Advocacy
Mayoral Candidate Forum on Greenspace
Georgia State University's Student Center East 55 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCome hear Atlanta's mayoral candidates discuss their views on parks, trees and greenspace and the way Atlanta's emerging trail network is creating a new way of living in the City of Atlanta.
Proctor Creek Greenway Groundbreaking Ceremony
700 Gary Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Mayor Kasim Reed, the Office of Resilience and its partners for the Proctor Creek Greenway groundbreaking ceremony!
City on the Verge: The BeltLine in Atlanta’s Past, Present and Future
Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry RD NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Atlanta BeltLine is helping to transform our city. Originating as “belt line” railroads built over a century ago to expand the industrial base of the city, the corridors were largely abandoned by the late 20th century, but are now being repurposed as a planned 22-mile trail and transit loop that will connect new and old parks.
Trees Atlanta Canopy Conference
Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center 225 Chester Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis year’s Atlanta Canopy Conference, Giving Voice to Tree Protection, will focus on effective tree protection ordinances and policies, organizations and people who advocate for trees, and practical strategies and tactics to better conserve Atlanta’s canopy cover. Tree protection is a community initiative.
Mayoral Forum on Greenspace: Runoff Edition!
Georgia State University's Student Center East 55 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesAre you curious as to the stances on greenspace of Atlanta's two remaining mayoral candidates, Mary Norwood and Keisha Lance Bottoms?
ATL Parks & Rec. Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Event
Martin Luther King Jr Recreation and Aquatic Center 110 Hilliard St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a kick-off event for Envision: ATL Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
Conservancy at Historic Washington Park “Our Westside Story”
Atlanta City Studio 2311 Cascade Rd SW , Atlanta, GA, United StatesOur Westside Story is a short documentary film project that focuses on the history and development of Atlanta's historic Westside as told through oral history interviews with long standing members of the community. The film's intention is to highlight the importance of historic preservation and the urgency of addressing the status of significant buildings that are in peril.
Public Briefing: Urban Ecology Framework
Post-Office Cowork 86 Pryor St., Atlanta, GA, United StatesTake part in creating Atlanta's Urban Ecology Framework!
Kick-Off Workshop: Urban Ecology Framework
Post-Office Cowork 86 Pryor St., Atlanta, GA, United StatesCity of Atlanta's Department of City Planning is conducting a study that will determine what aspects of nature in Atlanta should be protected, restored, and enhanced. The study will include an inventory and evaluation of the City’s natural features, including creeks and watersheds, forest and tree canopy, public and private greenspaces, urban wildlife, and more.