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Norcross citizens invited to help shape Buford Highway corridor

Norcross citizens are needed for a steering committee to work with the city and the Sizemore Group to develop a plan for the Buford Highway Corridor. (Courtesy City of Norcross)
Norcross citizens are needed for a steering committee to work with the city and the Sizemore Group to develop a plan for the Buford Highway Corridor. (Courtesy City of Norcross)
By Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Sept 22, 2020

Norcross is looking for individuals from the community to participate as part of a Buford Highway Corridor steering committee. The city is coordinating a Master Plan with the help of the Sizemore Group for strategic revitalization and redevelopment of the 1.85-mile long Buford Highway corridor.

The Buford Highway/Ga. 23 regional transportation route within Norcross handles roughly 30,000 average daily trips and serves as a prominent gateway into the city. It is also a target area for reinvestment and future growth in the city’s 2040 Imagine Our Future Comprehensive Plan.

The steering committee will meet virtually at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The city anticipates filling the committee with 12 members.

Deadline for expressing interest is Friday, Sept. 25. To be considered email bufordhighway@norcrossga.net with a brief description of your background and why you would like to serve on the committee.

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