June 16-Sept. 26, 2003 See Schedule Mid-Point Report Doin' It Downtown -- Theme of the New Initiative. Download MP3 (1.48 MB). Performed by Francine Reed Written by Marvin Taylor Sponsored by CAP / ADID City of Atlanta

There's a new level of commitment and excitement coming to Downtown Atlanta, highlighted by a strong partnership between the City of Atlanta and Central Atlanta Progress.

On June 16 we rolled out a comprehensive 100-day Downtown Initiative that will focus the collective interest of the City, Central Atlanta Progress, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and others, on key issues that will change Downtown in many positive ways.

The 100-day Downtown Initiative includes:

• Woodruff Park Lunchtime Series
  Daily entertainment weekdays noon to 1 p.m., June 16 through Sept. 26. Live music & spoken word, street performers, ice cream and tai chi lessons will make Woodruff Park the place to be. Click here for schedule.
• Increased Police Presence & Enforcement
  20 additional City of Atlanta Police officers and new recruits will be deployed Downtown, bringing to 59 the total of Downtown officers on foot/bike patrol. These officers will be on the front line, enforcing quality-of-life and other related ordinances such as panhandling and disorderly conduct. Particular focus will be Peachtree corridor, Woodruff Park, Five Points, and Peachtree Center MARTA stations. This effort include participating of other certifified law enforcement agencies with overlapping jurisdictions in Downtown (e.g. GSU Police, MARTA Police, etc.) and the participation of the CAP/ADID Ambassador Force.
• Cleaning
  The City of Atlanta Trash Troopers will be deployed, along with GSU and ADID Clean Team, to focus on increased cleaning of Woodruff Park, Broad Street Plaza and Downtown streets.
• Streetscape Improvements & Infrastructure
  In partnership with the City Parks and Recreation Department, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Trees Atlanta, and Post Properties will see to the installation and maintenance of 150 flower baskets, 120 bicycle racks, 115 street banners, and also inventory and address issue such as illegal newspaper boxes, signage, sidewalks, and more.
• Vending Improvement
  In partnership with the City Plannning, Public Works and Atlanta Police Departments, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District will see to removal of 34 permitted vending structures owned by the City and fund the replacement of new standardized and legal vending stations in the Downtown area. In addition, there will be stepped up enforcement of all parameters of the existing City vending ordinance as it refers to location, display size and permitting.

News Articles

• Dress For Success Purse and Hosiery Drive, Sept. 5
• Moe's Comes to Woodruff Park, Aug. 11
• Launch of Lunchtime Series, June 16
• "Franklin launches new effort despite city's past failures," AJC, 6/16/03
• "Fixing 'little things' inspires big dreams," AJC, 6/16/03
• "Atlanta Aims to Clean Up Downtown," WSB-TV, 6/16/03

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