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Beltline Proposed Parks, Transit and Trailsmap by Mary Richardson

²The Atlanta BeltLine is a$2.8 billion redevelopmentproject that will shape theway Atlanta grows overthe next several decades.The project provides anetwork of public parks,multi-use trails and transitalong a historic 22-milerailroad corridor circlingdowntown and connecting45 neighborhoods directlyto each other.The Atlanta BeltLine is themost comprehensive eco-nomic development effortever undertaken in theCity of Atlanta.Even though the project isnot due to be completeduntil 2030, many of theparks and trails are alreadyunder construction. Therehas been a surge ofcommunity support for theBeltline. Communitieslocated along the corridoroften come together insupport of the project inthe form of walks, tours,parades, art exhibits, andmeetings.The Atlanta Beltline staffhas created severalavenues for educating thepublic about the projects.Beltline 101 informationsessions particular tospecific segements areheld regularly. (source:www.beltline.org)

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In recent years Wake County has witnessed historic increases in population. TheU.S. Census Bureau estimates Wake County to have 940,122 residents, as of July2010. Since April 2000, Wake County has added 269,335 residents, a 42.9%increase. Population projections suggest this trend is likely to continue. WakeCounty is expected to pass 1 million residents in 2013, and by 2030 Wake Countyis expected to have nearly doubled its current population, reaching 1,484,484.(Source: http://www.wakegov.com/planning/demographic/default.htm)

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