Explain how the traffic direction of local streets will be affected — both Martin and Connally are southbound. — a resident Question [Submitted via app] The one-way street pattern is specifically part of the expanded traffic study; no changes have been decided. How many people do you expect on event days if marketing is successful — can the surrounding streets handle it? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Event attendance projections and their traffic implications are part of the study; the objective is to route event traffic to off-site parking on major corridors, not residential streets. The largest seasonal events could have up to 3,000 attendees. Making Atlanta healthy should mean moving away from auto culture — will you work with MARTA, GSU, and others on access alternatives? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Transit, walking, and biking access are aligned with Atlanta Track Club's health mission; proximity to MARTA rapid bus and the Southside BeltLine is one reason for the site, and multimodal access will be part of the planning. Atlanta Track Club Commitments — Summerhill Community Benefits · 52 votes as a priority topic What is the direct benefit to the community, beyond hosting large events for visitors? — raised aloud and via app Question [Asked aloud] A. Atlanta Track Club employs ~35 people and anticipates a 20–30% staffing increase when the facility opens, with a goal of at least 25% of employees hired from the neighborhood, plus job-training in coaching, officiating, event management, broadcasting, and operations. The Track Club will headquarter on-site, is exploring support for Georgia Avenue businesses (including possibly reducing an in-facility restaurant so users patronize local businesses), and emphasizes youth (Kilometer Kids serves ~6,000 children), seniors, wellness, and free outdoor-track access. Source: the meeting minutes Project Timeline · 46 votes as a priority topic What is the timeline — and is the project going to the Atlanta Public Schools Board in September? — raised aloud and via app Question [Asked aloud] A. Atlanta Public Schools clarified the project is NOT currently scheduled for September Board consideration; it remains in the engagement/evaluation phase. If it advances, it follows the normal Atlanta Public Schools process, and APS acknowledged residents want advance notice. Atlanta Track Club reiterated the current ~90-day effort is to understand feasibility, programming, engineering, traffic, parking, and community priorities. Source: the meeting minutes Can you share a fuller timeline — when site studies start/end, and when plans will be shared? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Atlanta Track Club is in an approximately 90-day due-diligence phase (roughly 30+ days in as of the meeting). As studies conclude, findings and a revised design will be shared with the community; specific dates will be provided as they are set. How long could construction take, and what areas will be affected for walkability and commute? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Construction phasing is not yet determined; a construction-logistics plan will address safety, access, and impacts, and will be communicated before work begins. Minimizing disruption to the outdoor track and neighborhood is a stated priority. The project, once it begins, will take 18 to 24 months to finish.
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