http://www.atlantaunfiltered.com/2009/09/25/advisors-beltline-leaders-leaving-us-out-of-the-loop/ Nothing but the truth Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:33:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.atlantaunfiltered.com/2009/09/25/advisors-beltline-leaders-leaving-us-out-of-the-loop/comment-page-1/#comment-703 i feel scammed Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:09:57 +0000 http://www.atlantaunfiltered.com/?p=1833#comment-703 I strongly disagree with the above statement that "absent vibrant transit, the Beltline will be a string of parks and trails..." HA! TADAC should know that the "string" that is being planned by ABI is a string of high density development! There is not going to be any meaningful transit! Period! A few pitiful parks with some kind of "art" thrown in around skimpy trails surrounding bulky and unsupportable development is the real vision of ABI. Everyone knows ABI is committed to making sure this project is a boondoggle for developers! And I'm talking about big development! Development that is poorly and hastily planned with shady backroom deals and trade offs. The original vision for the Beltline to gently fit within the boarders of the surrounding neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for all Atlantans is a joke! This is a huge give away of public land in backroom deals to big developers. The whole project smacks of the kind of deception and corruption that Atlanta is notoriously known for. Oh, and affordable housing….the first to go on the chopping block! I strongly disagree with the above statement that “absent vibrant transit, the Beltline will be a string of parks and trails…” HA! TADAC should know that the “string” that is being planned by ABI is a string of high density development! There is not going to be any meaningful transit! Period! A few pitiful parks with some kind of “art” thrown in around skimpy trails surrounding bulky and unsupportable development is the real vision of ABI. Everyone knows ABI is committed to making sure this project is a boondoggle for developers! And I’m talking about big development! Development that is poorly and hastily planned with shady backroom deals and trade offs. The original vision for the Beltline to gently fit within the boarders of the surrounding neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for all Atlantans is a joke! This is a huge give away of public land in backroom deals to big developers. The whole project smacks of the kind of deception and corruption that Atlanta is notoriously known for. Oh, and affordable housing….the first to go on the chopping block!

]]> http://www.atlantaunfiltered.com/2009/09/25/advisors-beltline-leaders-leaving-us-out-of-the-loop/comment-page-1/#comment-698 Lewis Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:13:44 +0000 http://www.atlantaunfiltered.com/?p=1833#comment-698 The Beltline law seems clear that the higher amount should be put into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and I hope the City Council does not try to shortchange that Trust Fund in the upcoming TAD bond issue. With real estate, housing, and building prices low--and especially with so many people in need of housing--it is wise to invest the money in the Trust Fund now. Plus, by starting to spend the money and creating smart incentives, Atlanta Beltline Inc. could create a "mini-stimulus" package for Atlanta. It makes good economic and policy sense to get the ball rolling on Beltline Affordable Housing at a low point in the market and when people need it. The Beltline law seems clear that the higher amount should be put into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and I hope the City Council does not try to shortchange that Trust Fund in the upcoming TAD bond issue. With real estate, housing, and building prices low–and especially with so many people in need of housing–it is wise to invest the money in the Trust Fund now. Plus, by starting to spend the money and creating smart incentives, Atlanta Beltline Inc. could create a “mini-stimulus” package for Atlanta. It makes good economic and policy sense to get the ball rolling on Beltline Affordable Housing at a low point in the market and when people need it.

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