Why hasn't Atlanta Track Club presented multiple parking alternatives, rather than continuing to show the ~297-space concept — especially after acknowledging Summerhill doesn't need large surface parking? — a Summerhill resident on Connally Question [Asked aloud] A. The July 6 rendering was only a preliminary test-fit. Atlanta Track Club deliberately chose not to bring a revised rendering yet, wanting first to gather community feedback, traffic and parking analysis, and programming data rather than react to partial information. The architect explained the original concept was a quick study of whether the track could fit and how many spaces could fit adjacent to it. Detailed analysis now underway will establish actual daily use and the minimum parking required, which should allow parking to be reduced and more green space preserved. Source: the meeting minutes Will the parking be paid? And why was the parking-lot entrance shown next to the Phoenix II Park playground? — a Summerhill resident Question [Asked aloud] A. Atlanta Track Club's current thinking is that parking would generally NOT be paid — to encourage visitors to use designated parking rather than neighborhood streets — though it would be controlled so it doesn't become unrestricted public parking. The playground-adjacent entrance was part of the preliminary test-fit, and the concern about that location was acknowledged as a valid concern for future planning. Source: the meeting minutes Can Atlanta Track Club reasonably rely on the existing Hank Aaron Drive surface lots given ongoing redevelopment? — a community participant Question [Asked aloud] A. Long-term availability of all lots on Hank Aaron Drive cannot simply be assumed. Atlanta Track Club has discussed parking with Georgia State University’s Athletics Department. It understands the Purple/Media Lot is to remain surface parking for the foreseeable future (~400–500 spaces) with GSU and the Track Club discussing its planned use for its contemplated indoor center. The Convocation Center (~900 spaces) and the west half of the Blue/Green Lot (~600 spaces) are also under the control of GSU and available for use with the Track Club planning shuttles to more distant surface lots from AFCRA. After-hours use of other nearby lots (Publix and King Middle School for example) would also be considered. Properties already slated for redevelopment are not part of the parking assumptions. Source: the meeting minutes with clarifications added Why a high concentration of parking? There's already ample parking in Summerhill. — a resident Question [Submitted via app] As referenced above, the parking count is not settled and will be right-sized to actual needs with an eye toward preventing visitors from parking on residential neighborhood streets. Why 297 spots? How much parking will be used day-to-day vs. for occasional larger events? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] The ~297 figure was a test-fit maximum, not a plan; the daily-vs-event breakdown is exactly what the programming and traffic study will determine. Why can't parking be shared with the existing King Middle School lots (evenings/weekends)? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Shared-use of nearby lots, including school lots, is among the options that will be evaluated in the parking study. Have you considered putting parking beneath the building (underground)? — a resident Question Structured and underground parking are among the configurations the design team will evaluate as it works to minimize surface parking and preserve green space. What alternate parking studies have been performed — underground, shared agreements with existing lots? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Parking and traffic studies will be conducted but have not been finalized. The Track Club will create shared agreements with owners of lots along the Hank Aaron corridor as well as other select properties away from residential streets.
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