Fort McPherson open house scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22

Atlanta City Council Member Joyce Sheperd and the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority are inviting residents to an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event will be held at Fort McPherson, 1794 Walker Ave. Hourly presentations and tours will provide information on the timeline for negotiations and property transfer of the former Army garrison southwest of downtown Atlanta. The city of Atlanta wants to redevelop the 488-acre site to create jobs and promote economic development. Plans include the creation of a science park, employment center with 3.5 million square feet of labs and offices, 1,747 units of residential development and a campus-style environment focused on vaccines, infectious diseases, neuroscience and other targeted sciences. A consolidated police and fire safety academy for Atlanta have also been discussed. For information on the event, call 404-477-6767 or visit www.mcphersonredevelopment.com.