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Monday, February 16, 2009
Reinvesting in Clayton
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s hard to foresee a thriving fiscal future in an economy where so many jobs are lost on a daily basis.
Our proximity to the airport and Atlanta are good reasons that Clayton’s future looks promising.
According to an AJC article, our BOC would like to create a separate city using Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as its focal point.
This city would include hotels, restaurants, shops, high-rise condominiums, office space and recreational activities. If Riverdale and Forest Park/Fort Gillem continue moving forward with their revitalization plans as well, this could be a rebirth for north Clayton.
If this plan works the way some commissioners envision, businesses will pay the brunt of taxes instead of property owners and create jobs in the process. Perhaps this redevelopment will become contagious and spread countywide.
In addition, although some residents are less than enthusiastic about the still in limbo Atlanta to Macon commuter rail, public transportation is a major fac tor in this strategy. While I don’t buy into the theory that public transportation brings crime this is one aspect I’m not thrilled about, whereas many residents are eager get on board ASAP.
What do you think about the possibility of Clayton becoming an “aerotropolis”?
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