Our top priority is to keep our community as informed about affordable housing issues as we possibly can.
And we are hearing more and more people ask us where they can go to learn more about affordable housing, so we figured we’d provide a few resources where you can go to learn more about affordable housing in our region.
READ MOREEditor’s Note: Sandy Springs Together periodically publishes letters or comments from community members who raise a concern we feel should be considered by the broader community.
Please let us hear your thoughts.
By Melody Kelley, PhD
Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, (SSCMS), located on the northern end of Sandy Springs, has a lot to be proud of this year.
After accomplishing significant increases in Georgia Milestones Assessment scores, this school was awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the Fulton County School System for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
Were you there?
On a rainy Thursday evening last week, about 150 people came to hear, “What can Sandy Springs learn from Atlanta’s BeltLine?”
This strong show of support underscores how important affordable housing is to the people who live here in Sandy Springs.
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Are YOU coming? We hope so…
On November 7th at 6:00 p.m., Sandy Springs Together is hosting a Community Meeting to discuss the lessons learned from the Atlanta BeltLine, and we really hope to see you there.
One thing is clear: We, as a city, can do a better job of anticipating the OBVIOUS consequences posed by the proposed amenities that our city is implementing, such as the Master Trail System, the community center, access to the river, among others.
For example, let’s take a look at the Bridge Park in Washington D.C.
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For many years now, the city of Sandy Springs has made it a point to say that revitalization in our city is not about gentrification, or even displacement.
And yet — that is exactly what is happening. Recently, the city council approved the Trail Master Plan, which is comparable to the Atlanta BeltLine. And to be clear, we are in favor of the trails and know that they will enhance our community.
However, we know that the BeltLine made clear mistakes, as was acknowledged by the Mayor in the kickoff meeting for the city’s North End Revitalization Task Force.
At Sandy Springs Together, we feel it’s necessary to educate our community about the mistakes that have been made — and that Sandy Springs is about to make, as well.
READ MOREWe have an exciting invitation to share with you.
On Thursday evening, November 7, we will host the most important public meeting so far in the life of our organization.
From 7 to 9 pm, we will talk seriously about skyrocketing housing costs, traffic congestion and how future development impacts affordable housing.
Our special guests will be Dwayne Vaughn, Beltline Inc. and David Jackson, Beltline Partnership.
The discussion will be moderated by Bill Bolling, founder of the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum and a member of the Board of Directors of The Author M. Blank Foundation.
Sandy Springs is investing in redevelopment by building green space and walking trails and other much needed projects.
How do we add all of these improvements while REDUCING TRAFFIC and making sure our families, including young families and seniors, will still be able to afford to live here?
We MUST ACT NOW and learn from others who have faced these challenges.
Please join us for this important conversation: SandySpringsTogether.org/RSVP
IMPORTANT: Save yourself a seat by registering in advance, and receive a chance to win one of several $50 gift certificates! Must be present to win. SandySpringsTogether.org/RSVP
