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PEYTON,
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Submitted to
 
Submitted to
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MAYO R
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MAYOR IVAN ALLEN, JR .
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IV.AN ALLEN,
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By
 
By
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C ITIZENS O F
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CITIZENS OF PEYTON-UTOY FOREST
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P EYTO N- UTO Y F O RES T
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SEPTEMBER 11, 1962
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SEPT E MBER
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COMMUNITY PROPOSED COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PLAN
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11 , 1962
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PEYTON, HARLAN AND WILLIS MILL ROAD AREA
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C O MMUN ITY
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�PROPOSED COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PLAN
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Purpose: To effectively and permanently stabilize communities connected
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PEYTON,
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J?urpose:
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HARLAN AND WILLIS MILL ROAD AREA
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To effectively and permanently stabilize communities connected
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by Harlan, Peyton and /or Willis Mill Roads, S. W.
 
by Harlan, Peyton and /or Willis Mill Roads, S. W.
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Introduction :
 
Introduction :
 
In the past several years, the subject communities have been plagued with
 
In the past several years, the subject communities have been plagued with
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Citizens have become increasingly distraught over the prospects of seeing
 
Citizens have become increasingly distraught over the prospects of seeing
 
their homes absorbed by the rapidly expanding Negro community lying to the
 
their homes absorbed by the rapidly expanding Negro community lying to the
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north .
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north. These citizens have sought relief from city officials, their aldermen ,
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These citizens have sought relief from city officials, their aldermen ,
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civic groups concerned over the future of Cascade Heights, and their neighbors.
 
civic groups concerned over the future of Cascade Heights, and their neighbors.
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Thus far, all efforts have been in vain.
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Thus far, all efforts have been in vain. The lack of a definite plan , supported
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The lack of a definite plan , supported
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by both white and Negro citizens, has seriously handicapped all those who
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by both white and Negro citizens, has seriously handicapped all tho s e who
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have attempted to put an end to the tensions in the troubled communities.
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ha ve at te mpte d to put an e nd to the tensions in the troubled commun i t ie s.
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With the recent interest shown by city officials, citizens now believe that the
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Wi th th e r ece n t i n terest sho wn by city offici a l s, c iti z ens now belie ve that th e
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time is ripe for presenting a plan that will permanently stabilize these
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time is ri pe for pre s e nt in g a pl an tha t w ill permane ntly stab i liz e th e se
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Southwest Atlanta communities and rid them of their racial tensions. Such a
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Southwest Atlanta com m uni t ies a nd rid the m of their raci a l tensions .
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plan is reflected in the following pages.
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Such a
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plan is reflected in the following pages .
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Description of the Stabilization Plan
 
Description of the Stabilization Plan
 
No plan can effectively stabilize the aforementioned communities unless it
 
No plan can effectively stabilize the aforementioned communities unless it
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�provides advantages to both white and Negro cit izens .
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provides advantages to both white and Negro citizens. With this fact in
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With this fact in
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mind, the proposed stabilization plan contains benefits to both. First,
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mind , the proposed stabilization plan contains benefits to both.
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Fir s t,
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it offers the white citizens permanent relief through the closure of Harlan
 
it offers the white citizens permanent relief through the closure of Harlan
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and Peyton Roads at points north of the Peyton- Utoy Forest community.
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and Peyton Roads at points north of the Peyton-Utoy Forest community.
 
Secondly, it offers the Negro citizens a tremendous advantage by providing
 
Secondly, it offers the Negro citizens a tremendous advantage by providing
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th~m with approximately 250 acres of land, heretofore not available, for
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them with approximately 250 acres of land, heretofore not available, for
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residential development.
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residential development. The plan also includes the construction of
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The plan also includes the construction of
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additional roads for the Negro citizens to permit their access to the pro-
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additional roads for the Negro citizens to permit their access to the proposed residential development.
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posed residential development. Exhibit A shows the proposed residential
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Exhibit A shows the proposed residential
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areas, the locations of proposed roads, and the proposed road closure
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ar ea s, the locations of proposed roads, and the proposed road closure
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points on Harlan and Peyton Roads .
 
points on Harlan and Peyton Roads .
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Advantages of the Plan
 
Advantages of the Plan
 
Below are listed just a few of the major advantages that the proposed
 
Below are listed just a few of the major advantages that the proposed
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stabil ization plan will provide:
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stabilization plan will provide:
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1. Reduces racial tensions .
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2. Insures maintenance of property values within the troubled
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Insures maintenance of property values within the troubled
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community.
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3. Provides choice residential building lots for construction of
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approximately 400 Negro residences .
 
approximately 400 Negro residences .
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advantage of existing roads where possible.
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advantage of e x isting r o ads where possible .
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proposed school located north of Utoy Creek (See
 
proposed school located north of Utoy Creek (See
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Exh ibit A) .
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Exhibit A) .
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Provi des addi t iona l city reven ue from c itizens who will
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settle in proposed residential areas .
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sett le i n proposed residential areas .
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munities and to those citizens desiring to settle in these
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established comrnunities.
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established · comrnunitie s.
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Conclusion:
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The success of this proposed stabilization pl an is dependent upon your
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The success of this proposed stabilization plan is dependent upon your
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enthusiastic support as Mayor.
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enthusiastic support as Mayor. Without your support, all efforts will
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Without yo u r s u pport , all efforts will
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again be in vain.
 
again be in vain.
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A ll cit i zens of the comm u ni t i es described here i n earnestl y so li cit your
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he l p a n d r equ est th a t y o u adopt th i s proposed pl an .
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All citizens of the communities described herein earnestly solicit your
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F u rthermore , they
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help and request that you adopt this proposed plan. Furthermore , they
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pledg e the i r f ull support to yo u i n all of yo u r e fforts to effect the rea l i zation o f thi s pl an.
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pledge their full support to you in all of your efforts to effect the reali-
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zation of this plan.
 
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Revision as of 12:47, 3 May 2018

PROPOSED COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PLAN PEYTON, HARLAN AND WILLIS MILL ROAD AREA Submitted to MAYOR IVAN ALLEN, JR . By CITIZENS OF PEYTON-UTOY FOREST SEPTEMBER 11, 1962 COMMUNITY PROPOSED COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PLAN PEYTON, HARLAN AND WILLIS MILL ROAD AREA

Purpose: To effectively and permanently stabilize communities connected by Harlan, Peyton and /or Willis Mill Roads, S. W.

Introduction : In the past several years, the subject communities have been plagued with racial tensions, losses in property values, and a general disruption of the peaceful and tranquil conditions normally characterizing these communities. Citizens have become increasingly distraught over the prospects of seeing their homes absorbed by the rapidly expanding Negro community lying to the north. These citizens have sought relief from city officials, their aldermen , civic groups concerned over the future of Cascade Heights, and their neighbors. Thus far, all efforts have been in vain. The lack of a definite plan , supported by both white and Negro citizens, has seriously handicapped all those who have attempted to put an end to the tensions in the troubled communities. With the recent interest shown by city officials, citizens now believe that the time is ripe for presenting a plan that will permanently stabilize these Southwest Atlanta communities and rid them of their racial tensions. Such a plan is reflected in the following pages.

Description of the Stabilization Plan No plan can effectively stabilize the aforementioned communities unless it provides advantages to both white and Negro citizens. With this fact in mind, the proposed stabilization plan contains benefits to both. First, it offers the white citizens permanent relief through the closure of Harlan and Peyton Roads at points north of the Peyton-Utoy Forest community. Secondly, it offers the Negro citizens a tremendous advantage by providing them with approximately 250 acres of land, heretofore not available, for residential development. The plan also includes the construction of additional roads for the Negro citizens to permit their access to the pro- posed residential development. Exhibit A shows the proposed residential areas, the locations of proposed roads, and the proposed road closure points on Harlan and Peyton Roads .

Advantages of the Plan Below are listed just a few of the major advantages that the proposed stabilization plan will provide: 1. Reduces racial tensions . 2. Insures maintenance of property values within the troubled community. 3. Provides choice residential building lots for construction of approximately 400 Negro residences . 4. Minimizes city construction costs for new roads by taking advantage of existing roads where possible. 5. Preserves established communities in this area. - 2- 6. Creates a favorable atmosphere for establishment of proposed school located north of Utoy Creek (See Exhibit A) . 7. Provides additional city revenue from citizens who will settle in proposed residential areas . 8. Restores confidence to citizens within established com- munities and to those citizens desiring to settle in these established comrnunities.

Conclusion: The success of this proposed stabilization plan is dependent upon your enthusiastic support as Mayor. Without your support, all efforts will again be in vain.

All citizens of the communities described herein earnestly solicit your help and request that you adopt this proposed plan. Furthermore , they pledge their full support to you in all of your efforts to effect the reali- zation of this plan. - 3-

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