Atlanta BeltLine: City to condemn property to develop park, trail
“Condemned land will be used to expand Enota Place Park, in southwest Atlanta, which was one of the original 13 jewels in the “emerald necklace” vision of the BeltLine that was used to promote the concept in its formative days. The Southwest BeltLine Connector Trail will be built atop some condemned properties.
In all, 27 parcels are to be condemned – 20 along the Southwest BeltLine Connector Trail, and seven next to Enota Park. In each case, the city named a public purpose to justify its proposed taking.
The city is resorting to condemnation in order to provide additional greenspace in an area of the city that various studies have shown to be in need of additional greenspace. Atlanta intends to pay fair market value for the land, with the price established through the legal process, according to papers associated with the proposals.
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Pendered, David. Saporta Report 24 June 2013.