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December 1, 1969 OFFICE OF MODEL CITIES PROGRAM
673 Capitol Avenue, S.W.
Atlanta, Ga. 30315
(404) 577-5200
Ivan Allen Jr., Mayor
J. C. Johnson, Director
MEMORANDUM
Board of Aldermen Members
FROM : Johnny C. Johnson, Director ICQ
Model Cities Program
SUBJECT: Southern Railroad Plans for Land Acquisition
wre in Model Cities Area
The Southern Railroad recently started to negotiate the exchange
of a portion of City owned Pittman Park for adjacent residential
and industrial property that they intend to acquire. As a result
of their discussions with the Parks Department, the Model Cities
Program eventually became aware of Southern'‘’s plan to enlarge
their yard facilities in the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of
Model Cities. This plan raises many issues all of which are a
deep concern to us at Model Cities and perhaps to the City at
large.
The attached memorandum to the Mayor and others is offered in
order to bring these issues to your attention. In addition, it
outlines the events that preceded our discovery of Southern's
plan and suggests a course of action to follow. I would greatly
appreciate any recommendations and comments you have to offer.
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673 Capitol Avenue, S.W.
Atlanta, Ga. 30315
(404) 577-5200
Ivan Allen Jr., Mayor
J. C. Johnson, Director
MEMORANDUM
Board of Aldermen Members
FROM : Johnny C. Johnson, Director ICQ
Model Cities Program
SUBJECT: Southern Railroad Plans for Land Acquisition
wre in Model Cities Area
The Southern Railroad recently started to negotiate the exchange
of a portion of City owned Pittman Park for adjacent residential
and industrial property that they intend to acquire. As a result
of their discussions with the Parks Department, the Model Cities
Program eventually became aware of Southern'‘’s plan to enlarge
their yard facilities in the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of
Model Cities. This plan raises many issues all of which are a
deep concern to us at Model Cities and perhaps to the City at
large.
The attached memorandum to the Mayor and others is offered in
order to bring these issues to your attention. In addition, it
outlines the events that preceded our discovery of Southern's
plan and suggests a course of action to follow. I would greatly
appreciate any recommendations and comments you have to offer.
vle
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