Thursday, June 11, 2009
Carter
Center to host first Community Meeting for Poncey-Highland Master Plan
Wednesday, June 17
“For
years, residents and business owners have said they want a plan for the
future,” said Hall, whose district includes Poncey-Highland. “This is a
once-in-a-generation effort to look at Poncey-Hi comprehensively, in its
integrity, and in relationship to adjacent neighborhoods.”
2009
has been a landmark year for the neighborhood, with the spring opening of the
new playground and community garden, and the fall opening of a new public
elementary school,
Lenore
Carroll, president of the Poncey-Highland Neighborhood Association, urged
everyone with a stake in the neighborhood to attend the meeting. “We are thrilled
that this important project is going forward after several years of
anticipation. All who live, work,
and play in Poncey-Highland have a stake in this process, and we need their
participation.”
Steve
Franklin, owner of Java Vino, Coffee and Wine House, on
The
Atlanta-based design firm of Tunnell Spangler Walsh is leading the planning
effort.
Among
the topics to be considered during the four-month process are land use issues;
traffic calming; greenspaces and streetscapes; historic preservation; and
sustainability.
The
second community meeting for the master plan, a public workshop, is scheduled
for Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at
For more
information, contact Councilmember Hall’s office at 404-330-6038 or khall@atlantaga.gov.
WHO:
Atlanta City Councilmember Kwanza Hall
Poncey-Highland
residents and business owners
WHAT:
First community meeting for the Poncey-Highland Master Plan
WHEN:
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17
WHERE:
The Cyprus Room at the