​The Department of Parks and Recreation is kicking off the planning process for Envision: ATL Parks & Rec Comprehensive Plan. Come enjoy the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center and learn more about how you can help envision the future of ATL Parks & Rec. There will be activities for the whole family, snacks provided, and a chance for you to give input on our Parks & Recreation facilities. Come on an evening that works for you. Everyone is welcome!
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, February 27th & 28th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center 110 Hilliard St. SE Atlanta, GA 30312
We look forward to seeing you there and hearing from you!
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The Department of City Planning invites you to attend our
Placemaking Program Question and Answer Meeting.
 
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
6:00pm
Downtown Central Library
(One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA 30303).
 
Snacks will be provided! This meeting is an opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the Placemaking Program and the upcoming application.
 
We have also created a Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/951006448402663/ 
Please share with your networks!
 
In December, we announced the City’s first ever Placemaking Program. The program is an ongoing initiative to transform under-utilized streets into active, vibrant, and safer public spaces. Community members, through an application process, can apply for facilitation and funding support to implement projects in their neighborhood. Applications are due March 16th.  
We recommend reviewing the information below before the meeting and come prepared with questions: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/placemaking"
 
We look forward to meeting and speaking with you!

Do you know what happens when you dial 911 from your cell phone? And why did 911 put me on hold....whaaat???

If you ever asked these questions you need to join Council Member Carla Smith on Wednesday September 14, 2014 for the City of Atlanta 911 Call Center tour. 

During your time there we will have a 30 presentation with Q&A and a tour. 

The 911 Call Center is located at 180 Peachtree St (the old Macy's Building). Transportation will be provided from City Hall, 55 Triniity Ave SW. Loading begins at 6:15PM with departure at 6:30PM. Only 25 slots are available for the tour. So register as soon as possible. Follow the link below for registration.
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https://www.cognitoforms.com/AtlantaCityCouncilDistrict1/Atlanta911CallCenterTour
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The Atlanta Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Assessment is a project of the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) Office of Planning. This work is being led by the consultant team of TSW, Canvas Planning Group, and The Zoeckler Firm. This Assessment includes a review and analysis of best practices in major peer cities and innovative zoning and land use practices such as form-based ordinances and hybrid zoning ordinances (i.e. those that incorporate form-based and conventional land use-based provisions).  Additionally, the Assessment will focus on how well the current Zoning Ordinance implements City policies and plans, such as the Comprehensive Development Plan and will also identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing Zoning Ordinance in terms of its content, structure, organization, clarity, ease of use, enforcement,zoning districts and district standards, regulations of general applicability, definitions, graphics, and procedures.  ​

The last two public meetings were held:
​Wednesday, May 18th from 7:00 PM to 8:30PM
Passion City Church
515 Garson Drive N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30324

Thursday, May 26th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC)
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
Edwin Thompson Student Center; Building 800

To view a PDF of the presentation click HERE
To view the Recommendations click HERE

These public meetings were an opportunity to present project findings and strategic recommendations for changes that should be made as part of the eventual Zoning Ordinance update process. These recommendations include:

• New Zoning Code Format
• Improving Urban Design
• Protecting Neighborhood Character
• Creating Vibrant Corridors & Districts
• Expanding Transportation Options
• Ensuring Housing Diversity
• Supporting Jobs & Innovation
• Creating a User-Friendly Code

​​The previous public meetings for the project were held on January 11th at Atlanta Metropolitan State College and on January 12th at Passion City Church. These evening meetings provided an opportunity for the Office of Planning and the Consultant Team to present an update on the work that has been done to-date and to gather comments and input from the broader community. 
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A video recording of the presentation given at these meetings can be viewed HERE.

For more information visit: http://www.zoningatl.com/

In July 2012, residents in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood experienced several days of rainfall which flooded several homes along Atlanta, Connally and Ormond avenues. The Department of Watershed Management (DWM) responded immediately to perform on-site inspections and a review of the collection and conveyance system. Under the Southeast Atlanta Green Infrastructure Initiative, DWM developed a holistic approach to flood mitigation and identified short-term and long-term projects to address flooding concerns within the Custer Avenue Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) basin.

Project Highlights

• Following the July 2012 storm event, DWM completed eight short-term projects to provide immediate relief to residents including construction of bioswales along Crumley Street and in Rosa Burney Park and rain garden installation near Dunbar Elementary School and on Ira and Sydney streets.
• In February 2014, DWM completed construction of a five-million gallon storage vault underneath the media parking lot at Turner Field as part of the City’s long-term goal to alleviate area flooding.
• The Department is currently installing approximately six miles of permeable pavers in Peoplestown, Mechanicsville and Summerhill communities. Permeable pavers are designed to intercept, detain and eventually release stormwater that falls on roadways and adjacent sidewalks.

For more information and meeting schedules please visit the Southeast Atlanta Green Infrastructure:
http://www.atlantawatershed.org/projects/southeast-atlanta-green-infrastructure/

The project's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/atlwatershed/

​News report:
​http://news.wabe.org/post/atlanta-home-largest-permeable-pavers-project-us