Documentation and Legislation

Primary Guidance Documents

The BeltLine vision and implementation plan are contained in two primary guidance documents:

1. Atlanta BeltLine Redevelopment Plan

The Redevelopment Plan details an overall vision and funding plan for the project.  It details a conceptual framework of proposed land uses, locations of new parks and trails and development nodes that would support higher intensity uses.  It also frames the vision for economic development, reuse of contaminated properties, preservation of historic buildings and the addition of affordable housing to the City.  The Plan was adopted by City Council in November 2005. 

2. 5-year Work Plan

The Work Plan is the budget plan for the first five years of the 25-year project.  It outlines the key components of the BeltLine that will be financed within the first five years based on a projected funding stream of $427 million over that time period.  Major elements include:

• Acquisition of ten new parks, including Westside Park.  Two of these parks will fully developed, and four will be partially developed;
• Acquire and construct two portions of the BeltLine trail system, in the northeast and southwest, totaling five to seven miles in length.  In addition, acquire and construct three spur trails, totaling five to nine miles, that connect the BeltLine to parks in surrounding neighborhoods;
• Invest is all possible activities necessary to prepare transit for construction, including acquisition of the northeast and southwest railroad corridor, preparing the right-of-way for transit, completing the environmental and engineering work, and in-depth study of the transit route for the northwest segment;
• Complete a variety of master planning studies that will establish a foundation for the 25-year project;
• Provide economic development incentives totaling $19 million for development along the southern portion of the BeltLine;
• Provide Affordable Workforce Housing incentives totaling $42 million for development in all areas of the BeltLine; and
• Make road, bicycle and pedestrian access improvements totaling $21 million to improve mobility and access to the BeltLine.

Supporting Studies

Partner organizations have conducted additional studies that contributed significantly to the development and refinement of the BeltLine vision including the Emerald Necklace Study by TPL, the MARTA BeltLine Alternatives Analysis and the BeltLine Tax Allocation District Feasibility Study. 

Legislation

Several pieces of legislation have been passed to authorize funding and implementation of the BeltLine:

• Atlanta City Council Tax Allocation District Resolution
• Atlanta Public Schools Tax Allocation District Resolution
• Fulton County Tax Allocation District Resolution
• Atlanta City Council 5-year Work Plan Resolution
• Atlanta City Council Bond Issuance Resolution
• Atlanta City Council Citizen Participation Framework Resolution
• Atlanta City Council TAD Adivisory Committee Resolution

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