1. 5/14/2013 Confidential // Atlanta BeltLine // © 2012 Page 1
// Atlanta BeltLine
Q&A
Updated April 2013

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Additional Questions?
Arboretum
Affordable Housing & Displacement
Capital Campaign
Citizen Participation
Community Land Trusts (CLT)
Community Benefits Agreements
Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
Historic Preservation
Jobs Program
Parks
Partners
Real Estate Incentives
Schools
Security
Trails
Taxes
Tax Allocation District (TAD)
Transit
Q&A
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Q&A – Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum
Developed in partnership with Trees Atlanta, the
Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum:
• consists of a collection of
trees planted along the Atlanta BeltLine Corridor,
including
– 11 acres on the Eastside Trail;
• integrates educational programming with
neighborhoods, schools, and general public;
• will be the largest linear arboretum in the world!
• Is comprised of five segments:
– Creek Restoration
– Urban Forest Rehabilitation
– Piedmont Upland Forest Rehabilitation
– Neighborhood Woodland Rehabilitation
– Industrial Reclamation
The Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum: A living connection for the Atlanta BeltLine
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Displacement and
affordable workforce housing
are important issues:
•The most common concern expressed by
residents is that they feel they will no longer be
able to afford to live in their current
neighborhood.
•The City will be stronger if government workers,
teachers, policemen, firemen, and service
employees are able to live in the communities
in which they work – and if current residents
can remain.
•The Atlanta BeltLine will be more successful if
individuals who depend most heavily on public
transit live near it.
Q&A – Displacement & Affordable Workforce Housing
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• 15% of all TAD net bond proceeds ($240 million) are put into an affordable housing
trust fund, representing Atlanta’s largest single investment in affordable housing.
• The Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board consists of housing and
community leaders who advise Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. on how to best leverage the
affordable housing trust fund.
Q&A – Displacement & Affordable Workforce Housing
• The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership has worked
with non-profit, business, government, and
community partners to advance the use of
Community Land Trusts to create
permanently affordable housing around the
Atlanta BeltLine.
• The first three permanently affordable
housing units were sold in the Lofts at
Reynoldstown Crossing in December
2011.
The Atlanta BeltLine team is working to address these issues:
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK: The Citizen Participation Framework is in place to
ensure that the voices of residents are involved, engaged, and considered in the
implementation of the Atlanta BeltLine. The Citizen Participation Framework includes
five main components:
• Study Groups
• A community Representative on the ABI Board
• A Citizen Engagement Advocate on the ABI staff
• Quarterly Briefings
• Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee (TADAC) and BeltLine Affordable Housing
Advisory Board (BAHAB)
STUDY GROUPS: There are five Study Groups (N, NE, SE, SW, W) that are designed to
provide geographic and project specific input over the 25-year life of the Atlanta
BeltLine, including input into implementation, transit planning, etc.
Q&A – Community Engagement Framework
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TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TADAC): The TADAC is made up of
stakeholders from across the broad spectrum of Atlanta and is composed of community
members representing the Atlanta neighborhoods and technical experts with a
commitment to making the Atlanta BeltLine a success for the City. TADAC’s main
responsibilities are primarily the following:
• Make recommendations to Invest Atlanta and the City on the issuance , allocation and
distribution of tax allocation proceeds within the Atlanta BeltLine Development Area;
• Monitor the effective and equitable distribution of the BeltLine Redevelopment Plan;
• Conduct an independent review of the Atlanta BeltLine’s 5-year development plan.
BELTLINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD (BAHAB): A group of individuals with
demonstrable experience in affordable housing related fields. Their purpose is to make
policy recommendations to the ADA and City Council, monitor the availability and
location of affordable housing, and coordinate with other affordable housing activities
in the City of Atlanta.
Q&A – Citizen Participation Framework
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Q&A – Community Land Trusts
• Approximately 200 nationwide;
• Provides access to land and housing to low- and moderate-income residents;
• Increases long-term community control of neighborhood resources;
• Empowers residents through involvement and participation in the organization; and
• Preserves the affordability of housing permanently.
• Learn more about CLT’s at http://www.cltnetwork.org.
Community Land Trusts:
A Proven Vehicle for the Development and
Preservation of Affordable Housing
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A 99-year ground lease between CLT
and owner ensures owner-
occupancy and responsible use and
outlines fees paid to the CLT.
Land is owned by the
Community Land Trust,
which is governed by a
non-profit board.
Buildings (residential or
commercial) are owned
by individuals. Because
they pay only for the
structure, and not the
underlying land,
purchasing the building is
more affordable.
A resale formula built in to the
ground lease is designed to keep
homes affordable for
subsequent buyers.
Q&A – Community Land Trusts
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Three unique aspects of the Atlanta Land Trust Collaborative:
• It implements an affordable housing solution on the front end of a large-scale
urban redevelopment project like the Atlanta BeltLine.
• The cross-section of public, private, non-profit and community partners engaged in
its formation is unprecedented.
• It creates an innovative model for CLTs that balances the principle of community
empowerment and the need for economies of scale and efficiency.
The Atlanta Land Trust Collaborative has reached a number of important milestones:
• First three permanently affordable units sold at Lofts at Reynoldstown Crossing in
December 2011
• Demonstration projects underway in Pittsburgh and Reynoldstown neighborhoods
Contact: Tony Pickett, LEED AP
Executive Director, Atlanta Land Trust Collaborative www.atlantaltc.org
tel: 404-376-4717
tonypickettmc@bellsouth.net
Q&A–Atlanta Land Trust Collaborative (ALTC)
Growing Communities Without Displacement
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• Legally enforceable contract between developers and impacted communities.
• Developer agrees to provide benefits to the community (e.g. hiring local residents,
providing pedestrian friendly developments, mixed income housing projects, incentives
for businesses to come into the community to provide services currently not available in
the community and for developments of a particular size, provide public spaces for the
community either community meeting room or public open space).
• Community agrees to support project through city approval processes. City may also
provide direct and indirect public financing of project infrastructure.
• Enacted as part of the City of Atlanta BeltLine TAD Authorizing Ordinance and the
Atlanta BeltLine Community Participation Framework Resolution.
• Contact Beth McMillan, Director of Community Engagement (404-477-3550,
bmcmillan@atlbeltline.org)
Q&A – Community Benefits Agreements
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National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) Tiering
Tier I Analysis Completed:
• Determination of a preferred alignment of
the Atlanta BeltLine trails and transit in the
northwest quadrant of the City, where
freight rail is the most active;
• Selection of modern streetcar as the
technology for the project, same as Atlanta
Streetcar;
• Identification of right-of-way needed to
complete the loop.
Tier II Analysis Slated for Completion
in Next 1-2 Years
Contact: Nate Conable
404-614-8315
nconable@atlbeltline.org
Q&A – EIS
Environmental Study Process
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Agreement covers Atlanta BeltLine transit and all of the associated transit segments
incorporated in the Transit Implementation Strategy
City of Atlanta
• Owns the system
• Policy making body
• Funder
• Regional and federal advocacy and coordination
ABI
• Securing additional funding with City and other partners
• Manages planning and environmental review
• Manages design and engineering
• Manages construction
ADA
• Acts as City’s redevelopment agent for Atlanta BeltLine and other TADs
• TAD funding
MARTA
– Manages operations and maintenance
Q&A – Transit Implementation and
Operation – Roles and Responsibilities
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Historic Preservation
Q&A – Historic Preservation
• Historic preservation is a key component of the
Atlanta BeltLine.
• Atlanta was built because of the railroads, and
the Atlanta BeltLine is an important part of this
railroad history.
• Historic properties include industrial buildings,
residences, parks, railroad bridges, Civil War
sites and more.
• 150 registered historic buildings and sites.
Many more are eligible.
• 21 registered historic districts. Many more are
eligible.
• Tax incentives and grant money are available for
historic preservation.
Doug Young
City of Atlanta, Atlanta Urban Design Commission
404-330-6145
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Q&A – Historic Fourth Ward Park
and Skatepark
• 17.6 acre park includes splash pad, multi-use field,
playgrounds, and the City of Atlanta’s first public
skate park – opened in June 2011
• Storm water detention lake provides attractive
water features
• Photovoltaic solar panels offset energy costs
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Q&A – Boulevard Crossing
• 4.5 acres of 22-acre park featuring
soccer/rugby fields opened October 2011
• Goats were used to remove kudzu from a
portion of the property without chemicals
• Located in Chosewood Park directly across
from future mixed-income Atlanta Housing
Authority development
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Q&A – D.H. Stanton Park
• 8.3 acre park located in Peoplestown, one mile from
Turner Field
• Atlanta’s first energy cost-neutral park: Photovoltaic
solar panels pay for electricity to light the park
• Park features a splash pad, multi-use field, baseball
field and playground
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Q&A – Maddox Park
• Expansion of existing park from 52 to 84 acres
• Reinvigorating the historic pool and greenhouse
• Restoring Proctor Creek as a greenway through the park
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•50 acre reservoir, 400 feet deep, 1.9 billion
gallons
•200+ acre park around reservoir
Piedmont Park - 185 acres
Grant Park - 131 acres
•Views of reservoir and downtown Atlanta
•Hiking and Biking trails around reservoir
•Increases water reserve by 28 days
•Purchased in June 2006
Q&A – Bellwood Quarry/ Westside
Reservoir Park
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Q&A – Eastside Trail
• 2.5 miles trail connects Piedmont Park,
Historic Fourth Ward Park, and Freedom Park
• Multi-use trail for walking, running and biking
connects to PATH’s existing Stone Mountain
Trail
• Includes Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum plantings
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Q&A – Northside Trail
• One mile trail winds along Tanyard Creek and
through Tanyard Creek Urban Forest
• Connects Bobby Jones Golf Course, Louise G.
Howard Park, Tanyard Creek Park and Ardmore
Park
• Innovative construction methods were
developed to protect tree root systems.
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Q&A – West End Trail
• 2.4 mile trail weaves through West End,
Westview and Mozley Park neighborhoods
• Connects Westview Cemetery, Enota Park,
Gordon White Park, and Rose Circle Park
• Links Brown Middle School and KIPP Strive
Academy
• First completed Atlanta BeltLine trail
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THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND (TPL): National, nonprofit, land conservations organization helping
acquire land for new BeltLine Parks. Sponsored The BeltLine Emerald Necklace, which introduced
parks into the Atlanta BeltLine vision. http://www.tpl.org
THE PATH FOUNDATION: Georgia nonprofit constructing Atlanta BeltLine trails. Other PATH trails
include The Silver Comet, Stone Mountain, Chastain Park, and Freedom Park.
http://pathfoundation.org
TREES ATLANTA: Atlanta non-profit citizens group dedicated to planting and conserving trees.
Creators of the Atlanta BeltLine arboretum. http://treesatlanta.org
CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENTS: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs, Watershed Management,
Public Works, Planning & Community Development, Law. http://www.atlantaga.gov
PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY: Non-profit organization working with the City of Atlanta for the
preservation of Piedmont Park. Leading the North Woods expansion of Piedmont Park.
http://www.piedmontpark.org
MARTA: Metropolitan Atlanta’s regional transit authority has been a key partner in transit
studies and feasibility analyses. http://itsmarta.com
Q&A – Partners: Implementation Partners
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ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL: Approves Tax Allocation District Bonds and Bond Anticipatory
Notes. Adopts all land-use and zoning plans. Approves all land acquisitions.
FULTON COUNTY COMMISSION: Approved BeltLine Redevelopment Plan and authorized
use of Fulton County tax increment to finance Atlanta BeltLine TAD bonds.
INVEST ATLANTA: Agent for issuing Tax Allocation District Bonds and Bond Anticipatory
Notes.
ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD: Approved Atlanta BeltLine Redevelopment Plan and
authorized use of Atlanta Public School tax increment to finance Atlanta BeltLine TAD
bonds. However, the Georgia Supreme Court is deliberating as to whether the school tax
increment can be used to finance TADs.
Q&A – Partners:
BeltLine TAD Sponsors
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• The Atlanta BeltLine provides a great opportunity for developers to become involved
in a vital part of Atlanta's growth.
• The transit, parks and community improvements provided by the Atlanta BeltLine
TAD are appealing to investors and residents.
• Financial Incentives
o Economic development incentives targeted at identified redevelopment areas.
o BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
o Brownfield incentives will be provided for remediation of hazardous sites.
o Incentives for preservation of registered historic sites
• For more information, contact Brian Hooker at Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. at
bhooker@atlbeltline.org or 404-477-3663.
Q&A – Development Incentives
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• Up to $10 million for the development of
new recreational facilities and athletic fields
for Atlanta Public Schools
• Developers receiving funding from the
economic incentive fund pay APS $25,000 as
a public school partnership contribution.
• Subsidized transportation for APS students.
• Affordable housing for teachers and staff (no
less than 15% of affordable housing trust
fund).
• APS representation on Atlanta BeltLine
advisory boards
• Increased tax base after 25 years
Benefits of Atlanta BeltLine TAD
to Atlanta Public Schools
• ~20 Atlanta Public Schools within ½ mile of
the Atlanta BeltLine
• Connects major universities directly or via
trails and MARTA
• Other Schools (Howard School, Crussell-
Freeman School for the Blind)
Proximity of Schools to the
Atlanta BeltLine
Q&A – Schools
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• Usage and surrounding development creates more “eyes on
the parks and trails,” which is a deterrent to crime.
• Public safety departments (police, fire, etc.) give input in to
Atlanta BeltLine plans.
• Path Force
• Hiking trails will be patrolled by the Path Force using mounted
patrol and electric off-road vehicles
• Community-organized adoption of segments throughout the
parks
Eastside Trail
• Improved lighting at more than 20 locations installed by
Georgia Power
• Additional lighting being installed or adjusted by nearly 10
adjacent property owners
• Additional security cameras being installed this month
• Working with DPW to install new lighting under bridges
(Freedom, Highland, Virginia)
• Increased APD presence
Q&A – Security
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I-85
I-75
I-75/85
I-20
I-20
I-75/85
Atlanta BeltLine Tax Allocation District
• Adopted in 2005 by City of Atlanta, Fulton
County and Atlanta Public Schools
• 6,500 acre redevelopment area (8% of City’s
land area, <3% of City’s tax digest when
adopted)
• More than $20 billion of new economic
development expected over 25 years
• Incremental tax revenues generated by new
development help pay for the Atlanta
BeltLine
• There is not a separate “Atlanta BeltLine Tax”
on residents. The Atlanta BeltLine Tax
Allocation District (TAD) offers a way to use
future tax funds to pay for investment in the
BeltLine now.
Q&A – Tax Allocation District (TAD)
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How does the Atlanta BeltLine TAD
work?
1. From 2005 through 2030, the City,
County, and Public Schools receive
the same amount of tax revenue
generated in 2005.
2. As new development happens
because of the Atlanta BeltLine,
additional tax revenue is generated.
This additional tax revenue helps pay
for the Atlanta BeltLine.
3. After 25 years, the City, County and
Public Schools receive all tax revenue,
which is higher than it would have
been without the Atlanta BeltLine.
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Q&A – Tax Allocation District (TAD)
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