Doraville mayor to present State of the City address
Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman’s annual State of the City address is slated for 6:30 p.m. April 28 in Flowers Park, 5921 New Peachtree Road. Pittman’s comments will include a review of key accomplishments for 2016 such as plans for a new city center, introduction of a New Peachtree Road streetscape concept and creation of the Design Doraville initiative that will provide a blueprint for Doraville’s growth for the next 20 years. Guests will also hear about the many events and development plans on tap for 2017 and the years ahead.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the park will preceed Pittman’s remarks.
Home to the municipal swimming pool, Flowers Park recently underwent a $1.7 million makeover. The park’s retaining wall, between the city swimming pool and the Doraville Police Department lot, has been raised and backfilled and features new amenities including a picnic pavilion and playground.
A property trade with nearby First Baptist Church created a boundary adjustment that allowed for the realignment of the entrance to the pool. That area, formerly wooded and unusable, has been replaced with walking trails, a small play area and tables and benches that can be used as a gathering spot.
Food trucks will be onsite for dining options and a free concert by A1A, the Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will follow the mayor’s presentation at 7:30 p.m.
