Today the Atlanta City Council approved allowing the Chastain Park Conservancy to move forward with its master plan for the 268-acre park off W. Wieuca Road. Members approved a resolution (Legislative Reference # 08-R-0345) accepting the plan on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs.
As part of the plan, the Chastain Park Conservancy is proposing:
- A new Recreation and Community Center to include two basketball courts (double the current capacity) as well as other multi-use, community and recreation facilities, and an attached parking structure;
- Kiosks and wayfinding signage throughout the park;
- Pedestrian safety improvement which will include the widening and extension of the current path system;
- The reclamation of 12 acres of current park space that have been overgrown by invasive plants;
- Parking improvements and traffic calming and control measures in the surround community;
- The rehabilitation of the historic Chastain Arts Center building, along with two new outbuildings for additional studio space.
“Under this new master plan Chastain Park will be a state of the art park in the years ahead,” said City Councilmember Clair Muller, who represents the area. “The goal of the community and the park conservancy is to have a safe, clean, green, educational, and entertainment venue that all Atlantans can be proud of.”
According to Chastain Park Conservancy Executive Director Mark A. Root, the implementation of all of improvements under the new master plan is expected to cost $36 million and will be accomplished primarily through capital campaign fundraising. The plan was developed through broad public input, including suggestions from park lease holders and the local civic associations. To view the plan please visit the Conservancy's website: http://www.chastainparkconservancy.org/MasterPlanUpdates/tabid/3341/Default.aspx
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