What's in the Letter of Intent? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] The Letter of Intent is non-binding and initiated the current due-diligence period and community- engagement requirement. It speaks to the length of the contemplated ground lease, general terms and conditions as well as the expectations of APS student athlete and community access.
Has a Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental review been done? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Environmental due diligence is part of the current ~90-day effort; This has been started but not completed.
Any research on the Summerhill master plan / LCI, and the history of the Cheney and McGill properties (former brownfield concerns)? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Site history and prior land use are part of the due-diligence review; Atlanta Track Club is researching the site and will look to acknowledge and preserve its historical significance while also doing a thorough environmental review. Is surface parking the best use of public land, given the field was kept locked for years? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] This concern is well taken and is central to the design work — Atlanta Track Club has committed to minimizing surface parking and preserving green space, and the final land use will reflect community priorities and the studies underway. Why not build on the media lot with the vault, since that lot will also need a new vault? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Many site alternatives were considered; the media lot's existing conditions and ownership differ from the Cheney site. Further, with a continued need for that parking by GSU and the existing stormwater vault underneath, the media lot is not a viable option. Why not the Lakewood Stadium location — a possible win-win? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Atlanta Track Club has evaluated a range of properties including other Atlanta Public Schools properties. Lakewood Stadium is already actively used by APS. The Cheney site was pursued for its specific connectivity to the community and its historical significance. Why not the Armour Yards location? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Armour Yards has been a great home for the Track Club for a decade. The Club anticipated when it moved there that it would be a stepping stone to a future home with a larger impact on health and wellness. There is not enough space for an indoor track or an outdoor track on Armour Drive. Do you have street-level renderings from Connally, adjacent to the proposed building? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Not yet — current renderings are early test-fits. Street-level views from Connally are exactly the kind of material the next design iteration should include, and this input will inform it. Where is the funding coming from? Have you raised all of the funds? What will you cut if you run out? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] The project will be privately funded by Atlanta Track Club, with no city or tax-increment funds.
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