May 27, 2005 MLPA eBlast: BeltLine, Program in Piedmont Park, Membership Committee Meeting

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Public Input Wanted on BeltLine Land Use
City of Atlanta residents and stakeholders are invited to participate in several upcoming BeltLine redevelopment workshops and presentations offered by the Atlanta Development Authority. The workshops and presentations are opportunities for public input in the use of land that surrounds the proposed BeltLine, a project that proposes to convert a 22-mile rail corridor into a new transit system, mixed-use trails, expansion to the City's park system, and connectivity to more than 45 of Atlanta's neighborhoods. When the workshops and presentations conclude, the project team will develop a Redevelopment and Land Use Plan and present a draft to the public by early August.

The schedule of additional dates and locations are shown below. The sessions include one week of intensive focus on each area of the BeltLine, made up of a Saturday morning workshop and a summary, recap presentation on the following Thursday. (NOTE that this schedule is different for the next workshop/presentation at Inman Middle School!) Visit the Atlanta Development Authority’s website at www.atlantada.com for additional information about the BeltLine.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEXT WORKSHOP AND PRESENTATION CONCERN OUR PORTION OF THE BELTLINE!!
 
If you have any questions, please contact Liz Drake at 404 870-5339. No RSVP is necessary.
 
Northeast Atlanta Meetings
Workshop – SATURDAY, June 11th, 8:30am - 12:30pm at Inman Middle School
Presentation – Tuesday, June 21st, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Inman Middle School
774 Virginia Avenue NE
 
Northwest Atlanta Meetings
Workshop - June 18th, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Presentation - June 23rd, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
84 5th Street NW
The Global Learning Center @ Tech Square
 
Southwest Atlanta Meetings
Workshop - June 25th, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Presentation - June 30th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shilo Baptist Church 

SATURDAY PROGRAMS IN PIEDMONT PARK
All at or departing from the Visitor’s Center area (inside the park from the entrance off 12th Street next to Willy’s Mexicana Grill on Piedmont Avenue).

Saturday Safari for Kids: Offered the first and third Saturday monthly through September 17th. Participants should meet at 11am at the park’s 12th Street gate. This exciting park adventure features themed activities (like fishing and scavenger hunts!) led by a Piedmont Park Conservancy staff Naturalist. Program is FREE for Conservancy members, $3 for non-members.  Please email naturalist@piedmontpark.org or call 404.876.4024 to register.  Not a
member yet? Visit www.piedmontpark.org and join the Conservancy online today – and
also find out about weekly Summer Day Camp sessions (starting May 23).

Historic Tours: Explore the fascinating legacy of Atlanta’s Common Ground! Free, guided walking tours depart from the Visitor Center (off 12th Street entrance near the dock at Lake Clara Meer) every Saturday at 11 am. For group reservations, email tours@piedmontpark.org or call 404.876.4024. Guided tours are also available on weekdays by request.

Green Market: Kaiser Permanente and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution are sponsoring this season’s Saturday morning open-air market – which runs along the park’s 12th Street entrance each Saturday 9am to 1pm through August. The Green Market features Georgia-grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, chef demonstrations, and entertainment.  A great market in a beautiful setting! 
 
MLPA Membership Committee Meeting
For those MLPA members wanting to have fun, drink wine, and support the Membership Committee: We will be meeting Tuesday, May 31st, 7:30 pm, at the home of Alex Bach, 1692 Pelham Rd. Call Dayna Holbel 404 724 9958 to RSVP

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