A master plan that identifies 31.4 miles of potential trails, and proposes constructing seven miles of trails over 10 years at an estimated cost of $33.3 million, has been approved by the Sandy Springs City Council.
The Sandy Springs Trail Master Plan was developed in partnership with the PATH Foundation, Kaizen Collaborative and the Sandy Springs Conservancy, according to a staff report to the council. The Conservancy contributed $25,000 toward the planning. The document was presented to the public on June 19. Information: https://bit.ly/32pz4yA
The plan “identifies 31.4 miles of greenway trails, side paths and neighborhood greenways, connecting to 12 schools, 15 parks and green spaces, and providing connections to neighboring jurisdictions,” staff said.
The Sandy Springs Next Ten Comprehensive Plan called for establishing “an interconnected network of on-road and off-road pedestrian and bicycle trails to connect green spaces, recreational facilities, destinations and population centers,” staff said.
“We think this is a great step for the city in enhancing our quality of life, and our organization stands at the ready to assist any way we can in the implementation of this trail plan once it’s adopted,” Jack Misiura, board chairman of the Sandy Springs Conservancy, told the council.
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