Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape
Description
Streetscape development from Mt. Vernon Highway to Hammond Drive.
Status
Complete
Background
November 1, 2016, City Council Presentation
Based on community feedback and discussions with Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, the City revised its plans. A presentation was made before the City Council, and direction was provided to move forward with the revised plans.
August 17, 2016, Public Meeting
The City of Sandy Springs hosted a Public Information Open House to update the community on planned improvements along Sandy Springs Circle from Hammond Drive to Mt. Vernon Highway.
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2016, from 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: Sandy Springs City Hall Council Chambers, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500
Project Information: The Sandy Springs Circle Project incorporates infrastructure improvements outlined in the City Springs (City Center) Master Plan. Improvements will enhance pedestrian access, including a multi-use path on the west side of the corridor and a continuous Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant pedestrian path along each side of Sandy Springs Circle from Hammond Drive to Mt. Vernon Highway.
The west side of Sandy Springs Circle will include a 12-foot-wide multi-purpose path, a 6-foot-wide landscape and furniture zone, 6-foot-wide sidewalks, and a 10-foot-wide tree and utility strip. Canopy street trees and light fixtures will be located on both sides of the road.
The east side of Sandy Springs Circle will include a 10-foot-wide sidewalk and a 2-foot-wide utility and tree strip, including a wall within this strip in various locations. An 8-foot-wide sidewalk will be located adjacent to Heritage Green Park.
The existing four-lane roadway will be modified to provide one 11-foot-wide travel lane in each direction, a 10-foot-wide median and left-turn lane, and an 8-foot-wide parking lane.
March 9, 2016, Public Meeting
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, the City of Sandy Springs hosted a Public Open House regarding planned streetscape improvements along Sandy Springs Circle from Hammond Drive to Mt. Vernon Highway. There was no formal presentation, but City representatives were available with plans and displays to discuss the project and answer questions from the public.
March 9, 2016, Public Meeting Information
- Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Project Letter – English (PDF)
- Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Fact Sheet – English (PDF)
- Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Fact Sheet – Spanish (PDF)
- Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Comment Card (PDF)
- Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Meeting Display 1 (PDF)
- Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Meeting Display 2 (PDF)
2015 Update
Additional project funding was approved by the Atlanta Regional Commission. Design efforts are underway as coordination with City Center redevelopment continues.
Project Reference Number: CC-10
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