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| SUMMER 2007 NEWSLETTER URBAN COLLAGE, INC. – ATLANTA – LEXINGTON |
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Dear After a busy Spring that included our 10-year anniversary and the opening of our new office in Lexington, this issue highlights projects completed over the last several months. They include progressive and innovative plans for the continued growth and vitality of major areas of Atlanta and Charlotte as well as unique public/private partnerships that are making things happen.
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Lakewood Fairgrounds Redevelopment Retained by the Atlanta Development Authority, Urban Collage was part of a team charged with examining the feasibility of redevelopment for the historic Lakewood Fairgrounds property owned by the City of Atlanta. Set on over 100 acres directly south of Downtown, the site has several historic buildings on it, as well as a central lake and an operating amphitheatre. As part of the study, Urban Collage conducted public outreach, assisted in examining potential redevelopment issues and helped craft an RFP for new development and reuse of the site. The RFP was issued in July 2007 and has already grabbed the interest of dozens of potential developers. |
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Northlake Small Area Plan Earlier this year, Urban Collage helped the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission develop policies and guidelines for a pilot pedestrian-oriented plan around the Northlake Mall area. The plan is part of a larger effort to update the area's comprehensive growth plan in response to explosive growth and the possible construction of rapid transit. The work follows Charlotte's progressive strategy of "Corridors, Centers and Wedges." |
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Blue Marshall
Niti Gajjar
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New Hires! Urban Collage welcomes two new planners to the staff:
Blue Marshall graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology this past Spring with a Bachelors of Science degree in Architecture. Drawing from her background in architecture, Blue provides graphic and production support to various projects including site planning, corridor studies and various urban redevelopment sites. Niti Gajjar has recently graduated with a Masters degree in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati. Aside from her academic background in architecture and urban planning, she has worked on a multitude of projects in India, including various master plans for cities, towns, industrial areas and burgeoning rural areas. Niti will lend her talents to various land use and transportation corridor planning projects.
Senior Associate Nominated as GPA Treasurer Eric Bosman, AICP, Senior Associate at Urban Collage, recently became the interim Georgia Planning Association Treasurer until the Board election is complete at the September annual meeting. Congratulations, Eric!
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