn more • I don't know anything about the BeltLine WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Atlanta Beltline vision WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study

Study Area

Legend Complete BeltLine Planned BeltLine Under Construction Existing Trail Proposed Trail Park & Open Space Commercial/Mixed use Hospital WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT PATH Foundation

• Non-profit agency building trails since 1991 utilizing private donations to match public funds allocated for trail development

• Raised over $100 Million from private sector for trail development

• Postured $200 Million to be allocated from public sector for trails

• Master planned multi-use trail systems for over 30 communities WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Poll Question #4

Poll Question #4 What neighborhood do you live in? SPRINGLAKE WILDWOOD COLONIAL HOMES

UNDERWOOD HILLS CHANNING COLLIER BROOKWOOD HILLS VALLEY HILLS ARDMORE

Legend BERKELEY Complete BeltLine PARK LORING Planned BeltLine HEIGHTS Under Construction Existing Trail Proposed Trail BLANDTOWN Park & Open Space Commercial/Mixed use Hospital WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study Goals

The goal of the NW BeltLine Trail Study is to identify a quality BeltLine trail connection through Northwest Atlanta that is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study Focus

To achieve a quality NW BeltLine trail connection, the study will identify opportunities for a greenway trail experience…

Greenway Trail WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study Focus

To achieve a quality NW BeltLine trail connection, the study will have limited sidepath trail connections…

Greenway Buffered Sidepath WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study Destination Goals

In addition, the NW BeltLine Trail Study will identify trail corridor opportunities from neighborhoods to commercial hubs, activity centers,

schools, parks, and green space. Mixed-use Redevelopment (The Works at Upper Westside)

Atlanta Technology Center Piedmont West Waterworks Park WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Identify Desired Destinations

Poll Question #5 What destinations do you go to in the northwest?

Living Legend Working Complete BeltLine Shopping Planned BeltLine Under Construction Recreating Existing Trail Exercising Proposed Trail Schooling Park & Open Space Commercial/Mixed use … Hospital WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study

Trail Connection Points

Freeway & Arterial

Railroads

Project Tasks April May June July Aug Sep Oct

Project Meetings (biweekly on 1st and 3rd Tuesday) M M F M F M M M M M M M M

S S S S S S Trail Study Development

Public Engagement P1 P2 P3

Implementation Strategy, Cost Estimate, Timeline Meeting Legend:

M PATH/ABI Zoom Meeting Finalize Trail Study

S Stakeholder Meeting Acquisition (on-going through F PATH/ABI Field Meeting July 2022)

P Public Meeting Project meetings and public involvement (anticipated meeting schedule as noted above)

Task WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study Process

• Collect public input for trail destinations and corridors • Conduct additional field work to identifying feasible trail corridor opportunities • Coordinate meetings with major stakeholders • Prepare conceptual graphics for identified trail opportunity • Identify all acquisition required for the trail corridors • Outline each corridor for phasing implementation and compile cost estimates WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT NW BeltLine Trail Study Process

• Conduct additional public engagement meetings • Finalize the NW BeltLine Trail Study • Present recommendations to Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. for approval of trail corridor • Initiate and complete acquisition of the trail corridor • Compile timeline for design and construction implementation WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Virtual meeting Q&A

Phone Attendees • Press *9 on telephone keypad to “raise your hand” during the Q&A to indicate you want to speak. Facilitator will unmute your mic.

Online Attendees: • Submit a question or comment any time in Q&A box. • The “raise your hand” feature is available to all Zoom participants however we are prioritizing phone attendees.

Facebook Live Attendees: • Please feel free to participate in the “Comments Section.” Someone on our staff will make sure I see your questions. WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Poll question?

Poll Question #6 How did you hear about this meeting?

• Communication directly from Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. • Communication from a family member, friend or neighbor • Social Media WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Poll question?

Poll Question #7 What is your preferred method or methods of communication?

• Email • Social Media • Automated Phone Call • Text Message • US Postal Mailing WELCOME > PROJECT OVERVIEW > Q&A > WHAT’S NEXT Poll question?

Poll Question #8 Was this meeting helpful?

• Yes • No • No Opinion