Highway 20 Pedestrian Bridge: Design is complete. Layout, size and construction materials have been selected during the 2022 scoping phase. The permitting process is also complete, issued by GDOT. The project has been awarded to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC. A pre-construction meeting was held on November 19, 2024. Work is underway for utility coordination and moving the E Center monument sign on Highway 20 to the Atlas property. The anticipated completion date is the end of 2025.
Downtown Greenway/LCI Project: The trail connection from Highway 20 at PIB to the downtown bridge and main North-South spine of the greenway is funded by the LCI (Livable Centers Initiative) administered by Georgia DOT. This project is funded by a grant from the Federal Highway Administration via GDOT so the process is a little different. We have a finalist for the design team and now are in the process of refining the scope of work and negotiating design fees with the best qualified candidate. The project will provide an urban greenway connection from PIB/20 to Alton Tucker and then back to Highway 20. The timeline for construction and final alignment will be determined once we have the design finished. A design contract is being finalized with Keck & Wood. Design work is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2026.
Northside Greenway: As part of their developments, Novare Sugar Hill, The Refinery by Prestwick and Hillcrest Landing are constructing segments of the Greenway to the North of Hwy 20 and along Hillcrest Dr. This will consist of a winding segment from Stanley St. through their developments and connecting to the sidewalk on Hillcrest Dr. at Brookdale Dr. Staff recently explored an area north of this to determine the feasibility of winding the trail through the woods to Richland Creek. This looks promising and design work is underway. We also have begun discussions for easements for ROW.
This portion of the project should be completed in 2025.
West Broad St Streetscape: Initial design work, public involvement and information gathering has begun on enhancing the streetscapes in downtown. The project will consider various enhancements along W. Broad Street, including parking improvements, pedestrian safety improvements, traffic calming, street lighting, decorative signage, landscaping, street furniture and pedestrian crossing. This is a multi-year project that is in its beginning phases. Some initial steps are shown below.
Magical Way Site Improvements: This property was recently acquired by the City. Streetlights and a dumpster pad will be installed as part of the purchase sales agreement, and it will also be part of a sidewalk project connecting that side of Church Street with Level Creek Rd.
Concrete block and brick work on the dumpster pad should begin soon and lighting is due to be installed in March.
Highway 20 widening: Georgia DOT has started a project on Highway 20 that consists of widening the road from Buford Highway to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. This project will also include an enhanced sidewalk along the South side of Hwy 20 that will connect to the Downtown Greenway/ LCI project. It will provide walking access to the Buford Highway area from Downtown. They have started the median demolition, Utility relocation and stormwater management portion of the project.
Ridge Lake Park Phase II: Design work has begun to bring solar lighting to the park entrance, a playground area, and future parking improvements. Depending on equipment lead time, this project is anticipated to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.
Golf Clubhouse Renovations: This project consists of painting, replacing flooring and other renovations to enhance the usability of the Golf Clubhouse. It also adds solar street lighting to the parking areas, making the facility safer for after-hours users. Anticipated completion is summer 2025.
E Center Renovations: Based on user and operational requests, we have started design work on several areas of the E Center.
Many of the HVAC units have reached their useful life limits and have become costly to maintain. We are taking advantage of a discount offered by the manufacturer and will replace old units as they age out.
Based on user input, our design team is exploring options to provide shading to the promenade and 39th street. This will create a more comfortable environment for citizens during the heat of the summer months.
To enhance safety and security, our design team is working on upgrades to the door hardware, egress and life safety pathways and methods to ensure the building can be secured at night and in the event of an emergency.
We will be able to determine a delivery schedule once design elements are approved. The project is budgeted in 2025 and 2026 and will be funded from SPLOST sources. Example shade structures below for reference, not actually designed.
