Mayor Shirley Franklin today announced the formation of the North Woods Expansion Master Plan Task Force. The task force comprised of 11 individuals charged with reviewing the preliminary master plan developed over the past year by a community advisory group, consultants and city staff for the North Woods of Piedmont Park.
The task force will review traffic, parking, transportation strategies and plans to accommodate the transportation and mobility needs of both Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens while promoting cultural and educational opportunities for Atlanta residents and visitors.
The issue surrounding the parking deck at Piedmont Park has generated intense debate between supporters and opponents. In announcing the task force Mayor Franklin said, "As a community we have earned the reputation of working out our most difficult challenges including water/sewer financing, the honoring of Mayor Allen and Mayor Jackson, and the needs of our homeless population by allowing task forces such as this one to conduct their work and produce a viable recommendation. The members of the task force represent a cross section of civic experience, professional expertise and a sincere commitment to contributing to the betterment of our city."
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The task force members are:
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Sharon Gay, Chair |
Mayoral Appointee |
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Dorothy Kirkley |
Atlanta Botanical Garden Appointee |
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Michael Tyler |
Piedmont Park Conservancy Appointee |
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William Teasley |
Atlanta Planning Advisory Board Appointee |
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Randall Lautzenheiser |
NPU Appointee |
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Dianne Olansky |
NPU Appointee |
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Catherine Ross |
Mayoral Appointee |
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Michael Dobbins |
Mayoral Appointee |
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Neil Williams |
Mayoral Appointee |
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Oscar Harris |
Mayoral Appointee |
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Jesse Hill, Jr. |
Mayoral Appointee |
The task force is scheduled to complete its work in a 60 - 75 day timeframe and is expected to present its recommendations in mid-May.