IMPACT2012 AnnuAl RePort & Extraordinary vision. Real-life results. 2013 CAlendAR DOwntowN iN APriL s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 April 1 Atlanta Braves Opening Night Major League Baseball returns as the Atlanta Braves welcome the Philadelphia Phillies to Turner Field for their first home game of the season. April 5–8 NCAA Final Four The National College Athletic Associa- tion’s “big show” is the Men’s Basketball Final Four, featuring two national semifinal games and the national championship game at the Georgia Dome. Tuesdays and Thursdays Music at Noon Centennial Olympic Park’s free noontime concert series kicks off in April. Bring your lunch to the park on Tuesdays and Thursdays through October and enjoy performances featuring local musicians. IMPACT ATl›› Marietta Streetscape Improvements around Henry W. Grady statue photographed by j o n at h a n h o l l a da IMPACT OUR MISSION LEADERSHIP CAP and ADID aim to build a 21st- century Downtown as the heart of the As I reflect As the heart From safe, Atlanta region—a *on 10 years of *of Atlanta, Down- *clean streetscapes vibrant community leading Central town is uniquely to synchronized with strong leader- Atlanta Progress positioned as the traffic signals, ship and sustainable A.J. Robinson and the Atlanta egbert Perry gateway to the Craig Jones ADID’s impact CAP President CAP Chair ADID Chair & CAP infrastructure that is Downtown Im- city. CAP rolls out Vice-Chair is everywhere in provement District, I’m inspired the welcome mat to visitors and Downtown. With ADID-funded safe, livable, diverse, by the multitude of accomplish- residents alike with a wide range projects such as the Atlanta economically viable, ments we have achieved togeth- of programs, projects and initia- Streetcar and Connector Trans- accessible, clean, er, spanning all areas of interest in tives that showcase our thriving formation Project nearing imple- hospitable and Atlanta. The lasting impact CAP/ city center, and the organization is mentation, the next two years will entertaining. ADID has on the city, state and strengthened through invaluable be game changers for Down- region is something we can all be partnerships with business and town Atlanta and the entire city. proud of, but our organizations' municipal leadership. Together, I am eager to continue ADID’s work wouldn’t be possible without we’re building a Downtown work to improve and maintain the support of our many members whose legacy will be appreciated Downtown’s authenticity, quality Find out more by scanning this code with and partners. for decades to come. of life and innovation. your smart phone. DOwntowN iN may s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 10–12 Sweet Auburn Springfest The Historic Sweet Auburn District celebrates the season with a free outdoor festival featuring fun, food and entertain- ment for the whole family. May 18 Party in the Park Get into the swing of spring at Centennial Olympic Park’s daylong music festival. May 25 Atlanta Dream Opening Night Get in on the women’s National Basket- ball Association action, as the Atlanta Dream take on the Tulsa Shock in their season home opener. IMPACT ATl›› The National Center for Civil and Human Rights broke ground on June 27, 2012 co u rt e sy o f n at i o n a l c e n t e r f o r c i v i l a n d h u m a n r i g h ts IMPACT EXTRAORDINARY VISION. REAL-LIFE RESULTS. “CAP opened its ome to millions of residents, office Downtown Ambassador Force and Clean nector Transformation Project. The project doors to us, nur- workers, students and tourists each Team ensure that Downtown is safe, clean and will enhance the look of Atlanta’s signature tured our growth, H year, Downtown is one of Atlanta’s hospitable. Ambassadors and Clean Team Peachtree Street with upgrades to bridges most vibrant communities. It is the city’s members are on hand seven days a week over the connector in both Downtown and and was our young epicenter of entertainment, commerce and throughout the central business district to Midtown, including dramatic lighting, landscap- urban living, boasting a myriad of attractions provide directions, recommendations, escort ing, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. organization’s for every interest and budget. service and maintenance. CAP/ADID projects impact the lives of strong foundation. The work of Central Atlanta Progress Downtown Atlanta is also the city’s leader millions of Downtown residents and visitors (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improve- in sustainability, having launched the Atlanta each year. From initiatives that change the way We’re proud to be ment District (ADID) makes Downtown At- Better Buildings Challenge (BBC) in 2011. Atlantans get around the city to programs counted among lanta a revitalized, vibrant and safe community The program has a goal to reduce Down- that improve quality of life, the organizations’ that is attractive to residents, visitors, workers town Atlanta's water and energy usage by at work is evident throughout the city center the groups CAP has and investors alike, and the organization is a least 20 percent by the year 2020. Through and beyond. incubated and are strong partner to fellow civic organizations assessments conducted by the Atlanta BBC, and the City of Atlanta. potential changes that would save more than excited to contrib- Downtown is home to some of Atlanta’s 11 million gallons of water have been identified. ute to Downtown’s most highly anticipated projects, including the To date, more than 50 million square feet of Atlanta Streetcar, which will loop Downtown property has committed to take the challenge, robust economy Atlanta on a 2.7-mile route. Additionally, in and additional districts outside of Downtown’s and vibrant 2014 the College Football Hall of Fame and boundaries are expected to join the Atlanta National Center for Civil and Human Rights BBC this year. atmosphere in will join existing attractions including the In partnership with its northern neighbor, the future.” Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, Midtown Alliance, ADID is making significant Find out more by Philips Arena and the World of Coca Cola. visual improvements to the state’s most-trav- scanning this code with —doug shipman Serving amid all of the area’s activity, the eled thoroughfare with the I-75/85 Con- your smart phone. CEO, National Center for Civil and Human Rights DOwntowN iN JUNE s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Beginning June 5 Food Truck Wednesdays at Underground Atlanta Hit “Eat Street” every wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Upper Alabama Street for a rotating lineup of Atlanta’s favorite food trucks. June 6 First Thursdays ArtWalk Take in outstanding exhibitions and dis- cover the historic districts of Downtown each month on self-guided tours of the thriving gallery scene. June 19 Feed Your Senses Join your Downtown friends for a free lunchtime performing arts series held at the rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University. IMPACT ATl›› Woodruff Park Playground opened on July 17, 2012 photographed by c e n t r a l at l a n ta p ro g r e ss IMPACT SPECIAL PROJECTS “I love living in In May 2012, Operation Best Foot Forward well as planning and investment by the City and CAP launched GeorgiaForward in Downtown be- *was formed as a result of collaboration between ADID to the improve the overall look of the area. *2010 to engage the state’s stakeholders and Underground Atlanta and adjoining businesses, thought leaders in crafting a common vision cause there are the South Peachtree Merchants’ Association, Located in the heart of the city’s busi- for Georgia and exploring innovative solu- lots of cool parks, the City of Atlanta, MARTA and CAP/ADID. *ness, entertainment and academic districts, tions to statewide policy challenges. In 2012, The group aims to improve the area’s aesthetic Woodruff Park is one of Downtown Atlanta’s GeorgiaForward initiated a new annual pro- my school, I feel appeal of Downtown south of Marietta Street to most significant green spaces. In 2012, ADID gram, Young Gamechangers, which brings safe, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on Peachtree completed a number of park improvements, together 25 young thinkers and doers from Street. Specific areas of concern and associ- some of which were made possible by a across the state to tackle a specific challenge. World of Coke. ated actions required include: public safety and Park Pride Grant awarded for infrastructure GeorgiaForward is acting as the lead police support; public works support for trash upgrades. The new playground was opened, local partner in producing the Georgia Civic And I like to ride removal, street lighting, and streetscape, tree and major repairs were completed on the Health Index. Working with the National my bike or play at and landscape maintenance; code enforcement park’s fountains, all of which are now opera- Conference on Citizenship, they will pres- for building facades and property frontage; as tional. Additional flower planters were added, ent the first comprehensive report on how the playground at lending the park more color, and a new lawn engaged Georgians are in civic life.