BNC — Important Documents

Become more informed about the BeltLine development process by exploring these links to key statements, policies and documents related to principles of BeltLine Development and ongoing planning.

< —————————————————— Site plans/details for proposed NE Atlanta BeltLine Developments

From the website of Wayne Mason's Development Group (NorthEast Atlanta BeltLine), these plans include Piedmont Park Towers and Amsterdam Walk:

Dwelling units, parking spaces, stories for nine proposed developments

Updated site plan details, June 21, 2006

< —————————————————— Atlanta Development Authority (ADA) BeltLine Redevelopment Plan Documents

ADA BeltLine Project Work Plan, Draft for Public Review, May 31, 2006

ADA BeltLine Project, Community Engagement Survey Results, May 31, 2006

ADA/EDAW Final BeltLine Redevelopment Plan, November, 2005

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Addenda to Final BeltLine Redevelopment Plan, November 2005

Exhibit A — Final Maps

Exhibit B — List of Parcels

Exhibit C — Development Guidelines. Transit-supportive densities (from Development Guidelines, pg. 19) state, "Transit-supportive residential densities should generally be between 10 and 15 dwelling units per acre within 1/4 mile of the transit corridor." Liz Coyle, (her title), adds, "This is the standard used by regional transportation authorities, including ARC and GRTA. The TAD feasibility study used the same standard and these same numbers were used by EDAW during the redevelopment planning sessions."

< —————————————————— 2004 – 2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)

Full document

Piedmont Park/North Woods right-of-way. "Support the long-range use of the Southern Railroad right-of-way that exists between Ansley Mall and Ford Factory Square for open space usage. Secure this right-of-way if or when the railroad use is abandoned."

< —————————————————— Key Comments, Positions and Policy Statements Regarding BeltLine Development

NPU Priorities for NE Corridor BeltLine Development (adopted by NPU's E, F, N and M, June, 2005)
Neighborhood Perspective on BeltLine Planning, presented by Liz Coyle, Neighborhood Advocate, at Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Architecture, April 29, 2006, Dean's Symposium on the Changing Nature of Practice — "Strategies for Urban Regeneration: The Atlanta BeltLine"
Piedmont Park Conservancy Policy on development surrounding Piedmont Park
Park Pride's Eight Guiding Principles of BeltLine Development
Alexander Garvin Study — The Beltline Emerald Necklace: Atlanta's New Public Realm, December, 2004
BeltLine Neighbors Coalition "Our Vision" — Design principles to guide BeltLine planning
BeltLine Neighbors Coalition Petition for Responsible BeltLine Planning
City Councilmember Anne Fauver reaffirms opposition to a plan to build two residential/retail high-rises on the eastern edge of Piedmont Park, June 2, 2006
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation: Press Release on BeltLine Development, June 23, 2005
Comments on ARC's DRI report (submitted May 25-June 24, 2006) from Mike Alexander (MARTA); Doug Young (AUDC); Christopher Koch; Steven M. Wright (National Park Service); Steve Yost (GDOT-Office of Intermodal Programs); Debbie McCown (Piedmont Park Conservancy); John Burger Cary Aiken; Liz Coyle (BNC)

< —————————————————— Atlanta Regional Comission (ARC) Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Study

Final Northeast Atlanta BeltLine DRI report, June 24, 2006.
Comments on DRI report (submitted May 25 – June 24, 2006) from Mike Alexander (MARTA); Doug Young (AUDC); Christopher Koch; Steven M. Wright (National Park Service); Steve Yost (GDOT-Office of Intermodal Programs); Debbie McCown (Piedmont Park Conservancy); John Burger; Cary Aiken; Liz Coyle (BNC)
ARC Preliminary Report on the Mason Group's NE Atlanta BeltLine DRI. This report was opened, May 25, 2006 It is currently under review. The ARC is seeking comments. ARC's preliminary finding that the NE Atlanta BeltLine development proposal "is not in the Best Interest of the Region, and therefore, of the State" begins on p. 3 of the Preliminary Report Summary (which may correspond to p. 6 in the pdf download below [There are three reports listed below - which is it?]). See pp. 5 – 7 for best land use, transportation, environmental and housing practices.
DRI Proposed Site Plan Maps 1 – 6
DRI Proposed Site Plan Maps 7 – 9
DRI later submission showing track adjustments
Northeast Atlanta BeltLine Traffic Impact Study (submitted for DRI)