The Dunwoody City Council was notified that there will be a special called meeting for the City Council (and community) to learn about the various options to improve three sections of the park. No votes are scheduled at this meeting as it is only a discussion item but I believe this meeting may set the tone for more detailed construction plans to to be developed,
The three areas slated for improvement include the back of the park where there are two proposed rectangular fields under consideration, the great lawn which would include a music bandshell and finally an improved event parking lot linked between the back entrance and the skate park.
The price ranges for the various options are between nine and five million dollars and the differences between the plans are for improved bandshell usability / dedicated seating near the bandshell / improved bathrooms / larger pavilions / and various hardscape which to me would make the whole facility wheelchair accessible.
I am leaning towards the expanded option because the added amenities will greatly improve the overall functionality of the parks public spaces. Not having quality restrooms, large pavilions, pedestrian walkways and some dedicated seating at concerts is shortsighted and with construction prices rising every year, I believe the Dunwoody City Council should find ways to move forward with installing the best amenities that we can afford.
If you feel strongly on the topic one way or the other, I suggest that you come to our special meeting on Monday at 4 pm to learn more and/or reach out to the City Council via email to give your opinion, we can be reached at CouncilMembers@dunwoodyga.gov
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I'd be inclined to go for the nicer plan. The money seemed to be available for the artificial turf baseball fields, so hopefully it'll be available here.
ReplyDeleteSomeone should consider making the tennis courts basketball courts instead. The courts at Pernoshal are popular, often in use by many people at once.
I think these plans call for demolition of the paved area that holds much of lemonade days. I'm curious to know how future lemonade days would be configured, since that paved area will be gone. I guess it would be moved to the street that runs through Brook Run.