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A REPORT

To The Citizens of Atlanta

On

URBAN RENEWAL
_-___________.—-

URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT
CITY OF ATLANTA
BY

MALCOLM D. JONES. DIRECTOR

PUBLISHED BY
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL.

J. ARCH AVARY. JR” CHAIRMAN

CITY OF ATLANTA
Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Sam Massell, Jim, President

FIRST WARD: James E. J ackson: Robert 8. Dennis
SECOND WARD: E. A. Gilliam; R. E. Lee Field
THIRD WARD: Wm. T. Knight; James E. Vickers
FOURTH WARD: Douglas Wood; Charles Leftwich
FIFI‘H WARD: John A. White; G. Everett Millican
SIXTH WARD: Richard C. Freeman; Cecil Turner
SEVENTH WARD: Jack Summers; Milton G. Farris
EIGHTH WARD: Rodney M. Cook; Douglas L. Fowlkes

URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE
G. Everett Millican, Chairman

John A. White, Vice Chairman
A. E. Gilliam Rodney M. Cook

BETTER HOUSING COMMISSION
B. A. Martin, Chairman

C. Talmadge Herdsman Dr. Sidney L. Davis
Sam T. Cooper R. A. Thompson

URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT
Malcolm D. Jones, Director

Joseph A. Rabun, Assistant Director
Willis L. Buckner, Rehabilitation Specialist
Oliver M. Ownby, Environmental Improvement Div.
James A. Smith, Relocation Housing Div.

HOUSING AUTHORITY
John O. Chiles, Chairman

Dr. Allen D. Albert. Jr., Edwin L. Sterne
Vice Chairman

Frank G. Etheridge Charles E. Thwaite, Jr.
M- B. Satterﬁeld, Executive Director

Earl H. Metzger, Director of Redevelopment

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

J. Arch Avary, Chairman

W. L. Ramsey, Executive Secretary

URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT
City of Atlanta
REPORT FOR 1961

1. PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary purpose of this report is to bring
to the citizens of Atlanta 3. better concept of
Urban Renewal, why we have it, how it works,
who is responsible for it, what has been accom-
plished to date, principal needs for the future and
suggestions for accomplishing them.

The Urban Renewal Department performs four
major functions, the ﬁrst and foremost of which is
prescribed in ordinance establishing the Depart-
ment, adopted July 1, 195'? which states, “The
functions of this department shall be to study the
Urban Renewal requirements of the City of
Atlanta, to determine ways and means for their
accomplishment and to provide and facilitate
timely coordination and orderly development of
Urban Renewal plans, projects and other related
activities throughout the city . . . and to make
recommendations for facilitating progress on
Urban Renewal in the City of Atlanta. . ."

In carrying out this function the Urban Renewal
Department serves as the staff of the Urban
Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen
and performs the principal coordinating activities
on Urban Renewal matters with other Depart-
ments and Agencies. This work is performed by
the Director, Assistant Director, Rehabilitation
Specialist and Secretary.

The second function assigned this Department,
as of July 1, 1953, is enforcement of the Housing
and Slum Clearance Code of the City of Atlanta.
For this purpose the Department is now author-
iéziedka Chief Inspector, 8 Field Inspectors and 2

er s.

The third function is the city-wide responsibility
for providing relocation housing assistance for
families displaced by Governmental actiOn, includ-
ing expressway acquisition, and for issuance of
certiﬁcates of eligibility to displaced families for
purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes under
the 221 Program. A relocation Housing Oﬁicer
and Secretary perform this function.

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The fourth and most rcccntly assigned function,
since August 1, 1960, is responsibility for enforce-
ment of the City Ordinance requiring that demo-
litions be accomplished within a prescribed lime
limit after issuance of demolition permit and that
resulting debris, litter and rubble be removed from
the premises. This function is performed by the
Environmental Improvement Division, in addition
to Housing Code enforcement.

The Urban Renewal Department, with advice
and assistance of other Departments, especially
the Planning Department, initiates and makes
recommendations to the Urban Renewal Com-
mittee of the Board of Aldermen for new Urban
Renewal Projects, reviews Urban Renewal Plans
for the Urban Renewal Committee and when
appropriate initiates changes in boundaries of
existing Projects.

Survey, planning and execution of the City‘s
current Urban Renewal Projects, after selection,
dcsrgnation and adoption of the Projects by the

City, .has been delegated by Ordinance to the
Housmg Authority of the City of Atlanta, as the
City’s Agent.

However, the establishment of broad policies
for operation of the entire Urban Renewal pro—
gram and responsibility for insuring that they are.
carried out is a duty and function of the City (the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen) executed through
its Urban Renewal Committee. This responsibility
should not and cannot be delegated.

II. SUMMARY—EXISTING URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECTS:

Atlanta‘s ﬁve Urban Renewal Projects now
comprise 1303 acres, originally contained 2,971
substandard residential structures to be demol-
ished, 1500 dwellings to be rehabilitated, will
require 4,545 families to move and after redevel-
opment will house ?,598 families in safe, decent
and sanitary standard housing (a gain of 969
families) above the number that were in the arcas
originally. The not project cost of the ﬁrst five
projects will be roughly $2?,000,000, of which
the local share is $9,000,000, with $18,000,000
being home by the Federal Government.

Of the local share, all but $1,500,000 in cash,
the total 1957 Urban Renewal Bond funds, is
being provided by non-cash grants in aid by other
departments for capital improvements which will
serve the areas. $4,500,000 of this amount is
being provided by the Board of Education in the
form of school construction.

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Taxcs (city and county) derived from the areas
before the projects started was $160,000 annually;
after redevelopment is complete the value of
newly coustructcd taxable property in the areas
is conservatively estimated to be $125,000,000,
producing in real estate taxes alone $1,600,000
annually, an increase of ten fold.

The ﬁrst three (center of town) projects were
adopted in February, 1956, and the two outlying
projectS, for relocation purposes, were adopted in
August, 1957. Final plans for Butler, Rawson—
Washington and Thornasvillc Projects were
approved July, 1959, and for University and
Rockdale June, 1960. Execution is considered to
have started in Butler, Ramon-Washington and
Thomasville Projects January 1, 1960, and in
University and Rockdale January 1, 1961. The
redevelopment phase is ﬁve years for all projects.

By year end 1961, some 2400 substandard
properties had been acquired by the Housing
Authority at an expenditure of $11,000,000.
70% of all parcels to be acquired, have been pur-
chased or are under condemnation; all property
in the Thomasville Project had been acquired or
was in the process of condemnation; over 1,000
substandard structures had been demolished and
their occupants rchoused in standard dwellings;
431 dwelling units in the Urban Renewal Projects
had been brought up to standards required by the
Housing Code and 673 additional units were in the
process of being rehabilitated. Six parcels, con-
sisting of 69.43 acres, or 7.5% of the Urban
Renewal tracts, have already been sold for
redevelopment valued at $12,068,350. This
includes a $3,250,000, 21 story, luxury apart-
merit building: a 1,000 pupil elementary school,
an 8 story Holiday Motel; 596 medium priced
rental apartment units; and 100 units of single
family 221 sales housing.

III. PRINCIPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
THE URBAN RENEWAL
DEPARTMENT:

Housing Code Enforcement:

In order to make the Housing Code felt
throughout the entire city, the Environmental
Improvement Division has devoted its efforts dur-
ing 1961 primarily to the worst property in the
block or neighborhood basis. However, in addi-
tion to citywide coverage, conservation areas in
salvagablc, residential neighborhoods have now
been selected for concentrated cﬁort in 1962 on a
house—by-house basis. This should result in sub-
stantial increased production during 1962.

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A SUMMARY or: HOUSING Coos ENFORCEMENT

ACTIVITIES FOLLOWS:
A i D vi“)
a o ecemher 31, 1961, 5%; 11“?

t \ t
. _ 1“; LP Sept.-
. Meier Repairs: Gases I395 32 Dec. '59
103 544 1900
1509 1046 1961

Units 3623 1307 1959

3053 2270 1961

. Demolitions: Cases 111 51 1960
39.5 205 1116].

Units] 271 316 1960

1'13 40? 1961

. Minor Deﬁciencies: {Usually
clean up of premises) 201. 130 1959
306 339 1950
91H. 41!) 1931

. Properties Inspected in
Conservation Arline 74'?
. Gases referred to other Departments 12).
201'

. Demolition Permits complied 887
. Court cases for non-compliance with
Demolition Permits (ll)
. Cases upnaidcrud is}! Better
Housing Commission 137)
325)

Units Plecsrded
(with approval of 3.13.0.) (242;
(575

Families required to move—-
{orldemotiti‘ons 10:!)
Families requlrud to move “55)
{or other reasons (7)

/6. Court Cases for Housing Code
violations (ell won) 36 19130
4'? 106].

‘NOTES:
Where no dates are indicated. ﬁgures pertain to
1901. operations only.
Figures in ( ) also included under other items.
f6. Requires average of E inspections ouch
{4. Requires average of 4 inspections each.
[13. Requires average of El inspections each.
{2. Requires average of 2 inspections each.
At your cud, Inspectors were carrying an ever-ego
worhlr loud. o1 approximately 225 uncompleted ensue
sec .

The above was accomplished with only 4 In-
spectors in 1959 and 1960; in 1961 with 6—1/3
Inspectors; 8 Inspectors are now authorized.

The Better Housing Commission has con—
sidered 462 slow moving and difficult cases in an
effort to resolve them without court action; and
has authorized the placarding of 917 dwelling
units.

Relocation Housing:

During 1961, 620 certiﬁcates of eligibility (23
to Whites and 597 to Negroes) were issued by the
Relocation Housing Division to displaced families
for the purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes
built by private enterprise. A total of 3.210 cer-
tiﬁcates (306 to Whites and 2904 to Negroes)

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have been issued under this program to date.
Since this program started in 1958, building per-
mits have been issued for construction within the
City of Atlanta for 2,889 single family, 221
houses (1072 for Whites and 1817 for Negroes).
All but 100 of these have been completed and
all but 137r of the completed houses have been

sold and occupied. This program alone repre-
sents $29,000,000 in new construction in Atlanta.

The Relocation Housing oﬁicc of this Depart-
ment has relocated 58 displaced families in private
rentals and referred 340 families to Public

Housing.

Fight Blight:

During April, 1961 , the Urban Renewal Depart-
ment, with the assistance of other Departments
and agencies, promoted and spear-headed a very
successful city-wide FIGHT BLIGHT campaign.
This was closely tied in with and supported by
the Women’s Chamber of Commerce in connec-
tion with its annual Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up

Campaign.

Exhibits:

During the week of August 21-26. 1961, this
Department participated with other City Depart-
ments in providing displays at Leno's Square for
the “Salute to Atlanta.” The Department also had
a very substantial and informative Urban Renewal
display at the Southeastern Fair.

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Roccrtiﬁcation of Workable Program:

The Department prepared, with assistance of
material furnished by other Departments and
Agencies, Atlanta’s annual report for Recertiﬁca—
tion of Progress in Community Improvement
(Workablc Program). The principal comments
by the Federal Government in its Rcccrtiﬁcation of
the Workablc Program (to January 1, 1963)

W616:

(1) That progress in Housing Code enforcement
is good, but the City badly needs additional
Inspectors and suggestion was made that
building permit fees might be increased to
ﬁnance the cost of the Housing Code enforce.—

ment service; and

(2) That activities of the Citizens Advisory Com-
mittee for Urban Renewal be more compre-
hensive and positive in the role of actually
accomplishing community improvements.

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Apartment Improvement:

Inspection and upgrading major medium rental
apartment developments has been undertaken by
the Rehabilitation Specialist of the Department.

Revision of Housing Code:

A comprehensive revision of the Housing Code
is currently being undertaken, designed to clarify
and strengthen certain provisions of the Code,
based on our 21/2 years actual experience in Code
Enforcement.

IV. OTHER MAJOR URBAN RENEWAL
gORTS AND RELATED PROJECTS:
Buttermilk Bottoms:

The 160 acre Buttermilk Bottoms tract has,
since November, 1960, been designated and
adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen as
a future Urban Renewal Project. This area has
long been considered by many as Atlanta‘s future
Number 1 Urban Renewal Project.

West End:

A General Neighborhood Renewal Plan study
is underway in a 650 acre area of the “West End“:
to be completed in June, 1962. It is anticipated
that a $1,500,000 Urban Renewal Project will
develop in at least 10% of the area being studied.

Transportation Plaza:

A Feasibility Study for future Urban Renewal
Projects is being made by the Planning Depart-
ment in the 500 acre tract known as “Transporta-
tion Plaza,” which includes the area between
Whitehall-Spring Streets and Northside Drive,
from McDaniel Street to North Avenue.

Georgia State College:

Art Urban Renewal Project for expansion of
Georgia State College along Decatur Street, be-
tween Central Avenue and Piedmom Avenue, is
already deﬁnitely underway, with the entire local
share of the cost of the project being borne by
Georgia State College and the State Board of
Regents.

Howard School:

Application has been prepared for submittal to
the Federal Government for a small Urban Project

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sponsored by the School Department primarily for
expansion of Howard High School. The Board of
Education has committed itself to defray all but
$17,500 of the cost of the local share of this

project.

East Atlanta:

An application is being prepared by the Hous-
ing Authority for a 110 acre Urban Renewal Pro-
ject in East Atlanta in the Mayson Avenue-
Hardee Street area. About half of this project is
contemplated for rehabilitation. There is also
sufficient vacant land in this project to provide
location within the project for construction of
additional public housing units required, before
any demolition takes place within the project area.

Bond Issue:

Since 1958 the Urban Renewal Department has
been working consistently for adoption of a Long
Range Program for future Urban Renewal Pro-
jects, has developed such a proposal for con-
sideration by the Urban Renewal Committee and
is prepared to present and support the proposal
before the Bond Commission. This proposal is
for six year program, 1962-7, and, in addition
to the projects listed above, includes ﬁve other
badly needed projects. Two of these are pro-
posed as “companion” projects to complement
others. The local share of this proposed six year
program amounts to $8,000,000. This includes a
$1,000,000 revolving fund for non-Federal-as-
sisted projects. This amount is not excessive,
when compared with the needs of the City, and is
in keeping with the ﬁnancial eﬁort being made in
Urban Renewal by other cities of comparable size.

Relocation Hoasing:

Other developments in progress, not a direct.
part of but cluscly related to Urban Renewal, are
the 650 unit Field Road Public Housing Project
for Negroes and 250 units of high-rise Public
Housing for Elderly (Whites) now underway on
Ashby Street, just South of the Joel Chandler
Harris Public Housing Project. Also commitment
has been made in the Eastern sector of the Butler
Street Urban Renewal Project for 200 units of
high-rise Public Housing for the Elderly
(Negroes).

V. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

The highlight of citizen participation during
1961 was the enthusiastic and effective part‘played
by neighborhood groaps. business assocratrons,

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trade organizations, clubs and individual citizens
in Atlanta’s ﬁrst FIGHT BLIGHT Campaign.
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Re-
newal was particularly helpful in a clerical, ﬁnan-
cial and advisory capacity. Throughout the year
the Acting Director of the Citizens Advisory
Committee published and distributed to its mem-
bership a very informative weekly newsletter. The
Citizens Advisory Committee also provided for
publication of the 1960 Report of the Urban
Renewal Department, and has offered to publish
this report. It has also been very active through
the courtesy of the Trust Company of Georgia
in arranging informative talks and tours on Urban
Renewal for various citizen groups.

The Chamber of Commerce has listed progress
in Urban Renewal as one of its seven major objec-
tives during 1962. The ﬁrst edition of “Atlanta"
(January, 1962, edition), a publication sponsored
by the “Forward Atlanta” movement of the Cham-
ber of Commerce, contained as its primary feature
an excellent article on Urban Renewal.

The Central Atlanta Association and the newly
organized Uptown Association have both strongly
endorsed and adopted policy supporting Urban
Renewal.

The LeagUe of Women Voters published during

1961 a special edition of its “FACTS" pamphlet
devoted exclusively to Urban Renewal. Both
this organization and the Voters Guild promi—
nently featured Urban Renewal in their educa-
tional campaigns for voters during the 1961 Fri-
mary and General Election. All local candidates
for re-election during the 1961 Mayor and Board
of Aldermen campaign endorsed and promised
support for Urban Renewal.

The local press, radio and television have con-
sistently supported and assisted the Urban
Renewal Program.

VI. SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE FUTURE:

(a) According to the 1960 census, there are
40,000 dwelling units within the City of Atlanta
that are dilapidated or deteriorating. These repre-
sent areas of the City six times as extensive as
our current Urban Renewal Projects. It takes
little imagination to see the need for Housing Code
Enforcement and Urban Renewal clearance
projects in these areas.

(b) A Long Range Program for future Urban
Renewal Projects, with some degree of acceptance
for future. deveIOpment, is essential to planning
areas for Housing Code Enforcement, taking full

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advantage of capital improvements by other De-
partments for Urban Renewal credit purposes and
for controlling, or at least inﬂuencing, interim
developments in various critical areas of the Clty.

(c) Adequate provision for ﬁnancing such a
program on a continuing basis is a must, If Urban
Renewal is to serve the purpose intended in
Atlanta, and which it is capable of doing, if given
adequate ﬁnancial support. The City slmply
cannot afford to fail to take advantage of the
opportunity now offered, through the Urban
Renewal Program, to rid itself of its extensive
festering slums.

(d) Future substantial Urban Renewal Projects
cannot be undertaken, however, without simul-
taneously providing for additional Public Housm g
to accommodate those displaced families whose
income is too low to buy or rent standard dwelling
units in the open market.

(e) The adoption by the City of Minimum
Standards for existing commercial and industrial
properties, similar to those now in the 'Housmg
Code for residential structures, is essential if we
are to eliminate slums and upgrade neighbor-
hoods.

(f) Violations of the Housing Code are so
numerous and extensive, it is doubtful that ma-
terial progress can be made in corrective measures
until the Courts adopt the policy of lining
offenders on ﬁrst notice and summons for Hous—
ing Code violations, in much the same manner as
is now followed in Traffic Court for traffic mola-
tions.

(g) The Sanitary, Health and Fire Depart-
ments have been and can continue to contribute
tremendously to Environmental Improvement
throughout the City by assisting in cuforcmg clean
up of premises and removal of accumulanons of
trash and litter from occupied properties and
vacant lots. This will, at the same time, improve
sanitary and health conditions and reduce ﬁre

hazards.

(h) Improvement of apartment zoning regula-
tions would greatly assist, from an Environmental
Improvement standpoint, prevention of future

slums, through new construction .

(i) Greater restrictions and controls on opera-
tors of junk yards and salvage dumps throughout
the City is very much needed. A requirement for
screening existing establishments "'1 this category
with a woven redwood fence, similar to that now
required for new establishments would be a

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tremendous beneﬁt to the City in its Environ-
mental Improvement eﬁort.

(j) Thorough rehabilitation through Housing
Code enforcement is the backbone of the City-
wide Urban Renewal eﬁ‘ort. Increased emphasis
now on this phase, with additional Housing Code
Inspectors, is far cheaper and more practical for
the City than clearance and redevelopment later.
except in those areas which are already so badly
deteriorated that it is not economically feasible
to rehabilitate them.

(k) The need urgently exists for some appro-
priate incentives, probably tax concessions, to
encourage private enterprise to redevelop, at no
cost to the City, slum areas in accordance with
plans and appropriate controls established and
approved by the City.

VII. IN APPRECIATION:

The Urban Renewal Department is especially
appreciative of assistance and cooperation
rendered during 1961 in the overall Urban Re-
newal effort by the following on various and
special occasions, for which space herein does
not permit detailed recognition.

Various Departments of the City of Atlanta
(especially the Planning and Construction De—
partments):

Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta
Board of Education

Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Planning Board
State Highway Department

Fulton County Health Department

Federal Agencies

Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal
Municipal Court

Better Housing Commission

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Central Atlanta Association

Uptown Association

Atlanta Real Estate Board

Fulton County Grand Juries

Grand Jurors Association

Voters Guild

League of Women Voters

Atlanta Urban League

Atlanta newspapers and local radio and
television stations

Trust Company of Georgia

And host of organizations, clubs and individual
friends and supporters

The Urban Renewal Department especially
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wishes to acknowledge the valuable services and
consistent support given this Department and the
Urban Renewal Program by two former members
of the Urban Renewal Committee, Alderman Jesse
Draper and W. A. “Bill” Sims, who chose not to
stand for re-election in the 1961 political cam-

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November 24. 1969

Dr. William M. Snttloo

Vice President

Georgia State University
33 Gilmer Street. 5. E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Bill:

May I acknowledge receipt of your letter of November
213: submitting your resignation as Chairman of the
Joint Atlanta-Fulton Citizens Advisory Committee.
First, my I thank you north: splendid job you have
den. and express our gratitude for the molly long
hours you have put into this took.

I will consult with Mr. Mitchll. and W. will ottompt
to ﬁll tho Vic-Icy that has boon created by your
resignation.

With appreciation. I am

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen. Jr.

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CITY OF ALTLABIT a.

November 5’ 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chlef Admlnlstrative Otflcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. Joe C. Whitley
325_-Orleans Street, S. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Dear Mr. Whitley:

The Citizens Advisory C mittee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
pr0posed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members .to the Committee. It is a pleasure

therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

Honorable Ivan Allen
Mayor, City of Atlanta
City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Ivan:

Representatives of the IPA will present the Atlanta—Fulton
County Merger Study to the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee on
TueSday, November 18 1969, at 10:00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall,
Sparks Hall, Georgia State University.

Since phase I of the Study is now complete and since phase 2,
which is informing the citizens of the Study and its recommendations,
should now begin, I plan to recommend the following at this meeting:

(1) Since the task of advising the IPA officials with their study
has been basically completed, the Citizens Advisory Committee should
either be discharged and a new group named to implement phase 2 or
the present committee should be greatly increased in number.

(2) Since Georgia State has become a University, and since the
University is in a period of unprecedented academic and physical
growth, and since I serve as Vice President of the University,
Chairman of the Master Campus Planning Committee, and Chairman
of the Academic Growth Committee, I do not feel that I can give the
time necessary to the implementation of phase 2. The Chairman should
be able to give full time to the important task of informing our ditizens
of the recommendations of this Study. Therefore, I feel that I must
resign as Chairman of the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee. Iwill
be happy to continue as a member of the committee.

It is always a pleasure to work with you and to be associated
with you.

Sincere 1y,

Lila-maven

William M. Suttles
Vice President

WMS/rlb

FORM 7oousls—aon /rWﬁW'7
- c? c. 0 £2
1 rust Company of Georgm ’0‘

POST OFFICE DRAWER 4418

Atlanta. Georgia—30302

November 12, 1969

Mr. Charles L. Davis
Director of Finance
City of Atlanta

501 City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Charles:

Thanks for your letter of November 5 regarding grants to
the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal by City of Atlanta.
I'VB had the opportunity of discussing this with Chairman Noah Langdale
and we concur in your evaluation of the needs of the Committee.

As I have been charged with the responsibility of handling
the finances for the Committee, I would appreciate you accepting this
letter as our official request for a $3,000 grant for the year 1970.

Thanks for your good help.

Kindest regards.

Sincerely,

g; .
QM
A. B. Padgett
Vice—Chairman
Citizens Advisory Committee

for Urban Renewal

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copies to Dr. Noah Langdale, Jr.
Colonel Malcolm Jones

October 29. 1969 \J

Mr. Samuel Inman Cooper
Couper. Barrett, Skinner,

Woodbury at Cooper, Inc.
Architects and Engineers
SOL-507 Henry Grady Building
Atlanta, Georgia.

Dear Sam,

I am delighted that you are able to again serve on -
the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. ‘2. ‘

With. appreciation for your kind expressions of
support, I am

Sincerely yours,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

IAJr:Ird

ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHONE 522- 4463

October 28, 1969

From Malcolm D.
Housing Co (11

TO: Mr. George Berry
Director of Governmental Liaison

Re your attached note and Memorandum of October
23, 1969, from Charles Davis, I was not aware of the
arrangement described in second paragraph of Mr. Davis‘

Memo.

However, I am this date providing each Dr. Langdale,
Dean Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padget, withacopy of Mr.
Davis's Memo to determine if it reflects their under—
standing and agreement. If so, I will request Dr. Langdale
to submit a. formal request soon to Mr. Davis for inclusion
of the $3, 000 in the City's 1970 Budget.

MDJ/mc

Encl: Note with Memo from Mr. Davis attached

FORM 25-15

M61110 DATE

From GEORGE BERRY

001. Jones
To

Evidently, Mr. Davis does
not have the understanding
that the $15,000 is to be
continued into 1970. He
states that it has been
removed and a $3,000
appropriation will be made

for 1970.

Please return for my fires.

C l TY O F A? 1.? 5 4,.

DEPARTMENT OF HNANCE
50] CITY HALL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303

October 23, 1969

CHARLES L. DAVIS W- ROY SMITH
mRECTOROF'HNANCE DEPUTY mRECTOROF HNANCE
EDGAR A.VAUGHN.JR. JAMESR.FOUNTMN.JR.

DEPUTY ossscros or FINANCE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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T0: Mr. George Berry

FROM: Charles L. Davis (7‘19"

Reference is made to your memo of October 23, 1969, in which
you discuss the apprOpriation the City of Atlanta is making to
the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal.

Along this line, I would like to advise that in either May or
June of this year I worked very closely with Mr. Noah Langdale
and Dean Alex Lacey who was then acting as Director of the
Committee regarding the current year's appropriation. It was
concluded at that time that there would be no funds requested
from the City in 1969 and that future appropriations would be
reduced from the $15,000 level to approximately $3,000 per year.
This reduction took into account the City furnishing an
Executive Director and the proper supporting clerical resources.

We have removed the 1969 appropriation and have earmarked the
1970 Budget Request to show a request of approximately $3,000
for the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal.

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cc: Mr. Woody Underwood
Mr. Gerald Bernal
MI. Malcolm Jones
Dean Alex Lacey

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CITY” OF ATLAnITA

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Admlnlsttatlva Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. Jack Adair, President
Adair Realty and Loan Company
56 Peachtree Street, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Adair:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The COmmittee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has prOposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically;

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a. job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 3030
October 20, 1969 3

Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. ChleiI Admlnistratlve Offlcer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlue Secretary

Mr. T. M. Alexander, Sr., President
Alexander and Associates

208 Auburn Avenue, N. E. ' .
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Alexander:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased acitivity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been

proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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CITY OF ATLAEJTA

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA.sosos

Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Admlnlstratlve Ofﬁcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Dr. Ernest Banks
106 Forrest Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Dr. Banks:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee,

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old

‘ members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job

well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential COmmittee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr .
Mayor

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.sosos
Tel. 522-4463 ArEa Code 40*:

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. Richard K. Barksdale
3786 Wisteria Lane, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30331

Dear Mr. Barksdale:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new pers0ns for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the COmmittee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hOpe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLAJMTA-

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA.30303
Tel. 5224463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR.. MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Robert W. Bivens
Executive Director

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc.
2 Peachtree Street, N. W.
Suite 2740

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Bivens:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee,

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I Wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you shOuld decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLANTA}.

October 20. 19 69 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA.30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Cude 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. William L. Calloway, President

Calloway Realty Company
193 Auburn Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Galloway:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr .
Mayor

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CITY OF ATLAIIQTAI

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
'fel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. Jack Carrollton
Senior Sales Representative

Georgia Power Company

P. O. Box 4545
Atlanta, Georgia 30302

Dear Mr. Carrollton:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has proposed staggered term 5 for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been

proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLAIQTA

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA.sosos
Tel. 5224463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. F. Earle Connell, Vice President
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association
300 West Peachtree Street, N. W. "
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Dear Mr. Connell:

The Citizens Adivorsy Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased
activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed
for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, Iwish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of 2 years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you sh0u1d decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLABJTA}.

CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

October 20, 1969

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnlstrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Sam 1. Cooper, Architect

Cooper, Barnett, Skinner, Woodbury and Cooper, Inc.
Henry Grady Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr . Cooper:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
pr0posed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I h0pe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel.. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLAFJTA

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs. Sujette F. Crank
131 Li'nkwood Road, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Dear Mrs. Crank:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has norninated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual

turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In aCCDrdance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure

therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLAIMTA.

October 30’ 1969 CITY HALL A'ILANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Lawrence Gellerstedt
Beers Construction Company
P. 0. B0): 7361

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Dear Mr. Geller stedt:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organizational and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and scund dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has prOposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hOpe that you will be able to serve.

’ Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLANTA

October 20, 1969 CITYI-IALL ATLANTA.GA.soaoa
Tel. 5224463 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs. Hal Gibson
1646 Mt. Paran Road, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 3032'?

Dear Mr s . Gibson:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new pers0ns for membership
and has prOposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a. job
well done; and to Welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hOpe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CI'TY OF ATLANTA

October 20, 1969 1 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303

Tel. 522-4463 Area code 404

IVAN ALLENI JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer

MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs. Mary Gilmer, Principal .

Dean'Rusk School °
433 Peeples Street, S. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Dear Mrs. Gilmer:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
mvised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint yen to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hOpe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event yOu feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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CITY OF ATLAI‘JTA

October 203 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Administratlve Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Sectetary

Mr. Denver D. Gray, Chairman
Housing and Redevelopment Committee
Chamber of Commerce

Travelers Insurance Company

230 Peachtree Street, N. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr . Gray:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY" OF ATLANTA

October 20, 19 69 CITY HALL ATLANTA. on. 30303
Tel. 522-4453 Area code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Rev. Joseph L. Griggs
Gordon Street Presbyterian Church

1450 Gordon Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Dear Rev. Griggs:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has preposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee

for a period of two years. I hOpe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522~4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLM‘JTA

October 20’ 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Admlnlstrative Offlcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Sacretary

Mr. Joe Guthridge

Vice President for Development
Georgia School of Technology
225 North Avenue, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Dear Mr. Guthridge:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint y0u to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF ATLANTA

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4453 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administretlve Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs. Leonard Haas

Grizzard and Haas ,

306 Carnegie Building ,
133 Carnegie Way, N. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mrs. Haas:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has neminated some new persons for membership

and has prOposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, Iwish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the, Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a. period of one year. I hOpe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20’ 1969 CITY HALL AMTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4453 Area code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chlef Admlnistrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretaryr

Mrs. -Grace Hamilton

Hamilton Associates, Consultants
582 University Place, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Dear Mr 3 . Hamilton:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

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Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CTTY OF £35.37 LATE} TEA

CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Mes Code 404

Octobe r 20, 1969

IVAN ALLENl JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Dr. J'. B. Harris
Herndon Building

239 Auburn Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Dr. Harris:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turn0ver and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
pr0posed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hOpe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. ____

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303

Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

October 20, 1969

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnlstratlve Ofﬁcer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE. Executlve Secretary

Mrs. _Lottie L. Harris
1478 Mozley Drive, 5. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Dear Mrs. Harris:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to being new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee.
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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Tel. 522-4463 area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., ChIef Admlnistrative Ofﬁcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. Roy Harwell
1025 Oglethorpe Avenue, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Dear Mr. Harwell:

The Citizens.Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual

turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
prOposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In aCCordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job

well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure

threrfore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you shOuld decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

. IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Admlnlstraﬁve Offlcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. Percy Hearle
3434 Creatwood Trail, S. E.
Smyrna, Georgia 30080

Dear Mr. Hearle:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been

proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well dOne; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure

therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I h0pe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr .
Mayor

CITY CF‘ ASE“ LEAPJ ’3:

October 20’ 19 69 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 ﬁres Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Jesse Hill

Atlanta Life Insurance Company
148 Auburn Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Hill:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
preposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee.
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 52.2«4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY“ Ole ﬁcTLZIWJFTY-

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.sosos

'lel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administratlve Offlcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Henri Jova
Joya-'Daniels-Busby, Architects
75 Cone Street, N. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Jova:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has preposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been

proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job

well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure

therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcohn Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITE? Oi}? ACELAJ‘J '17 EL

Octobe r 2 0 , 19 6 9 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. George Kennedy, Jr. , Trust Officer, Real Estate
Trust Company of Georgia

P. 0. Drawer 4655

Atlanta, Georgia 30302

Dear Mr . Kennedy:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been

proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments,- determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to the important citizen function and for a job

well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303
Tei. 522-4453 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Adminlstratlve Ofﬁcer
MR5. LiNDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Joe LaBoon
Atlanta Gas Light Company
P. 0. 130344569
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mr. LaBoon:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

October 20, 19 69 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretaryr

Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr.
School of General Studies
Room A—23l, Sparks Hall
Georgia State University
33 Gilmer Street, S. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Dean Lacy:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

C11“? ClF .PJEL M “Inf-..

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 5224463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SwEAT. JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mrs. Mary Ann Blackwood, Chairman
Governmental Committee

League of Women Voters

3069 Rhodehaven Road, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30327

Dear Mrs. Blackwood:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual

turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
_ proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well dane; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able. to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Te. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20' 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administratlve Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs. Doris Lockerman
3411 Pinestream Road, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30327

Dear Mrs . Loc ke rman:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job .
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF AITLEQ '3ka

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303

fei. 5224463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. A. J. Lockhart
85 Griffin Street, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Dear Mr. Lockhart:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The COmmittee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
foraperiod of one year. I hepe that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, I Jr.
Mayor

CTTY" OF ELTLAIAITT- L

October 20, 19 69 CITY HALL AHANTA. GA. 30303
'Iel. 52241463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Dr. Albert F. Manley, President

Spehnan College
350 Leonard Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Dear Dr. Manley:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity andsound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has prOposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA.30303

Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnlstrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. E. M. Martin

Vice President and Secretary
Atlanta Life Insurance Company
148 Auburn Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Martin:

The Citizen Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
preposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure

therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. '

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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CTTY OE‘ AT LAJ‘TAL

October 20’ 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303
Tel. 522—4453 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chlef Admlnlstrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. Charles C. Mathias, Staff Representative
United Steel Workers of America '
Suite 334, 1776 Peachtree Street, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Dear Mr. Mathias:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CETY OF isT Lﬁlll—‘s .,

October 20’ 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 5224463 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chief Admlnistratlve Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays . .
President Emeritus, Morehouse College
3316 Pamlico Drive, S. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Dear Dr. Mays:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has preposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, Iwish to thank the 01d
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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CITY OF ALTLAFJ FEEL

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code and

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

HAN E”. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Admlnlstrative Ofﬁcer
MR5: LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretaryr

Mr. Jim L. Meyerholtz, Vice President
Trust Company of Georgia . -
P. O.‘ Box 4655

Atlanta, Georgia 30302

Dear Mr. Meyerholtz:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for; U.'r.ban' Renewal‘.has:r.ecently"
revised its structural organization and operational. policy'as-a' r'esultofzthe:
increased activity and sound dedication of the C.ommittee..

The Committee has nominated some new persons-for;membership;
and has prOposed staggered terms for all members,, in order. to. effectigradual'
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms-havebeen.
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determinedinitially. alphabetically. .

In accordance with the foregoing premise,_. Iiwish‘togthank-the: old:
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for:‘a.job._
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee.. It'is-azpleasurei-
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this- essential .Committee.
for a period of three years. I hope that you:will.be. able. to serve..

Please notify Malcolm. Jones- ofmy' OIfice',, ’Ifell. 52242-4463; , Eita430 L'
or 431 in the event you feel that you; should. decline“

Sihaenely , ,

Ilsa-n; Allen" Ir; .
Mayan

CITY OF AiTLAlsJTA

October 20,: 1969 CITY HAIL.AILANTA.GA.sosos

Tél. 5224463 Area Code 404

IVAN-ALLEN, JR., MAYOR '

DAN E; SWEAT, JR., ChIaf Admlnlstratlve Ofﬁcer
MRS: LINDA-E..PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs. Mattie Murcy
335 Forrest Avenue, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30312.

Dear Mrs. Murcy:

The Citizens. Advisory Committee is: UrbanR-enewa'lihas-recently '
revised its structural organization and operationalpolicy as. a result:of.the-.
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated. some new persons for-membership;
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in'.or.der_'to.effect'gradual‘_
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee- Terms have.been..
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. _

In accordance with the foregoing premi'se:,_. L'wish'to; thank the.old..
members for their dedication to this important; citizenfnnction.and.'for:'a job}
well done; and to welcome the new: members to. the Committee.. Ittis-a'pleasure .'
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership-on'this esse-ntialCommitteeg
for a period of one year. . I hope that you will be able to s.er.ve..

Please notify Malcolm. Jones o‘fm‘y' Offine... TTelL. 5222,4463; _. Eit.:.430f
or 431 in the event you feel that you should. decline..

ﬁnnenelyg ,

CITY OF ATLANTA

October 20, 1969 ‘ GIT! HALL.ATLANTA.-GA.sosoa -
Tel; 522-4463 area Code-40¢ .

IVAN ALLEN, JRI, MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Admlnlstrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E..PRICE, Execuflve Secretary

Mr. Reg Murphy, Editor
Atlanta Constitution

10 Forsyth Street, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Murphy:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for. UrbaniR'enewalLhas~recentl'y'_
revised its structural organization. and. operational policy'as-a‘ resultiofthe
increased activity and sound dedication of'the Committee..

The Committee has nominated some new persons-for-smembership;
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in'.or.der: to.effect1g_radual .
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee.. TLerms-havebeen.
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determinedinitially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise,. Ilwishtosthank'.theoldz'.
members for their dedication to this important citizen functionandforrajob
well done; and to welcome the neW'members to the. Committee.. It’.is-a;p1easure:
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on'thisaessentialLC'Ommittee:
for a period of two years. I hope that you. willbe. able: to; ser.ve..

Please notify Malcohn; Jones ofm'y' OffiCe,. Tish. 522.;4463; .Eicti‘. .430 T
or 431 in the event you feel that you; should decline..

Sinnerel 'y, ,

Eran 31km, Ir: .
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CITY OF Ail“ LABJTA-

October 20’ 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303

Tel. 5224463 area Code I104

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. swEAT. JFvl.I Chief Admlnlstratlve Ofﬁcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. Sanford Orkin

Fir st-National Bank Building
14 Peachtree Street, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Orkin:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual

turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
pr0posed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen. Jr.
Mayor

CITY" OF £3.51“ LZ‘EMTfL

Oc tobe r 2'. 0 , 19 6 9 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
‘lel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chlef Admlnlstratlve Offlcer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlvc Secretary

Mr;' William R. Presley, Vice President .
Fi'rst_National Bank

west End Branch

612'Lee Street, S. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Dear Mr. Pre sley:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
andhas proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well 'done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
forsa period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
010431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY'OF 33L J‘JTEAI

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL A'I‘LANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 4104

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., ChieiI Admlnistrative Offlcer
MR5. LINDA 'E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. William Ray

The Atlanta Newspapers
102 Forsyth Street, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Ray:

The Citizens, Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members; in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
ore-431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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CITY OF JI‘LAI‘ﬁ-Jrllf‘i

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Octobe r 2. 0 , 19 6 9 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnistrative Oiflcer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. Richard H. Rich
Chairman of the Board
Rich's Inc.

P. O. 1303:4539
Atlanta, Georgia 30302

Dear Mr. Rich:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcohn Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF i-flfl‘“..:ﬁsf>l*fA.-

October 20. 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303

Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Admlnlstratlve Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Dr. Harry V. Richardson, President Emeritus
Interdenominational Theological Center

1165 Tuckawanna Drive, S. W. '

Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Dear Dr. Richardson:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has
proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and

to brinr new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or
3 year appointments , determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members
for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to
welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to
reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two

years . I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430 or
-431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely ,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20’ 1969 CITY HALL ammoasoeos
Te1.522-4463 ma cm 40-:

WAN ALLEN, JR.. MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. Carlton C. Rochelle, Director.
Atlanta Public Library

126 Carnegie Way, N. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Rochelle:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been

proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to thisimportant citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen. Jr.
Mayor

CLTY F mi TL rusty;

October 20 , 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. omeosoa

Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR.. MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. C. A. Scott, Editor and Manager
Atlanta Daily World

210 Auburn Avenue, N. E.

Atlanta. Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Scott:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Commitee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has prOposed staggered terms for members. in order to effect gradual
turnover and tobring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely ,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY” OF AF Alarm c:

October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303
Tel. 5224453 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft
Executive Director

Southwest Atlanta Association
878 York Avenue, S . W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Dear Mr. Schukraft:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for members,- in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, Z or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years . I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 -4463. Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. ‘ -- '“

Sincerely ,

Ivan Allen , Jr .
Mayor

Octobe r 2 0, 19 6 9 CITY HALL AMTA. GA. 30303
191.522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnlslratlve Ofﬁcer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. I- M. Sheffield, 111
600 West Peachtree Street, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Dear Mr. Sheffield:

The Citizens. Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

’ ‘ _‘ Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr .
Mayor

CITY OF ASTLA't-ﬂ T193.

Octobe :- 2 0 9 19 6 9 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303

Tel. 522-4453 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chlei Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. R. 0. Sutton, Vice President

Citizens Trust Company
212 Auburn Avenue, N. E.

Dear Mr. Sutton:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has prOposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
prOposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Corm‘nittee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

_ S_incerely,

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Ivan Allen , Jr .
Mayor

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CITY HALL AWNTA. GA. 30303
October 20 , 1969 Tel. 5224463 Area Code 2.04

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnlstrativs Offlcer
MRS. LINDA E. 9RICE. Executlve Secretary

Mr. Joseph H. Taylor
55 Walnut Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Dear Mr. Taylor:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

- Cincerely ,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20 , 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
12:. 522-4453 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. William A. Toms

Harris Upshaw and Company, Inc.
Standard Federal Building

44 Broad Street, N. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Toms:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover
and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been preposed for l,
2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well
dOne; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure there-
fore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for
a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 —4463, Ext. 4-30
or 431 in the event you feel that you? should. decline.

Sinc er ely ,

Ivan Allen, Jr .
Mayor

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October 20 , 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mrs. Henry Toombs
2871 Normandy Drive, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Dear Mrs. Toombs:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed
for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is apleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a. period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely ,

_.—--

Ivan Allen, Jr .
Mayor

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October 20 , 1969 CITY HALL AWA.GA.30303
Tel. 522-4453 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR.. MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Charles Turner
156'? Paxon Avenue, S. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Dear Mr . Turner:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has propOSed staggered terms for members , in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments , determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new member to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sinc e r ely ,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20’ 1969 .CITYHALL A'ILAN'I'A.GA.30303
Tel. 522-4463 ﬁres Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR.. MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs. Gladys Upshaw

215 Piedmont Avenue, N. E.
Apartment 705

Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Dear Mrs. Upshaw:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
Well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I h0pe that you will be able to serve.

Please nctify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnlstrativu Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. William J. VanLandingham, Vice President
Citizens and Southern National Bank

P. O. Box 4899

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. VanLandingham:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised iis structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual

turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, Z or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcol Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430
or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

‘

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 nrea Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR.. MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Lyndon Wade
Atlanta Urban League
239 Auburn Avenue, N. E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Wade:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, Iwish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel, 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

-"" _

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY are Ai'i'amaitrﬁl

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.3osos
' Tel. 5224453 Area node 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mrs.-S. M. Waddell
950 Hampton Street, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Dear Mrs. Weddell:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a. result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been

proposed for 1, Z or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job

well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure

therefore for me to appoint you to active memberhsip on this essential Committee
for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

‘ . __

' _-.. Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

CITY OF 1 iTLi/‘ti “71%.

October 2 0, 19 69 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA. sosos
' Tel. 522-4453 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLENI JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. J. C. Whitley
252 Powell Street, 5. E
Atlanta, Georgia 30316

Dear Mr. Whitley:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organizatiOn and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
preposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to the important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel, 522—4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

a.

t:- Sinc erely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

C TITS? if“ ._ .JT‘L. ~.lT Cilia.

CITY HALL AMNTA.GA. aosos
Iel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

October 20, 1969

IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executive Secretary

Mr. H. W. Whitman, Vice President
First National Bank

P. O. 1303:4148

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Whitman:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational pokicy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership

and has prOposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the Old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee.
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. '

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sinerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr .
Mayor

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Octobe :- 20’ 1969 CITY HALL A'I'LAN'I‘A.GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN RLLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnlstrative Offlcer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Dr. Prince E. Wilson, Executive secretary

Atlanta,University Center Corporation
55 Walnut Street, 5. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Dear Dr. Wilson:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointment, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a. period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

-r'

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

Octobe r 2 0 , 19 6 9 CITY HALL amrm. GA. 30303
Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chief Admlnlstratlve Offlcer
MRS. LINDA 5. PRICE, Executlve Secretary

Mr. J. D. Wingfield

Metropolitan Planning Commission
Glenn Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Wingfield:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised tis structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has pr0posed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, Z or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this improtant citizen function and for a job
Well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It ia a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20’ 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303
m. 522.4453 Area Code 404

WAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlntstrative Officer
MRS. LINDA E. PRICE. Executlve Secretary

Mr. Robert M. Wood

Sears Roebuck and COmpany

675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Dear Mr. Wood:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and Operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for memberShip
and has preposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
prOposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext:
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

..—-

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20: 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA.30303
Tel. 522-4453 Area Code «:4

[VAN ALLEN, JR.. MAYOR '

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LiNDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Clayton R. Yates

Yates; and Milton Stores, Inc.
228 Auburn Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Yate s:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee
for a period of two years . I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline.

._.—--

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

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October 20, 1969 CITY HALL A'I'LAN'I‘A.GA.30303
Tel. 522-4453 Area Code 404

[VAN ALLEN. JR., MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT. JR., Chief Administrative Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary

Mr. Harding B. Young
Atlanta University

223 Chestnut Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Dear Mr. Young:

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently
revised its structural organization and operational policy as a. result of the
increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee.

The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership
and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual
turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been
proposed for 1, Z or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically.

In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old
members for their dedication to this improtant citizen function and for a job
well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure
therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee.
for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve.

Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522—4463, Ext.
430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. F

Sincerely,

Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor

October 23, 1969

MEMORANDUM -

To: Charles L. Davis
From: George Berry

Subject: CA CUR

I know that you are aware that Colonel Malcolm J ones occupies one
of the Adnxlnittrative Coordinator positions in this office. Since he
and his secretary will perform the function of the Citizens Advisory
Committee for Urban Renewal in the future, there will be no need
for the large annual contribution that has been made in the past. I
have talked with Colonel Jones in recent days, and he advises that
someone from his Board has discussed with you the possibility of
carrying forward the 1969 appropriation of $15, 000 (which has never
been paid over) and, consequently, not making any new appropriation
for 1970. He tells me that you are agreeable to this procedure.

013:}:

EDWIN L. STERNE
CHAIRMAN

LESTER H. FERSELLS
Exzcu‘llvt nlnrcTon AND stCnLTAHY

CARLTON GARRETT

GEORGE S. CRAFT DIRECTOR OF Flrmncz
we: mum-MN

GILBERT H. BOGGS
DIRECTOR or Housmc

HOWARD OPENSHAW

J. B. HLAYTON omEc‘Ion or REDEVELOPMENT

FRRNK G. ETHERIDGE r GEORGE E. SANDER

TECHNICAL DIREC1OR

JACK F. GLENN

824 HURT BUILoim'.

ATLﬁNTA, GEORGIA 30303
JACKSON 3-6074

September 30, 1969

Mr. Malcolm D. Jones

Executive Director

Citizens Advisory Committe *—-
for Urban Renewal BCLE"
City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Jones:

Mr. Persells has asked me to reply to your letter of August 18, 1969
relative to the Executive Committee's concern over several features

of Atlanta's Urban Renewal Program. First, let me say that we share

the Committee‘s concern over the length of time required to close out
earlier projects. However, to imply that the length of time taken to
close out projects is due to an apparent lack of aggressiveness on the
part of the Authority is ludicrous. The original five urban renewal
projects have been amended forty—two times, requiring an additional
eight million dollars from the Federal government, and resulting in a
stadium, expansion of Georgia State College, additional land for schools,
parks, and neighborhood facilities, acquisition of commercial properties
on Georgia Avenue, and numerous other improvements. The average length
of time involved in securing Federal approval of an amendment has been
twelve months, with several requiring thirty months.

A second major factor delaying project close—outs is the funding and
construction of non—cash grants-in-aid. The Butler Street Project,
for example, could not be closed out earlier because the proposed
school was not funded until the passage of the 1968 bond issue, with
construction starting in August, 1969.

Even after renewal land has been sold, many developers have experienced
delays caused by the tight money market, high interest rates and
soaring costs.

Nonetheless, projects are not closed out without special effort. Re-
cently I established a special task force to identify and expedite all
remaining activities to be completed in the original projects. Two of
these projects - Butler Street and Georgia State - have been completed
this year and are waiting final HUD audit. I want to assure the Com-
mittee that the Authority recognizes its responsibility to proceed as
rapidly as possible to complete the early projects.

_2_

I share the Committee's concern over its seemingly perfunctory role of
late. If it is to perform its function as outlined in the Aldermanic
resolution creating the Committee, ie., advise the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen and other public bodies concerned with Urban Renewal in the
City, then it seems to me that it must continue to review proposed
Urban Renewal activities formulated by the various project area committees
with an overview of the total needs of the City. The Committee's views
on pending redevelopment actions should be expressed to the Aldermanic
Planning and Redevelopment Committee, as did Bob Summerville, former
Committee Chairman. The Authority will cooperate in any way possible
in assisting the Committee in carrying out its function of providing
guidance and direction to the City in the administration of its Urban
Renewal program.

The comments pertaining to the West End Urban Renewal Project are ob-
viously personal expressions of frustrations shared by the Authority.

The West End Urban Renewal Project is now in its third year of execu—
tion and to date the Authority has acquired 516 parcels of land (87%),
relocated hS? families and 77 businesses (97%), demolished 354 structures
(7h%), sold or put under agreement for sale 5h acres of land (55%), and
completed rehabilitation of 504 structures (22%). In addition, the
Authority has acquired and conveyed to the City 8.7 acres of land for
park development, and the 1.1 million dollar Dean Rusk Elementary School
has been completed. The redeveloper for the 15 acre enclosed mall
shopping center is presently securing leases, with.construction scheduled

in 1970.

In spite of the progress made to date, there are three specific areas
in West End where progress has been delayed. The first is the seven
acre tract adjacent to the Park Street Methodist Church. This area
involves a land use change and is included in an amendment submitted
to HUD on June 17, 1969. On September 23, HUD approved an Authority
request to proceed with a public hearing and local adoption of the
plan amendment pursuant to offering the land for sale for residential
re-use. The public hearing has been scheduled for October 1? before
the Planning and Development Committee.

A second area involves some twenty-four acres of land in the vicinity
of Lee and Oglethorpe, presently designated for office warehouse and
general office use. The West End Advisory Committee had previously
agreed that this area needed further study in light of the proposed
location of rapid transit in the area.

The third area involves the motel and residential uses on Oak Street,
between Ashby and Peeples Streets. The three acre motel site was on
the market for 18 months and no proposals were received. Five rede-
velopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling units on parcel 19, but
the West End Advisory Committee recommended rejection of all proposals,
re-study of the site in conjunction with the motel tract, and re—offer
for sale. The status of the West End plan will be discussed with the
West End Advisory Committee on October 1.

The Authority recognizes the urgency of proceeding as rapidly as possible
in each of the eight conventional urban renewal areas and five neighbor-
hood development program areas in the City. I want to assure the Com-
mittee that Mr. Persells and I have committed ourselves to this task
while making the program responsive to human needs.

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We pledge our continued cooperation to CACUR and others devoted to
making Atlanta the great city it is destined to become.

Very truly yours,

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Howard Openshaw -
Director of Redevelopment

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cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mr. Rodney M. Cook
Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr.
Mr. A.B. Padgett
Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr.

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August 28, 1969

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Mr. Vaughan B. Watts

Vice President

Atlanta. Federal Sevinge
and Loan Association

20 Mariette Street, N. W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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Dear Mr. Watts:

It wee with regret ﬂeet I read your letter of Augnet 27th
telling me of your truefer from Atlanta.

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Cally/thee for Urban Renewal has certainly been

beneﬁcial «File My appreciated.
With beet wiehee for the futilee. I em

Sincerely youre, I

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CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL—ATLANTA. GA. 30303
PHONE 524-2745

DR. NOAH LANGDALE. JR. August 5, 1969 MALCOLM D. JONES
CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A. B. PADGETT MARY CHRISTENSON
VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

Dear Members Executive Committee, CACUR:

This is to inform you that the August meeting of the Executive Committee,
CACUR, will be held in the Directors Room, Fulton Federal Building, ll Pryor St. ,
S. W. at 2:00 PM. , Thursday, August 21, 1969.

This will be a very significant meeting for CACUR, as a number of important
matters will be considered and acted upon. These will include the following:

1. Analysis of the West End Urban Renewal Project.

2. Bivens Report on revision of purpose and organization of CACUR,
(to include designation of Sub—committees).

3. Adoption of new candidates list for membership.
4. Creation of new Executive Committee (from proposed list and old names).

5. Proposal of staggered-terms for membership (to be presented to the
Mayor of personnel selected for above).

6. Adoption of new Budget.

if members have other matters which they would like to have taken up at this
meeting, please advise me in sufficiant time to include them in the Agenda.

This will be the last meeting of the Executive Committee before our next full
membership meeting in September.

We look forward to having you meet with us on August 21. Please call my
secretary, Mary Christensen, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 to inform us whether
you plan to attend.

Sincerely,

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DERARTMENT 0F HNANCE
' 501 CITY HALL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303

CHARLES L. DAVIS
' DIRECTOR'OF FINANCE

. EDGAR A- VAUGHN.JR.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

GEORGE J. BERRY -
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - \

Mb. William S. Bowland, Executive Director

Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal

Mayor‘s Office

City Hall? . ,

Atlanta, Georgia 30303 ’ \

Ibar Mr..Houland:

I am returning herewith the records of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban
;.Benewa1 and a statement of Operations for the year ending December 31, 1968. This
statement was prepared from the ledger of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban
Renewal and other pertinent data in the files of the Citizens Advisory Committee.

SCOPE or AUDIT

..All deposit records in the ledger were traced to the bank statements and verified.
All checks issued duﬁng the period of January 1, 1968 and December 31, 1968 were
accounted for. All cancelled checks were compared to invoices and/or valid endorse-
ments, the ledger footings and ledger pesting were tested for accuracy. The bank
statements for the period under audit were reconciled and balanced. All tax returns
on the employeesr salaries for the year 1967 were filed and all applicable taxes were
paid thereon. The petty cash fund was not verified. .

OPINION

In my opinion, the ledger, system, and supporting information of the Citizens Advisory
Bommittee for Urban Renewal are adequate and well kept for the period under audit.
However, we feel that certain system changes should be made at your convenience. I
am enclosing a statement of operations for the year 1967 marked Schedule "A“ and "B",
which sets forth the financial transactions for the period under audit.

Iburs very truly,

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Charles L. Davis
Director of Finance
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Enclosures

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.Schedale "A"

STATEchT or OPERATION
OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN REﬂEwAL
_ _“_Hﬁr0R.IHE_rEAR,rRDsp,Decrease 31, 1968

Cash on Deposit, December 3}, 1967
____-_£1ns.t_!ln§iqs_l_ﬁsnk_ _ __ s: 13,462.34

Fulton Federal Savings I 86.18 $ 13,548.52

_ Incaae Received During 1968
Private Donations ' ' _ 7,400.00
- City of Atlanta - .-15,000.00

Interest on Savings Account 186.98 . 22,586.98.
-1Cash Available for Operations ' . y _ . $ 36,135.50

Advance Loan 115.00

-Expenditures for 1968 (See Schedule "3"} ' £1,941.15 _ 22,llé.l§

Combined Cash Balance, December 31, 1968 . I 2 i I § 1 ,019.§5

RECOIICILlATlON '03 BAIIK STATEMENT
_CITIZEHS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR URBAN RENEWAL
DECEHBER 31, 1968

‘ Balance Per_Bank Statement, Decanber 31, 1968, First National Bank $ 14,290.27

less Gutstanding Checks:

1608 Biltmore Flowers $7.73
1656_Southern Bell_ Th1 & Tel 16.46
1658 We. 8. Rowland ' 516.90
1659 Wm. S. Howland 30.00
1660 Mrs. Lucile Plourde $7.19
1661 Mrs. Marianne Rowland _ 8.32
1662 Mrs. Evelyn Dodds 67.02
1663 District Director IPS 203.42
-~.-166h State of Ga. Income Tax Unit 66.23
1665 H. S. Rowland 5.81
1656 Gestetner Corp. 72.00

Total- I . ' ' 9a4.os

Balance 5;. Checkbook, December 31, 1968 . $ 13,345.19

q

ﬁéIance Fulton Federal Savings Account 1-1-51863, Dec. 31, 1968 673.16

Combined Cash;Balance, December 31, 1953 . § 14,019,;3

Schedule "B"

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL

FOR THE YEAR EHDED DECEHBER 31, 1968

Miscellaneous Expenses - _ $' 186.54
Office Expense ' _ " I . 601.35
”Thiephone I . ‘1 i 1 . ‘}95.32
Cat Allowance. I. ' I ' 360.00
Film Expense _ I 118.01
Printing Stationery I _ _ . " I 112.50 ‘

“Dues and Subscriptions . I - J . . 381.94

Urban-Reneweli'l'ours ' I . . 300.76 ‘
_Committee Luncheon Expense_ . _ _ 688.62
I '1—3 11 Equiemenc .. ' ' I _ . - 494.35
Net Salary ' _ . lé;221.78
Federal Income Tax . ' . I ' . - _2,633.60
201.11 Taxes . ‘ - . _ I 1,268.26
Genrgia Income Tex _ ' ._ -* I .3 378.32
TOTAL EXPENDITURE; I I _ M1413

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CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL—ATLANTA. GA. 30303
PHONE 524-2745

on. NOAH LANGOALE. 4e. December 3. 1953 WILLIAM s. HOWLAND

CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A. B. PADGETT MR5. EVELYN DODDS
VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

Dear Committee Member:

° Tis the fortnight before Christmas
And all through our program
Many things will be stirring.

The point of taking such liberties with the famous poem is to say that our final
1968 full committee meeting will be held exactly two weeks before Christmas
on Wednesday, December 11 at 2 p.m.in the Atlanta Room of. the Citizens and

Southern National Bank.
We'll have a veritable Christmas stocking of a program, as follows:

1. Gary S. Hooks, FHA director for Georgia, will discuss new
programs provided by the 1968 national housing legislation.
Accompanying Mr. Hooks will be Ralph L. Johnston, chief
underwriter and Kenneth Finn, construction analyst in charge of

221 H program. They will be glad to answer questions.

2. Percy Hearle, chairman and president of our nonprofit
subsidiary, will update us on our Robert L. Sommerville 221 H

project which is nearing completion.

3. Vice chairman and treasurer A. B. Padgett will report on
our financial situation.

4. Howard Openshaw, Atlanta Housing Authority redevelopment
director, will summarize 1963's urban renewal activity and give

us a preview of what is in prospect for 1969.

5. Jack Willingham, assistant director of HUD's community
service branch, will he prepared to fill us in more fully on new
metropolitan development programs.

Chairman Langdale and I are looking forward to seeing you on this fortnight

before Christmas. . .

[dz/mg

William S. Rowland

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Directors Room
Trust Company of Georgia Building
Friday, November 21, 1969

The regular Executive Committee meeting was called to order promptly at
2:15 P. M. by Chairman Noah Langdale.

Those in attendance for the Executive Committee were: Messrs. A. B.
Padgett; Jack Carrollton (representing Mr. Bob Bivens); Henri Jova; Arth r Burks,
Jr. (representing Mr. William VanLandingham); William L. Galloway; Edgar
Schukraft; Joe C. Whitley and Miss Jean Cornn (representing Mr. Carlton Rochell);
for the Housing Authority: Mr. Howard Openshaw; and for the Atlanta Planning
Department: Mr. John Matthews. Three students from Georgia State University,
Carolyn B. Clemons, Nannette Evans and Don Akin aISO attended the meeting.

Agenda and copies of pertinent material used at the meeting are attached to
the file copy of these minutes.

Dr. Langdale opened the meeting by stating that Mayor-Elect Sam Massell
and Vice—Mayor Elect Maynard Jackson had been invited to the meeting, but due
to previous engagements could not attend. Dr. Langdale stated that he was aSked

r. asse ‘ an‘ i'r. J ckson 0 ex r 55 t1 ir arrreciation or in" invLec -o
byM M 11 cv1 a L pe 1e pp + f be 5 +ﬂ+
the meeting and asked that they be invited to another meeting in the near future.

Dr. Langdale also thanked Mr. A. B. Padgett, Vice-Chairman of CACUR,
for his assistance in conducting the September and October meetings during his
illness, and commended Mr. Padgett for a job well done.

Dr. Langdale then turned the meeting over to Malcolm Jones, Executive
Director, CACUR.

Mr. Jones stated that the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) is a
new terminology for Urban Renewal and that NDP is in smaller increments than
Urban Renewal. He also stated that NDP applications are filed and funded annually,
on the basis of what can be accomplished each year.

Mr. Jones stated that if a City is to have a NDP program that it must have
an approved Workable Program; that the City's past, present and future activities
are taken into consideration before HUD will accept the application.

Mr. Jones then called on Mr. John Matthews of the Atlanta Planning Department
to comment on the new HUD policy on New NDP Projects.

Mr. Matthews stated substantially that about a month ago HUD announced
a nation—wide cutback of funds for the Neighborhood Development Program. This
cutback in funds left Region 111 (includes Atlanta) with only $24, 000, 000 for 1970;
and that Miami—Dade is scheduled to receive about half of all funds for Region III,
thus leaving only $12, 000, 000 for the remaining five cities, including Atlanta; that
because of this cutback, HUD officials have only recently informed Atlanta it will
not permit any new NDP areas in the 1970 program, which means that Plunkettown
and Lightning cannot be included in the 1970 NDP, becuase HUD will not accept
them. Mr. Matthews then stated that the Planning Department was not aware of
this ”no new areas" policy until late last week. Copies of letter from Assistant
Regional Administrator for Renewal 'Assistance, Region III, stating the new policy,
was distributed and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes.

Mr. Matthews also stated that the Planning Department had anticipated
improved public services and a planning assistance program in Plunkettown; and
that the initial effort was an Attitude Survey that was conducted in the area in early
August; that the main point of the operations planned for Plunkettown now is to
develop a NDP plan which will most effectively meet the needs of the residents.
However, the major constraint of the program is that the site on which Plunkettown
is located is considered (by the Planning Department) as unfit for residential
redevelopment. This unfitness is due to the surrounding land use (industry and
the noise because of the airport); that for these reasons the area could not be
economically developed for low—income housing. Because of the noise generated
from the Airport, housing would have to be sound proofed, but this would raise
construction cost considerably, thus pricing out the present residents; that FHA
has stated that it could not insure houses in Plunkettown.

Bacause of the cutback in funds and the "no new areas" policy, only private
enterprise can deve10p housing on another site which can meet the needs of the
residents and give them an opportunity of moving together and preserving their
community.

He explained that HUD has developed a new program called the Interm
Assistance Program, which permits Federal assistance in several broad types of
activities designed as a ”holding action" until an area can be reached by NDP.

The Planning Department was encouraged by Region III officials to develop such

a program in Plunkettown and, working closely with the residents' Planning
Committee, has developed such a program for the next year. Copies of the Interim
Assistance Program Synopsis were distributed to each member in attendance and
c0py is attached to the file copy of these minutes.

Mr. Matthews concluded by saying that Lightning has not been overlooked,
but because of manpower restrictions, efforts in Lightning have been phased about
four months behind Plunkettown.

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Mr. Jones then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment
for the Atlanta Housing Authority to present Atlanta's revised overall NDP Program

for 1970.

Mr. Openshaw preceded his scheduled presentation of the revised NDP
program by commenting that some members of the Vine City Project Area
Committee (PAC) had insisted he inform the Citizens Advisory Committee that
Vine City PAC wants to designate its own representative on the CACUR; that the
Vine City representative currently serving on CACUR is not a member of the Vine
City Project Area Committee and therefore is not familiar with the program and
cannot adequately represent PAC. °

(Editorial Note: The current Vine City representative is listed as a member
of PAC on brochure recently prepared and distribute by Vine City PAC, but is not
the Chairman of the Vine City PAC, who has previously been Specifically requested
by name for appointment to CACUR. All current members of CACUR were nominated
by a Membership Committee, appointed by the Chairman, and have been individually
appointed by the Mayor. No group in the past has arbitraily selected its own
representative on CACUR. )

Mr. Openshaw then stated that only $24, 000, 000 have been allocated by HUD

for Region III, which includes Atlanta. Atlanta is scheduled to receive only about
$7, 500, 000. Mr. Openshaw stated that Atlanta had asked for 20. 7 million dollars.

Mr. Openshaw stated that there are 26 scattered sites in Bedford-Pine which
the City is to acquire in 1970 and 50 preperties to rehabilitate in 1970. He also stated
that Georgia Tech II area has to be cleared for extension of Georgia Tech during 1970.
There are 15 vacant parcels to be bought in the Model Cities area, but that in only 4
out of the 6 areas could the City currently buy the vacant land. (This is because of
protest by the Model Cities Housing Committee.) The completion of Ralph McGill
Elementary School and the Martin Luther King Middle School are included in the
Model Cities program for 1970. He continued that acquisition in the Georgia State
area has to be cut back to only three properties of the eight originally requested and
that one of these is in connection with construction of a viaduct by the City; that
Vine City cannot acquire nearly all the properties desired by its PAC Committee;
very little activity in Edgewood; and that only an Interim Assistance Program would
be undertaken in Plunkettown and Lightning.

. Mr. Jones then called on Mr. A. B. Padgett to present a proposed Resolution
by the CACUR.

Mr. Padgett read the preposed Resolution informing the United State Department
of Housing and Urban Development of the extreme disappointment of this Committee
over announced cutback in Federal funding for the 1970 NDP; and pointing out the
disasterous effect such extensive cutback will have on Atlanta's Neighborhood Develop—
ment Program, Community Participation and Citizen Moral in the affected areas.
Copies of this Resolution were distributed and a copy is attached to the file copy of
these minutes.

Mr. Padgett made a motion that this Resolution be adOpted and sent to the
Secretary of HUD and the Regional Administrator, Region III, of HUD. Mr. Jack
Carrollton seconded the motion, which was unaminously adopted.

Mr. Jones then presented the Proposed Budget for 1970 of the CACUR. The
total proposed budget for 1970 amounted to $4, 725. 00. Copy is attached to the file
copy of theses minutes.

Mr. Padgett explained that, because the salaries of the Executive Director
and the Secretary have now been absorbed by the City of Atlanta, as part of the
Mayor's Office, that by agreement, only $3, 000 is to be allocated from the City
of Atlanta, during 1970.

Upon assurance to the Chairman by the Executive Director, that action on
the Budget need not wait for a full membership meeting, a motion was made by
Mr. Padgett that the PrOposed Budget for 1970 be adopted. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Henri Jova and was unaminously adopted.

Mr. Jones stated that HUD is well pleased with the Citizens Advisory
Committee for Urban Renewal in its participation in Urban Renewal and NDP; that
its activity and recommendations have inﬂuenced major decisions in Atlanta's
participation in HUD assisted programs. He stated also that HUD suggested the
Citizens Advisory COmmittee for Urban Renewal have a name change, in order to
get away from the out dated limited Urban Renewal concept and so that the Committee
could broaden its scope to include the entire Spectrum of Community Improvement;
that a HUD official had suggested that consideration be given to changing the name
to "Citizens Advisory Committee for Community ImprovementTI or perhaps simply
"Citizens Advisory Committee“.

Mr. Jones continued that HUD has an over riding policy of insuring citizen
participatiOn in its programs and insists that machinery be set up so that minority
views can be heard and considered, but not to be used as a veto.

Mr. Jones further stated that HUD suggested that the City of Atlanta needs
a Central Coordinating Citizen Committee to consider and advise on many important
matters, in addition to Urban Renewal and NDP; i. e. , Open Space Grants, Water
and Sewer Grants, City Beautification, Public Buildings, etc.; that currently many
of these activities have a disjointed approach. He then passed out a HUD newsletter
containing an announcement from Secretary of HUD, George Romney, that the
Department of HUD is going to reorganize the whole department. Mr. Jones concluded
by stating he had hoped to get a HUD representative to explain the reorganization to
the Committee, but was informed that Secretary Romney's visit to Atlanta on November
20, to explain the reorganization to local HUD personnel did not permit enough time
for HUD officials to digest the changes, but they would be glad to explain them at a
later meeting; that HUD wants to be invited to our meetings, work with the Committee
and be kept well informed.

Chairman Langdale appointed Executive Committee member, W. L. Galloway,
as Chairman of an Ad Hoc Committee {additional members to be added later) to
consider a name change for CACUR.

Mr. Jones then introduced Mr. Walter Denero of the Model Cities staff to
present the Proposed Public Information System for Model Cities.

Mr. Denero stated that a Convention had been set—up in Model Cities to make
the citizens aware of the problemswinvolved in the Model Cities program. He stated
that a survey was taken of the residents in Model Cities and the results showed that
the people do want this type of project; and that most of the residents were aware
of Urban Renewal generally, but not familiar with many details involved in the NDP
and that his proposed system is designed to make them more aware of these details
and thereby better understand the entire program. Mr. Denero distributed a pamphlet
on the Model Cities area entitled "A Beginning”. (Copy is attached to the file
copy of these minutes.)

(Time did not permit Mr. Jones announcing that the Committee had received
acknowledgement and thanks from the family of late CACUR member, Eugene Marcus
Martin, for the Resolution of condolences and sympathy passed by the CACUR at its
October meeting. )

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P. M.

Re spectfully Submitted,

7),)4éc ;.£'i— kryé‘ ‘- Lu}. 1 ’

Malcolm D. J” es
Executive Director

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Encls: As stated

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHONE 522- 4463

No ember 14, 1969

From Malcolm D. Jﬁ%
Housing Coordina

TO: Mr. Dan E. Sweat, Jr.
Chief Administrative Officer

Please note the portion of the attached minutes
pertaining to Model Cities NDP activities (commencing
at middle of second page).

This appears a serious matter to me, which should
be resolved soon by the Model Cities Executive Board,

Mr. Openshaw told the HRC yesterday that he does
not have a clear cut mandate yet to resume activities that
have been suspended for four weeks.

MDJ/rr

Encl: Minutes, CACUR Meeting, Oct. 30, 1969

cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.

FORM 25-15

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Directors Room
Trust Company of Georgia Building
Thursday, October 30, 1969

The Reorganization meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M.
by Vice Chairman A. B. Padgett, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who was
delayed a few minutes due to a conflicting engagement.

Those attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs.
Carlton Rochell; Robert W. Bivens; Henri Jova Art Burks (representing Mr. William
J. VanLandingham); W. L. Calloway; Richard Rich; Edgar Schukraft; and Joe C.
Whitley. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs. Richard K. Barksdale;
Jack Carrollton; Sam I. COOper; Rev. Joseph L. Griggs; Joe Guthridge; Roy Harwell;
Percy Hearle; George Kennedy; Joe LaBoon; James I... Muddey, Jr. (representing
Dean Alex Lacy}; A. J. Lockhart; Jerry C. Wilkinson (representing Dr. Albert
Manley); Jim Meyerholtz; Sanford Orkin; William R. Presley; 1. M. Sheffield, Ill;

J. D. Wingfield, Jr.; Mrs. S. M. Waddell; Mrs. Mattie Murcy; Mrs. Mary Ann
Blackwood; Mrs. Mary F. Gilmer; Mrs. J. B. Harris; Mrs. Sujette Crank and

Mrs. Leonard Haas; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester H. Persells:

Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Howard Openshaw; and Mrs. Margaret Ross; for the Atlanta
Planning Department: Mrs. Sally Pickett; Mr. John Matthews; Mrs. Helen Meyers;
Mr. Eric Harkness and Mr. George Aldridge, Jr.

Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents pertaining to the
meeting are attached to file c0py of these minutes.

Vice Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming all new and old
members. He then introduced Col. Malcolm Jones, Executive Director, CACUR.

Col. Jones then read the list of new members and asked each new member

to stand to be recognized. Copies of the list of members, Committee appointments
and Executive Committee Members were provided each member who attended and
are attached to the file copy of these minutes. (Additional cepies are available for

Committee members who did not attend this reorganization meeting. )

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to give the history of the Citizens
Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, (copies of which were passed out to those
in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes).

Chairman Langdale arrived during Mr. Bivens presentatiOn, at the conclusion

of which Chairman Langdale personal-1y addressed the group and welcomed the new
members. He explained the changed role of Urban Renewal and NDP and stated that
this called for changes in structure of the Committee and operational procedure.

The importance of CACUR advising on Urban Renewal and NDP policy matters was

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stressed. The Chairman then returned conduct of the meeting to Vice Chairman
Padgett.

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Jim Wright of the Model Cities Staff to
explain the Model Cities Proposed Physical DevelOpment for 1969 and 1970.

Mr. Wright's presentation consisted primarily of a brochure, prepared in
three components, which was passed out to those in attendance. The components
were: (a) Satisfactory Community Environment; (b) Transportation; (c) Housing.
Each component consisted of intemization of proposed projects for 1970; Pr0posed
source of funding and brief statement as to purpose of each project but without any
explanation as to the extent of each project, Specific timing or priorities. Mr.
Wright then offered to respond to questions. There were none.

Mr. Rich suggested that since the presentation was on physical development
that an annotated map showing proposed projects and their specific location would
be helpful. Mr. Wright responded that he had such a map which any interested
person could look at after the meeting.

Since State Representative John Hood, Chairman of the Model Cities Housing
Committee, did not attend the meeting, Mr. Padgett asked Mr. Johnnie Johnson,
Director of Model Cities, to comment on the Model Cities Housing Committee views.

Mr. Johnson stated substantially that the Housing Committee of the Model
Cities arc-3a had expressed desires that the Atlanta Housing Authority take the
following action immediately, so that the Model Cities program can proceed in a
manner acceptable to the residents of Model Cities:

1. That no relocation housing be brought into the Model Cities
Area until it has been Specifically approved (as to location,
type of structures and size) by the Housing Committee.

2. That all activity of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the
Model Cities Area — including acquisition of prOperty,
displacement of residents, and demolition of structures—
except those activities in which the Atlanta Housing
Authority has a legal obligation to proceed and from
which a release cannot be obtained, be immediately
stopped until the problem of relocation housing is resolved.

3. That the October 1, 1969, offering of the Atlanta Housing
Authority for the sale and development of the C—4 Peoplestown
site be immediately withdrawn.

4. That a Committee immediately be formed composed of
representatives from the Atlanta Housing Authority, the
Model Cities Agency and the Mass Convention, Inc. This
Committee or its sub-committee to have the responsibility

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for working out a satisfactory relocation housing plan
and an offer for the sale and development of the C-4;
site and other land in the Model Cities area. The
problem of relocation housing to be given the highest
priority so that other activities of the Atlanta Housing
Authority in the Model Cities area can be resumed as
quickly as possible.

Mr. Johnson stated that the Model Cities Housing Committee was prepared
to file an injunction against the Housing 'Authority to stOp activity until the Committee

views had been met.

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelop—
ment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to comment on and explain the consequences
resulting from the position taken by the Model Cities Housing Committee.

Mr. Openshaw stated that on October 16, the newly reactivated Model Cities
Housing COmmittee advised the Atlanta Housing Authority of three major concerns
of area residents, and requested that all NDP activities be stopped until satisfactory
solutions could be worked out. The three major concerns include: (1) Rehabilitation,
(2) DiSposition of project land, and (3) Relocation. Inasmuch as the Neighborhood
Development Program (NDP), which is urban renewal on an annual basis, was
designed to reSpond to the needs of area residents, to assist them in the physical

improvement of their neighborhoods, the Atlanta Housing Authority readily agreed
to stOp all NDP activities in the Model Cities Area in order to explore new alternatives

in the direction the program should take.

The Model Cities Housing Committee expressed serious concerns of
property owners unable to bring their properties up to the required Project
Rehabilitation Standards, a requirement to be eligible for Federal Financial
assistance. The 1968 Housing Act imposed income limitations on families eligible
for 3% direct rehabilitation loans. The Atlanta Housing Authority has agreed to
review the Project Rehabilitation Standards and the Federal regulations governing
rehabilitation procedures with a resident committee in order to arrive at a solution.

The Model Cities Housing Committee requested that the Atlanta Housing
Authority withdraw its invitation for the sale and development of Parcel C-4 in
Peoplestown, and to prepare documents requiring the redeveloper to come from the
Model Cities area. Attorneys representing the Atlanta Housing Authority and
the Model Cities Mass Convention are in the process of preparing bid documents
restricting the sale of urban renewal land in the Model Cities area to area residents

or organizations.

The third c0ncern expressed by the Model Cities Housing Committee was the
complete rejection of the type of relocation housing units proposed by the Authority.
These units, designed by an architect to provide maximum liveability within the
cost limitations and Federal guidelines, contained three bedrooms (two bedrooms

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8 feet by 8 feet, one bedroom 10 feet by 12 feet). The Housing Committee indicated
that residents would reject mobile homes, and would insist on pre-fabricated modular
units. Mr. Openshaw indicated that the Housing Act of 1949 as amended prohibits

the use of urban renewal funds for the construction of structures, that HUD guidaines
Specifically limit relocation housing units to mobile homes built on a chassis, without
permanent foundation, easily relocateable. Nonetheless the Housing Authority has
agreed to explore with a residents' committee alternative solutions related to
temporary relocateable housing in the Model Cities Area.

Mr. Openshaw stated that a P'olicy Committee, a Relocation Committee and
a Rehabilitation Committee, composed of representatives of the Model Cities Agency,
the Atlanta Housing Authority and the Mass Convention, Inc. , have been appointed
to seek solutions to the problems concerning rehabilitation, sale of land, and relocation
in the Model Cities area, and to permit the Atlanta Housing Authority to resume the
1969 NDP activities voluntarily halted on October 17.

Mr. Openshaw indicated that the two major problems confronting the Atlanta
Housing Authority, the implementing agency for carrying out the 1969 NDP plans for
the Model Cities area, plans prepared by the Model Cities staff with complete resident
involvement, are:

1. Conflict between the expressed desires of the residents and limitations
of Federal regulations.

The NDP plan for 1969 and also 1970 were approved by neighborhood
residents as well as the Model Cities Executive Board without benefit

of the recently activated Model Cities Housing Committee‘s stated
objectives. For example, the 1969 NDP plan for the Model Cities area
designated four sites for permanent housing requiring the relocation

of 278 families, 7? individuals, and 10 business concerns, all to be
relocated before redevelOpment could take place on the specific sites
involved. To require mid-way through the calendar year that acquisition
of land and relocation of families be discontinued until suitable relocatable
housing is provide within the area is to introduce a valid concept, but

one that will prevent the Authority from completing the NDP plan within
the calendar year 1969. The l9?0 NDP plans, prepared by four planning
consultants with involvement of residents of the six Model Cities
neighborhoods, require the relocation of 609 families during the calendar
year 1970, with no vacant land included in the acquisition program, nor
funds for relocation housing. While the Housing Authority will make
available for occupancy during 1970 over 2, 650 dwelling units for families
of low and moderate income, these units are not located within the Model
Cities area, hence the Housing Authority is once again placed in an
impossible position of trying to carry out plans approved by the neighborhoods
in conformance with objectives recently expressed of the Model Cities
Housing Committee.

Page Five

Mr. Openshaw indicated that the City‘s NDP application for 1970 is already
30 days overdue and that the application cannot be submitted to HUD until the situation
in Model Cities is resolved.

Mr. Openshaw stated that the stopping of all NDP activities in the Model Cities
area becomes all the more acute when we consider the fact that unencumbered funds
for calendar year 1969 must be returned to Washington for redistributed in the national
program, and that Atlanta has been advised that Federal funds for the 1970 NDP have
been reduced to approximately 45. 9% of.the amount allocated for 1969.

Mr. Jones asked if any substantial delay in the relocation and acquisition of
sites in the Model Cities area wouldn't seriously jeepardize the City's ”Breakthrough"
application for which sites in the Model Cities area had been offered as priority
prototype housing sites, to be cleared by January 1970? Mr. Openshaw's reply was
that this is true.

Mr. Openshaw closed his comments with an Optomistic note that he hOped the
difficulty with the Model Cities Housing Committee would be resolved over the weekend
and that activity in the Model Cities area could resume.

Mr. Johnnie Johnson was then given an opportunity to comment again for
Representative John Hood in rebuttal of any of Mr. Openshaw's remarks.

Mr. Johnson explained that he thought the situation had arisen through lack of
timely communication between all elements involved and expressed hopes of a comprise
solution soon.

Because of the time element involved, a more lengthy discussion was precluded.

Mr. Padgett then asked both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Openshaw what the CACUR
could do now to assist in resolving the matter? Both seemed to think that for the time
being it would be best to await further developments.

Col. Jones then presented Vice Chairman Padgett with the Financial Statement
for the period September 30 to October 30, 1969, which was read to the Committee.

Col. Jones then read a Resolution expressing sympathy and condolences to the
family and business associates (Atlanta Life Insurance Company} of the late CACUR

member, E. M. Martin.

The Resolution was unaminously adOpted and will be sent to the family and
business associates of the late E. M. Martin.

The meeting wad adjourned at 3:15 P. M.

Re Spectfully submitted,

Malcolm D. Jo Hes
Executive Director

ATLANTA. GEORGIA
PHONE 522-4463

November 14, 1969

From Malcolm D. Jones.
Housing Coordinator

T0: Mr. Dan E. Sweat, Jr.
Chief Administrative Officer

Please note the portion of the attached minutes
pertaining to Model Cities NDP activities (commencing
at middle of second page).

This appears a serious matter to me, which should
be resolved soon by the Model Cities Executive Board.

Mr. Openshaw told the HRC yesterday that he does
not have a clear cut mandate yet to resume activities that
have been suspended for four weeks.

MDJfrr

Encl: Minutes, CACUR Meeting, Oct. 30. 1969

cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.\/

FORM 25-15

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Directors Room

Trust Company of Georgia Building
Thursday, October 30, 1969

_The Reorganization meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M.
by Vice Chairman A. B. Padgett, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who was
delayed a few minutes due to a conflicting engagement.

Those attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs.
Carlton Rochell; Robert W. Bivens; Henri Jova Art Burks (representing Mr. William
J. VanLandingham); W. L. Calloway; Richard Rich; Edgar Schukraft; and Joe C.
Whitley. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs. Richard K. Barksdale;
Jack Carrollton; Sam I. COOper; Rev. Joseph L. Griggs; Joe Guthridge; Roy Harwell;
Percy Hearle; George Kennedy; Joe LaBoon; James L. Muddey, Jr. (representing
Dean Alex Lacy); A. J. Lockhart; Jerry C. Wilkinson (representing Dr. Albert
Manley); Jim Meyerholtz; Sanford Orkin; William R. Presley; I. M. Sheffield, III;

J. D. Wingfield, Jr.; Mrs. S. M. Waddell; Mrs. Mattie Murcy; Mrs. Mary Ann
Blackwood; Mrs. Mary F. Gilnier; Mrs. J. B. Harris; Mrs. Sujette Crank and

Mrs. Leonard Haas; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester H. Persells:

Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Howard Openshaw; and Mrs. Margaret Ross; for the Atlanta
Planning Department: Mrs. Sally Pickett; Mr. John Matthews; Mrs. Helen Meyers;
Mr. Eric Harkness and Mr. George Aldridge, Jr.

Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents pertaining to the
meeting are attached to file copy of these minutes.

Vice Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming all new and old
members. He then introduced Col. Malcolm Jones, Executive Director, CACUR.

Col. JOnes then read the list of new members and asked each new member
to stand to be recognized. Copies of the list of members, Committee appointments
and Executive Committee Members were provided each member who attended and
are attached to the file cepy of these minutes. (Additional copies are available for
Committee members who did not attend this reorganization meeting. )

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to give the history of the Citizens

Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, (copies of which were passed out to those
in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes).

Chairman Langdale arrived during Mr. Bivens presentation, at the conclusion
of which Chairman Langdale personally addressed the group and welcomed the new
members. He explained the changed role of Urban Renewal and NDP and stated that
this called for changes in structure of the Committee and operational procedure.

The importance of CACUR advising on Urban Renewal and NDP policy matters was

Page Two

stressed. TheChairman then returned conduct of the meeting to Vice Chairman
Padgett.

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Jim Wright of the Model Cities Staff to
explain the Model Cities Proposed Physical DevelOpment for 1969 and 1970.

Mr. Wright's presentation consisted primarily of a brochure, prepared in
three components, which was passed out to those in attendance. The components
were: (a) Satisfactory Community Environment; (b) Transportation; (c) Housing.
Each component consisted of intemization of proposed projects for 1970; Proposed
source of funding and brief statement as to purpose of each projec 1; but without any
explanation as to the extent of each project, specific timing or priorities. Mr.
Wright then offered to respond to questions. There were none.

Mr. Rich suggested that since the presentation was on physical deveIOpment
that an annotated map showing proposed projects and their Specific location would
be helpful. Mr. Wright responded that he had such a map which any interested
person could look at after the meeting.

Since State Representative John Hood, Chairman of the Model Cities Housing
Committee, did not attend the meeting, Mr. Padgett asked Mr. Johnnie Johnson,
Director of Model Cities, to comment on the Model Cities Housing Committee views.

Mr. Johnson stated substantially that the Housing Committee of the Model
Cities area had expressed desires that the Atlanta Housing Authority take the
following action immediately, so that the Model Cities program can proceed in a
manner acceptable to the residents of Model Cities:

1. That no relocation housing be brought into the Model Cities
Area until it has been specifically approved (as to location,
type of structures and size) by the Housing Committee.

. That all activity of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the
Model Cities Area - including acquisition of property,
displacement of residents, and demolition of structures-
except those activities in which the Atlanta Housing
Authority has a legal obligation to proceed and from
which a release cannot be obtained, be iInmediately
stopped until the problem of relocation housing is resolved.

That the October 1, 1969, offering of the Atlanta Housing
Authority for the sale and development of the C—4 PeOplestown
site be immediately withdrawn.

4. That a Committee immediately be formed composed of
representatives from the Atlanta Housing Authority, the
Model Cities Agency and the Mass Convention, Inc. This
Committee or its sub-committee to have the responsibility

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for working out a satisfactory relocation housing plan
and an offer for the sale and deveIOpment of the C—4
site and other land in the Model Cities area. The
problem of relocation housing to be given the highest
priority so that other activities of the Atlanta Housing
Authority in the Model Cities area can be resumed as
quickly as possible.

Mr. Johnson stated that the Model Cities Housing Committee was-prepared
to file an injunction against the Housing Authority to stop activity until the Committee
views had been met.

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of RedeveIOp-
ment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to comment on and explain the consequences
resulting from the position taken by the Model Cities Housing Committee.

Mr. Openshaw stated that on October 16, the newly reactivated Model Cities
Housing COmmittee advised the Atlanta Housing Authority of three major concerns
of area residents, and requested that all NDP activities be stopped until satisfactory
solutions could be worked out. The three major concerns include: (1) Rehabilitation,
(2) DiSposition of project land, and (3) Relocation. Inasmuch as the Neighborhood
Development Program (NDP), which is urban renewal on an annual basis, was
designed to reSpond to the needs of area residents, to assist them in the physical

improvement of their neighborhoods, the Atlanta Housing Authority readily agreed
to st0p all NDP activities in the Model Cities Area in order to explore new alternatives
in the direction the program should take.

The Model Cities Housing Committee expressed serious concerns of
property owners unable to bring their properties up to the required Project
Rehabilitation Standards, a requirement to be eligible for Federal Financial
assistance. The 1968 Housing Act imposed income limitations on families eligible
for 3% direct rehabilitation loans. The Atlanta Housing Authority has agreed to
review the Project Rehabilitation Standards and the Federal regulations governing
rehabilitation procedures with a resident COmmittee in order to arrive at a solution.

The Model Cities Housing Committee requested that the Atlanta Housing
Authority withdraw its invitation for the sale and development of Parcel C-4 in
Peoplestown, and to prepare documents requiring the redeve10per to come from the
Model Cities area. Attorneys representing the Atlanta Housing Authority and
the Model Cities Mass Convention are in the process of preparing bid documents
restricting the sale of urban renewal land in the Model Cities area to area residents
or organizations.

The third concern expressed by the Model Cities Housing Committee was the
complete rejection of the type of relocation housing units proposed by the Authority.
These units, designed by an architect to provide maximum liveability within the
cost limitations and Federal guidelines, contained three bedrooms (two bedrooms

Page Four

8 feet by 8 feet, one bedroom 10 feet by 12 feet). The Housing Committee indicated
that residents would reject mobile homes, and would insist on pro—fabricated modular
units. Mr. Openshaw indicated that the Housing Act of 1949 as amended prohibits

the use of urban renewal funds for the construction of structures, that HUD guidelines
specifically limit relocation housing units to mobile homes built on a chassis, without
permanent foundation, easily relocateable. Nonetheless the Housing Authority has
agreed to explore with a residents' committee alternative solutions related to
temporary relocateable housing in the Model Cities Area.

Mr. Openshaw stated that a Policy Committee, a Relocation Committee and
a Rehabilitation Committee, composed of representatives of the Model Cities Agency,
the Atlanta Housing Authority and the Mass Convention, Inc. , have been appointed
to seek solutions to the problems concerning rehabilitation, sale of land, and relocation
in the Model Cities area, and to permit the Atlanta Housing Authority to resume the
1969 NDP activities voluntarily halted on October 17.

Mr. Openshaw indicated that the two major problems confronting the Atlanta
Housing Authority, the implementing agency for carrying out the 1969 NDP plans for
the Model Cities area, plans prepared by the Model Cities staff with complete resident
involvement, are:

1. Conflict between the expressed desires of the residents and limitations
of Federal regulations.

2. The NDP plan for 1969 and also 1970 were approved by neighborhood
residents as well as the Model Cities Executive Board without benefit
of the recently activated Model Cities Housing Committee‘s stated
objectives. For example, the 1969 NDP plan for the Model Cities area
designated four sites for permanent housing requiring the relocation
of 278 families, 77 individuals, and 10 business concerns, all to be
relocated before redevelopment could take place on the Specific sites
involved. To require mid-way through the calendar year that acquisition
of land and relocation of families be discontinued until suitable relocatable
housing is provide within the area is to introduce a valid concept, but
one that will prevent the Authority from completing the NDP plan within
the calendar year 1969. The 1970 NDP plans, prepared by four planning
consultants with involvement of residents of the six Model Cities
neighborhoods, require the relocation of 609 families during the calendar
year 1970, with no vacant land included in the acquisition program, nor
funds for relocation housing. While the Housing Authority will make
available for occupancy during 1970 over 2, 650 dwelling units for families
of low and moderate income, these units are not located within the Model
Cities area, hence the Housing Authority is once again placed in an
impossible position of trying to carry out plans approved by the neighborhoods
in conformance with objectives recently expressed of the Model Cities

Housing Committee.

Page Five

Mr. Openshaw indicated that the City's NDP application for 1970 is already
30 days overdue and that the application cannot be submitted to HUD until the situation

in Model Cities is resolved.

Mr. Openshaw stated that the stopping of all NDP activities in the Model Cities
area becomes all the more acute when we consider the fact that unencumbered funds
for calendar year 1969 must: be returned to Washington for redistributed in the national
program, and that Atlanta has been advised that Federal funds for the 1970 NDP have
been reduced to approximately 45. 9%.of the amount allocated for 1969. I

Mr. Jones asked if any substantial delay in the relocation and acquisition of
sites in the Model Cities area wouldn't seriously jeopardize the City‘s "Breakthrough"
application for which sites in the Model Cities area had been offered as priority
prototype housing sites, to be cleared by January 1970 ? Mr. Openshaw's reply was
that this is true.

Mr. Openshaw closed his comments with an optomistic note that he hoped the
difficulty with the Model Cities Housing Committee would be resolved over the weekend
and that activity in the Model Cities area could resume.

Mr. Johnnie Johnson was then given an opportunity to comment again for
Representative John Hood in rebuttal of any of Mr. Openshaw's remarks.

Mr. Johnson explained that he thought the situation had arisen through lack of
timely communication between all elements involved and expressed hopes of a comprise
solution soon.

Because of the time element involved, a more lengthy discussion was precluded.

Mr. Padgett then asked both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Openshaw what the CACUR
could do now to assist in resolving the matter ? Both seemed to think that for the time
being it would be best to await further developments.

Col. Jones then presented Vice Chairman Padgett with the Financial Statement
for the period September 30 to October 30, 1969, which was read to the Committee,

Col. Jones then read a Resolution expressing sympathy and condolences to the
family and business associates (Atlanta Life Insurance Company) of the late CACUR

member, E. M. Martin.

The Resolution was unaminously adopted and will be sent to the family and
business associates of the late E. M. Martin.

The meeting wad adjourned at 3:15 P. M.

Re Spectfully submitted,

Malcohn D. Jo'es
Executive Director

/

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Atlanta Room
Citizens and Southern National Bank
Tuesday, September 30, 1969

The full Committee quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order
at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice—Chairman A. B. Padgett, who presided over the meeting
during absence of Chairman Noah Lan'gdale who had a conflicting engagement. Those
attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs. Edgar
Schukraft; W. L. Calloway; Charles Mathias; Bob Bivens; Jack Carrollton (represent—
ing Mr. E. A. Yates); Mrs. Doris Lockerman; and Mrs. Leonard Haas. Committee
members in attendance were: Messrs. William Toms; Fred Burns; and Curtis
Driskell; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester Persells; Mr. Howard
Openshaw; Mr. Robert Barnett (Project Director — Vine City NDP area); Mr.
Curtis Parrish (Project Director - Edgewood NDP area); Mr. Thomas Eskew;
Mr. Douglas Wendell; Mr. Wilson McClure (Project Director - West End); for
the Southwest Atlanta Association, Inc: Mr. James W. DuPuy; for EOA: Mr. W.
L. Horshen; for the Planning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Collier B.
Gladin; Mrs. Sally Pickett; and Mr. John Matthews. Others: Mr. A. L. Watson -
Sammye Coan School Director; Mr. Norman M. Rates - Spelman College; Rev. W.
L. Houston - Project Area Committee,' Vine City; and Mr. Walter Dancy - Urban
Corps Intern with the CACUR Office.

Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the meeting
are attached to the file copy of these minutes.

Vice—Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming those present.
He then stated that the first item on the Agenda would be put off until Chairman
Langdale arrived. The second item on the Agenda was the presentation of the
Vine City NDP plan. Mr. Padgett then introduced Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director
of Urban Redevelopment of the Atlanta Housing Authority.

Mr. Openshaw then introduced Mr. Robert Barnett, Project Director of
Vine City, to present the NDP plan.

Mr. Barnett first explained the georgraphical location of Vine City. The
boundaries being: Northside Drive on the East, Simpson Road on the North,
Griffin Street on the West and Hunter Street on the South. He also stated that there
are approximately 154 acres, with 900 families and 3, 500 individuals located in the

Vine City area.

Mr. Barnett stated that the fir st things that were done in Vine City was
to form a local committeee known as the PAC or Project Area Committee’ to represent

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the interests of the citizens of the Vine City Community. He stated that the PAC
holds meeting at least once a week (usually every Monday night), and that a survey
was made to collect facts on Vine City, such as population, family size, amount

of income, heads of household, etc. The survey showed that the average income
for the Vine City areas is $161. 00 a month, and that 76% of the property in the area
has absentee landlords and 2.4% is owner occupied. The survey also showed that
the residents of the Vine City area wanted more shopping, tranSportation and

c ommunity fac ilitie S .

Mr. Barnett further stated that the target area for the 1970 NDP plan
has already been designated. The target area, which was shown by a map

presentation, has 122 structures (162 families), with 92 of these structures as
major deterioration, 9 as a minor deterioration and only 1 standard structure.

By map presentation, Mr. Barnett showed the lay out for the 1970 NDP plan,
with a 24 acre park, commercial area, garden type apartments, town houses
and single family residences.

Vice—Chairman Padgett thanked Mr. Barnett for his very informative
presentation on the Neighborhood DeveIOpment Program for Vine City in 1970.

Mr. Openshaw then introduced Mr. Curtis Parrish, Project Director
of the Edgewood area. In turn, Mr. Parrish introduced Mr. Harry Adley and
Mr. Albert Twiggs of Adley Associates to present the Edgewood NDP plan for
l9?0.

Mr. Adley and Mr. Twiggs presented a slide presentation of the good
and bad areas of the Edgewood project. Mr. Adley stressed that the area of
Edgewood should be rehabilitated, not torn down. Four sections of the Edgewood
area have tentatively been selected for activity to start in 1970. Sammye Coan
School is a good example of the type of environment Edgewood is working for
in its effort to develop a better Community. Mr. Adley agreed to provide the
Executive Director with a summary sheet on the Edgewood project statistics.

Mr. Padgett thanked Mr. Adley and Nir. Twiggs for a very fine presentation
of Edgewood. Because of the time element involved, a fifteen minute presentation
was given on each NDP plan anda give minute quest ion and answer period.

There was much discussion on the subject and value of rehabilitation and
the accusation that rehabilitation does not last, because the individuals do not
keep up their homes or property.

Vine-Chairman Padgett then stated that there was not enough time for a
detailed discussion on the merits of rehabilitation and suggested that the subject
of rehabilitation be put on the Agenda for the next meeting.

Page Three

Mr. Padgett called on Mr. Openshaw to present the overall Neighborhood
DeveIOpment Program for 1970 (copy attached, Encl. 1). Attention of CACUR

members was particularly called to the enclosed copy of recent letter from the
Regional Office of HUD stating that I-IUD funding to the Region III area is only
$24, 000, 000; and that this is only 4:5. 9% of the amount allocated for the first
year‘ s activity for the six NDP programs now unde1 way in Region III.

In re5ponse to question from the Executive Director, CACUR, as to
proposed activity in the portion of the Bedford— Pine NDP area south of Forrest
Avenue. (This is where the bulk of the most dilapidated housing is located. )

Mr. Openshaw stated that no activity is planned in that area for 1969—70 except
acquisition of a few scattered dilapidated structures, requested by the Mayor.

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Openshaw to reSpond to comments on
the West End Urban Renewal Project previously submitted by the Executive Committee.

Mr. Openshaw read a letter addressed to the Executive Director, explain-
ing the delays in many of the Urban Renewal projects, including West End (Encl. 2).

After considerable discussion pertaining to certain aSpects of the West
End project, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P. M.

Financial state prepared by the Executive Director, was not presented
during the meeting, but was subsequently turned over to the Vice-Chairrnan.

In view of impending City elections, Item 1 on the Agenda, "Explanation
of Pr0posed Reorganization of CACUR", was omitted until a later date.

Re spectfully submitted,

Malcolm D. J nes
Executive Director

mc

Encls: 1. Neighborhood Development Program for 1970
2. Letter dated September 30, 1969

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBdN RENEWAL

SEPTniBER 30, 1969

o

Item: Neighborhood Development Program for 1970

Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority,
outlined Atlanta's Neighborhood Development Program for 1970. The Program
contains eight neighborhoods:

Bedford-Pine
GA. Tech II
Model Cities
Edgeuood
' Vine.City
* Lightning
* Plunhettoun
a GA. State aNeu Areas

Maps and statistical summary indicating the proposed action program in individual
areas was discussed. In summary, the 1970 ED? Program proposes the acquisition
of 922 parcels of land, relocation of 1392 families and individuals, demolition
of 922 structures, rehabilitation of 830 structures and disposition of 115 acres
of land.

As a housing resource for families diSplaced in the l9?O program, the Housing
Authority will complete and have ready for occupancy 2033 public housing units
and 650 dwelling units for families of low and moderate income.

The grose project cost of the 1970'NDP program is 27.h million dollars. The
federal capital grant requested is 20.7 million, the local share is 8.5 million,
7.3 million includes non—cash grantsuineaid to be provided by the City and 1.2
million in cash to be provided by the Board of Regents. Following HUD approval
of addition section 112 credits of 1.1 million dollars, the cash required by the
Board of Regents will be reduced to $165,880.

On September 23, 1969, the Department of Housing and Urban Development advised the
Atlanta Housing Authority that $2h,000,000 has been established as the amount
available for the 1970 activity of the six Neighborhood Development Programs now
underway in Region III. This represents h5.9% of the federal capital grant funds
available in the Region for 1969.

The Regional office of HUD will allocate the available funds for 1970 NDP activi—
ties on the basis of each City‘s needs, its record of performance, and its ability
to postpone some activities until a subsequent year.

44

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Q

iii“ PEACHTREE SEVENTH BUILDING. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30323
Q-of

N”“°”° Room 6h5
REGION I“
September 23, 1969

IN REI’LY REFER TO:

.3RF

Mr. Lester H. Persells

Executive Director

Housing Authority of the
City of Atlanta

82h Hurt Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Persells:

Subject: Project No. Ga. A-2
Neighborhood Development Program
Second Yca r Activities

We have been advised by Assistant Secretary Lawrence M. COX that
$2M,OO0,000 has been established as the amount available for the
second year‘s activity of the six Neighborhood Development Programs
now under way in Reg.ion III. This amount of capital grant funds
equals L5. 9p of tn‘e amount allocated for the first year's activity
for the six programs.

The Regional Office has the responsibility for dividing the amount
‘of $2h,OO0,000 among the six programs. We intend to use other
criteria than merely multiplying la st year' s allocations by 45. 9%;
each city's needs, its record of perfornance, and its ability to
stretch some activities into a subsequent year will be considered.

He Provide you this information as a basis for your preparation of
the Neighborhood Development Program Application for I970.

Sincerely yours,

\ an“ 6 "—16 «rs/1W

a -sz
Lotiﬁs *5? John 1% Edmunds

Assistant Regional Administrator
for Renewal Assistance

: Mr. Howard Openshaw

NDP Area

Bedford—Pine

Georgia Tech II

Model Cities

Edgewood

Vine City

Georgia State

Lightning

Plunkettown

NDP TOTALS

_ NEHHMWGB@)DEVHQHHHT HKERMJ

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES - 1970

Activity

Acquisition—Parcels
RelocationwFam./Ind.
Demolition~5tructures

RehabilitationﬂStructures

Disposition~Acres

Acquisition -
Relocation—Fam./Ind.

‘ Demolition—Structures

Rehabilitation
Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures
Rehabilitation
DiSposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition~ tructures
Rehabilitation
Disposition—Acres

Acquisition _
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolitibn—Structures
Rehabilitation '
DispositioneAcres

Acqhisition .
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures
Rehabilitation '
Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocatioanam./Ind.
DemolitionmStructures
Rehabilitation
Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures
Rehabilitation

Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocation
Demolition
Rehabilitation
Disposition

Only

No 69 Program

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No 69 Program

I‘ '
No 69 Program

578
881
1:73

1:71
205.h

NDPH19TO FIIU-i'ICING

GROSS PROGRAM COST . $ 27,1411 ,h27
ESTIMATED LAND PROCEEDS 1,661,087

_NET PROGRAM COST 25,750,3ho

LOCAL SHARE 8,583,hh7
Non-cash grants—in-aid 7,301,h2?

Cash required (Board of Regents) 1,282,020 %

FEDERAL Sﬁﬂﬂ
Program Capital Grant 17,166,89h
Relocation Grant 2,1h9,h02

Rehabilitation Grant '1,n69,7oo

Total Federal Capital Grant $ 20,785,996

ﬁ- Following HUD approval of additional Section 112 credits of '
$ 1,116,1h0, cash required (Board of Regents) reduced to $ 165,880.

Euwm L. STERNE .- ' - - LESTER H. PERSELLS
CH-RIRMAN .. ‘ EXECUTIVE DERECTOH AND SECRETARY

' .5: "_\ . CARLTON GARRETT
GEORGE S. CRAFT "R amtc‘ron or mm was
we: CHAIRMAN ‘
GILBERT II. 30553
DIRECTOR or nousmc

.m; - . HOWARD OPENSHAW
J. B. BLAYTON v¢_ _ . DIRECTOR or nzosszcpmam

FRANK o. ETHERIDGE . causes a. sauces
'- -'-"'1Ecnmlcm. ommToa
JACK F. GLERN

324 HURT BUILDING

ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30303
JACKSON 3'6074

September 30, 1969

Mr. Malcolm D. Jones
Executive Director

Citizens Advisory Committee
for Urban Renewal

City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Jones:

Mr. Persells has asked me to reply to your letter of August 18, 1969
relative to the Executive Committee's concern over several features

of Atlanta's Urban Renewal Program. First, let me say that we share

the Committee's concern over the length of time required to close out
earlier projects. However, to imply that the length of time taken to
close out projects is due to an apparent lack of aggressiveness on the
part of the Authority is ludicrous._ The original five urban renewal
projects have been amended forty—two times, requiring an additional
eight million dollars from the Federal government, and resulting in a
stadium, expansion of Georgia State College, additional land for schools,
parks, and neighborhood facilities, acquisition of commercial properties
on Georgia Avenue, and numerous other improvements. The average length
of time involved in securing Federal approval of an amendment has been
twelve months, with several requiring thirty months.

A second major factor delaying project close-outs is the funding and
construction of non-cash grants-in-aid. The Butler Street Project,
for example, could not be closed out earlier because the proposed
school was not funded until the passage of the 1968 bond issue, with
construction starting in August, 1969-

Even aftsr renewal land has been sold, many developers have experienced
delays caused by the tight money market, high interest rates and

soaring costs.

Nonetheless, projects are not closed out without special effort. Re-

cently I established a special task force to identify and expedite all
remaining activities to be completed in the original projects. 'Two of
these projects - Butler Street and Georgia State - have been completed
this year and are waiting final HUD audit. I went to assure the.Com-

mittee that the Authority recognizes its responsibility to proceed as

rapidly as possible to complete the early projects.

int/- 2

-2_

I share the Committee's concern over its seemingly perfunctory role of
late. If it is to perform its function as outlined in the Aldermanic
resolution creating the Committee, ie., advise the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen and other public bodies concerned with Urban Renewal in the
City, then it seems to me that it must continue to review proposed
Urban Renewal activities formulated by the various project area committees
with an overview of the total needs of the City. The Committee's views
on pending redevelopment actions should be expressed to the Aldermanic
Planning and Redevelopment Committee, as did Bob Summerville, former
Committee Chairman. The Authority will cooperate in any way possible
in-assisting the Committee in carrying out its function of providing
guidance and direction to the City in the administration of its Urban
Renewal program. '

The comments pertaining to the West End Urban Renewal Project are ob-
viously personal expressions of frustrations shared by the Authority.

The West End Urban Renewal Project is now in its third year of execu-
tion and to date the Authority has acquired 516 parcels of land (87%),
relocated h57 families and 7? businesses (97%), demolished 35h structures
(7h%), sold or put under agreement for sale 5h acres of land (55%), and_
completed rehabilitation of 50h structures (22%). In addition, the
Authority has acquired and conveyed to the City 8.? acres of land for
park development, and the 1.1 million dollar Dean Rusk Elementary School
has been completed. The redeve10per for the 15 acre enclosed mall
shopping center is presently securing leases, with.construction scheduled
in 1970.

In spite of the progress made to date, there are three specific areas
in West End where progress has been delayed. The first is the seven
acre tract adjacent to the Park Street Methodist Church. This area
involves a land use change and is included in an amendment submitted
to HUD on June 17, 1969. On September 23, HUD approved an Authority
request to proceed with a public hearing and local adoption of the
plan amendment pursuant to offering the land for sale for residential
re-use. The public hearing has been scheduled for October 1? before
the Planning and Development Committee.

A second area involves some twenty—four acres of land in the vicinity
of Lee and Oglethorpe, presently designated for office warehouse and
general office use. The West End Advisory Committee had previously
agreed that this area needed further study in light of the proposed
location of rapid transit in the area.

The third area involves the motel and residential uses on Oak Street,
between Ashby and Peeples Streets. The three acre motel site was on
the market for 18 months and no proposals were received. Five rede—
velopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling units on parcel 19, but
the West End Advisory Committee recommended rejection of all proposals,
re-study of the site in conjunction with the motel tract, and re—offer
for sale. The status of the West End plan will be discussed with the
Nest End Advisory Committee on October 1.

The Authority recognizes the urgency of proceeding as rapidly as possible
in each of the eight conventional urban renewal areas and five neighbor-
hood development program areas in the City. I want to assure the Com—
mittee that Mr. Persells and I have committed ourselves to this task
while making the program responsive to human needs.

..3._

We pledge our continued cooperation to CACUR and others devoted to
making Atlanta the great city it is destined to become.

Very truly yours,

Howard Openshaw
Director of Redevelopment

H0:pc

cc} Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mr. Rodney M. Cook _
Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr.
Mr. A.B. Padgett
Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr.

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Atlanta Room
Citizens and Southern National Bank
Tuesday, September 30, 1969

.

CORRECTION

First sentence of published minutes of above indicated meeting is corrected
to read as follows:

"The full Committee quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called
to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice-Chairman A. B. Padgett, by prior
arrangement of the Chairman who had a previous engagement which
conflicted with the first part of the meeting; Chairman Langdale arrived
later and was present during the larger part of the meeting, but requested

Mr. Padgett to continue to preside. "

Malcolm D. J' as

Executive Director

MDJ lmc

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Atlanta Room
Citizens and Southern National Bank
Tuesday, September 30, 1969

The full Committee quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order
at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice—Chairman A. B. Padgett, who preSided over the meeting
during absence of Chairman Noah Langdale who had a conflicting engagement. Those
attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs. Edgar
Schukraft; W. L. Galloway; Charles Mathias; Bob Bivens; Jack Carrollton (represent—
ing Mr. E. A. Yates); Mrs. Doris Lockerman; and Mrs. Leonard Haas. Committee
members in attendance were: Messrs. William Toms; Fred Burns; and Curtis
Driskell; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: lvlr. Lester Persells; Mr. Howard
Openshaw; Mr. Robert Barnett (Project Director — Vine City NDP area); 3dr.
Curtis Parrish (Project Director — Edgewood NDP area); Mr. Thomas Eskew;
Mr. Douglas Wendell; Mr. Wilson McClure (Project Director - West End); for
the Southwest Atlanta Association, Inc: Mr. James W. DuPuy; for EOA: Mr. W.
L. Horshen; for the Planning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Collier B.
Gladin; Mrs. Sally Pickett; and Mr. John Matthews. Others: Mr. A. L. Watson -
Sammye Coan School Director; Mr. Norman M. Rates — Spelt-nan College; Rev. W.
L. Houston — Project Area Committee,- Vine City; and Mr. Walter Dancy - Urban
Corps Intern with the CACUR Office.

Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the meeting
are attached to the file copy of these minutes.

Vice—Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming those present.
He then stated that the first item on the Agenda would be put off until Chairman
Langdale arrived. The second item on the Agenda was the presentation of the
Vine City NDP plan. Mr. Padgett then introduced Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director
of Urban Redevelopment of the Atlanta Housing Authority.

Mr. Openshaw then introduced Mr. Robert Barnett, Project Director of
Vine City, to present the NDP plan.

Mr. Barnett first explained the georgraphical location of Vine City. The
boundaries being: Northside Drive on the East, Simpson Road on the North,
Griffin Street on the West and Hunter Street on the South. He also stated that there
are approximately 154 acres, with 900 families and 3, 500 individuals located in the

Vine City area.

Mr. Barnett stated that the first things that were done in Vine City was
to form a local committeee known as the PAC or Project Area 'Committe to represent

Page Two

the interests of the citizens of the Vine City Community. He stated that the PAC
holds meeting at least once a week (usually every Monday night), and that a survey
was made to collect facts on Vine City, such as population, family size, amount

of income, heads of household, etc. The survey showed that the average income
for the Vine City areas is $161. 00 a month, and that 76% of the property in the area
has absentee landlords and 24% is owner occupied. The survey also showed'that
the residents of the Vine City area wanted more shopping, tranSportation and
community facilities.

o

Mr. Barnett further stated that the target area for the 1970 NDP plan
has already been designated. The target area, which was shown by a map
presentation, has 122 structures (162 families), with 92 of these structures as
major deterioration, 9 as a minor deterioration and only 1 standard structure.
By map presentation, Mr. Barnett showed the lay oumr the 1970 NDP plan,
with a 24 acre park, commercial area, garden type apartments, town houses
and single family residences.

Vice-Chairman Padgett thanked Mr. Barnett for his very informative
presentation on the Neighborhood DevelOpment Program for Vine City in 1970.

Mr. Openshaw then introduced Mr. Curtis Parrish, Project Director
of the Edgewood area. In turn, Mr. Parrish introduced Mr. Harry Adley and
Mr. Albert Twiggs of Adley Associates to present the Edgewood NDP plan for

1970.

Mr. Adley and Mr. Twiggs presented a slide presentation of the good
and bad areas of the Edgewood project. Mr. Adley stressed that the area of
Edgewood should be rehabilitated, not torn down. Four sections of the Edgewood
area have tentatively been selected for activity to start in 1970. Sammye Coan
School is a good example of the type of environment Edgewood is working for
in its effort to develop a better Community. Mr. Adley agreed to provide the
Executive Director with a. summary sheet on the Edgewood project statistics.

Mr. Padgett thanked Mr. Adley and Mr. Twiggs for a very fine presentation
of Edgewood. Because of the time element involved, a fifteen minute presentation

was given on each NDP plan anda give minute question and answer period.

There was much discussion on the subject and value of rehabilitation and
the accusation that rehabilitation does not last, because the individuals do not
keep up their homes or property.

Vice-Chairman Padgett then stated that there was not enough time for a
detailed discussion on the merits of rehabilitation and suggested that the subject
of rehabilitation be put on the Agenda for the next meeting.

Page Three

Mr. Padgett called on Mr. Openshaw to present the overall Neighborhood
Development Program for 1970 (copy attached, Encl. 1). Attention of CACUR
members was particularly called to the enclosed copy of recent letter from the
Regional Office of HUD stating that HUD funding to the Region III area is only
$24, 000, 000; and that this is only 45. 9% of the amount allocated for the first
year’s activity for the six NDP programs now under way in Region III.

In resPonse to question from the Executive Director, CACUR, as to
proposed activity in the portion of the Bedford— Pine NDP area south of Forrest
Avenue. (This is where the bulk of the most dilapidated housing is located. )
Mr. Openshaw stated that no activity is planned in that area for 1969—70 except
acquisition of a few scattered dilapidated structures, requested by the Mayor.

Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Openshaw to respond to comments on
the West End Urban Renewal Project previously submitted by the Executive Committee.

Mr. Openshaw read a letter addressed to the Executive Director, explain—
ing the delays in many of the Urban Renewal projects, including West End (Encl. 2).

After considerable discussion pertaining to certain aspects of the West
End project, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P. M.

Financial state prepared by the Executive Director, was not presented
during the meeting, but was subsequently turned over to the Vice-Chairman.

In view of impending City elections, Item 1 on the Agenda, "Explanation
of Preposed Reorganization of CACUR", was Omitted until a later date.

Re Spectfully submitted,

Malcolm D. J nes
Executive Director

mc

Encls: 1. 'Neighborhood Development Program for 1970
2. Letter dated September 30, 1969

CITIZHJS ADVISORY COI-E‘IITTEE FOR URBAN REI‘IE-JAL

SEPTEMBER 30, 1969

I

Item: Neighborhood Development Program for 1970

Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority,
outlined Atlanta's Neighborhood Development Program for 1970. The Program
contains eight neighborhoods:

Bedford-Pine
GA. Tech II
Model Cities
Edgewood
Vine City
* Lightning
% Plunkettown
%_GA. State sNew Areas

Maps and statistical summary indicating the proposed action program in individual
areas was discussed. In summary, the l9?0 EDP Program proposes the acquisition
of 922 parcels of land, relocation of 1392 families and individuals, demolition
of 922 structures, rehabilitation of 830 structures and disposition of 116 acres
of land.

As a housing resource for families diSplaced in the l9?O program, the Housing
Authori_ty will complete and hay e reai; for occupancy 2033 public housing units
and 650 d.—:elling units for families of lo: and moderate income.

The gross project cost of the 1970 NDP program is 2?.h million dollars. The
federal capital grant requested is 20.7 million, the local share is 8.5 million,
7.3 million includes non—cash grants—in—aid to be provided by the City and 1.2
million in cash to be provided by the Board of Regents. Following HUD approval
of addition section 112 credits of 1.1 million dollars, the cash required by the
Board of Regents will be reduced to $165,880.

On September 23, 1969, the Department of Housing and Urban Development advised the
Atlanta Housing Authority that $2h,CO0,000 has been established as the amount
available for the 1970 activity of the six Neighborhood Development Programs now
underway in Region III. This represents h5.9% of the federal capital grant funds
available in the Region for 1969.

The Regional office of HUD will allocate the available funds for 1970 NDP activi—
ties on the basis of each Citv 5 needs, its record of performance, and its ability
to postpone some activities until a subsequent year.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT q
[I PEACHTREE SEVENTH BUILDING, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30323

lliill
tom” “‘95 Room 6&5

REGION III

September 23, 1969

IN REPLY REFER TO:

Mr. Lester H. Persells

Executive Director

Housing Authority of the
City of Atlanta

82h Hurt Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Persells:

Subject: Project No. Ga. A~2
Neighborhood Development Program
Second Year Activities

We hays been advised by Assistant Secretary Lawrence M. Cox that
$2h,OO0,000 has been established as the amount available for the
second year‘s activity of the six Neighborhood Development Programs
now under way in Ree gion III. This arount of capital grant funds
equals 1'5.9,:u of the amount allocated for the first year 5 activity
for the six programs.

The Regional Office has the reSponsibility for dividing the amount
of $2h,OO0,000 among the six programs. We intend to use other
criteria than merely multiplying last year's allocations by +5. 9%;
each city's needs, its record of performance, and its ability to
stretch some activities into a subsequent year will be considered.

We provide you this information as a basis for your preparation of
the Neighborhood Development Program Application for l9DD.

Sincerely yours,

171.15 161%

LotiDS I John T.. Edmunds
Assistant Regional Administrator
for Renewal Assistance

: Mr. Howard Openshaw

NDP Area

Redford—Pine

Georgia chh II

II"

Model-Cities

Edgewood

Vine City

Georgia State

Lightning

Plunkettown

NDP TOTALS

PROPOSED ACTIVlTIES

Activity

Acquisition—Parcels
RelocationﬂFam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures

_ NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOEJEHT PROGRAM

— 1970

Rehabilitation-Structures

Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Rolocation-Fam./Ind.
DemolitionvStructures
Rehabilitation
Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition- truotures
Rehabilitation
Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocation-Fam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition~Acrcs

Acquisition .
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition—Acres ‘

Acquisition .
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures
Rehabilitation '
Dispositionnncres

Acquisition
Relocation—Fam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures
Rehabilitation
DispositionaAcres

Acquisition
RelocationvFam./Ind.
Demolition—Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition—Acres

Acquisition
Relocation
Demolition
Rehabilitation
Disposition

Only

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No 69 Program

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No 69 Program

I
No 69 Program

573
881
1473

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NDP-4 970 FIIL’JICII-IG

GROSS Paooaju-i cosr ' $ 27,L11,}427
ESTII'ULTED LAND PROCEEDS 1,651,087
NET Panama COST 25,750,310
LOCAL SHARE - 8.583,hh?
Non-cash grants—in-aid 7, 301 ,h2?
Cash required (Board of Regents) 1,282, 020 «r
FEDERAL SHARE
Program Capital Grant 17,166,891
Relocation Grant . 2,1h9,h02
Rehabilitation Grant 1 ,h69, 700
Total Federal Capital Grant $ 20, '2'85, 996

-:£- Following HUD approval of additiond Section 112 credits of
$ 1,116,1110, cash required (Board of Regents) reduced to $ 165,880.

EDWIN L. STEHNE _ ' " _ LESTER H. PERSELLS
CHAIRMAN .-’ . -. cxzcu‘rwe mncc‘ron AND sucnemnv

' .- \1‘ ' CARLTON GARRETT
GEORGE S. CRAFT -. “-. _ DIRECTOR or rman::
vlc: CHAIRMAN ' ' "
GTLBERT H. BOGGS
mauc'rcn or HOUSiHG

_ . HOWARD opsusHaw
J- 5- BLﬂYTDN ‘1‘ . -_ ‘ . nlnecron or REDEVELOPMENT

‘. “.— -' . I
FRANK o. ETHERIDGE .."' ozone: s. SANDER

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
JACK F. GLENN

824 HURT BUILDING

ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30303
JACKSON 23-5074

September 30; 1969

Mr. Malcolm D. Jones
Executive Director

Citizens Advisory Committee
for Urban Renewal

City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Jones:

Mr. Persells has asked me to reply to your letter of'August 18, 1969
relative to the Exocutive Committee's concern over several features

of Atlanta's Urban Renewal Program. First, let me say that we share

the Committee's concern over the length of time required to close out
earlier projects. However, to imply that the length of time taken to
close out projects is due to an apparent lack of aggressiveness on the
part of the Authority is ludicrous. The original five urban renewal
projects have been amended forty-two times, requiring an additional
eight million dollars from the Federal government, and resulting in a
stadium, expansion of Georgia State College, additional land for schools,
parks, and neighborhood facilities, acquisition of commercial properties
on Georgia Avenue, and numerous other improvements. The average length
of time involved in securing Federal approval of an amendment has been
twelve months, with several requiring thirty months.

A second major factor delaying project close—outs is the funding and
construction of non-cash grants-in-aid. The Butler Street Project,
for example, could not be closed out earlier because the proposed
school was not funded until the passage of the 1968 bond issue, with
construction starting in August, 1969-

Even after renewal land has been sold, many developers have experienced
delays caused by the tight money market, high interest rates and
soaring costs.

Nonetheless, projects are not closed out without special effort. Re-
cently I established a special task force to identify and expedite all.
remaining activities to be completed in the original projects. Two of
these projects — Butler Street and Georgia State - have been completed
this year and are waiting final HUD audit. I want to assure the Com-
mittee that the Authority recognizes its responsibility to proceed as
rapidly as possible to complete the early projects.

(596/. 2

-2-

I share the Committee's concern over its seemingly perfunctory role of
late. If it is to perform its function as outlined in the Aldermanic
resolution creating the Committee, ie., advise the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen and other public bodies concerned with Urban Renewal in the
City, then it seems to me that it must continue to review proposed
Urban Renewal activities formulated by the various project area committees
with an overview of the total needs of the City. The Committee's views
on pending redevelopment actions should be expressed to the Aldermanic
Planning and Redevelopment Committee, as did Bob Summerville, former
Committee Chairman. The Authority will cooperate in any way possible
in assisting the Committee in carrying out its function of providing
guidance and direction to the City in the administration of its Urban
Renewal program.

The comments pertaining to the West End Urban Renewal Project are ob-
viously personal expressions of frustrations shared by the Authority.
The West End Urban Renewal Project is now in its third year of execu—
tion and to date the Authority has acquired 516 parcels of land (87%),
relocated hS? families and 77 businesses (97%), demolished 35h structures
(7h%), sold or put under agreement for sale Sh acres of land (55%], and
cempleted rehabilitation of SOA structures (22%). In addition, the -
Authority has acquired and conveyed to the City 8.7 acres of land for
park development, and the 1.1 million dollar Dean Rusk Elementary School
has been completed. The redeve10per for the 15 acre enclosed mall
ghopping center is presently securing leases, with construction scheduled
n 1970.

In spite of the progress made to date, there are three specific areas

in West End where progress has been delayed. The first is the seven
acre tract adjacent to the Park Street Methodist Church. This area
involves a land use change and is included in an amendment submitted
to HUD on June 17, 1969. On September 23, HUD approved an Authority
request to proceed with a public hearing and local adoption of the
plan amendment pursuant to offering the land for sale for residential
re-use. The public hearing has been scheduled for October 1? before
the Planning and Development Committee.

A second area involves some twenty-four acres of land in the vicinity
of Lee and Oglethorpe, presently designated for office warehouse and
general office use. The West End Advisory Committee had previously

agreed that this area needed further study in light of the proposed
location of rapid transit in the area.

The third area involves the motel and residential uses on Oak Street,
between Ashby and Peoples Streets. The three acre motel site was on
the market for 18 months and no proposals were received. Five rede-
velopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling units on parcel 19, but
the West End Advisory Committee recommended rejection of all proposals,
re-study of the site in conjunction with the motel tract, and re-offer
for sale. The status of the West End plan will be discussed with the
West End Advisory Committee on October 1.

The Authority recognizes the urgency of proceeding as rapidly as possible
in each of the eight conventional urban renewal areas and five neighbor-
hood development program areas in the City. I want to assure the Com—
mittee that Mr. Persells and I have committed ourselves to this task
while making the program responsive to human needs.

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'We pledge our continued cooperation to CACUR and others devoted to
making Atlanta the great city it is destined to become.

Very truly yours,

Howard Openshaw -
Director of Redevelopment

H0:pc

cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mr. Rodney M. Cook
Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr.
Mr. A.B. Padgett
Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr.

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL
DIRECTORS ROONI
FULTON FEDERAL BUILDING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1969

The Executive Committee Meeting of the CACUR was called to order at
2: 00 P. M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Those attending were:
Mr. Bob Bivens; Mr. Jack Carrollton, representing Mr. E. A. Yates, Jr.;
Mr. Percy Hearle; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft. Committee
member in attendance was: Mrs. 'Adah Toornbs; and for the Planning Department
of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Collier B. Gladin and Mr. W. F. Kennedy.

Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the meeting
are attached to the file copy of these minutes.

Chairman Langdale Opened the meeting by welcoming those present.

The Chairman asked if there were any questions or corrections concerning
the Minutes of the July 17th Meeting. As there was none, the Chairman announced
approval of the Minutes.

The Chairman then read an article (editorial) from the July let edition
of the Atlanta Journal, which was passed out to the Members of the Executive

Committee. (Copy attached, Encl. l)

The Chairman then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to further discuss his
sub-committee's proposals on the following:

1. New Candidates List for Membership and Creation
of New Executive Committee.

2. Revision of Purpose and Reorganization of CACUR.

3. Staggered Terms for Membership in CACUR.

Chairman Langdale stated that these proposals were not formally adopted
or contridicted at the previous meeting.

Mr. Bivens stated that another page has been added to the Revision of
Purpose and Reorganization Proposal distributed at the previous Executive
Committee meeting on July 17. He also stated that the fourth page contained the
purpose and redefinition of four Sub-Committees. The Sub—Committees are
as follows:

Public Information

Future Projects and Priorities

‘

Design Preview and Standards

4. Financial Programming and Timetable

Copy attached (Encl. 2).

Mr. Bivens then moved that this proposal be adopted as amended.
Mr. Edgar Schukraft seconded the motion which after considerable discussion
and explanation, was unanimously adepted by the Executive Committee.

Mr. Bivens further stated that two more names should be taken off,
by request, the New Candidates List for Membership; and that three people have

asked to have their names removed from the Executive Committee. These
included Mr. George W. Kennedy, for reason that he has been elected President
of the Greater Atlanta Housing Development Corporation.

Mr. Bivens then stated that the names on the New Candidates List for
Membership are in alphabetical order and that the length of proposed appoint-
ments are from 1 to 3 years, indicated in sequence on the alphabetical list.

After each term is up, each member may again come up for renomination.

Mr. A. B. Padgett suggested that names on the Executive Committee
that are not on the New Candidates List should be taken off. Therefore,
Chairman Langdale asked if there was any objections, there was none.

After considerable discussion, Mr. Bivens suggested that the New
Candidates List for Membership be adOpted and that the Chairman, Executive
Director and the Mayor decide on an 8-10 member Executive Committee that
is capable of carrying out the various duties of CACUR.

Mr. Percy Hearle then made a motion that this proposal be adOpted,
Mrs. Toombs seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted.

The Chairman then called on Col. Malcolm D. Jones.

Col. Jones then read a Resolution expressing sympathy and condolences
to the Widow and Family of the late Herbert Daniel Waldrip, (former CACUR
neighborhood Committee Chairman) from the CACUR (copy attached to the

file copy).

Page Three

A motion was made by Percy Hearle that this Resolution be sent to
Mrs. Waldrip, Mrs. Toombs seconded the motion and it was unanimously

adOpted.

‘

At 3:15 P M. Chairman Langdale turned the meeting over to Vice-
Chairman Padgett because of important Georgia State business.

Vice—Chairman Padgett then called on Col. Jones.

Col. Jones presented the proposed CACUR Budget to the Executive
Committee. The Budget consisted of the remainder of 1969 and a tentative

Budget for 1970.

Mr. Padgett suggested that the July to December Budget be adOpted and
that the 1970 Budget be acted on later.

Mr. Percy Hearle made a motion that the July to December 1969 Budget
be adopted, Mr. Edgar Schukraft seconded the motion; and it was unanimously
adOpted.

Col. Jones then presented Vice-Chairman Padgett with the Financial
Report, which was accepted. Mr. Padgett then suggested that $10,000 be
transferred from the Checking Account, Trust Company of Georgia, to the
Savings Account, Fulton Federal Savings and Loan Association.

A motion was made by Mr. Percy Hearle that the money be transferred,
'seconded by Mr. Bivens: and it was unanimously adopted by the Executive
Committee.

The Meeting was adjourned at 3:25 P. M.

ResPectfully submitted,

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Malcolm D. Jon s
Executive Director

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THE CITIZENS Advisory Committee for Ur- I. :

- ' ban Renewal is exploring the possibility

" _. of achieving a more active role in the deci-
sion-making process of the city's urban re- A
news] program. ' 1

This is good. We are also glad to see
that CACUR may streamline its organization '.
to help facilitate smoother participation in .
policy formulation. ‘ ' -

‘ A large commitee membership acting onﬂ'
, the details of all plans considered by such
“,‘groups as the _Atlnnta Housing Authority,
Model Cities. and government planning de~
partments is unwieldy and tends to add con- .'.
fusion rather than distill intelligent citizen

comment.

- Far better is the eurrentpmposal [or an

eight to 12- man executive committee mcet- .
_ ing monthly, backed up by a full member-
ship meeting held pdarterly. '

The citizens panel will then he in a posi- _

tion to make tliioiightful, constructive com- '
'ment. thus av ding the "rubber stamp"
stigma resultin from inadequate direction.

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AMENDMENT
PROPOSAL

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BASIC COMMITTEES CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL

CHAIRMAN: Dr. Noah Langdale

vice CHAIRMAN: Mr. A. B. Padgett

I

PUBLIC INFORMATION:SUB—COMMITTEE:

It shall be the purpose of this Committee to plan and carry out an
ongoing program to keep the public informed of urban renewal activities
throughout the City. This Committee shall work closely with the

Executive Director in arranging frequent press releases, communications
with the press, brochures, communications with residents of urban renewal
areas, tourstof action areas, and other activities to broaden community
understanding of renewal and build support thereof.

FUTURE PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES SUB*COMMITTEE:

This sub—Committee shall meet frequently with appropriate staff members
of the City and Atlanta Housing Authority to be continuously apprised of
plans for future projects and contemplated priority assignments. The
sub-Committee will consider these future projects with-special attention
to priorities in light of total community objectives and other community
needs. Especially will this group seek to serve as a sounding board to
assure that priority assignments will achieve-maximum total community

improvement. It will make periodic reports to the full Executive Committee
and Committee as needed.

DESIGN PREVIEW AND STANDARDS SUB—COMMITTEE:

This sub-Committee will work closely with the Housing Authority and City
Planning Department Staffs in previewingWIand use plans and design plans

in an effort to assure finest quality of renewal and re—development.

This sub—committee will help establish standards for excellence in every
phaSe of renewal activity including planned-unit development, Spot

projects, rehabilitation, etc. . This sub—COmmittee shall seek advice of
such other groups as the Civic Design Commission as needed to assure the
highest possible standards of renewal and re—development. This Sub-Committee
shall alSo work with AHA and City Staff in liaison with Federal officials

to assure excellence in renewal rather than any mediocre standards.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING AND TIMETABLE SUB-COMMITTEE:

This sub—Committee shall become well—informed on financial matters relative
to urban renewal and work with the Housing Authority and City in financial
programming, not only to assure continuation of renewal activities, but
also to assure that long—range community objectives are being accomplished
through the entire process. Also, this sub—Committee shall follow—up on
active renewal projects to encourage establishment of completion and
cloSe—out timetables and shall work with appropriate public officials to
assure adequate local financing for continuation of renewal programs. It
shall make frequent reports to the Executive Committee and full Committee.

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOH
TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1969

The Executive Committee Meeting of the CACUR was called to order
promptly at 2:45 P.M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr.
Those attending were: Mr. Bob.Bivens; Mrs. Leonard Haas; Mrs. Grace
. Hamilton; Mr. George Kennedy; Ir. Charles C. Mathias; Mr. A. B.
Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft; Mr. Clayton
R. Yates. COmmittee member in attendance was: Mrs. Adah TOOmbs;
for the Planning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. W. F.
Kennedy; and for the Atlanta Constitutigﬂ: Mr. Alex Coffin.

Invitational Notice, agenda and other related Documents for the
meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes.

Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present.

The Chairman went to the second item on the agenda because Mr.
Bob Bivens was late to the meeting. Second on the program agenda was
a presentation by Mr. Frank Sheetz of Sheets and Bradfield, Architects,
on "What is Public Housing?"

The presentation dealt mainly with small towns rather than large
cities, about the reguirements that are set up that make a town or
city elligible for public housing. The presentation also gave the
number of Housing Authorities that are located in the southern part
of the United States, which are:

Georgia 192
Florida ' 63
South Carolina 19
North Carolina 72
Kentucky 99
Tennessee 78
Alabama 137
Mississippi 40
The Chairman thanked Mr. Sheetz for his presentation to the‘Committee
and asked him about an example of Public Housing he used in his
presentation.

Mr. Sheetz stated that that particular project was the Bankhead
Project. This project has 500 units, including 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms
and cost from $16,800 to $18,000 per unit.

Mr. Edgar Schukraft congratulated Mr. Sheets on his presentation and
stated that was the best presentation on Public Housing he had ever
seen and the best understood.

The Chairman then asked Mr. Sheetz if Atlanta is behind in Public
Housing? '

PAGE TWO

Mr. Sheetz commented that this is really a policy matter, but
Atlanta is behind in Public Housing because of the many slum areas

that have not been cleared away.

The Chairman then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to make his report
to the Committee.

. Mr. Bivens reported that he, Doris Lockerman and Mr. w. L.
Galloway had made a list of suggested candidates for membership

of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. He further
stated that this list is not to be interpreted as final or complete,
but rather as a work list to include both additions and deletions.
Mr. Bivens made a recommendation that the Chairman review the entire
list of Committee appointees in light of newly defined Committee
purposes and functions and appoint an 8-12 member Executive Committee
for assisting him in carrying out the mission of the Committee.

Mr. Bivens then stated that CACUR needs a re-definition of purpose.
This Sub-Committee consists of Mr. Bivens, Dean Alex Lacy and Mr.
A. B. Padgett. Mr. Bivens stated that much of the success of
Atlanta's urban renewal activity is directly attributable to the
fine, active participation of a representative cross-section of
citizens who have helped guide the program, ask questions and provide
liaison with various sectors of the entire community.

He continued that over the past several years, the approach of
urban renewal has changed in many ways, both nationally and locally:

1. Greater emphasis is now being placed on citizen
participation in the planning process,

2. Rehabilitation and upgrading are superseding
bulldozing and clearance,

The new "Model Cities" program introduces a
bold new approach,

The Neighborhood Development Program (NDP)

represents a new, fast—moving approach capable
of accelerating the planning and execution of.'
renewal activity to accomplish community goals.

. That because of these changes, this is a good time to reédefine
the mission of the citizens' organization, determine the membership
composition necessary to accomplish such mission, and organize the
committee to move forward in facing the new challenges ahead.

Mr. Bivens also stated that the Committee is not being approached
for advice, but rather is behg informed after plans have already been
developed and vital decisions and commitments made, and that in fact
the Citizens Advisory Committee has become largely a "rubber stamp"
organization, in which the intent of Federal requirements is not only
aborted, but also in which the valuable resource of talent and mature
advice is not brought to bear on vital renewal programs.

PAGE THREE

If the Committee is to serve in the more constructive role,
then the following suggestions are recommended, and membership

constituted accordingly:

1. That all plans by the Housing Authority, Model Cities
Group, Planning Department and others related to rehabilitation and
renewal be presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee or its
Executive Committee during the development and before approvalso
that the Committee may perform its functions of review and be in
positiou to advise, and so that the Committee can help sell the
programs through a real understanding of the plans and their importance

to the City.

2. That the business community continue its active
financial participation in the staff costs of this program, perhaps
to the extent of 1/3 of staff costs, with the City paying 2/3 of
such cost.

3. That the staff offices be housed in City Hall as close
to the Mayor and Assistant Mayor as possible.

4. For retirement purposes and other City benefits, that
the Executive Director be an employee of the City of Atlanta.

5. That duties of the Executive Director include the
following:

a. Primarily serving the Chairman of the Citizens
Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal,

b. Provide liaison between the Mayor's Office and
CACUR through continuous communication with the
Chairman, '

Keep well-informed on various activities related
to urban renewal by continuous communication with
the City Planning Department, Atlanta Housing
Authority, Model Cities Staff and others working
on renewal related activities,

Through newsletters and other communications,
keep Executive Committee and full Committee
well-informed on renewal matters,

Suggest pertinent agenda items and review with
the Chairman for Executive and full Committee
meetings; make all arrangements,

Preparation of the necessary reports and documentation
for certification of the Workable Program
insofar as applicable to citizens participation,

PAGE FOUR

g. That he constantly seek ways to strengthen
renewal activity and citizens understanding
of and participation therein,

h. Preparation of freQuent news releases aimed
at building public understanding and support,

i. Maintain good lines of communications with
other organizations such as the Community
Relations Commission, Atlanta Youth Council,

and others.

6. That a carefully picked cross-section of established
and rising community leaders be developed, reviewed by the Chairman,
and appointed by the Mayor. (A sub-committee exists on inactive
status at the pleasure of the Chairman, ready to propose a list
of nominees as soon as the mission of the Committee is agreed upon.
This sub—committee cousists of R. W. Bivens, Doris Lockerman and

W. L. Galloway.)

7. That an Executive Committee be appointed, such Executive
Committee to consist of 8 to 12 persons.

8. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly; and the
full Committee shall meet quarterly.

9. That special sub-committees shall be appointed as
necessary by the Chairman to accomplish specific purposes.

10. In summary, that the Citizen Advisory Committee for
Urban Renewal aspire toward achieving a higher standard of excellence
in the building and renewal-of our great City to serve better our
-present and future generations.

Because of the time element involved Mr. Bivens stated that the
Executive Committee should study the revised list of members (the
names that were passed out to each member of the Executive Committee),
so that names could be taken off or others added.

The Chairman agreed to discuss this at the next Executive Committee
Meeting next month.

The Chairman stated that by 1972 all the money will be used up
out of the City funds to build housing (matching funds for NDP areas)
that the plan now used is that you must pay as you go.

Mr. Richard Rich stated that therefore money is needed before any
action can be taken. Discussion ensued between the Chairman and Mr.
Rich on clarification of the matter. 1

Mr. Edgar Schukraft stated that he has been working on the West
End project for about 18 months with the Park Street Methodist Church
about building a shopping center. He stated that he wrote the Housing
Authority but as yet has not heard from them.

PAGE FIVE

The Chairman then
analysis of the West
meeting. There were

The Chairman then
would be:

Analysis

asked if there any objections to having an
End Project first on the agenda for the next
no objections.

stated that the agenda for the next meeting

of the West End Project

Bivens Report

New Budget

New Members

Staggered Terms

Sub-Committees

Financial Situation of U.R. Program (status of

matching funds)

Mr. Padgett stated that it should be recommended to the Mayor
that all members have staggered terms.

Dr. Langdale then asked if 2:00 P.M. was a better time for having
the meetings? Everyone agreed.

Col. Jones then presented Dr. Langdale with the Financial Report
and a draft of the CACUR‘S Proposed Budget.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.M.

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Encls: As stated

Respectfully submitted,

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Malcolm D. Jones
Executive Director

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBRN RENEWAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOM
TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1969

The Executive Committee Meeting of the CACUR was called to order
promptly at 2:45 P.M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. .
Those attending were: Mr. Bob Bivens; Mrs. Leonard Haas; Mrs. Grace
Hamilton; Mr. George Kennedy; Mr. Charles C. Mathias; Mr. A. B.
Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft; Mr. Clayton
R. Yates. Committee member in attendance was: Mrs. Adah Toombs;
for the Planning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. W. F.
Kennedy; and for the Atlanta Constitution: Mr. Alex Coffin.

Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the
meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes.

Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present.

The Chairman went to the second item on the agenda because Mr.
Bob Bivens was late to the meeting. Second on the program agenda was
a presentation by Mr. Frank Sheetz of Sheetz and Bradfield, Architects,
on "What is Public Housing?"

The presentation dealt mainly with small towns rather than large
cities, about the requirements that are set up that make a town or
city elligible for public housing. The presentation also gave the
number of Housing Authorities that are located in the southern part
of the United States; which are:

Georgia 192
Florida ' 63
South Carolina 19
North Carolina 72
Kentucky 99
Tennessee 73
Alabama 137

Mississippi 40

I The Chairman thanked Mr. Sheetz for his preSentation'to the Committee
and asked him about an example of Public Housing he used in his
presentation.

Mr. Sheetz stated that that particular project was the Bankhead
Project. This project has 500 units, including 4, 5 and 6 bedrOOms
and cost from $16,800 to $18,000 per unit.

Mr. Edgar Schukraft congratulated Mr. Sheetz on his presentation and
stated that was the best presentation on Public Housing he had ever
seen and the best understood. '

The Chairman then asked Mr. Sheetz if Atlanta is behind in Public
Housing?

PAGE TWO

Mr. Sheetz commented that this is really a policy matter, but
atlanta is behind in Public Housing because of the many slum areas
that have not been cleared away.

The Chairman then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to make his report
to the Committee.

Mr._Bivens reported that he, Doris Lockerman and Mr. W. L.
Galloway had made a list of suggested candidates for membership
of the Citizens Advisory Committee,for Urban Renewal. He further
stated that this list is not to be interpreted as final or complete,
but rather as a work list to include both additions and deletions.
Mr. Bivens made a recommendation that the Chairman review the entire
list of Committee appointees in light of newly defined Committee
purposes and functions and appoint an 8-12 member Executive Committee
for assisting him in carrying out the mission of the Committee.

Mr. Bivens then stated that CACUR needs a re-definition of purpose.
This Sub-Committee consists of Mr. Bivens, Dean Alex Lacy and Mr.
A. B. Padgett. Mr. Bivens stated that much of the success of
Atlanta's urban renewal activity is directly attributable to the
fine, active participation of a representative cross—section of
citizens who have helped guide the program, ask questions and provide
liaison with various sectors of the entire community.

He continued that over the past several years, the approach of
urban renewal has changed in many ways, both nationally and locally:

1. Greater emphasis is now being placed on citizen
participation in the planning process,

2. Rehabilitation and upgrading are superseding
bulldozing and clearance,

The new "Model Cities" program introduces a
bold new approach,

The Neighborhood DeVelopment Program (NDP)

represents a new, fast—moving approach capable
of accelerating the planning and execution of.'
renewal activity to accomplish community goals.

That because of these changes, this is a good time to reédefine
the mission of the citizens' organization, determine the membership
composition necessary to accomplish such mission, and organize the
committee to move forward in facing the new challenges ahead.

Mr. Bivens also stated that the Committee is not being approached
for advice, but rather is behg informed after plans have already been
developed and vital decisions and commitments made, and that in fact
the Citizens Advisory Committee has become largely a "rubber stamp"
organization, in which the intent of Federal requirements is not only
aborted, but also in which the valuable resource of talent and mature
advice is not brought_to bear on vital renewal programs.

PAGE THREE

If the Committee is to serve in the more constructive role,
then the following suggestiOns are recommended, and membership

constituted accordingly:

1. That all plans by the Housing Authority, Model Cities
Group, Planning Department and others related to rehabilitation and
renewal be presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee or its
Executive Committee during the development and before approvalSO'
that the Committee may perform its functions of review and be in
position to advise, and so that the Committee can help sell the
programs through a real understanding of the plans and their importance
to the City. '

2. That the business community continue its active
financial participation in the staff costs of this program, perhaps
to the extent of 1/3 of staff costs, with the City paying 2/3 of

such cost.

3. That the staff offices be housed in City Hall as close
to the Mayor and assistant Mayor as possible.

4. For retirement purposes and other City benefits, that
the Executive Director be an employee of the City of Atlanta.

That duties of the Executive Director include the

- 5.
following:

a. Primarily serving the Chairman of the Citizens
Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal,

b. Provide liaison between the Mayor's Office and
CACUR through continuous communication with the
Chairman, '

Keep well-informed on various activities related
to urban renewal by continuous communication with
the City Planning Department, Atlanta Housing
Authority, Model Cities Staff and others working
on renewal related activities,

Through newsletters and other communications,
keep Executive Committee and full Committee
well~informed on renewal matters,

Suggest pertinent agenda items and review with
the Chairman for Executive and full Committee
meetings; make all arrangements,

Preparation of the necessary reports and documentation
for certification of the Workable Program
insofar as applicable to citizens participation,

PAGE FOUR

g. That he coustantly seek ways to strengthen
renewal activity and citizens understanding
of and participation therein,

Preparation of freduent news releases aimed
at building public understanding and support,

Maintain good lines of communications with

other organizations such as the Community
Relations Commission, Atlanta Youth Council,

and others.

6. That a carefully picked cross—section of established

and rising community leaders be developed, reviewed by the Chairman,
and appointed by the Mayor. (A sub—committee exists on inactive

status at the pleasure of the Chairman, ready to propose a list
of nominees as soon as the mission of the Committee is agreed upon.
This sub—committee consists of R. W. Bivens, Doris Lockerman and

W. L. Galloway.)

7. That an Executive Committee be appointed, such Executive
Committee to consist of 8 to 12 persons.

8. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly; and the
full Committee shall meet quarterly.

9. That special sub—committees shall be appointed as
necessary by the Chairman to accomplish specific purposes.

10. In summary, that the Citizen Advisory Committee for
Urban Renewal aspire toward achieving a higher standard of excellence
in the building and renewal of our great City to serve better our
present and future generations.

Because of the time element involved Mr. Bivens stated that the

Executive Committee should study the revised list of members (the
names that were passed out to each member of the Executive Committee),
so that names could be taken off or others added.

' The Chairman agreed to discuss this at the _next Executive Committee
Meeting next month.

The Chairman stated that by 1972 all the money will be used up
out of the City funds to build housing (matching funds for NDP areas)
that the plan now used is that you must pay as you go.

Mr. Richard Rich stated that therefore money is needed before any
action can be taken. Discussion ensued between the Chairman and Mr.
Rich on clarification of the matter.

Mr. Edgar Schukraft stated that he has been working on the West
End project for about 18 months with the Park Street Methodist Church
about building a shopping center. He stated that he wrote the Housing
Authority but as yet has not heard from them.

PAGE FIVE

The Chairman then
analysis of the West
meeting. There were

The Chairman then
would be:

Analysis

asked if there any objections to having an
End Project first on the agenda for the next
no objections.

stated that the agenda for the next meeting

of the West End Project

Bivens Report

New Budget

New Members

Staggered Terms -

Sub"Committees

Financial Situation of U.R. Program (status of

matching funds)

Mr. Padgett stated that it should be recommended to the Mayor
that all members have staggered terms.

Dr. Langdale then

asked if 2:00 P.M. was a better time for having

the meetings? Everyone agreed.

Col. Jones then presented Dr. Langdale with the Financial Report
and a draft of the CACUR'S Proposed Budget.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.M.

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Encls: As stated

Respectfully submitted,

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Malcolm D. Jones
Executive Director

MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOM
TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1969

The full Committee meeting of the CACUR was called to order promptly
at 2:30 P. M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Those attending
from the Executive Conunittee were: Mr. T. M. Alexander, Sr.; Mr. William‘
L. Galloway; Mr. Percy Hearle; Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr; Dr. Benjamin E. Mays;
Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft. Other Com-
mitee members in attendance were: Mr. Fred Burns, Jr.; The Reverend L. M.
Terrill; Mr. William A. Toms; for the Board of Aldermen: Mr. John M. Flanigan;
for the Finance Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Charles L. Davis, Director;
Mr. James R. Fountain, Jr.; Mrs. Linda Anderson; Mr. David Harvey; Mr.
Michael T. Troncalli; for the Housing Authority: Mr. Thomas D. Eskew and
Mr. James W. Henley, Jr.; for the West End Urban Renewal Project: Mr. W.
Wilson McClure and Mrs. Barbara J. Ray, an academic intern working for the
Housing Authority; for the Model Cities Program: Mr. Johnny C. Johnson,
Director and Mr. James L. Wright, Physical Planner; the Urban Design Consultant
Mr. Arnall T. "Pat“ Connell of Georgia Tech; and for the Atlanta Constitution:
Mr. Alex Coffin.

Invitational Notice and Agenda for the meeting are attached to the file copy
of these minutes .

Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present and
introducing Mr . Malcolm D. Jones , the new Executive Director , to the Committee.

First on the program agenda was the announcement by the Chairman of the
meeting of the Executive Committee on June 12, 1969.

The Chairman stated that on June 12th there had been a meeting of the
Executive Committee; that some members were concerned about progress of some
phases of the Urban Renewal Program and wanted to have certain matters taken
up with the Housing Authority and/or other governmental agencies , as appropriate ..

The Chairman announced that any recommendations of this nature by members
should be submitted, in writing, to the Executive Director and consolidated for I
presentation to the Chairman for action. (He later explained that the names of
those making such recommendations would not be revealed).

The Chairman then announced that the 2nd item on the original agenda (Special
Committee Report by Mr. Bob Bivens) had been struck because of unavoidable
absence from the City of Mr. Bivens. However, the Chairman called on Mr. A. B.

Padgett, member of the Committee and Vice-Chairman, CACUR to give a resume of
the Committee's work to-date.

Mr. Padgett reported that the Committee had met and considered a restatement
of purpose of CACUR, Overall operational policy, structured reorganization and
revisiOn of the membership list; and that the committee is working on a report
dealing with these matters for submission to the entire membership of CACUR at
an early date. '

Mr. Padgett mentioned brieﬂy some of the thinking of the Committee on
reorganization and possibly recommendation for formation of some sub-committees ,
relating to Special activities which are being initially considered. (Attached to
file copy of these minutes).

Mr. Padgett stated that the Committee felt there should be no meeting during
July and August of the full membership and that by the September meeting the
Committee would have its full report in final form to submit to the overall Committee.

Mr. Rich pointed out that there appeared to be overllaping reSponsibilities
and some duplication of effort.

Mr. Padgett concurred and stated that of course there could, and probably
would,be some consolidation; that principal activities pertaining to the overall
Urban Renewal Program had been initially listed so as not to overlook any important
role. '

The Chairman obtained agreement from the members not to meet in July and
August, but to hold Executive Committee meetings only during those months and
called upon the membership to submit to the Executive Director recommendations
for inclusion in the revised membership list.

Mr. Schukraft stated that he would like to advise on the reorganization of
CACUR. The Chairman suggested that he meet with Mr. Bob Bivens and Mr. A. B.
Padgett privately for this purpose. Mr. Padgett agreed. ' ' " '

Mr. Jim Wright, Physical Planner of Model Cities , was then called upon to
present his prOposed Model Cities Urban Design Plan. . He explained his proposal,
in which he was assisted by Professor "Pat" Connell of Georgia Tech. The pre-
sentation was essentially a rather intricate and vague proposal for develOpment of
a. design plan, rather than presentation of plan itself, which has not yet been -
initiated. (Note: After the meeting Mr. Wright then requested of Dean Lacy endorse-
ment of the proposal by CACUR.)

Mr. Schukraft stated that he was puzzled; that he wants to see action; that
if we are not careful, all the mOnies will be eaten up in planning and administration
before the action starts. He then inquired about the special buses now being
provided for the Model Cities area which go into West End with nobody riding them?

Mr. Johnny C. Johnson, Director of Model Cities, supplemented the explan-
ati'on given by Mr. Wright, and explained quite effectively the purpose of the bus
route and the theory of other sociological problems which Model Cities is trying
to solve. '

The Chairman stated that as he understands this , the proposal appears to be
one for deve10ping a means for regulating and coordinating services and develop-
ments in the Model Cities area and an appeal for monies with which to provide
these functions: that much of the monies would apparently be provided by supple-
mented funds of the Model Cities Program.

Mr. Charles Davis, Finance Director, was then called upon to rediscuss
his earlier report of April 22nd to the Committee pretaining to the cost and financial
problems of the Urban Renewal Program.

Mr. Davis reviewed the history of the Urban Renewal Program in Atlanta,
starting with the McDaniel Street Project, initiated in 19 54, which was declared
unconstitutional, and the necessity to then obtain special enabling legislation to
make Urban Renewal constitutional in Georgia.

He then discussed-the initial 3 Urban Renewal Projects adopted in 1955 and
Bond Issues ﬂoated with which to'pay the City's share (other than the sizable credits
for improvements in kind). He mentioned that the program has now expanded
to 10-12 projects , all of which have been slow to get into execution, usually about
5 years to get off the ground and another 5—10 years to execute.

He then explained the Neighborhood Deve10pment Program (NDP) a pay- as -
you- go program in yearly increments (plan 1 year and execute the 2nd year, or
plan and execute the same year); that this necessitates smaller projects and
requires good planning and adequate funding.

Mr. Davis pointed out that by 1973 the City of Atlanta will require $7,000,000 +
to maintain present service levels of the existing Urban Renewal Projects: that
new source of revenue will be required.

Mr. Davis then turned the presentation over to Mr. Fountain of his office ,
who reviewed the financial report of his department, presented initially to
CACUR on April 22nd',porti0ns of which have since been updated and revised. Copy
of Mr. Fountain's report is attached to the file copy of these minutes.” Following
are high lights of that report:

For the 8 Urban Renewal Projects in Execution:

Net Project Costs $60,000,000
Local Non-Cash Grants -in-aid 20,000,000
Local Cash and Real Estate Credits 1,000,000

Long delayed .closing out of these projects , has cost in interest charges alone
(included in the Nat Project costs) $4. 5 million or 7 1f2 ”70.

Cash funds to defray local share c'osts came from 1957 and 1963 General
Obligation Bond Issue totaling 3 . 2 million of which currently $2.1 million are
unincumb er ed .

Of this amount $1.? is expected to be needed for the Bedford-Pine 1970 NDP
project.

The $20,000,000 local grants —in—aid represent the eligible portion of
$29, 000,000 local Capital Improvements . 95.2% of the City's total share is
represented by non—cash contributions .

Problem Areas:
1. Butler Street Project - Middle School costing $2 million has been delay—

ing closing of this project (now scheduled for contract in August 1969).

2. a. Rawson- -Washington Project — neighborhood Facilities Building costing
$1,000, 000, only $150, 000 of which will be an eligible credit.

1'). Park costing $240,000, $33,000 of which will be eligible.

3. Rockdale - 3.. Elementary school to cost $1. 5 million
b. Park costing $126,000
c. Two primary schools to cost $1 million each.

"The advent ofthe Neighborhood Development Program has brought to an
end the period during which the City could pledge an improvement and then wait
until funding became available before completing it. Under the terms of an NDP
agreement, the City must have completed or have under centract all non-cash grants-
in-aid pledged for that particular year or contribute the required amount in cash”.

The local share of present NDP projects are funded for 1969 with existing
Public Improvements amounting to $10.6 million (including Georgia Tech II and
Bedford-Pine).

The 1970INDP in Bedford-Pine, Model Cities, Edgewood and Vine City is
expected to require $2.7 million cash + $2.3 million non-cash, both of which are
funded. However these include very little activity in Edgewood and Vine City.

If critical slum areas such as Plunkett Town and Lightening are included
in the 1970 NDP execution program, these areas will require a direct cash com—
mitment on the part of the City, since no available non-cash credits are currently
planned for these areas . (Note: It is unfortunate that substantial potential credits
for the Techwood and Hunter Street viaducts were permitted to lapse). -

The report continues:

”The City's problems in trying to develop a comprehensive Neighborhood
Development Program are basically caused by two factors:

1) The lack of current estimates of the cost to complete the total required
activities in each of the project areas .

The development of this information is presently being discussed by the
Planning Department, the Finance Department, the Atlanta Housing Authority and
Model Cities and hopefully the information can be develOped before the end of this

year.

2) The fact that the City of Atlanta is approaching the point where we will no
longer be able to finance our Neighborhood Development Program with non-cash
grants -in-aid without supplementing them with a significant amount of cash.

As an example the estimated cost for completiOn of the proposed 5-year
NDP activities in the Model Cities area is $91 million. We presently have
approximately $4.1 million in eligiblenon—cash grants -in-aid with proposed (not
funded) improvements totaling approximately $14 million for the period through
1975. This means that if we are to complete a significant portion of the redeve10p—
ment and rehabitation of the Model Cities areaby the end of 1975 the City will have
had to come forth with between 3 and 4 million dollars a year starting in 1971 '
either in the form of additional non-cash items such as sewer separations or as
actual cash contributions. This is only the requirement for one NDP area".

Possible sources for additional funds include; _

General Funds - already under pressure.

General Obligation Bonds- approved for issue of $4 million annually.
' NDP General Obligation Bond Issue (as a possibility).

New Revenue sources with State approval such as payroll tax or sales tax,
with certain portions ear marked for NDP.

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The Chairman commented that this indicates we should Speed up the closing
out of exSisting projects and that new sources of revenue are needed.

Mr. Galloway put in a plea for additional parks in certain areas of the City.

‘ The Executive Director read the financial statement, which was accepted
(filed). ‘

A preliminary draft budget was presented by the Executive Director. The
Chairman announced the total which he said was quite modest and asked to have
the proposed budget reproduced for distribution at the next meeting.

The Chairman then reminded the members again to submit, in writing, any
suggestions they have for changes or improvements in the Urban Renewal Program,
to the Executive Director for consolidation and consideration at the next general
meeting in September. He stated that the originators of such comments would not

be revealed.
As there was no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M.

Re spectfully s ubmitted ,

"D

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Malcolm D. Jones
_Executive Director

As stated (with file copy only).

Invitational Notice

Agenda

Draft reorganization

Finance Department report
Preliminary proposal for budget.-

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cmzst ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

OFFICE OF THE/KAYOR
CITY HALL—ATLANTA. GA. 30303
PHONE 524-2?45

DR. NOAH LANG-DALE. JR. December 16, 1969 MALCOLM n. JONES
CHA'IRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A. B. PADGET‘T - MARY CHRISTENSON
'vuca CHAIRMAN ' SECRETARY

Dear Member. Executive Committee:

This is to inform you that the concensus of opinion amoung Executive
Committee Members is not to have a meeting of the Executive Committee during
December.

Consequently, there will be no meeting of the Executive Committee,
CACUR during December 1969.

/_

,/ We hope that by the January meeting of the Advisory Committee, we

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will be in position to have guidance of the new City Administration to assist in
werations.

Chairman Langdale, Vice—Chairman Padgett and I extend Seasons
Greetings and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Malcolm D. J,
Executive Director

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NEWSLETTER OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITEf‘ﬁ—m
FOR URBAN RENEWAL ~———-..___

Vol. VII, No. 10 Atlanta, Georgia . December 195:}

NO DECEMBER MEETING OF CACUR. It was the concensus of opinion of
members of the Executive Committee that due to impending change of administration
in the City and the holiday season that no CACUR meeting be held in December 1969.
Executive Committee members were notified of this on December 16, 1969.

NEXT MEETING OF CACUR will be a full membership meeting on FRIDAY,
JANUARY 16, 1970, at 2:00 P. M., in Committee Room No. 2, Second Floor, City
Hall, 68 Mitchell Street, S. W. This will serve as the official and only notice of that
meeting. Let's start the new year off with a good attendance. We hope that all
members will attend. Any member’ of the Executive Committee who cannot attend
this meeting is requested to have a representative.

for November was held November
21, 1969, in the Directors Room, New Trust Company of Georgia Building, All
Executive Committee members attended or had representatives at the meeting.
Minutes of the meeting were distributed to all members of the Executive Committee.

MAYOR ELECT, Sam Mas sell, and Vice—Mayor Elect, Maynard Jackson,
were personally invited by the Chairman to the November meeting of the Executive
Committee, but were unable to attend.

URBAN RENEWAL AND NDP (Neighborhood Development Program) and
their dependance on the Workable Program were explained briefly by the Executive
Director for the benefit of new representatives.

NEW HUD POLICY on NDP Projects was explained by Mr. John Matthews
of the City‘s Planning Department. He explained that the 1970 projected Federal
Budget for Region III NDP activities had been announced as only $24., 000, 000 and

that Miami—Danie is scheduled to get about half of that, leaving only $12, 000, 000

for the remaining five cities in RegionhIII's Neigbhorhood'Development Program,

thus requiring drastic reduction in Atlanta's preposed 1970 NDP..

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NO NEW NDP areas was also explained by Mr. Matthews, as part of the
new_I-IUD policy announced by Region III in November. Copy of HUD letter is
attached (Encl. 1). This means elimination of Plunkettown and Lightning as NDP
areas during 1970.

AN INTERIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM was explained by Mr. Matthews as
a new program of HUD which permits Federal assistance in several broad types
_of activities designed as a. "holding action" until an area can be reached by NDP
treatment and that the Planning Department was encouraged by Region III HUD
officials to develop such a program in Plunkettown; that the Planning Department
has deveIOped such a program for Plunkettown for next year and that a similar
program for Lightning is being phased about four months behind Plunkettown.

FEDERAL GRANT approval of $22, 000 for Plunkettown under the Interim
Assistance Program was announced by HUD December 19.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY has been requested by the City to administer
implementation of the Interim Assistance Program for Plunkettown.

ATLANTA'S OVERALL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM for
1970 was discussed at the November 21 meeting by Mr. Howard Openshaw. Mr.
Openshaw stated that Atlanta is scheduled to receive only about $7, 500, 000 for
NDP during 1970; that Atlanta had asked for $20. 7 million.

" Mr. Openshaw stated that there are 26 scattered sites in Bedford—Pine which
the City is to acquire in 1970 and 50 properties to rehabilitate in 1970. He also
stated that Georgia Tech II area has to be cleared for extension of Georgia Tech
during 1970. There are 15 vacant parcels to be bought in the Model Cities area, but
that in only 4 out of the '6 areas could the City currently buy the vacant land. (This
is because of protest by the Model Cities Housing Committee.) The completion of
Ralph McGill Elementary School and the Martin Luther King Middle School are
included in the Model Cities program for 1970. He continued that acquisition in the
Georgia State area has to be cut back to Only three properties of the eight originally

requested and that one of these is in connection with construction of a viaduct by the

City; that Vine City cannot acquire nearly all the prOperties desired by its PAC

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Committee; very little 'activity in Edgewood; and that only an Interim Assistance

Program would be undertaken in Plunkettown and Lightning.

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A RESOLUTION proposed by Vice-Chairman Padgett pertaining to the NDP
cutback and its disturbing effect on Atlanta was adopted unaminously by the Executive
Committee at the November 21 meeting. Copy is attached {EncL 2).

PROPOSED BUDGET for 1970 was adopted by the Executive Committee at
the November 21 meeting.

REORGANIZATION OF HUD is currently under way. HUD officials-were
invited to explain the prindipal features at the November 21 meeting, but declined
in view of the details still being worked on. However, they offered to appear and
make presentation later. We expect to invite them to our January 1970 meeting.

HUD IMPRESSION OF CACUR has been expressed very favorably to your
Executive Director by a HUD Official. He stated that HUD is well pleased with the
Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal in its participation in Urban Renewal
and NDP; that its activities and recommendations have favorably influenced major
decisions in Atlanta's participation in HUD assisted programs. He suggested that
the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal have a name change, in order
to get away from the out dated limited Urban Renewal concept and so that the
Committee could broaden its scope to include the entire spectrum of Community
Improvement and suggested that consideration be given to changing the name to
"Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement” or perhaps simply
”Citizens Advisory Committee”. Chairman Langdale appointed Executive Committee
member, W. L. Calloway, as Chairman of an Ad Hoc Committee (additional members
to be added) to consider and report upon a name change for CACUR.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION has been stressed by a local HUD official as an
over riding policy in its Federal assisted programs; that HUD insists that machinery
be set up so that minority group views can be heard and are considered, but that such
views are not to be considered or used as a veto.

PROPOSED PUBLIC INFORMATION SYSTEM for Model Cities was briefly
presented at the November 21 meeting by Father Walter Denero, a graduate of the
University of Georgia, who has Spent several months working in the Model Cities area.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND .TI-IANKS to CACU,R_ have been _receivedfrom

the family of late CACUR member, Marcus Martin, for Resolution of condolence and

sympathy adopted by CACUR at its October meeting.

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ATLANTA NOT SELECTED AS PROTOTYPE HOUSING SITE under ”Operation
Breakthrough". HUD notified Mayor Allen December 15 that Atlanta was not chosen
as one of the eight prototype housing sites selected by HUD from 2l8 prop0sals in
141 locatities in 37 States. On December 16 HUD announced that Macon and Memphis
had been selected in the Southeastern region. Other cities selected were Sacramento,
California; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Castle, Delaware; St. Louis, Missouri; Jersey
City, New Jersey; and Kalamazoo, Michigan.

PUBLIC HEARING ON WEST END URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT was conducted
by the Planning and Development Committee December 19, 1969, on Amendment No. 3
to the Urban Renewal Plan and Loan and Grant Contract.

The amendment increased the allocation of Federal Grant funds by $1, 069, 355
(to a total of $9, 837, 005) to acquire 28 preperties infeasible of rehabilitation and to
meet increased costs of site improvements, public facilities and administrative costs.
The Board of Aldermen will consider the amendment at its meeting, January 5.

HUD has advised that it has no intention of approving any subsequent increases
in capital grants for the West End Project from the amount now approved, except
for increases which might arise pursuant to future Federal legislation. This means
that any local funds used beyond the budgeted activity period will not constitute a
local grant-in-aid. The Housing Authority has already taken steps to complete all
remaining activites within the budgeted period.

The former Executive Director, CACUR, W. S. "Bill‘1 Howland was in tOWn
December 18-19 and looked fine. His winter address is 5243 S. W. 63rd Court, South
Miami, Florida 33155.

The CACUR staff wishes all members of CACUR a Happy and Prosperous

New Year.

Encls: 1. Copy of HUD letter, dated Nov, 6, 1969
2. Resolution by Executive Committee, CACUR

DEPARTMENT OF IIOUS INC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
' PEACH'i REE SEVENTH BUILDING, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30323

REGION III

November 6, 1969

IN REPLY RCFER 10;
Mr. Lester R. reroolls
Executive Direct.or
Atlanta Hou:;i.nn Author ity
82h: tort Luilning
Atlunt ta, Scorpio 3 Q2

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Door ta. perﬁcilo:

Subject: neighborhood? Development Program
FIDJL r"?- - i330) Cu. Ia“?
Second Year Actzivit

We are writing in connection with v".r5.ous conversations held betvesn ov.r
otfices regsrd$.nv Atlo tltu s 19?0 LC1EHVMLhQOG rovelozmcn: A;:nlicatiou.

An einhlaincd i.n our otter of 5c: tcnbor 23, 196%, t
Grant fundr- for tl‘o second vc wr‘s -ctivities in Al
ment Frogrezas in Legion 211 he ”lien establishoi
and we, are fact 6 vit‘1 catch _isht:1“ rrli“i*irs for 1
ﬁt 13. 1:23. the out; oi ﬁsts. 1.5.5 Hing; those priorities
t:1c Loard of Coau“9510n--: of the Atlanta Louni.n ._,
s merely to see that Ccr‘ﬂin national objective; are
believe that the l:rioritie;- wilould be arranged such that‘ mler esoltinn
ED? second Yrs (1} \-ill be sin ontly oriented toward the in 1:1 anal g-ools
of 3‘1. oducinf‘, 10".; .. end Prado? :Lewinr‘anc "mun: and creation 39'!) opportunities;
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year; and (3) w 1 avoio activities which have an --."cessive ziultinli.cr c:£l’ect
and tl=.crc1.ore v.11 create for next yisr a demand 'or 1 ed.cral money on}: '.1 cai.not
be not.

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io- NbLJ\—L‘ only in art no hhiuh were includes in the no: first

Va believe it nc-cconary for the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Conn soionors,
prob: bly wits the assistance of the City Plann.ng “cpartuent, to establish a

" set of priorities for too urban renewal activity u to e City we will be

glad to give you any technical assistance you may soon.

Because of the interest which the City Planning Department has in this matter
a copy of our letter is being sent to Mr. Collier Gloddin.

Sincerely yours,

a, j (gamer
ohn I. Ednunds-
Asnl.slzﬁnt Regional Administrator
for Renewal Asst stance
CC: 11:. Collier 61.3641.“
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hr. Howard Openshaw

EncL 1

A RESOLUTION

BY THE CITIZENS ADVISORY CONIMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTA '

INFORMING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXTRENIE
DISAPPOINTMENT OF THIS COMMITTEE OVER ANNOUNCED
CUTBACK IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE 1970 NEIGHBOR-
HOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND POINTING OUT THE
DISASTEROUS EFFECT SUCH EXTENSIVE OUTBACK WILL
HAVE ON ATLANTA'S NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND CITIZEN
MORAL IN THE AFFECTED AREAS;
WHEREAS, this Committee has been informed that only $24, 000, 000
has been established as available for the second year's activity of the six

Neighborhood Development Programs now under way in Region III, which

amount equals only 45. 9% of the amount allocated for the first year’s activity
:2;

for the six programs; and

WHEREAS, we have also been informed that priorities for the local
Neighborhood Development Program should be arranged so as to call for activity
only in areas _which were included in the NDP first year; and

WHEREAS, neither of these factors was made known locally until after
the City of Atlanta had prepared its extensive proposed Neighborhood Development
Program for 1970; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta has established a reputation for effectively taking
advantage of, and participating in, HUD assisted programs for Community
Improvement; and

WHEREAS, this proposed drastic cutback in Federal funding in the
Neighborhood Development Program, will. seriously effect citizen enthusiastic

participation and moral in the affected areas;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Citizens Advisory

Committee for Urban Renewal. of the City'of Atlanta, that this Committee is
u ' I I r S i

very disappointed over the proposed drastic cutback'in'the Neighborhood

Development Program; wishes to so inform- the Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and urges that 'every possible consideration be given Atlanta in

future funding for NDP.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Citizens Advisory Committee for

Urban Renewal that copies of this Resolution be furnished the Secretary of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States; and the

Regional Administrator, Region III, of HUD.

Official: Malcolm D. Jon _s/
Executive Director

Citizens Advisory Committee for
Urban Renewal

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This the 2131: Day of November 1969

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE-
FOR URBAN RENEWAL

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL—ATLANTA. GA. 30303
PHONE 524-2745

on. NOAH LANGDALE. JR. December 16, 1969 MALCOLM o. JONES
CHAIRMKN _ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A. B. PADGE‘I‘T MARY CHRISTENSON
was cmxmmn ' secuenav

Dear Member, Executive committee:

This is to inform you that the concensus of Opinion amoung Executive
Committee Members is not to have a meeting of the Executive Committee during
December.

Consequently, there will be no meeting of the Executive Committee,
CACUR during December 1969.

We hope that by the January meeting of the Advisory Committee, we
will be in position to have guidance of the new City Administration to assist in

our deliberations.

Chairman Langdale, Vice—Chairman Padgett and I extend Seasons
Greetings and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Malcolm D. J 5
Executive Director

October 17: 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA.GA.30303

Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404

IVAN ALLEN, JR.. MAYOR

DAN E. SWEAT, JR.. Chlef Admlnlstratlve Officer
MR5. LINDA E. PRICE. Executlve Secretary

MEMORANDUM

To: Mayor Allen
From: George Berry V
Subject: Attached Contracts

These agreements are in order and alright for you to sign.

They are agreements for the City to buy parcels of land in the
Rawson—Washington and in the Bedford—Pine Urban Renewal Areas.
The three parcels in the Rawson—Washington area are for a. park,
an extension to the Dunbar School, and a site for a Neighborhood
Facilities Building. The parcel in the Bradford—Pine Area is for a

park.

Funds to acquire these properties have been appropriated and the
decision to acquire them was made some time ago in the Urban
Renewal plans for the various areas.

public items show