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Atlanta Beltline Partnership: 2018 in Review Atlanta BeltLine Partnership: 2018 in Review The Begins with You! The Atlanta BeltLine22 is a 22-mile loop connecting 45 neighborhoods to create a more sustainable and equitable city. 20 years in, the project has created 12 miles of trails, 315 acres of parks, 2,682 affordable housing units and $4.6 billion in economic development. Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Atlanta BeltLine Partnership’s efforts to cultivate philanthropic and community support are as critical as ever to ensuring this Believe In 22 mile loop of trees, trails and transit truly becomes a ribbon of civic improvement, connecting our city, increasing economic opportunity and improving the quality of life for all. With continued focus on partnership and cross-sector collaboration to build support, the Partnership’s strategic plan is organized to Enable, Engage and Empower the work and the people to support the The BeltLine Atlanta BeltLine — working in concert with Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. as they implement this transformational project. Our partners and supporters are helping build the Atlanta BeltLine, and by extension, a modern Atlanta that sparkles as a new paradigm of equitable urban revitalization and sustainable economic development — and we need your help! Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10k Westside Trail Community 1,469 Registrants Health Grants Run.Walk.Go! Race Series presented 6,735 Participants by Delta Air Lines Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Participate There are dozens of ways you can get involved! Doggies on the BeltLine Parade Art for Action Auction 250+ People Here are a few: and Fundraiser 160+ Puppies 600+ People • Sign up to Volunteer 70 Local Artists Bites on the BeltLine 200 Pieces of Art 5 Restaurants Fundraising • Adopt the Atlanta BeltLine Sponsored by Peridot West with the Partnership • Take or Teach Free Fitness Classes • Take an Atlanta BeltLine Bus Tour Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade and Old Fourth Ward Fall Fest • Take a Free Bike or Walking Tour 70,000+ Participants and Spectators • Join our Free Empowerment Classes Lantern Parade presented by Cox • Enjoy the Run.Walk.Go! BeltLine Races Enterprises, Salesforce and WellStar Bike Tours Atlanta Medical Center • Stop by the Atlanta BeltLine Center 24 Tours 370 Participants • Shop to support the BeltLine! A Slice of Summer Sponsored by 250 Supporters Northside Hospital Learn more at: beltline.org Sponsored by Skyline Park Washington Park Sunset Sessions Jamboree at Hotel Clermont 40+ Health and 150 Supporters Wellness Vendors Advocate Sponsored by Morgens The Partnership advocates for the policies, West Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. programs and funding needed to complete In partnership with the BeltLine. Your voice and vote are needed Atlanta Jazz Festival, The Atlanta Opera and to ensure there are sufficient local, state and The Office of the late Councilmember Ivory Lee federal resources to realize the full BeltLine Young, Jr. vision of trails, transit, parks, affordable The Atlanta BeltLine Center housing, public art, economic development 6,400+ visitors and job creation. In April 2018 we opened the Atlanta BeltLine Center as Get In The Loop: bit.ly/get-in-the-loop part of the Partnership’s office space on the Eastside Trail. Many thanks to lead donor, Atlanta BeltLine The James M. Cox Foundation/ Westside 5k/8k Cox Enterprises. 1,200+ Runners and Walkers Donate Run.Walk.Go! Race Series presented by Delta Air Lines The impact of the Atlanta BeltLine is dramatic, interconnected and far-reaching. Opening the Corridor Campaign $1.13 Million Raised in 2018 Your support is an investment in a sustainable, Southside Interim Trail Funded connected, walkable future for Atlanta where In 2017, we launched a $5.75 million capital Homeowner Empowerment campaign to create unpaved interim hiking trails diverse communities of people of all ages and Workshops on the remaining sections of the Atlanta BeltLine backgrounds have the opportunity to live, work, 6 Classes / 300+ Attendees as ABI acquires them using TSPLOST funds. From the start of this campaign to the end of 2018, we play and learn in the heart of Atlanta. raised more than $3.74 million. Did you know? Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. Donations to the Partnership are tax-deductible. Arboretum Volunteering Free Fitness Classes Walking Tours 1,525 Volunteers 375+ Classes Learn more at: beltline.org/support 750 Participants 4,376 Service Hours 9,313 Participants Sponsored by United Adopt the Atlanta BeltLine Presented by Healthcare presented by Salesforce Kaiser Permanente In partnership with and IHG Foundation Trees Atlanta Art on the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advocacy Belting on the BeltLine The largest temporary outdoor art exhibition in the House ATL final recommendations to advance 9 Performances Along the BeltLine and in south that’s completely free to the public affordable housing and community retention, Atlanta BeltLine Partnership BeltLine Schools Presented by 10th & Monroe, Georgia Natural Gas, including key priorities championed by Atlanta In collaboration with The Atlanta Opera Northside Hospital and Ponce City Market. Thanks to Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. Formed in 2005, Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation BeltLine, Inc. for Art on the Atlanta BeltLine stewardship. Learn more at: houseatl.org is the nonprofit organization that helps keep the Atlanta BeltLine vision on track by enabling Supporter Perks Bus Tours Annual Giving 60+ BeltLine Businesses 115 Tours / 2,845 Participants 1,086 Supporters the construction of more parks and trails; Presented by Salesforce engaging the public through tours, health and fitness programs, and special events; and empowering Atlanta BeltLine residents to connect with affordable housing, economic development and a healthy lifestyle. Enable THE PROJECT ENGAGE THE PUBLIC Empower THE RESIDENTS Public funding from local, state, The Atlanta BeltLine is a long term The Partnership works to understand Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and federal sources cannot cover vision. Partnership programming raises opportunities and challenges to equitable Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. was formed in 2006 the entire cost of the BeltLine awareness and provides experiences health, housing and economic opportunity to manage the implementation of the Atlanta initiative. The Partnership raises that transform casual observers into that affect BeltLine neighborhoods — BeltLine project. Tasked with planning and funds from private and philanthropic committed advocates — ensuring public connecting residents with partners and executing the implementation of the Atlanta sources to make sure the project is support for the project remains strong. resources that empower those who call BeltLine in partnership with other public and completed. To date, we have raised the Atlanta BeltLine home. private organizations, including the City of approximately $60 million. Atlanta departments and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. defines details of the plan, secures public funding, informs and engages members of the community, and serves as the overall project management office for Learn more about the project, Partnership and what’s new: beltline.org construction of the trails, transit, parks and other Follow the fun & tag us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @AtlantaBeltLine key components of the project. Get the monthly “In the Loop” newsletter delivered to your inbox: bit.ly/get-in-the-loop Let’s Connect! Stop by and see us at the BeltLine Center! Hours at beltline.org: 112 Krog St NE, Suite 14 Learn more at: beltline.org Your Partnership Report In this report, we are proud to share with you — our most dedicated supporters — recent 2018 Board of Directors highlights of what we have all achieved together and inspire your continued dedication MR. DALLAS S. CLEMENT MR. JIM MORGENS to the Atlanta BeltLine and the countless ways it is transforming our city. Thank you for Chairman and Executive Finance Committee Chair Committee Chair President, Morgens Property your commitment to realizing the BeltLine vision, making Atlanta a vibrant, diverse city Executive Vice President & Investment Co. and Chief Financial Officer that gives everyone who lives here and visits a connection to place. Cox Enterprises, Inc. MS. MELISSA PROCTOR Executive Vice President Mr. Dallas Clement Mr. Rob Brawner MR. AMBRISH BAISIWALA and Chief Marketing Officer Chief Executive Officer Atlanta Hawks Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director Portman Holdings MR. KEN RICHARDS MR. SCOTT BOHRER Nominating Committee Chair Merchandising President, Resource Mosaic Vice President – Décor The Home Depot MR. JONATHAN ROBINSON Ex officio, AB67 MR. MATT BRONFMAN Director, Investments Principal, Chief Executive Officer Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Thank You! Jamestown The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is grateful for the support from the many individuals, foundations, corporations MS. JAKATHRYN ROSS and organizations that allow us to Enable, Engage and Empower our city to realize the bold and transformative MS. ALTHEA BROUGHTON Senior Director, Community Affairs vision of the Atlanta BeltLine. Partner Georgia-Pacific Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP MICHAEL B. RUSSELL MR. SCOTT BURTON Chief Executive Officer President H.J. Russell & Company Donors Who Have Given Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Connectors Circle Whitaker-Taylor More than $1 Million to the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office Institutional donors who have given MR. JOHN W. SOMERHALDER II Atlanta BeltLine Partnership $10,000 or more in unrestricted
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