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East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results, March 2018 EAST ATLANTA VILLAGE PLACEMAKING - SURVEY RESULTS We Live Here. We Q1. WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT YOU VALUE ABOUT EAST ATLANTA VILLAGE? Live Here. What is it about EAV that you absolutely love? Economic Development 153 Diversity f usinesses 153 Planning Framework 9 Husing mi an araility 9 Streets and Green Space 141 Green sace 23 Free an accessile arking 12 Walkale 70 Lcatin 36 People and Place 255 Events 26 Sense f lace an caracter 74 Cmmunity acilities 7 Te ele an sense f cmmunity 148 East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results We Q2. WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHANGED OR Live Here. ADDRESSED IN EAST ATLANTA VILLAGE? What isn’t working? What issues need to be addressed? Economic Development 142 Diversiying cmmercial ffering 40 Vacant strernts an saces 102 Planning Framework 3 Gentriicatin an araility 25 Zning an licy 14 Streets and Green Space 132 Green sace uantity an uality 30 Imrove ike an eestrian accessiiltiy 36 Parking uantity an uality 24 Pr ulic transit 5 Ras intersectins an traic 37 People and Place 14 Cleanliness 28 Crime an saety 77 Pananling an melessness 14 Quality f cmmunity netrks an cmmunicatin 9 Treat t sense f lace an neigr caracter 36 East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results We Q3. IMAGINE EAST ATLANTA VILLAGE 10 YEARS FROM NOW. LIST THREE WORDS THAT Live Here. DESCRIBE WHAT THIS WOULD LOOK LIKE East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results We Q4. ONE SMALL IDEA FOR EAST ATLANTA VILLAGE Live Here. What simple idea could be implemented this week without spending too much money? Economic Development 7 New usiness 7 Planning Framework 9 Zning an licy 9 Streets and Green Space 40 Artrkmurals 10 Beautiicatin 14 Peestrian an ike intrastructure 9 Ra inrastructure 7 People and Place 100 Beautiicatin lean 47 Cmmunity an ulic sace 8 Cmmunity uiling 27 Funraising 3 Saety 15 East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results Clean up and update Brownwood Park Community clean-up “ ” “ ” Bike share station “ Use the Banner Poles we have so we can put Strut Banners and ” “ Beer Fest Banners or Event Banners on the Poles. Signing to “ Planting flowers and bushes ” Identify EAV ” Rotating public art at the corner of Flat Shoals & Glenwood - Where the stream cuts through the neighborhood, there are “ something that changes every few weeks/months and shows off “several plots of land that are undevelopable because of their our local talent ” proximity. Start turning these into small community gardens. ” If you see something and say “I wish someone would do “something about that” realize you are someone Monthly something at Flat Shoals and Glenwood intersection. ” “Like the horse or Christmas tree but something new and funky Get city to fix the worst potholes, broken sewer grates/manholes/ every month “ water meter plates. ” ” Active playgroups and meet ups for parents and stay-at-home “parents. There are so many babies and young kids around! ” Ask neighbors to keep porch lights on for better lighting when “walking at night and early morning Stop building without thinking of the impact on the Villages and ” our homes “ ” Getting the crime under control “ Food market - ability to use food stamps ” “ ” “Pocket parks to sit and read ” Crowdfunding projects to improve signage, Brownwood Park, city sculptures and old theater rebuild for events. Allocate a couple of parking spots in front of restaurants to creating “ “ outdoor-sidewalk-like cafe seating. Small platform could be built in the ” space of the two spots - materials could be donated. ” East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results We Q5. ONE BIG IDEA FOR EAST ATLANTA VILLAGE Live Here. Think BIG! What does EAV need that would require significant funding, and would occur over a longer timeframe? Economic Development 43 Aress vacancy 13 Maisn eater 15 New usiness 15 Planning Framework 7 Plicy an esign guielines 7 Streets and Green Space 2 Beautiicatin 10 Parking 14 Peestrian an ike intrastructure 32 Pulic ransit 16 People and Place 4 Cmmunity an ulic sace 40 Cmmunity management 7 There are many creeks that are hidden in EAV’s lowlands. Almost “everywhere they exist. From Metropolitan to Brownwood Park to Gresham Ave. Let’s make this a public infrastructure that links our various streets with a sort of boardwalk/walking path. Could go as far south as Custer Building and parking revitalization that caters to growing community. An Ave, but certainly at Glenwood, and link us to the Beltline. “epicenter for artists, families and businesses. Shared communal business ” and creative studio spaces to attract start-ups. Hire architects and designers to implement well thought out ideas and planning holistically. Conversion of the old theater into event space ” East Atlanta Village Placemaking Survey Results A place where artists, body workers, therapists, advisors, mentors, Restaurants, bars, boutiques, markets to go in the MANY “creators can all come together for the greater good. It’s accessible “abandoned buildings ” to everyone, serves everyone, and stitched the community A Beltline together “connection Cooperatively owned businesses in the neighborhood to buy all ” ” “the cool vacant buildings A pedestrian bridge over I-20 reconnecting us to Kirkwood ” “ ” Restoration of the Madison Theater into a movie theater and event/music, community theater “Reopen the Madison as a community event space. ” “ ” Hire a Village Manager to be the coordinator of events, citywide “ambassador, and the person who works with business owners to Splash pad/ kid zone- more creative parks- either adapt get things done. “Brownwood to be more user friendly (although LOVING the new sidewalks) or create a new space in the Village ” A grocery store/market ” Finish the realignment at Glenwood and Moreland “ “ ” Bike / pedestrian connections (improvements) to Beltline, ” “Freedom Park and South River Trail. Generally improve bike / Add more lights along Flat Shoals from Glenwood to Bouldercrest to walk infrastructure in the neighborhood. “make whole neighborhood more connected/ walkable ” ” Inclusionary zoning overlays More diverse shopping “ ” “and boutiques ” Fix up the vacant properties East Atlanta needs light rail service that would take “ ” “people from near the village to the future streetcar stop A community center housing a police precinct, city representatives at Glenwood and Bill Kennedy and/or to Little Five “such as inspectors, arts program Points via Moreland. ” ” Public parking garage Renovation of Brownwood Park: maintaining wild space while adding native “ “ornamental plants and clearing invasive underbrush, improving play spaces ” (both child and adult), adding dog park, improving/expanding walking paths, adding public art and more seating Deliberate focus on expanding our local green spaces and walkability “of the neighborhood - maintain the historical structures!! ” ” Invest more in neighborhood watch/ EASP to have visible presence Better public transportation options to improve access and cut “ ” “back on traffic and parking congestion. East Atlanta Village” Placemaking Survey Results We POTENTIAL IDEAS AND STRATEGIES TO EXPLORE Live Here. Economic Development Planning Framework Streets and Green Spaces Addressing vacant buildings and spaces Policy Brownwood Park • Undertake an inventory of vacant spaces and contact • Create a layperson guide to the planning controls in • Review and progress with implementing the 2005 details for the landowner/s. NC-2 East Atlanta Village Neighborhood Commercial Brownwood Park Conceptual Master Plan. • Work with landowners to move towards an agreeable District including 3D visualization. • Clean-up waterway solution that meets both the community and • Land Use and Zoning Committee to undertake review landowner’s expectations. This could include developing of NC-2 regulations and determine if there should be Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure a marketing brochure for EAV with market profile, any updates. • Reinforce pedestrian crosswalks on Flat Shoals Ave planning analysis and site assessment to provide greater • Investigate affordable housing strategies including through crosswalk surface mural, raised platform or confidence to potential tenants and reduce their due inclusionary zoning and supporting existing landowners flashing lights diligence. apply for County tax exemptions. • Investigate suitability of pedestrian crossing on Glenwood Ave between Flat Shoals and Moreland. Attracting new businesses and strengthening local economy Design guidelines • Investigate feasibility of Relay Bike Share Station. • Actively seek a small-medium grocery store or work • Development of a local architectural vernacular to act with providers at EAV Farmers Market to have a more as a guide for developers. Road infrastructure frequent fresh food market. • Investigate model to use e.g. Grant Park Historic • Identify two locations in EAV suitable for Uber and Lyft • Celebrate local businesses through pocket-size guide to District Regulations or non-binding resolution to guide pick-up/drop-off points. Potentially trial a peak hour East Atlanta Village with stylized map, includes maps development appropriate to the community. bay that acts as a normal parking bay during off-peak. of murals and brief history. • Identify and report potholes and road damage to • Investigate potential for a buy local card with discounts/ DPW. deals for EACA members. • Promote local entrepreneurship through
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