Committee of the Whole Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL, HR TRAINING ROOM — Minutes
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May 15, 2025 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Human Resources Training Room Page 7 of 12 Where do you feel... ...safe and comfortable walking? “Feel safe walking in the market village and the green but not crossing Atlanta Road with lots of young kids it would be better to have safer crossings for all the roads..” ...unsafe or uncomfortable walking? “All Atlanta Rd. crossings especially Flemings and spring are dangerous for those on foot or bike.” “Need to create restaurants with green spaces to allow for safe play and outdoor eating.” Community Meeting Results: Downtown's Future Use the signs to complete the statement "In 5 to 10 years, Downtown Smyrna will be..." In 5 to 10 years, Downtown Smyrna will be... ...home to new local shops and restaurants. ...more walkable and better connected. ...a destination like Downtown Woodstock, Marietta, or Roswell. ...greener and beautiful, with places to gather. ...charming and uniquely Smyrna! Key Direction from the Community The plan's engagement so far has resulted in thousands of comments, ideas, and visions for downtown. While we have received a wide range of feedback, the six statements below illustrate common themes we heard from the community: • Create a neighborhood: Where restaurants, shops, businesses, and homes are mingled together. • Develop a nucleus of energy: Attract a critical mass of business activity & pedestrian activity • Capture the local market: Make downtown a regional destination for both residents and metro visitors • Make downtown comfortable and enjoyable to walk around: Design streets and spaces with a focus on safety. • Create a great experience between buildings: Incorporate well-designed streets, plazas, courtyards, and greens. • Make it happen: Create a vision for the site that is both supported by the community and feasible with market conditions Phase 2: Explore May – August ▶ Craft a market strategy ▶ Assess land uses ▶Explore transportation solutions ▶ Develop site concepts alternatives ▶Share with the Advisory Committee at Meeting 3 ▶ Host a second community meeting. C. COW2025-018 Croy – Quarterly Update – Greg Teague / Zach Strickland Greg Teague from Crow Engineering presented the following: Project Highlights – Windy Hill Road Improvements • Baldwin’s latest schedule continues to reflect they will be substantially complete in July 2025 • The contractor is beginning the final paving process in mid-May which includes paving the express lanes in mid-May as the first phase. There will be a break in