East Point City Council recently reviewed proposals for redeveloping the city center.
The issue has been quiet for months. Before the process was slowed, residents formed a Facebook group called the East Point Preservation Alliance. Advocates were concerned with plans to raze some 1930s era buildings, including City Hall and a now-closed city library.
The council heard from the second of two developers last month about their visions for downtown. Ward B Council member Lance Rhodes said the council would vote to move forward on one of these proposals. It may take up to two years to finish the project after a vote, he said. No date has been set for the council vote, he said
Here are key points:
Developer: East Point City Planners LLC
- Knock down city hall to create a great lawn. This opens up the arched front of the city auditorium.
- Build a new government center.
- Relocate the closed city library by razing a city fire station. This creates another green space.
- Close Linwood Avenue, between Church and East Point streets to create a city center.
- Estimated price tag: $17.7 million to $18.1 million
- Presentation
Developer: Manhattan + Gateway + Benoit + CCNA
- Create a "district" concept with four dimensions: civic space, recreation, transportation oriented development, live & work space
- Erect monuments and arches to establish the border of the district: Main Street and Church Street; Thompson Avenue and Cleveland Avenue.
- Develop amphitheater and open space along Church Street
- Preserve city auditorium.
- Presentation
What do you like about the plans? Dislike?
