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CITY OF ATLANTA. December 1, 1969 OFFICE OF MODEL CITIES PROGRAM 673 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta, Ga. 30315 (404) 577 - 5200 s.w. Ivan Allen Jr., Mayor J.C. Johnson, Director ______ ____ _ MEMORANDUM ......,. ,.:-:' .-:- TO Board Of Aldermen Members FROM Johnny c. Johnson, Director l\CQ__ Model cities Program O I" ~JECT : Southern Railroad Plans for Land Acquisition in Model Cities Area The Southern Railroad recently started to negotiate the exchange of a portion of City owned Pittman Park for adjacent residential and industrial property that they intend to ~cquire. As a result of their discussions with the Parks Department, the Model Cities Program eventually became aware of Southern•s plan to enlarge their yard facilities in the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of Model Cities. This plan raises many issues all of wh.ich :a.re a deep concern to us at Model Cities and perhaps to the City at large . The attache d memorandum to the Mayor and others is offered in order to br i ng these issues to your attention . In addition, it outlines the events that prec€rl.ed· our discovery of Southern• s plan and suggests a course of action to follow. I would greatly appreciate any r ecommendation.a and comments you h~ve to offer . vlc Attachments �