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IN The Neighborhood FEATURES, NEWS & EVENTS INTO THE WEST Ground broken for Atlanta BeltLine's Westside Trail By Collin Kelley INtown Editor The Westside Trail, the next major milestone for the Atlanta BeltLine’s network of trails, transit, parks and green space, broke ground last month hoping to be a revitalization catalyst just like its Eastside forerunner. The three-mile Westside Trail will run from University Avenue in Adair Park to Lena Street at Washington Park. “This is a historic moment for southwest Atlanta and the entire City,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “The Westside Trail represents an unprecedented $43 million investment in the future of southwest Atlanta, and its construction will move us closer to our goal of fully building out the Atlanta BeltLine to connect every corner of our city. It is a game-changer, and it will bring new vitality and investment to the Westside’s historic neighborhoods.” The design of the Westside Trail project was led by Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation and support from a design team led by Kimley-Horn and Associates. The initial phase of a project this complex normally takes two years to complete. Yet the process took only nine months with the help of a unique partnership between the City of Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the USDOT Lederal Highway Administration, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and its design team. Construction of this project is expected to take approximately 24 months. When completed, the Westside Trail will have a 14-foot wide concrete multi-use trail along the former railroad corridor. The project will also include the construction of 14 access points, 11 of which are ADA-accessible, along with lighting, security cameras, signage, way-finding, mile-markers, and underground infrastructure. An expansion of the Atlanta BeltLine arboretum will blend with hundreds of large, native trees and integrate more than 30 acres of inviting and usable new green space. The project will be constructed in preparation for future transit that is currently is the planning stages. The Westside Trail connects four schools and four parks, as well as the residents of 10 southwest Atlanta neighborhoods to public transit, existing community businesses and future economic development sites. In 2013, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the City of Atlanta A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail on Nov. 12 near Adair Park. Handling the shovels were (l-r) Jamie Kennedy, a Board Member at Cox, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Paul Morris, President of BeltLine, and Atlanta Police Chief George Turner. Photo by Phil Mosier Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY Peggy Hibbert #1 Agent, Dekalb Board of REALTORS* FOUNDING PARTNER 404.444.0192 peggy@atlantafinehomes.com Morningside/Druid Hills 1466 University Drive Exquisite architectural details adorn this meticulous, complete renovation. This master-on-main features a chef’s kitchen that opens to the family room and open, sun-filled spaces with a soaring foyer, hardwood floors, all new baths and a finished basement. Enjoy the security of a gated driveway leading to an oversized garage and generous private backyard Your personal Intown retreat is close to Morningside shops and restaurants, Emory Village, Emory University and the CDC. NEIGHBORHOOD CrYAtrt with GLOBAL REACH AtlantaFineHomes.com 404.874.0300 © MMXiV Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lake Tablino by Monet, used with permission. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independen Is Independently Owned And Operated. 4 December 2014 | INtOWn AtlantalNtownPaper.com
