December 20, 2007

The Peachtree Corridor Partnership Seeks Public Input on a Proposal to Improve Peachtree

The Peachtree Corridor Partnership has introduced a proposal for implementation of the recommendations of the Peachtree Corridor Taskforce: a vision consisting of streetscapes, public space, pocket parks, and transportation improvements that will transform Atlanta’s signature street into a world-class boulevard.  The Partnership has proposed that the project be initiated by a modern streetcar system along the Downtown and Midtown segments of Peachtree, including a Downtown, east-west circulator route.

Proposal to Transform Peachtree - Released December 19, 2007

The vision
Downtown, Midtown, and the entire City of Atlanta would benefit from the proposed Peachtree Corridor in many ways, including greater mobility, economic growth and quality of life. 
Read more here.

What is a modern streetcar?
A modern streetcar can quickly and easily move people short distances. In essence it is a modern solution for improved local mobility.  Click here for answers to some frequently asked questions about the streetcar proposed for the Peachtree Corridor.

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Share your thoughts with us

1.  Take the survey:
Central Atlanta Progress is interested in learning more about your support of potential implementation strategies for a modern streetcar within Downtown. Click here to take the survey: 

2.  Participate in a stakeholder forum:
Stakeholder forums to gather input have been scheduled for the first part of January.  All meetings are open to any interested stakeholders and will consist of a presentation of the plan and facilitated break-out groups for discussion and feedback. 
We hope you will plan to attend:

Tuesday, January 8th, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Bank of America Plaza, 600 Peachtree Street, Suite 5200
Focus:  Commercial / institutional interests

Tuesday, January 8th, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Central Library
1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Downtown
Focus:  Residents

Wednesday, January 16th, 6 to 8 p.m.
AT&T Midtown 2 Building
725 West Peachtree Street
Focus:  Residents

Tuesday, January 22nd, 6 to 8 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
1328 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Focus:  Residents

Learn more about the Peachtree Corridor Task Force Final Report and Peachtree Corridor Partnership recommendations
In November 2005, Mayor Shirley Franklin asked Tom Bell, Chairman & CEO of Cousins Properties to chair and Egbert Perry (Chairman & CEO of The Integral Group) to co-chair the Peachtree Corridor Task Force. The goal of the Task Force was to create the vision and develop strategic recommendations to transform the Peachtree Corridor into a foremost destination for Atlanta’s visitors and residents.  In March 2007 the Task Force released a 25-year, $1 billion plan of improvements for the 14-mile corridor, which extends from the Beltline crossing of Lee Street in the south to Club Drive and the Atlanta city limits in the north.

The Peachtree Corridor Partnership is a joint effort between the Atlanta Development Authority, the Atlanta Committee for Progress and the three community improvement districts operating along Peachtree Street (including the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District).  The Partnership has worked together and with corridor and city stakeholders to develop a plan for how to fund and implement the vision.  A number of suggested options for funding Peachtree Corridor investments have been explored.   Once implementation strategies are determined, a modern streetcar system could be operational within Downtown within 3 1/2 years.

Download the Task Force Final Report (4.3 MB)

For more information visit www.peachtreecorridor.com