Connectivity
Our vision is to provide enhanced connectivity among a network of sidewalks, nature trails, and multi-use trails in and around Atlanta Memorial Park, both east and west of Northside Drive.
Goals:
- Pathways around Memorial Park, under Northside Drive, around BJ Golf Course, BG Tennis Center and Recital Hall, all connected to the BeltLine’s NW Trail.
- Bike paths east of Northside Drive, crossing Peachtree Creek, connecting to the BeltLine, and under Northside Drive to Memorial Park and Wesley Drive.
- A flood-resistant nature trail through the interior of Memorial Park.
What we are doing:
- Refurbishing the nature trails throughout the park.
- Improving each of the corners of the park to be inviting and safe for pedestrian access.
- Hosting community meetings as needed when concerns regarding connectivity arise.
What we have done:
- Worked with GDOT, BJGCF, and the Springlake Civic Association on the installation of a new light with crosswalks at the intersection of Northside Drive/Klump Lane/McKinley Road.
- Worked with GDOT and neighborhoods on new bridge sidewalk, installing bollards on the bridge sidewalk, and crosswalk designs.
- Partnered with GDOT, PATH, BJGCF, and COA on the design, constructiton and completion of the Northside Drive bridge underpass.
- Worked with GDOT and the COA to install bollards at the intersection of Woodward Way and Northside Drive to protect cars from rolling up onto the curb and having popped tires as a result. Work also included street markings to better direct traffic and the shifting of the traffic lights.
- Secured funding and coordinated design and permitting of the sidewalk around Memorial Park. Coordinated with Renew Atlanta, ASTRA, HGOR, and Long Engineering on the installation of the 5-foot sidewalks around Memorial Park.
- Hosted meetings with PATH and neighborhoods for input regarding the design of the multi-use trail loop around the golf course.
- Secured funding for the Memorial Park nature trail.
Our future plans:
- Continue fundraising and implementing the Cornerstone Project to improve all corners of Atlanta Memorial Park.
- Host community meetings for Beltline updates and other connectivity issues.
- Advocate for the maintenance and safety of the sidewalks, nature trails and pathways throughout Atlanta Memorial Park.
