Author: Jesse Thompson

MARTA Recap: Your Feedback is Needed

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I wanted to reach out to everyone and say thank you for those who attended the meeting tonight at Westminster Church.  I know that I learned a lot and I heard a lot of opinions tonight.

To recap the meeting:

  • At this point MARTA is looking at three different options (Heavy Rail, Light Rail, and "converted" Heavy/Light) and three different levels (below ground, at ground level and elevated).
  • MARTA is starting to talk to CSX about using their right of way above or below grade, but at grade isn't an option.
  • Right of way acquisitions seem like a virtual certainty for plans at or above grade plans (unknown how much if any right of way acquisitions will have to be made for a below grade plan.

MARTA is currently in Phase 2 of their initial analysis phase, it is their intention to come out of Phase 2 within a few months with one plan that will go forward.  This plan will then get approved and them move forward to an environmental analysis to find out if the plan is even possible.  If the plan isn't possible, they go back and adopt another plan.

Based on the conversations tonight, I would like to get feedback from you as residents.  It is imperative that we have one voice.

Please email me your comments and concerns so WHNA makes sure we represent our residents.  You can email me at president@woodlandhillsatlanta.org

Sincerely,

Brad Grulke
WHNA President

Attention Residents: Major Changes Affecting you are Upcoming

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I wanted to remind you of tomorrow's meeting regarding usage of the CSX line, please plan on being there and make sure to fill out a feedback form.  For more information, read the email below.

Brad Grulke

As you may or may not be aware, MARTA and the Clifton Corridor have partnered to conduct the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative Alternative Analysis.  The purpose of this study is to determine a way to connect Lindbergh Center MARTA Station to the Clifton Corridor and the City of Decatur. Read More

Lost Dog

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From local resident Sara:

I found a white and tan dog - about 50 pounds, maybe a year or two old, on LaVista. It doesn't have a collar, but is really friendly and appears to be well cared for. It might me a pit bull-English pointer mix.
If anyone is missing their dog, please call me at 404-819-6363. We have the dog in our fenced in back yard, however I don't know if it will stay there and we can't bring it inside because of our other dogs.

Woodland Hills Neighborhood Association

Attention Residents: Major Changes Affecting you are Upcoming

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As you may or may not be aware, MARTA and the Clifton Corridor have partnered to conduct the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative Alternative Analysis.  The purpose of this study is to determine a way to connect Lindbergh Center MARTA Station to the Clifton Corridor and the City of Decatur.

MARTA has recently announced three different scenarios for the project using the CSX rail corridor behind Arnold Ave.  In two of these scenarios, MARTA is proposing heavy rail transit (HRT); this is what MARTA's current lines use.  It is also anticipated that in order to put these lines in, there may have to be right-of-way acquisitions in the surrounding neighborhoods of Woodland Hills, Lindridge Martin Manor, Morningside Lenox Park, and Zonolite should this project move forward.

The Lindbergh LaVista Corridor Coalition (LLCC) has worked with Rep. Pat Gardner, to schedule a community meeting for the public to gain additional information.  PLEASE join us Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 1438 Sheridan Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30324.

WHNA's position on these developments is as follows:

·         No property acquisitions

·         No HRT.  A light rail transit system with stops along the path will help serve the surrounding communities without the disturbances of a HRT line

·         We are against any plan that imposes a burden on Woodland Hills without any benefits to our neighborhood.

·         Reroute/remove the CSX trains to allow for these additional transit lines.

For more information on the current proposals, please visit

http://www.itsmarta.com/clifton-corr-maps.aspx

Also visit https://www.woodlandhillsatlanta.org frequently for any updates.  If this plan goes forward, all Woodland Hills residents WILL BE affected.  Please have your voice heard and make our opinions known.  In order to have your opinion count, make sure to fill out the feedback form at the open house.

Sincerely,
Brad Grulke
WHNA President

Coyotes spotted

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I received an email recently from one of our resident alerting me to the fact that she had seen coyotes near her residents.  After calling Animal Control they told her that "coyotes are harmless and learn to live peacefully with humans."

Regardless, please be aware of the situation and make sure to keep an eye on your small dogs and cats.

Here is a link that she forwarded me regarding information on coyotes.

http://www.animaladvocates.us/coyote.htm

Sincerely,

Brad Grulke