Petition for Responsible BeltLine Planning

To support the development of plans that are true to the BeltLine vision of an open transit greenway that stimulates transit-oriented development on adjacent, underutilized property, we, the undersigned, urge Atlanta officials, consultants, and developers of the BeltLine and related projects to adhere to the following principles:

• Uphold land use designations in the 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan, including maintaining open space along the BeltLine as it runs through Piedmont Park.

• Concurrent with economic development, create an effective, cost-efficient, fully integrated transit system along the entire BeltLine corridor that provides an open space inclusive of Right-of-Way for public transit, pedestrian and bicycle trails, and greenspace.

• Encourage commercial and residential development that is compatible with adjacent, existing neighborhoods, following City of Atlanta planning department guidelines for transition from higher to lower densities.

• Identify and protect historic properties and preserve the historic character of neighborhoods along BeltLine.

• Involve citizens throughout the BeltLine corridor in a meaningful, ongoing planning process to ensure appropriate, responsible development citywide.