The city of Atlanta recently celebrated the completion of the Broad Street Pedestrian Plaza. Mayor Kasim Reed was joined by William Johnson, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Commissioner of Public Works, Terri Lee, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of City Planning and Jennifer Ball, VP of Planning and Economic Development, Central Atlanta Progress/Atlanta Downtown Improvement District.
The Broad Street Pedestrian Plaza is a newly-converted wood decking system designed to create an outdoor social setting with seating for the adjacent restaurants and spaces for special events. The new plaza represents a $500,000 investment in Atlanta’s Downtown corridor and will establish Broad Street as a vibrant town square that’s comfortable, attractive and accessible.
The Broad Street Pedestrian Plaza meets ADA accessibility requirements and maintains access to existing utilities and storm water infrastructure. It features a quickly assembled and fully adjustable pedestal decking system. Integrated and detached furniture elements will be added to enhance the experience and enjoyment of the new space.
“The Broad Street Pedestrian Plaza is yet another example of the improvements the City of Atlanta is making to help improve our communities and business districts. The newly-constructed deck will allow pedestrians, employees and visitors to take full advantage of the restaurants, shops and amenities in the area. It will be the perfect backdrop for the soon-to-come sculpture honoring champion boxer Evander Holyfileld,” said William Johnson, Commissioner of the Department of Public Works.
Broad Street was closed to vehicular traffic in 2015 with the goal to encourage the growth of pedestrian activity and revitalize the storefront market in the area.
