Construction Notice: Fairlie-Poplar Historic District Streetscape

September 1,2010

Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District are pleased to announce that construction will begin September 13, 2010 on the planned sidewalk and roadway improvements along Walton Street NW between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Cone Street and Nassau Street NW between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Spring Street NW. The project will provide enhanced concrete and brick-edged sidewalks, sidewalk lighting, landscaping, planters, granite curbing, trash receptacles, as well as, new pavement and pavement markings. The Fairlie-Poplar Historic District Streetscape total project budget is approximately $1.0 million. Funding is being provided by the City of Atlanta Quality of Life Bond Program and the Georgia   Department of Transportation via the American Recovery and Revitalization Act of 2009.

Please note the following details about the construction process:

Schedule and Sequencing
A ‘Notice to Proceed’ has been issued to the contractor. The total contract duration is 240 days (6 months) with completion expected in February 2011. The progression schedule will be updated continuously for delays or changes, weather, etc. The progression of work will be as follows:

• Nassau Street between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Spring Street – east side
  September 12 through October 15*
• Nassau Street between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Spring Street – west side
  October 3 through November 7*
• Walton Street between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Spring Street – east side
  October 31 through November 30*
• Walton Street between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Spring Street – west side
  November 21 through December 20*
• Walton Street between Spring Street and Cone Street – east side
  December 12 through January 3*
• Walton Street between Spring Street and Cone Street – west side
  December 28 through January 15*
• Resurfacing and striping throughout both corridors
  January 3 through January 21*

*Dates are provided for planning purpose, are estimated based on the initial schedule and are subject to change. Schedule updates and progress updates will be posted on-line at www.atlantadowntown.com and sent periodically via e-mail.

Project Approach
The contractor is limited to disturbing 300 feet of sidewalk area at one time. However, paving, striping and some furnishings will be handled for the entire project area. All sidewalk closures and detours will be accessible and well-marked. The permitted work hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Night work requires special permission and consideration. The team’s goal and desire is to schedule work around special events, busy hours of the day and ensure access to businesses throughout the duration of the project.

Project Contacts
Please do not question or confront on-site subcontractors and workers, if you have questions or concerns contact the project team. As the project advances, the contractor, Johnson Landscape Group, will be in contact with each property and business owner to advise you of the work schedule. It would be very helpful if you would share in advance your preferred designated representative’s contact information to Silverman Construction Program Management (phone and e-mail below.) Daily coordination and 24-hour emergency issues should be directed to Elliott Batts with Johnson Landscape Group (678) 983-0114 and elliott@vertical-earth.com.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the project management contact Phil Meador with Silverman Construction Program Management (404) 803-0022 and pmeador@silvermancpm.com.

Questions about the scope of work or other aspects of the project should be directed to Carly Nassar with Central Atlanta Progress and Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (404) 658-5915 and cnassar@atlantadowntown.com.

Please share this information with your tenants, neighbors and colleagues who have an interest in this project. If you are interested in viewing the detailed construction documents for the project please contact me to make arrangements. If you have other  questions about the project please contact Jennifer Ball jball@atlantadowntown.com.