Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) is currently updating the BeltLine Subarea 6 (SA6) Master Plan, which was originally completed in December, 2011. The SA6 Master Plan is "a policy tool to guide growth and development" along the BeltLine and will impact Morningside/Lenox Park (MLP) - along with Ansley Park, Midtown, Piedmont Heights, Sherwood Forest and Virginia-Highland neighborhoods. More specifically, these plans focus on recommendations related to transit oriented development, land use and design (e.g. building heights, new private roads), mobility (e.g. transit stops, pedestrian safety, connections to bike lanes), greenspace (e.g. parks, public access), affordable housing, historic preservation and public art & culture.
The redevelopment of Amsterdam Walk is also highly likely and will directly impact Morningside. In July 2021, ABI published an RFQ for the redevelopment of 2.4 acres of surplus land at the end of Amsterdam.
To ensure our neighborhood is informed, represented and supported in this process, the MLPA Board voted on May 9 to contract the consulting services of Aaron Fortner from Canvas Planning Group. Aaron has significant experience in planning and urban design, including with the City of Atlanta. He also worked on the development of the MLP Master Plan, so he knows our neighborhood's background and vision for future growth. His proposal includes BeltLine SA6 Plan Services and Amsterdam Walk Rezoning Services. We are working with contacts in other neighborhood associations on these efforts with Aaron, so that all of our interests are best represented with the developer and City of Atlanta.
This week and next, ABI will be hosting workshops to collect your input on the SA6 Master Plan. Design stations will be interactive and staffed to help guide you through the exercises. All three workshops will cover the same material.
Workshops will take place at:
Ansley Mall Suite 307
1544 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30324
Workshops with Design Team:
Thursday, May 19, 2022
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday, May 21, 2022
8:00am to 10:30am
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
8:00am to 10:00am
In addition to the staffed workshops, the space will be available daily for self guided participation from May 16 - May 26 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. The meeting flyer is here. You can also explore the project website which includes interactive activities and a survey. We hope you can attend and/or participate in these engagement opportunities!
