Capitol Hill
2040
Letter of Transmittal
Table Executive Summary
Purpose Statement of Current Conditions Study Area with Map
History Contents Planning for a Public Plaza
Context Zoning & Land Use Vehicular Circulation and Parking Pedestrian Networks and Open Space Utility and Infrastructure Networks Historic and Cultural Significance
Statistics and Trends Space Needs ~ Employment Trends
Parking Projections Property Acquisitions and Changes
Master Plan Projects State Judicial Center Utility Master Plan Capitol Square Extension Capitol Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements Capitol Square Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Future Daily Visitor Parking Transit Facility GBA Warehouse State History Museum Zero Mile Marker Relocation to Museum Future MLK Jr Dr Block Developments Restoration of Historic Law Library Renovation of the Freight Depot
Appendices A. List of Diagrams B. List of Images C. Acknowledgements
January 11, 2017
Governor Nathan Deal Members of the Georgia Building Authority Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of the planning and design team, we are pleased to submit our recommendations for the future expansion of State offices, public venues, supporting infrastructure and facilities located in the vicinity of central Atlanta known as "Capitol Hill". It was our assignment to review previous master plans, assess the current conditions, context and access needs of the State offices projecting forward 25 years to 2040, and to prepare recommendations to accommodate those needs through the development of land generally surrounding the State of Georgia Capitol Building. Our findings and recommendations are contained in this report referred to as Capitol Hill 2040. This report is the culmination of the work of many individuals and teams from both the State and consulting firms; however, it has been the vision and leadership of Steve Fanczi, Deputy Executive Director of the Georgia Building Authority that has brought the full study together.
The study projects that State employment located in the Capitol Hill area will expand conservatively at 1/2% to 1% annual growth in total numbers over the next 25 years. This growth includes the incorporation of departments and staff that are currently located outside the Capitol Hill study area that will move into this area as new or vacated spaces permit. The study also anticipates considerable changes and growth to the south with the redevelopment of the Turner Field properties into mixed use, residential and potential Georgia State University academic, recreational, athletic facilities and sports venues.
Development recommendations presented in this document seek to respond to the needs which Georgia State government will have for differing and additional spaces and infrastructure around Capitol Hill over the next 25 years utilizing either StateͲowned, controlled or obtainable properties. If implemented, even as a only a guide, the recommendations will satisfy anticipated needs for different and additional spaces and also provide for a safer, more convenient and inspiring environment in the Capitol Hill area. We appreciate the opportunity to advise the State of Georgia in this much needed and stimulating exploration.
Sincerely,
William H. Clark, AIA, LEED AP Principal
STEVENS & WILKINSON Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design & Planning Atlanta, Georgia Preparation of the 2040 Capitol Hill Master Alternatives Executive Plan has been carried out under the guidance This step produced several alternative plans of the Georgia Building Authority which for many of the proposed projects in the sought to update the last version of the Capitol Hill study area. Many of these Summary Capitol Hill Master Plan created in 1974. The alternatives are included in the project ‘Capitol Hill 2000’ master plan attempted to descriptions as options given that many provide a twenty five year look ahead developmental factors influence the correct primarily of State Government offices in what or preferred solutions. These developmental was considered at the time a rapidly changing influencers and impacts are noted with each central downtown context. The anticipated option description. growth of Federal, State and Local governmental offices and proliferation of corporate office buildings never materialized Preliminary Plan and most of the recommendations were Apreliminary plan was developed in this step never implemented or acted upon. The that captured the thoughts and insights for planning process utilized for this significant the previous two steps. It illustrated specific update followed the basic four step plan of building, street, parking and infrastructure the original. changes and was an invaluable tool to confirm existing conditions. This plan was then reviewed and discussed with the GBA Analysis and Assumptions who will be ultimately responsible for its This step analyzed current development implementation. Character sketches and conditions which will influence the expansion models were used to facilitate decision or repurposing of existing State facilities. making and direction for the planning team. Emphasis has been given to features of land use, transportation, visual characteristics, and development trends that include Final Plan significant changes anticipated to the south After an evaluation process a final plan with a such as the Turner Field redevelopment for recommendation for master projects and Georgia State University. This step also their sequence was developed showing included the projection of year 2040 State locations of future buildings, transportation employment levels and needs for State improvements, and phasing of the total government office space and parking development program. Fourteen projects facilities. The planning team and Georgia have been identified including several that Building Authority (GBA) reviewed historic are in design phases or other advanced trends as published in ‘GSTAT’, GBA’s annual stages of predesign development. fiscal year performance summary. Not only does this annual publication provide detailed analysis of GBA’s services but annual metrics on water and energy consumption, building condition assessments, parking capacities, guest visitation counts and employment counts per facility. The goal of this study is to document current The purpose of this study, then, is to assemble Purpose thoughts of how the Capitol Hill area is a Master Plan with recommended projects envisioned to grow, change and adapt to meet which can be used by the State of Georgia to the needs of the State of Georgia over the next guide an informed expansion program for Statement 25 years. facilities and land for nearͲ term improvements and longͲterm considerations The foundation of a working Master Plan is for the Capitol Hill Area until the year 2040. built on the work that precedes it. This study is not different, building on the findings of recommendations of previous planning studies. The Georgia Building Authority provided three documents for review in preparation for this study. In 1974, the State produced a Master Plan for the expansion of the State of Georgia Capitol Complex, ‘Capitol Hill 2000’. This document was developed to provide recommendations to guide an orderly expansion of State offices and supporting facilities on the Capitol Hill area to the year 2000. In 2005, a Master Plan specific to the State Capitol was produced, Georgia State Capitol Master Plan. The purpose of this document was to look holistically at the Georgia Capitol and to make recommendations for the future of this landmark.
In 2008, The Greenspace Project provided a first step toward the realization of a vision for the creation of a public greenspace at the Georgia State Capitol and the surrounding Government Buildings on Capitol Hill. A review of these three documents provided much insight into the visions of representatives from State Government, local government, institutions, and private enterprise whose interests influence the development of plan recommendations. Study Area South of the Capitol Current The study area for this Master Plan is larger To the south of the Capitol, at the intersection than that typically designated as Capitol Hill to of Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue is the provide the Georgia Building Authority a more Archives Building and Fraser Street Parking Lot Conditions detailed examination of the context into which is the site for the future proposed State which Capitol Hill will likely expand and those Judicial Center. To the south of Memorial facilities that would serve the area in due Drive and north of the downtown connector is course. a small swath of land known as Memorial Park, a potential site for a future Transit Facility that The study area covers a portion of the could accommodate commuter bus service or southeast quadrant of downtown Atlanta. It a much needed public parking facility. To the is approximately 12 city blocks in size. The west of the park, across Washington Street is area extends north to the intersection of a series of buildings, including the vacant 130 Courtland Street and Decatur Street, west to and 146 Memorial Drive properties. To the Central Avenue, south to IͲ20, and east to the north of Memorial Drive is the TrinityͲ intersection of IͲ75/85 and Decatur Street. Washington Building which houses the State The study area is shown on Diagram 1 – Audits Department, Georgia State Financing Master Plan Diagram. and Investment Commission, and the Board of Regents. In the block directly to the south of Located within the study area or adjacent to the Capitol and north of Trinity Avenue sits the study area are several important multiple office buildings including the Judicial developments, including the dramatic Building, the Legislative Office Building, the expansion of Georgia State University, Atlanta Health Building, and the 244 Building. Judicial City Hall, Fulton County Courthouse and offices will relocate to the future State Judicial Administration Building, Underground Center and portions of these buildingswill Atlanta, the Sam Nunn Federal Building need renovation to accommodate future Complex, and a major segment of the offices. Interstate Highway System. To the south of the study area is Turner Field. This is an area that will see dramatic change in approximately two years as large mixed use development in partnership with Georgia State University and private development.
Site Context Capitol Hill is located in the southeast section of the Atlanta Central Business District and has long been envisioned as a downtown government center that would unite local,
county, state, and federal buildings into one cohesive public campus. The Capitol Building is at the center of this study area and is surrounded by public offices for State, County, and City governments and is interspersed with parking decks and surface lots. 90 Central Ave Parking Deck
Georgia Railroad Freight Depot #1, 7, & 19 MLK Jr Dr Buildings
GBA Motorpool Steve Polk Plaza Floyd Office Towers
Georgia State Patrol Post 50
Decatur St
I-75/85 Judicial Building Pete Hackney Parking Coverdell Legislative Office Deck Building Butler Parking Deck 254 Washington Office Building State Capitol Building Health (47 Trinity Ave) Building Liberty Plaza 270 Washington Building 2 Capitol Square Office Building Memorial Drive
South Parking Deck
State Archives Building I-75/85
I-20
Diagram 1: Master Plan Study Area East of the Capitol West of the Capitol Currently, Capitol Avenue separates the In the block to the west of the Capitol, Capitol Building from Liberty Plaza and a three bordered by M.L.K. Jr. Drive and Washington story State Capitol Parking Deck. Street, are two churches: Central Presbyterian Modifications to this area are required to Church and The Catholic Shrine of the alleviate heavy vehicular traffic through a Immaculate Conception. The Georgia Plaza mostly pedestrian area and will likely Park occupies approximately half of this city implement various measures of protection block. There is also a building that houses the based on security risk assessments. Department of Public Safety adjacent to the park. Atlanta City Hall occupies the block Across M. L. King, Jr. Drive is the 20Ͳstory bordered by Mitchell Street and Washington James H. “Sloppy” Floyd Veterans Memorial Street. In the neighboring block south Building (also referred to as the “Sloppy Floyd bordered by Trinity Avenue and Washington Building” or “Twin Towers”) which houses Street is the Trinity United Methodist Church various government agencies and is the and the City of Atlanta Parking Deck. central work location for thousands of Georgia’s state employees. This building is connected to the Georgia State Station on MARTA’s east/west rail line and is connected to the Butler Parking Deck on Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.
North of the Capitol To the north of the Capitol, across M.L.K. Jr. Drive, is the existing Georgia Building Authority Building and the Agricultural Building. Across the railroad tracks to the north of this site, is a property owned by Georgia State University which is occupied by a Sports Arena and the Courtland Building. Across Courtland Avenue, is the former World of Coke Building that could be reͲpurposed into a state history museum. Further north of the Coke Building is the historic Georgia Freight Depot, which is acknowledged as one of the oldest buildings in Atlanta. Directly, across the railroad tracks is property owned by Georgia State University, including a parking deck, a classroom building, and a library. Planning for a Public Plaza The civic center park idea has been History In 1868, Atlanta became the new state capital resurrected several times including this 1927 with the Kimball Opera House serving as the schematic, which the Chamber of Commerce state house for the first twenty years. The published in its journal, City Builder, and Georgia Capitol Building has been in included a central plaza flanked by the Capitol
continuous use since it was completed in 1889 and state, city, and county buildings. and represents the center of “Capitol Hill”.
Image 2 1927 – Image 4
Capitol Hill has been studied and master In 1932, the Atlanta Planning Commission planned since the beginning with a centralized modified and revived the plan to include eight public park as an integral element of each new municipal and state facilities in the plan. The vision for a “civic park” near the Capitol Hill Ͳ City Hall area. The plan, endorsed State Capitol was first proposed in 1910 as by Mayor James L. Key, included an underground parking garage covered by a part of a comprehensive city beautification and development plan, promoted by Haralson terraced park with a fountain. Bleckley, president of the Atlanta Architectural League. The public space would be directly west of the Capitol with state, county and city government buildings around the park.
1932 – Image 5
1910 – Image 3
1954 – State Capitol Building Photograph 1944 – Capitol Hill Master Plan Aerial Diagram 1974 – Capitol Hill Master Plan Photograph of Image 7 Image 6 Model. Image 8
In 1954, a 550 car parking lot was competed The City of Atlanta and the Chamber of In 1974, the State of Georgia commissioned directly east of the Capitol. Capitol Avenue Commerce endorsed the Civic Center Plan of Eric Hill Associates to develop a new twentyͲ was slightly realigned to allow traffic to flow 1944 which included a new Supreme Court five year Capitol Hill Master Plan.Theplan more smoothly into Piedmont Avenue. Building to the east and a new state office included an elevated pedestrian level with building to the north. several plaza areas around the Capitol. In 1960, Fulton County hired A. Thomas Bradbury to update plans for a “Civic Park” In 1952, local architect William Creighton In 2004, the next Georgia State Capitol Master and proposed a $3 million bond issue. The developed a new plan which preserved two Plan proposed Capitol Vista Mall spanning voters rejected the plan in 1962. historic churches, Central Presbyterian and over the downtown connector to the east of Immaculate Conception, and cleared the rest the State Capitol Building. Although the plan In 1965, the City of Atlanta and the Fulton of the block for a park. The new plan, which was supported by the Perdue administration, County governments joined with the State to included an underground parking facility, a downturn in the economy and the lofty price develop a plan for a plaza on the block directly became a priority for the Central Atlanta tag ensured the project never received west of the Capitol (the Second Baptist Church Improvement Association and was proposed significant consideration. building had been demolished in 1962). The to the General Assembly by Fulton Senator G. three governments authorized the State Everett Millican. Office Building Authority to begin development of the park with an initial outlay In March of 1953, the State Office Building of $350,000. The park, known as “Plaza Park”, Authority’s (now the Georgia Building was designed by the local architectural firm of Authority (GBA)) jurisdiction was expanded to A. Thomas Bradbury and was completed in include public parks and parking lots and the three years (starting in 1969) at a total cost of Authority was authorized to spend $1 million $6.1 million. Because Plaza Park had minimal on the proposed parking facility. Central road frontage on Washington Street and a Baptist Church, which had taken over the limited view of the State Capitol Building (over 2004 – Master Plan Image of Capitol Hill Second Baptist Church facility in 1934, 30 feet difference in elevation) it was never Image 09 objected to relocation and Governor Herman able to fulfill the vision of a civic area for Talmadge eventually put the project on hold. Capitol Hill. All of the existing steel collected from the parking deck demolition was recycled and the existing concrete was crushed on site and used as backfill material. Storm water is collected under the center lawn, and a native Georgia plant palette and Georgia granites were used to promote state resources, reduce maintenance, transportation and fabrication cost.
2008 Ͳ Proposal for Liberty Plaza. Image 10 2012 Ͳ Proposal for Liberty Plaza. Image 11 As soon as it was completed, Liberty Plaza immediately became a significant public In 2008, while GBA was developing plans for a Liberty Plaza was dedicated on January 16, gathering space providing a place for public new parking deck on the site of the old 2015, Ͳ 105 years and 27 Governors after a assembly, celebration, and education with the Department of Transportation Building, Steve civic area next to the State Capitol was first State Capitol Building and the rest of Capitol Fanczi , Deputy Executive Director of GBA , proposed. The design of Liberty Plaza was Hill as its picturesque backdrop. developed and proposed the concept building developed with the larger context of the city a public plaza to be called "Liberty Plaza" to and the Capitol Hill community in mind as a east of the State Capitol. component of the Georgia Building Authority’s master plan for the Hill. The In 2011, Uzun and Case Engineers analyzed project converted a deteriorated, circa 1954, the structural condition of the 60 year old three level parking deck into a vibrant place of parking deck located on the east side of the public assembly with installations of public art, State Capitol building and estimated the long flags representing the original thirteen term renovation of the deck would cost over colonies, the State’s replica Liberty Bell and $10 million. Statue of Liberty, and informational plaques promoting Georgia’s Revolutionary Ͳ Colonial In 2013, Governor Deal and the GBA Board of history. The design allows for a wide range of Directors approved plans to use proceeds crowd sizes with ample infrastructure to from the sale of surplus GBA Properties to support a variety of functions. demolish the old parking structure and construct Liberty Plaza. Urban connectivity is restored to this site located against the western edge of the IͲ 75/85 corridor through the careful use of materials and the placement of entrance gates that align with pedestrian pathways from MARTA, parking areas, adjacent pedestrian bridges. The plaza is also supported by a new bus stop on Capitol Avenue just south of the plaza. Georgia granite, ornamental fencing and railings complementing the State Capitol Building, commemorative statuary and interpretive signage all contribute to converting this previously uninspiring parking structure into a contributing civic asset of the State. Liberty Plaza – Image 12 In previous master planning efforts, the Vehicular Circulation and Parking Context Capitol Building was noted as, Planning for vehicular circulation and parking facilities is a complex activity requiring the “being surrounded largely by public collaboration of many professionals for a offices for State, county, and city successful outcome. governments and is interspersed with large areas of automobile parking and In general, in the downtown Atlanta street occasional activities generally system, traffic flow on the northͲsouth streets unrelated to government functions.” is oneͲway, while traffic on the eastͲwest streets moves in two directions. During the past several decades, new development in this area has been limited to The City of Atlanta’s Office of Transportation, new governmental and educational facilities. is responsible for overseeing and maintaining
the City’s street network. This office manages Congested streets permeate the complex on traffic engineering, street operations, traffic all sides and, as there are no provisions for signals, street lights, street signs, street separation of pedestrians and vehicles, maintenance, onͲstreet parking management, numerous conflicts occur between heavy and capital improvement projects. pedestrian and vehicular flows of traffic. Parking is currently provided by 19 GBA Aside from functional problems, there also facilities, either structured deck or surface
exist visual and orientation deficiencies. parking. Views of the Capitol have been blocked even though the Capitol is situated on a prominent site.
Building and Land Use The Capitol Hill Complex study area is in the NPUͲM section of Atlanta. A 15Ͳyear future land use map has been developed as a part of the 2011 Atlanta Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). 2015 South Parking Deck Photo – Image13 CapitolHillisshownon“Sheet23”oftheCity of Atlanta Official Zoning Map. All of the area The recent addition of Liberty Plaza alleviates is currently zoned “SPI – Special Public vehicular congestion previously caused by the Interest”. closure of Washington Street for larger
demonstrations in front of the State Capitol Building.
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
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Diagram 2: Zoning & Land Use GBA Managed Parking Facilities Facility Total Capacity
90 Central Deck 699 90 Central Ave Parking Deck Agriculture Deck 118 Steve Polk Plaza Parking Butler Deck 825 Health Deck 91 Agriculture Parking Deck Judicial Deck 296 Pete Hackney Pete Hackney Deck 1,871 Parking Deck Plaza Park Deck 131 South Parking Deck 1,148 Trinity Washington Deck 419 Two Peachtree Deck 85 Agriculture Courtyard 46 Capitol Street Parking 51 State Capitol Decatur St CLOB Courtyard 18 Building Judicial Courtyard 32 I-75/85 Total Parking Capacity 5,830 Butler Parking Deck ML King Jr Dr
Capitol Parking Deck
Capitol Lot Parking Memorial Drive Fraser Street Parking Lot
South Parking Deck
I-75/85
Diagram 3: Vehicular Circulation and Parking Map Pedestrian Networks and Open Space Historic and Cultural Significance In May, 2014, approval of Georgia Within the Capitol Hill study area, there are Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) several buildings and groups of buildings that funding was announced for “Government have historical significance. The Georgia State Center Mobility Improvements” in the City of Capitol, Central Presbyterian Church, the Atlanta. The project will make roadway and Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Church, pedestrian improvements to city streets and Atlanta City Hall are all listed on the around Atlanta City Hall and State Capitol National Register of Historic Places. The areas of Central Avenue, Washington Street, Freight Depot is considered the oldest building Trinity Avenue, and Martin Luther King, Jr. in Atlanta. Underground Atlanta is also Drive. The improvements will be designed to historically significant. complement the future plans for the realignment of Capitol Avenue. This area experiences significant vehicle and pedestrian traffic as citizens visit public facilities, including city, county and state offices.
Utility and Infrastructure Networks The City of Atlanta’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP), updated annually, is an implementation plan for the construction, maintenance, and renovation of public GBAͲ180 Governor’s Office of Planning and facilities and infrastructure. The plan shows Budget – Image 14 capital projects expected over the next 5 years. It includes items typically considered as infrastructure – streets, sewer lines, bridges, etc.,aswellasfacilities through which Atlanta provides services directly to citizens. It includes facilities of both general government operations and enterprise operations. The Water and Sewer System is an enterprise operation. Heavy Pedestrian Traffic
Georgia State University MARTA Station Heavy Pedestrian Traffic
Medium Pedestrian Traffic
Decatur St I-75/85
State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
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Diagram 4: Pedestrian Networks and Open Space Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
State Capitol Building I-75/85
Central Energy Plant Hot Water Plant (Steam & Chilled Water)
ML King Jr Dr Utility Distribution Pathway along a Series of Pedestrian Bridges Memorial Drive
I-75/85
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Diagram 5: Utility and Infrastructure Networks The Georgia Depot (Conference and Exhibit Facility) circa 1869 Oldest building in downtown Atlanta
55 MLK Jr Dr, the Former World of Coka-Cola Building (Museum and Georgia State University Interpretive Center ) circa 1990 MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85
ML King Jr Dr
The State Capitol Building circa 1889 National Historic Landmark
Memorial Drive
I-75/85
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Diagram 6: Historical and Cultural Significance
The Georgia Building Authority has two main Capitol Hill goals when evaluating how best to manage its’ real estate portfolio:
Master Plan 1. Retain and Invest in Core Assets 2. Dispose of NonͲCore Assets
The follow section presents a series of recommended projects for the future expansion of State offices, public venues,
supporting infrastructure and facilities located in the vicinity of central Atlanta known as "Capitol Hill". As previously noted this
assignment required the design team to review the previous master plans and assess the current conditions and needs of the State
offices projecting forward 25 years to 2040.
These recommendations address those needs through a series of proposed projects surrounding the Capitol Building. Some of the projects listed are actively under development (Georgia Judicial Complex, Utility Master Plan), have been previously studied as independent projects (GBA Warehouse, Capitol Square Extension) or are seen as longer term solutions (M.L.K. Jr. Dr. Capitol Office Complex, State History Museum).
These recommendations are intended to guide the State through an informed expansion of program for facilities and land. These cover both near term improvements and long term considerations for the Capitol Hill Area through the year 2040. The projects are listed below and identified on the site plan diagrams. A more detailed description of each project is given on the following pages.
Recommended 1. Georgia Judicial Center 9. State History Museum 2. Utility Master Plan 10. Demolish the aging New Georgia Projects Railroad structure 3. Capitol Square Extension a. Relocate Zero Mile Post Marker to State History Museum or State 4. Capitol Avenue Pedestrian Safety Capitol. Improvements b. Places historic markers at mile post a. Roundabout at Capitol Avenue/ siteandonoverpass above site
Memorial Drive, b. Pedestrian bridge to Liberty Plaza, 11. MLK Block Developments c. Lower Capitol Avenue under pedestrian a. New Capitol Complex for Capitol
walkway, Annex (with tunnel, private courtyard, d. Traffic Calming Plan – remove one lane private parking deck, and roof patio / elevate crosswalk for press conferences or events
e. Reroute Capitol Avenue – Expand overlooking the State Capitol and Capitol Grounds Liberty Plaza) b. New Administrative Office Building
5. Capitol Square Pedestrian Safety Improvements 12. Historic Law Library Restoration in the a. Bridge from Capitol to CLOB State Capitol (if 11 is completed)
b. Tunnel to CLOB c. Close Capitol Square 13. Freight Depot Renovation and d. Traffic Calming Plan restoration of the historic cupola
structure. 6. Future Capitol Hill Visitor Daily Parking a. Memorial Drive Surface Lot (additional
visitor parking will be required when the Judicial Center project begins) b. Visitor deck at Steve Polk Parking lot
(for Capitol and Depot Access)
7. New Transit Facility (centralized bus stop
for Capitol Hill), with the following options, a. Memorial Drive (this is the preferred location if 6b is built) b. Capitol Avenue Extension (next to interstate) c. Leave at current location (may conflict with reroute of Capitol Avenue)
8. New GBA Warehouse (optimize use of 130/146 Memorial Drive site)
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
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Diagram 7: Master Plan Projects Location Map Georgia State University MARTA Station
Floyd Office Towers
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Structured Parking Deck
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Office Building
Georgia Depot Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Structured Parking Deck
Steve Polk Plaza Washington Street MLK Jr Drive Proposed Georgia Depot Expansion
Washington Street
Central Ave Viaduct Central Presbyterian Church Potential Transit Facility
MLK Jr Drive Georgia State Patrol Post 50 The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Fulton County Courts Georgia Plaza Park
Mitchell Street
Central Ave
Aerial Study Sketch of the Capitol Hill 2040 – Image 18 Liberty Plaza shown with realigned Capitol Georgia Judicial Complex Site Avenue shown with future structured parking
Memorial Drive Downtown Connector I-75/85
Proposed Round About at Capitol Avenue & Memorial Drive
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Health (47 Trinity Ave) Building
270 Washington Building
Judicial Building Memorial Trinity Ave Drive 254 Washington Office Building Mitchell Washington Street Street
Atlanta City Hall Washington Street
Trinity United Trinity Ave Methodist Church 1. GEORGIA JUDICIAL CENTER A new Judicial Complex has been proposed to be located on the current State Archives
Building site at 330 Capitol Avenue. The site encompasses approximately 6 acres and is situated on the southeast corner of the
intersection of Capitol Avenue and Memorial Drive approximately one block south of the Georgia State Capitol.
The proposed scope includes a new multiͲ
story judicial complex of approximately 213,000 gross square feet and site improvements for the 5.79 acres owned by
the Georgia Building Authority. The new Georgia Archives Building proposed to be facility will house the State of Georgia’s demolished; side view looking north. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals as well as Georgia Archives occupied this building from other court agencies and judicial functions 1965 until 2003, when it moved to a new identified in the project’s Strategic Plan/ building in Morrow, GA. – Image 19 Needs Assessment document. Additionally, a
future parking deck for approximately 300 cars has been proposed.
Architect’s Study Sketch of Proposed State Judicial Center, 2016 – Image 20
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
I-75/85 Georgia Judicial Complex
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Diagram 8: Georgia Judicial Complex Location Map
Georgia Judicial Complex Site shown with future structured parking
Proposed Round About at Capitol Avenue & Memorial Drive
Downtown Connector I-75/85
Liberty Plaza shown with realigned Capitol Avenue
Possible roof top terrace from MLK Jr Dr Office Development
Aerial View of State Judicial Center Looking Towards the Southeast – Image 21 The Georgia Judicial Complex site layout development is focused on placing the building on site to avoid the interstate bridge abutment to the north and maximizing the parking to south. The building will also maintain at least a 50 foot setback from all State Capitol Building drives for security purposes.
Conceptual site studies have also looked at the connectivity of this site to the rest of Capitol Hill and have introduced the concept of a large urban round about at the intersection of Liberty Plaza Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue. This development would be outside the scope of the current project; however, the Georgia Downtown Judicial Complex site design allows for this Connector development with minimal disruption to its I-75/85 site layout and infrastructure.
Memorial Drive
Downtown Georgia Judicial Complex Building Connector I-75/85
Georgia Judicial Complex Capitol Ave Surface Parking Lot
Woodward Ave
Fraser St
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway I-20 I-20 Off Ramp
Proposed Memorial Drive – Capitol Avenue Georgia Judicial Complex Site Plan at Design Development – Image 23 Roundabout – Image 22 2. UTILITY MASTER PLAN A utility master plan was initiated by the GBA 1. Develop a new south side energy beginning in 2014 with an outside consulting plant, and remove the existing
team of energy and mechanical plant utility distribution piping from Twin consultants and surveyors to review the Towers. Capitol Hill area. 2. Maintain the Twin Towers energy
plant and bury both new steam and Existing conditions include a large chilled chilled water distribution lines, water and steam plant at the southern base 3. Maintain the Twin Towers energy
of the Twin Towers complex, and a hydronic plant, bury new chilled water hot water plant and energy plant beside the distribution lines, install new boilers Health Building. Utilities are distributed on the south side, and remove the
through the Capitol Hill area by the utility abandoned steam lines. bridge that runs from the base of the Twin
Towers to the South Parking deck.
Refer to Image 24 showing photos of the existing pedestrian bridges that are currently being used as pathways for chilled water, steam, low voltage cabling. Relocating pathways will allow for replacement of the bridges.
The utility bridge is almost 27 years old and a majority of the equipment had an expected 20Ͳ25 year life cycle. There are growing issues with the bridge including significant rust, corrosion, and cracking. Problems with the piping includes supports have pulled loose, thinning walls, failed insulation, and many other issues.
The bridge also interfaces and is supported in
part by the remaining Capitol parking deck against the IͲ75/85 corridor. This deck also has significant structural issues including
column movement, broken/delaminated/cracked concrete, exposed rebar, corrosion, and many other
structural issues
Three options are being considered in an ongoing utilities master plan being developed by GBA, Photos of Existing Pedestrian Bridges Image 24
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
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Diagram 9: Utility Master Plan Location Map
4. CAPITOL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN Some Capitol Avenue Modifications are The section of Capitol Avenue that is SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS necessary to alleviate heavy vehicular traffic immediately east of the Capitol Building could through a pedestrian area, to reduce and eventually be eliminated creating a unified improve on street parking adjacent to the site. This park like site would provide Capitol Building, and include various measures additional space for public art and interpretive of protection based on security risk displays as well as provide an urban park assessments setting for the Capitol Building increasing building security with the increased setbacks The Capitol Avenue Pedestrian Safety and increased pedestrian safety by eliminating Improvements component of the master plan the on grade street crossing currently required includes five possible approaches that can be to move between the Plaza and Capitol considered as options or that could work in Building. conjunction with each other. The objective is to provide pedestrian safety along the heavily used Capitol Avenue.
a. Roundabout at Capitol Avenue/ Memorial Drive, b. Pedestrian bridge to Liberty Plaza, c. Lower Capitol Avenue under pedestrian walkway, d. Traffic Calming Plan – remove one lane addanelevatedcrosswalk e. Reroute Capitol Avenue – Expand Capitol Grounds, f. Pedestrian bridge to the Georgia Judicial Complex over Memorial Drive.
A Roundabout at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Memorial Drive came out of planning sessionsforthenew Georgia Judicial Complex project as a means to connect the important building’s site to the rest of Capitol Hill. This connection is sought not only for a visual connectivity but also to provide pedestrian safety and improved vehicular traffic flow through the area. A new pedestrian bridge over Memorial Drive could mirror the bridge over MLK Jr. Drive and provide connectivity from the judicial complex to the rest Capitol Hill.
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
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Diagram 10: Capitol Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements Location Map Liberty Plaza Proposed MKL Jr Dr Capitol Hill Gateway Proposed Realigned Capitol Pedestrian Bridge Avenue
Capitol Ave
MLK Jr Drive
Study Sketch showing Capitol Square Extension with new Pedestrian Bridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. at Liberty Plaza Ͳ Image26
Proposed Mitchell Street Improvements Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Development Proposed Liberty Plaza Expansion
Proposed Capital Ave Capitol Hill Gateway Pedestrian Bridge
MLK Jr Drive
Capitol Ave
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Proposed Realigned Capitol Capitol Hill Gateway Avenue Downtown Pedestrian Bridge Connector I-75/85 Study rendering of Liberty Plaza with a realigned Capitol Avenue – Image 27 5. CAPITOL SQUARE PEDESTRIAN A series of potential projects have been SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS identified to improve pedestrian circulation and safety around Capitol Hill specifically on Capitol Square immediately south of the State Capitol Building. The four approaches under consideration at this time include,
a. Bridge from Capitol to CLOB b. Tunnel to CLOB c. Close Capitol Square d. Traffic Calming Plan
In addition to pedestrian safety and vehicular traffic control these projects address recommendations from past security studies.
Study of Capitol Square converted into a pedestrian street – Image 28
Study of Capitol Square converted into a pedestrian street – Image 29
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
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Diagram 11: Capitol Square Pedestrian Safety Improvements Location Map 6. FUTURE CAPITOL HILL VISITORS As the Capitol Hill Master Plan projects are DAILY PARKING realized and implemented the existing visitor parking capacity will be impacted. There are two options to help offset the displaced parking.
A. A new Memorial Drive Surface lot is needed as soon as the Georgia Judicial Complex project begins. This short term parking solution will be developed in tandem with the proposed Transit Facility. The limited size of the site may be a factor with this option. B. A new Visitor Parking Deck at the current Steve Polk Parking lot is also under consideration. This recommended deck would provide ample parking spaces for visitor to the area and is strategically located adjacent to the State Capitol Building and the Georgia Freight Depot. Steve Polk Plaza
Two Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Structured Parking Deck Options Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
I-75/85
I-20
Diagram 12: Future Capitol Hill Parking Location Map Proposed Visitor Parking Deck
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
I-75/85
I-20
Diagram 13: Future Capitol Hill Visitor Parking Deck Location Map Roof Terrace - Capitol Liberty Plaza Hill Overlook
MLK Jr Drive Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Office Building
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Structured Parking Deck
Washington Street
Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Courtland Viaduct Structured Parking Deck Georgia Depot
Potential Transit Facility Proposed Georgia Depot Expansion MLK Jr Drive
Central Drive Steve Polk Plaza Viaduct Aerial Study Sketch of Future Capitol Hill Visitor’s Parking Deck – Image 30
Liberty Plaza
Roof Terrace - Capitol Hill Overlook
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Office Building MLK Jr Drive Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Structured Parking Deck
Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Washington Street Structured Parking Deck
Courtland Viaduct
Georgia Depot
Proposed Georgia Depot Expansion
Former World of Coke Building, Potential Site of the State History Museum
Steve Polk Plaza Central Drive Viaduct MLK Jr Drive
Aerial Study Sketch of Future Capitol Hill Visitor’s Parking Deck – Image 31
7. NEW TRANSIT FACILITY Based on existing regional bus line service to the Capitol Hill area and bus queuing practices, there are at four options to better accommodate this service,
a. Memorial Drive (south of 270 Washington) b. Capitol Avenue Extension (next to interstate), c. Leave at current location at MLK Jr. & Jessie Hill (potential conflict with reroute of Capitol Avenue) d. Integrate into the proposed Visitor Parking Deck on MLK Jr. Dr. (at Steve Polk Plaza)
Studies are needed for the Memorial Drive Transit Facility that is anticipated to accommodate commuter bus service and parking.
Study Sketch of Future Transit Center on Memorial Drive [Project 7A] – Image 32
Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Structured Parking Deck Georgia State University MARTA Station Potential Transit Facility
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
Trinity Ave Potential Transit Facility
ML King Jr Dr Central Ave Current & Potential Transit Garnett St Facility
Memorial Drive Memorial Drive
Potential Transit Facility I-75/85
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway I-20
Diagram 14: New Transit Facility Location Map 8. NEW GBA WAREHOUSE A review and recommendations for the use of the currently vacant 130 and 146 Memorial
Drive Properties are in the preliminary stages. It has been proposed that these properties could be utilized as Georgia Building
Authority Warehouses.
130 & 146 Memorial Drive Aerial Photo Image 34
146 Memorial Drive Ͳ Image 33
In 2014, MRL Design proposed a design for the 146 Memorial Drive property. The first floor could be used mainly for procurement of paper products, office, and cleaning supplies – products restocked every day in the various buildings around the State First Floor, Warehouse Proposal, 130 & 146 Memorial Capitol. This floor would receive visitors and Drive would be staffed by two to three personnel. Racking and forklifts would occupy this floor. The second floor could be utilized as storage for systems furniture, chairs, historic furniture, parts and miscellaneous odds and ends. There could be some racking, some floor storage, and some shelving. This floor would not be accessed daily. It would be used only on an as needed basis and would Second Floor, Warehouse Proposal, 130 & 146 not be staffed. Memorial Drive
Plan Diagrams for GBA Warehouse
Image 35
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
Trinity Ave
ML King Jr Dr Central Garnett St Ave
Memorial Drive Memorial Drive
I-75/85
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway I-20
Diagram 15 GBA Warehouse Location Map New Georgia Judicial Complex
Memorial Downtown Connector Drive I-75/85
Washington St
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway I20 Central Ave GBA Warehouse Facility
Memorial Drive
Aerial Study Sketch of GBA Warehouse Facility – Image 36
9. STATE HISTORY MUSEUM The museum within the Capitol, in existence This museum could be relocated into the since 1889, houses extensive collections former World of CocaͲCola building on 55 representing the natural and cultural history Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and the of Georgia. Native American artifacts, animals, associated backfill of space in the Capitol rocks and minerals, and fossils illustrate the building. This location also provides synergy diversity of the collections. with the adjacent Historic Georgia Freight Depot. Another option would be relocate the In 1889 the Georgia General Assembly revived museum into the proposed renovation and expansion of the Freight Depot. the office of state geologist and directed him “to collect, analyze, and classify specimens of minerals, plants and soils.” The collections were to illustrate Georgia’s scientific and economic resources. A year later the governor
designated the corridors of the fourth floor of the Capitol as temporary quarters to house
the museum.
In 1955, the General Assembly created the Georgia State Museum of Science and
Industry, a new division in the Office of (Civil War Flags, Georgia Capitol Museum Collection) Secretary of State. Following the transfer from One in a collection of fragile Civil War flags
the Department of Mines and Mining, the which were on display for 90 years on the first state museum’s collections increased and floor of the Georgia Capitol. Most of the flags broadened in scope. have been removed from permanent display and placed in a climate controlled storage facility. Image 37 Funding for the Capitol’s restoration provided for improvement in the museum’s exhibitions. The Commission on the Preservation of the Georgia State Capitol was charged in 1994 to provide advice and guidance for the care, conservation, and exhibition of the collection in the Georgia Capitol Museum, officially renamed in 1997. The new design allowed the interpretation of the Georgia Capitol—its history, construction, and uses—to be exhibited with a fresh, modern approach. The Hall of Valor was added to the first floor, displaying historic battle flags within a museum environment.
During restoration or renovation, many parts of the collection remain in storage. The portraits of governors, statues of famous Georgians, and historic flags from many wars are displayed throughout the Capitol.
Proposed Georgia Depot Expansion, Potential Site of the State History Museum
Steve Polk Plaza Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Structured Parking Deck
Georgia State University MARTA Station ML King Jr Dr Courtland Viaduct
Potential Transit Center Decatur St Washington Street I-75/85 State Capitol Building
MLK Jr Drive
Memorial Drive
Downtown Connector Central Drive I-75/85 Viaduct I-20
Diagram 16: State History Museum Location Map Liberty Plaza
Roof Terrace - Capitol Hill Overlook
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Washington Street Office Building
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Structured Parking Deck
Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Structured Parking Deck Courtland Viaduct MLK Jr Drive
Former World of Coke Building, Potential Site of the State History Museum
Steve Polk Plaza Proposed Georgia Depot Expansion, Potential Site of the State History Museum
Central Drive Viaduct
Aerial Study Sketch of State History Museum – Image 38
10. ZERO MILE POST MARKER The Zero Milepost stands as a reminder of RELOCATION the early railroad days and the birth of the city of Atlanta. This stone milepost marks the southeastern terminus of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. It was this railroad that provided the impetus for the beginning and subsequent growth of the city of Atlanta and marks the center of the city from which the Atlanta city limits were measured.
The Western and Atlantic Railroad Zero Milepost, within the Underground Atlanta Historic District, is located under the Central Ave. viaduct, between Alabama and Wall Streets. It is inside a vacated building that previously housed the NewGeorgia Railroad offices and later briefly housed the Capitol Police Office. The building and the milepost marker are difficult to reach and visually inaccessible to the general public.
The milepost marker should be moved to a more accessible location such as the State History Museum or the State Capitol. An interpretive historical marker would also be located on the Central Avenue viaduct over the original location below.
Zero Mile Post Photos – Image 40 Approximate Location of Zero Mile Post, under Potential Zero Mile Post Courtland/Washington St Relocation to Future State Viaduct History Museum
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Potential Zero Mile Post Decatur St Relocation to State Capitol Building I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
I-75/85
I-20
Diagram 17: Zero Mile Post Relocation Location Map 11. MLK BLOCK DEVELOPMENTS Master Planning for One Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Block which envisions new buildings
and parking solutions to better utilize this important property adjacent to the State Capitol Building, which could include new
Legislative offices and the associated backfill of the existing Legislative office building. Two options for the site are:
a. New complex for Capitol Annex (with
tunnel, private courtyard, private parking deck, and roof patio for press conferences or events overlooking the
State Capitol and Liberty Plaza) Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor
b. New Administrative Office Building Structured Parking Deck Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Development
Roof Terrace - Capitol Hill Overlook
Proposed Liberty Plaza Expansion with Atlanta Street Car Pathway (shown here as an on grade pathway with passenger stop)
Liberty Plaza MLK Jr Drive
Capitol Ave
Proposed Realigned Capitol Avenue
Aerial Study Sketch for the Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Developments – Image 41
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Structured Parking Deck
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Georgia State University Office Building MARTA Station
Roof Terrace - Capitol Decatur St Hill Overlook I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
I-75/85
I-20
Diagram 18: Capitol Complex Development on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Location Map
12. HISTORIC LAW LIBRARY Restoration of Original Law Library in the In 1956, state employees began moving into RESTORATION State Capitol, can proceed if 11 is completed the surrounding new buildings, taking the contents of the State Library and the smaller
Georgia’s Capitol Building was designed in the Law Library with them. As a result, the north Classic Renaissance style of architecture. The endoftheCapitolwasemptied of their Classic Renaissance style arose during the tenants, allowing the remaining agencies and
1400s and 1500s in Italy, during a period of departments to compete for the space. renewed interest in the art of ancient Greece Multiple alterations and renovations took and Rome, and was thought to represent place over the following years, including a new
beauty, strength, and harmony. Construction mezzanine which was added to accommodate of the Capitol building was completed in new offices. The installation of new systems March, 1889. caused ceilings to be lowered and acoustical
Historically, the Library within the Capitol tile was installed to make room for ductwork. Building was more luxuriously appointed than The interior renovations caused a loss of the building’s historic fabric, especially in the the public spaces. The Law Library occupied the entire north end of the building. Finished library. in a manner similar to the House chambers, the library was a large 2Ͳstory high space, replete with decorative pilasters, a balustraded balcony, and spiral staircases. Similar to the chambers, the main room had shuttered floor to ceiling windows and a paneled and domed ceiling design. At each end were separate rooms for an office and book storage. Although few early photographs have survived to bear witness, the Law Library was described as a magnificent space. Finished in white oak, the library was detailed with a narrow wroughtͲ iron balcony and spiral staircase.
View of the interior of the State Library located in the State Capitol on Washington Street in
downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph taken in 1890. – Image 43
.
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
I-75/85
I-20
Diagram 19: Historic Law Library Restoration Location Map 13. HISTORIC GEORGIA FREIGHT This important project consist of the DEPOT RENOVATION renovation and expansion of the Historic Georgia Freight Depot. The scope will include
the refurbishment of the Blue Room, expanded catering support and restoration of the historic cupola structure.
The historic Georgia Railroad Freight Depot was built in 1869, four years after the Civil War ended and is the oldest building in downtown Atlanta. It was the main freight depot for the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and
was built near the Western and Atlantic View of the western façade of the Depot; 1898 Railroad’s Zero Mile Pole which marked the railroad’s Southeastern terminus. It is located Image 44
on the east side of Central Avenue, bordered by the MARTA and freight railroad lines on its
north side. It anchors the north side of Steve Polk Plaza, which contains the former World of CocaͲCola building at its south side and an
entrance to Underground Atlanta via a tunnel under Central Avenue on its west side. A fire in 1935 destroyed the upper floors and the
cupola. In 1981, the building was renovated to accommodate events. It can accommodate 800 seated guests or 1,300 standing guests.
Today, the Depot is the scene for many banquets, luncheons, receptions, weddings, View of the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot after tradeshows, and other events. being damaged in a fire, January, 1935. Image 45 The proposed renovation and potential
expansion of The Depot, includes recreation of the cupola structure as a possible location for
a future history museum.
Proposed Georgia Depot Expansion Steve Polk Plaza
Historic Georgia Depot Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Parking Deck
Proposed Transit Center
Georgia State University MARTA Station
Decatur St
I-75/85 State Capitol Building
ML King Jr Dr
Memorial Drive
I-75/85
I-20
Diagram 20: Historic Georgia Freight Depot Restoration Location Map Proposed Georgia Depot Expansion, Potential Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Location for the State Structured Parking History Museum Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Office Building Historic Georgia Depot
MLK Jr Drive Washington Street
Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Parking Deck
Proposed Transit Center
Steve Polk Plaza MLK Jr Drive
Central Drive
Aerial Study Sketch of the Historic Depot Restoration – Image 46 Atlanta City Hall
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Trinity United Methodist Church
GBA Warehouse Facility Memorial Ralph David Drive Abernathy Freeway I20
270 Washington Building
Health (47 Trinity Ave) Building
South Parking Deck Trinity Ave
Proposed Round About at Capitol Avenue & Memorial Drive
Downtown Connector I-75/85 2 Capitol Square Office Building
Mitchell Street
Downtown Connector I-75/85
Memorial Georgia Judicial Complex Drive Aerial Study Sketch of the Capitol Hill 2040 – Image 47
Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Parking Deck
Potential Transit Facility Steve Polk Plaza MLK Jr Drive Proposed Capitol Hill Visitor Central Presbyterian Church Structured Parking Deck
Georgia Depot
Central Avenue Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Mitchell Street Office Building
Proposed MKL Jr Dr Block Structured Parking Deck Washington Street
Floyd Office Towers
Capitol Avenue
Capitol Avenue
Proposed Liberty Plaza Expansion with Atlanta Street Car Pathway
Jesse Hill Jr Dr
Downtown MLK Jr Drive Connector I-75/85 A: List of Diagrams B: List of Images
Appendices Diagram 1: Master Plan Study Area Image 1: Cover Photograph of Liberty Plaza
Diagram 2: Zoning & Land Use Image 2: State Capitol Building Photograph Diagram 3: Vehicular Circulation and Parking Image 3: 1910 Capitol Hill Master Plan Diagram 4: Pedestrian Networks and Open Space Image 4: 1927 Capitol Hill Master Plan Diagram 5: Utility and Infrastructure Networks Image 5: 1932 Capitol Hill Master Plan Diagram 6: Historical and Cultural Significance Image 6: 1944 Capitol Hill Master Plan Aerial Diagram Diagram 7: Master Plan Projects Location Map Image 7: 1954 Capitol Building Photograph Diagram 8: Georgia Judicial Complex Location Map Image 8: 1974 Capitol Hill Master Plan Photograph Diagram 9: Utility Master Plan Location Map of Model
Diagram 10: Capitol Avenue Pedestrian Safety Image 09: 2004 Capitol Hill Master Plan Image Improvements Location Map Image 10: 2008 Proposal for Liberty Plaza, 2014; Diagram 11: Capitol Square Pedestrian Safety Stevens & Wilkinson Improvements Location Map Image 11: 2012 Proposal for Liberty Plaza, 2014; Diagram 12: Future Capitol Hill Parking Location Stevens & Wilkinson Map Image 12: 2015 Photograph of Liberty Plaza, 2014; Diagram 13: Future Capitol Hill Visitor Parking Deck Stevens & Wilkinson Location Map Image 13: 2015 South Parking Deck Photograph, Diagram 14: New Transit Facility Location Map 2014; Stevens & Wilkinson Diagram 15: GBA Warehouse Location Map Image 14: 2015 Office of Planning & Budget ((2 Capitol Square Office Building), 2014; Stevens & Diagram 16: State History Museum Location Map Wilkinson Diagram 17: Zero Mile Post Relocation Location Image 15: Employment Growth – 1990Ͳ2040 (ARC Map PLAN 2040) Diagram 18: Capitol Complex Development on Image 16 Employment Growth by Sector 2005 to Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Location Map 2040 (ARC PLAN 2040) Diagram 19: Historic Law Library Restoration Image 17a: Public Parking Location Map (The Location Map Downtown Parking Story, CAP) Diagram 20: Historic Georgia Freight Depot Image 17b: Downtown Context and Trends (The Restoration Location Map Downtown Parking Story, CAP) Image 18: Aerial Study Sketch of the Capitol Hill 2040; Stevens & Wilkinson
Image 19: Photograph, 1966, original at Atlanta History Museum; Atlanta History Photograph Collection; Filename: ipc172d.jpg Image 20: Architect’s Study Sketch of Proposed Image 37: Civil War Flags, Georgia Capitol Museum State Judicial Center, 2016; Robert A.M. Stern Collection Architects and Stevens & Wilkinson Image 38: Aerial Study Sketch of State History Image 21: Aerial View of State Judicial Center Museum; Stevens & Wilkinson Looking Towards the Southeast; Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Stevens & Wilkinson Image 39: Aerial Study Sketch of State History Museum; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 22: Proposed Memorial Drive – Capitol Avenue Roundabout, 2016; Robert A.M. Stern Image 40: Zero Mile Post Photos Architects and Stevens & Wilkinson Image 41: Aerial Study Sketch for the Martin Luther Image 23: Georgia Judicial Complex Site Plan at King Jr. Dr. Developments; Stevens & Wilkinson Design Development, 2016; Robert A.M. Stern Image 42: Aerial Study Sketch for the Martin Luther Architects and Stevens & Wilkinson King Jr. Dr. Developments; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 24: Photos of Existing Pedestrian Bridges Image 43: State Law Library Photo (8 x 10 in. silver Image 25: Phase 1 Capital Square Extension showing gelatin print, original at Atlanta History Museum; interim condition with Capital Ave remaining for a Atlanta History Photograph Collection; Catalogue limited duration, 2014; Stevens&Wilkinson Number VIS 170.201.001.)
Image 26: Study Sketch showing Capitol Square Image 44: View of the western façade of the Depot; Extension with new Pedestrian Bridge over Martin 1898; Atlanta History Photograph Collection, 7 ½ x 9 Luther King Jr. Dr. at Liberty Plaza; Stevens & ½ in. Black and White Print, #VIS 170.1142.001) Wilkinson Image 45: View of the Georgia Railroad Freight Image 27: Study Sketch of Liberty Plaza with Depot after being damaged in a fire, January, 1935. Relocated Capitol Avenue; Stevens & Wilkinson (Atlanta History Photograph Collection, 8 x 5 in. Black and White Print, #VIS 170.3133.001) Image 28: Study of Capitol Square converted into a Pedestrian Street; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 46: Aerial Study Sketch of the Historic Depot Restoration; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 29: Study of Capitol Square converted into a Pedestrian Street; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 47: Aerial Study Sketch of the Capitol Hill 2040; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 30: Aerial Study Sketch of Future Capitol Hill Visitor’s Parking Deck; Stevens & Wilkinson
Image 31: Aerial Study Sketch of Future Capitol Hill Visitor’s Parking Deck; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 32: Study Sketch of Future Transit Center on Memorial Drive; Stevens & Wilkinson Image 33: 146 Memorial Drive (Google Photograph) Image 34: 130 & 146 Memorial Drive Aerial Photo (Google Photograph)
Image 35: Plan Diagrams for GBA Warehouse
Image 36: Aerial Study Sketch of GBA Warehouse Facility; Stevens & Wilkinson C: Acknowledgments
As previously noted this report is the culmination of the work of many individuals and resources.
Georgia Building Authority Steve Fanczi, Deputy Executive Director, Project Lead
Charles Petty, Director of Support Services
Debra Myers, Director of Facilities
Rob Conger, Director of Maintenance
Alan Perry, Director of Information Technology
Diane Hale, Director of Parking Services
State Property Office Steve Stancil, State Property Officer
Marvin Woodward, Deputy State Property Officer
Stevens & Wilkinson Bill Clark, Principal in Charge
Todd Dolson, Project Manager
Joanna Zhu, Planning and Design
Jonathan Collado, Planning and Design
Peter Hepler, Planning and Design