Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. to hold meeting about Northeast Trail on Feb. 15

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. will hold a combined Northside and Northeast study group meeting to discuss the design of the Northeast Trail, ABI announced in a press release.
The Northeast Trail falls between Monroe Drive and the Lindbergh MARTA station. According to ABI, a Request for Qualifications is in development to secure a contractor for design work. Georgia Power will also be at the meeting to provide an update on their transmission line work.
The Northeast Trail is expected to be a multi-use trail, consisting of 14-foot wide pathways with several access points. It is currently funded to connect Mason Street and Clear Creek. It could also include a connection to the Ansley Golf Club.
The meeting is open to all of the public but is focused on the Northside and Northeast study group areas. The Northeast study group includes parts of Sweet Auburn, Candler Park, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Poncey-Highland, Virginia-Highland, Midtown, Ansley Park, Morningside/Lenox Park, Piedmont Heights, and Sherwood Forest. The Northside Study Group includes parts of Lindbergh/Morosgo, Garden Hills, Peachtree Hills, Ardmore, Collier Hills, Brookwood Hills, Berkeley Park, Home Park, Loring Heights, Blandtown, and Hills Park.
The meeting will be held on February 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church on Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta. Free parking is available on site.
Portions of this story were provided by contributor Gabriel Owens.