ARC awarded $800,000 in its latest round of Livable Centers Initiative grants to eight metro Atlanta communities. The LCI grants will help these communities create new plans for quality growth and help develop innovative policies that support more vibrant, connected communities. Once their studies and plans are complete, these communities will be eligible for additional LCI funding for transportation projects needed to implement their plans.
The Turner Field Stadium Neighborhoods Regional Center has been awarded $212,000. Sponsored by the city of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta, this study will help the communities adjacent to Turner Field envision the future of the stadium and surrounding parking lots, develop a concept plan and rethink transportation infrastructure needs, all while enhancing and protecting existing neighborhoods.
The city of Atlanta will partner with the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority, Annie E. Casey Foundation (which is contributing financial resources for the study), the Atlanta BeltLine Inc. and various neighborhood organizations.
Information: atlantaga.gov
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