June Public Forum @ the Library

The two public forums held in June 2019, are the first of a series of events where the public has the opportunity to provide feedback and local insight on the project. Two forums were held the weekend of June 22 to reach the broadest audience possible. The first forum was held on Saturday June 22nd, from 11am to 2pm at the Northwest Library at Scott’s Crossing in Atlanta. The second forum was held on Sunday June 23nd, from 1 to 4pm at the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center in Johns Creek.

The study’s public engagement strategy is meant to both invite new participants to the table and to build upon the strong and engaged communities already working along the River. The Public Forums are designed to be informational and accessible meetings with science-fair style stations led by the Design Team and local stakeholders. Public Forums are a chance for the Design Team to inform the public on project status and goals, and to create an accessible platform for two-way face-to-face communication including hearing concerns from impacted community members. Public Forums are meant to be inclusive, accessible and open to the general public, residents of the watershed and those impacted by the Greenway Study process and future plans. Public Forums will be announced on the website at www.chattahoocheeriverlands.com/engage.

The forums were set up with four main stations:

1. Research Station: included an introduction to the site, and the summary of findings from the existing conditions inventory and literature review.
2. Revealing the RiverLands Station: showcased draft booklets and visuals describing project vision, goals and design strategies
3. Pilot Site Station: included research materials from the Existing Conditions Inventory compiled by Gresham Smith
4. Interactive Visioning Station: Visitors were invited to share their thoughts, criticisms and aspirations via comment pins and handwritten notes onto a large format map representing the full 100-mile project area.

Download the complete summary of the Public Forums and the Public & Stakeholder Engagement Strategy to learn more.