The City of Doraville is holding an open house to unveil the recent LCI Study for the GM Plant. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 1/26, 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Doraville Civic Center, located at 3770 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340.
LCI stands for Livable Centers Initiative. Since 1999 the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has been providing funding for planning studies and transportation projects across the Atlanta region. This program of studies and projects has become known as the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI). The focus of the program is to encourage increased residential development, mixed-uses and connectivity in different community types.
A portion of the GM Study includes an area that is now part of the City of Chamblee. Chamblee citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting if they wish to learn more about the study. A copy of the flyer and information on the plan can be found here: FLYER.
Anyone with further questions about this issue are requested to contact Doraville online at http://www.doravillega.us/ or by phone at 770-451-8745.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
2011 Taste of Chamblee Seeks Fresh Programming Ideas
The 2011 Taste of Chamblee is seeking fresh ideas. As in the past, the Taste of Chamblee is turning to the community for programming suggestions in effort to build upon our success and continue to make improvements to the festival. We are continually trying to think of ways to make the Taste of Chamblee Fall Festival better, and are very interesed in new and fresh ideas. We have listed the preliminary theme areas below. Please let us know if you have an idea we should consider:
Preliminary Theme Areas for 2011 Taste of Chamblee Fall Festival
The Main Stage: live music 11-9, including local talent to be highlighted between 1-3.
Chamblee Showcase: special area with booths featuring Chamblee city services: Parks & Rec, Area Development info, police, and public works
Kids Zone: climbing wall, jumpers, carnival games, gyro, face painter, crafts, etc.
Touch a Truck: fire, ambulance, police, tow truck, GA Power bucket truck, etc.
Beer Garden: selection of 6-8 craft beers and premium wines
Sustainability Fair: New this year is an industry theme to atrract companies to showcase sustainable products, such as consumer products, cars, and building materials (or companies with major sustainable practices)
Note: Due to a lack of demand, last year's feature theme area, The Wine Garden, will not return for 2011. We will have a nice selection of wines, but will sell them through more efficient channels such as at the Beer Garden, and other beer booths.
The organizers of the festival are very interested in hearing from you if you have an idea we should consider. The deadline for submissions is February 28. Please send ideas via e-mail to thogan@chambleega.com.
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Preliminary Theme Areas for 2011 Taste of Chamblee Fall Festival
The Main Stage: live music 11-9, including local talent to be highlighted between 1-3.
Chamblee Showcase: special area with booths featuring Chamblee city services: Parks & Rec, Area Development info, police, and public works
Kids Zone: climbing wall, jumpers, carnival games, gyro, face painter, crafts, etc.
Touch a Truck: fire, ambulance, police, tow truck, GA Power bucket truck, etc.
Beer Garden: selection of 6-8 craft beers and premium wines
Sustainability Fair: New this year is an industry theme to atrract companies to showcase sustainable products, such as consumer products, cars, and building materials (or companies with major sustainable practices)
Note: Due to a lack of demand, last year's feature theme area, The Wine Garden, will not return for 2011. We will have a nice selection of wines, but will sell them through more efficient channels such as at the Beer Garden, and other beer booths.
The organizers of the festival are very interested in hearing from you if you have an idea we should consider. The deadline for submissions is February 28. Please send ideas via e-mail to thogan@chambleega.com.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Chamblee State of the City Address
2011 State of the City Address Chamblee, GA
Mayor R. Eric Clarkson to give State of the City Address at February Chamblee Business Association Meeting.
The Chamblee Business Association is proud to present Mayor R. Eric Clarkson, Mayor of the City of Chamblee, as guest speaker for the February 2011 general meeting. Mayor Clarkson is scheduled to deliver his third annual State of the City address at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 17th, at the Chamblee Civic Center, located at 3540 Broad St. in Chamblee.
The Mayor will review the accomplishments and challenges of 2010, and look ahead to the future of Chamblee. Topics scheduled to be discussed include the recent annexation, the financial health of the City, the accomplishments of the police department, the services of public works, the status of recent and planned developments, and important personnel issues.
Brent Morris, President of the Chamblee Business Association, stated "Chamblee has expanded its boundaries, population, and number of new businesses have come into the City. We at the CBA are looking forward to hearing about the City’s plan for addressing the new opportunities that we have."
The event will include a brief question and answer session. In the interest of time, the CBA respectfully asks that all questions be submitted in writing in advance. All questions should be sent to Brent Morris, President of the Chamblee Business Association, at bmorris@peachtreebenefitgroup.com.
The State of the City Address is being hosted by the Chamblee Business Association, and while it is open to the public, there may be a cost for attending the meeting. The Chamblee Business Association is supported through memberships. Meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, located at 3540 Broad St. Chamblee, GA 30341. Doors open at 7:30am, and the program begins at 8:00am. There is no charge for first-time guests, returning guest are $10, and members are $5.
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Mayor R. Eric Clarkson to give State of the City Address at February Chamblee Business Association Meeting.
The Chamblee Business Association is proud to present Mayor R. Eric Clarkson, Mayor of the City of Chamblee, as guest speaker for the February 2011 general meeting. Mayor Clarkson is scheduled to deliver his third annual State of the City address at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 17th, at the Chamblee Civic Center, located at 3540 Broad St. in Chamblee.
The Mayor will review the accomplishments and challenges of 2010, and look ahead to the future of Chamblee. Topics scheduled to be discussed include the recent annexation, the financial health of the City, the accomplishments of the police department, the services of public works, the status of recent and planned developments, and important personnel issues.
Brent Morris, President of the Chamblee Business Association, stated "Chamblee has expanded its boundaries, population, and number of new businesses have come into the City. We at the CBA are looking forward to hearing about the City’s plan for addressing the new opportunities that we have."
The event will include a brief question and answer session. In the interest of time, the CBA respectfully asks that all questions be submitted in writing in advance. All questions should be sent to Brent Morris, President of the Chamblee Business Association, at bmorris@peachtreebenefitgroup.com.
The State of the City Address is being hosted by the Chamblee Business Association, and while it is open to the public, there may be a cost for attending the meeting. The Chamblee Business Association is supported through memberships. Meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, located at 3540 Broad St. Chamblee, GA 30341. Doors open at 7:30am, and the program begins at 8:00am. There is no charge for first-time guests, returning guest are $10, and members are $5.
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
New State Rep Elena Parent to Host Town Hall Meeting
I am excited to announce that next Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 7 to 8 p.m., Elena Parent will be hosting her first first town hall meeting since becoming District 81's State Representative.
Ms. Parent's special guest for the evening will be Sarah Beth Gehl, Deputy Director of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Ms. Gehl is scheduled to discuss the state's budgetary outlook and will detail the proposal that was just released by the Tax Council charged with recommending revisions to Georgia's tax code.
The meeting will be held in the Media Center at Chamblee High School, located at 3688 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, 30341.
There is no cost to attend this event and it is open to the public. If you would like more information about Representative Elena Parent, please visit her website at http://www.elenaparent.com/.
Ms. Parent's special guest for the evening will be Sarah Beth Gehl, Deputy Director of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Ms. Gehl is scheduled to discuss the state's budgetary outlook and will detail the proposal that was just released by the Tax Council charged with recommending revisions to Georgia's tax code.
The meeting will be held in the Media Center at Chamblee High School, located at 3688 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, 30341.
There is no cost to attend this event and it is open to the public. If you would like more information about Representative Elena Parent, please visit her website at http://www.elenaparent.com/.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
DORAVILLE PLAN FOR GM PLANT TO BE DISCUSSED AT CHAMBLEE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Caleb Racicot to Present LCI Planning Process for GM Plant at January Chamblee Business Association Meeting
Mr. Caleb Racicot, AICP, is an award winning city planner and Senior Principal with Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates. He has over 10 years of experience in community planning, design-based zoning codes, and public outreach. Before joining TSW, he was a planner with the City of Atlanta Bureau of Planning working on urban design studies and leading community workshops.
The 2010 Doraville Downtown Master Plan is a community-based effort to prepare a plan for the GM Plant and surrounding area, including parts of the City of Chamblee. The plant’s redevelopment and its ripple effects provide opportunities to further connect these neighbor communities by filling housing and economic voids, fostering quality growth, and expanding public spaces. The study’s goal is to capitalize on these opportunities and ensure that future redevelopment benefits Doraville, Chamblee, other surrounding communities, and the region.
This current effort is the second LCI (Livable Centers Initiative) undertaken by the City of Doraville in recent years. The first, completed in 2005, focused on the Buford Highway corridor inside I-285. The previous LCI, along with several other initiatives impacting the study are, have been carefully studied and incorporated into this effort.
Throughout fall and winter of 2010/2011, a consultant team led by Caleb Racicot of Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates has orchestrated the effort to define a plan for realizing the transformative potential of the Doraville Assembly Plan redevelopment. Through a series of community meetings, stakeholder interviews, and advisory team meetings, a draft plan has been developed that incorporates:
• A vision for establishing a quality, mixed-use employment center on the GM site
• Concepts for the existing Doraville town center,
• Sidewalk, roadway, and transit upgrades
• Open space and greenway projects
• Economic development strategies
• Zoning, land use, and design concepts
• And much more!
The Chamblee Business Association is supported through memberships. Meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, located at 3540 Broad St. Chamblee, GA 30341. Doors open at 7:30am, and the program begins at 8:00am. There is no charge for first-time guests, returning guest are $10, and members are $5.
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Mr. Caleb Racicot, AICP, is an award winning city planner and Senior Principal with Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates. He has over 10 years of experience in community planning, design-based zoning codes, and public outreach. Before joining TSW, he was a planner with the City of Atlanta Bureau of Planning working on urban design studies and leading community workshops.
The 2010 Doraville Downtown Master Plan is a community-based effort to prepare a plan for the GM Plant and surrounding area, including parts of the City of Chamblee. The plant’s redevelopment and its ripple effects provide opportunities to further connect these neighbor communities by filling housing and economic voids, fostering quality growth, and expanding public spaces. The study’s goal is to capitalize on these opportunities and ensure that future redevelopment benefits Doraville, Chamblee, other surrounding communities, and the region.
This current effort is the second LCI (Livable Centers Initiative) undertaken by the City of Doraville in recent years. The first, completed in 2005, focused on the Buford Highway corridor inside I-285. The previous LCI, along with several other initiatives impacting the study are, have been carefully studied and incorporated into this effort.
Throughout fall and winter of 2010/2011, a consultant team led by Caleb Racicot of Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates has orchestrated the effort to define a plan for realizing the transformative potential of the Doraville Assembly Plan redevelopment. Through a series of community meetings, stakeholder interviews, and advisory team meetings, a draft plan has been developed that incorporates:
• A vision for establishing a quality, mixed-use employment center on the GM site
• Concepts for the existing Doraville town center,
• Sidewalk, roadway, and transit upgrades
• Open space and greenway projects
• Economic development strategies
• Zoning, land use, and design concepts
• And much more!
The Chamblee Business Association is supported through memberships. Meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, located at 3540 Broad St. Chamblee, GA 30341. Doors open at 7:30am, and the program begins at 8:00am. There is no charge for first-time guests, returning guest are $10, and members are $5.
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