The planning staff identified the zoning component (pages 5-7 and 9-11) of the Panel’s recommendations for immediate consideration.  Commissioner Cover tasked the Subcommittee with a review of the zoning component of the Panel’s recommendations in preparation for a meeting on the 9th of January 2007.  At the January 2007 meeting, the Planning & Community Development staff, the Task Force Residential Subcommittee and the Atlanta Infill Development Panel will reconvene to review case studies and theoretical studies for the purpose of identifying portions of the recommendations that can be immediately codified.

Commissioner Cover and Residential Subcommittee Chairperson Thompson have asked the Panel representatives to participate in meetings with the Residential Subcommittee prior to the January 2007 meeting.  The interim meetings will be an opportunity for the Residential Subcommittee to test the recommendations proposed by the Panel.

Though the Panel had hoped to have legislation adopted earlier this year, the Panel appreciates the new commitment of the City to work toward a hard deadline.  The Panel will continue to offer the resources of its constituent organizations to the City.

The Panel has continued its commitment to transparency and inclusion by holding additional public forums and the Panel continues to solicit feedback, suggestions, and case studies from any interested parties.  Additional information, including the recommendations of the Panel and public forum videos, are found on the Panel’s web pages at www.AIAatlanta.org.  Interested parties may communicate with the Panel via the following email address:  atlantainfill@AIAatlanta.org.  Subscription to the Panel’s email list will alert people of any progress or changes, and any additional public forums to be held.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional organization for over 72,000 licensed architects and associated professionals.  With headquarters in Washington, D.C. and nearly 300 state and local components worldwide, the AIA helps to build the public’s awareness of architecture while supporting the practice of architecture.  AIA Atlanta represents Atlanta’s voice in architecture, is dedicated to serving its members and to advancing their value while improving the quality of the built environment in the city and metropolitan area of Atlanta.

Contact: Anne Melanson, AIA Georgia/Atlanta
404.222.0099 ext 1004
amelanson@aiaga.org