This petition is to show Dekalb, Mercer and PATH that we remain united and committed to saving the ENTIRE Henderson Mill Creek floodplain from the plans to pave a 12' wide concrete bike road through it, turning HMC into a transportation connectivity corridor.
The HMC floodplain is a natural wilderness, a forested floodplain and wetlands. It is habitat to a wide range of wildlife. It is a highly functional and highly absorbent FEMA AE floodzone, protecting the neighborhood from creek overflow. It provides a serene and quiet backdrop for the neighborhood, along with privacy and security for the neighbors backing it. It is also a narrow and fragile area which would be permanently damaged by this bike road construction.
In its most recent presentation (Oct 2024), Dekalb did remove a significant portion of the HMC floodplain from their paving plans. However, a substantial part (west side, Hollinswood->North Fork) still remains in the plan. The plan still ignores the alternative routing from Flowers Road to Brandywine. The Flowers-Brandywine alternative would be bike-safe, pretty, easy to build, and would completely spare the entire HMC floodplain - See Map.
- Don't irrevocably damage ANY of the HMC floodplain with this bike road construction, including the area from Hollinswood to the North Fork.
- This segment would be a foothold, making it much easier for a future attempt to pave the remainder of the HMC floodplain. NO floodplain paving now and NO paving later!
- Spare the ENTIRE HMC floodplain - use the perfectly fine full Flowers-to-Brandywine routings instead.
Updates
October 19, 2024
The momentum behind this effort has grown significantly. This widespread concern shows that our neighborhood remains committed to protecting the integrity of the Henderson Mill Creek floodplain.
Reached 100 supporters
October 19, 2024
40 Comments
I am opposed to the plan for a walking trail through the Henderson Creek flood plain, The flood plain will not survive the environmental impact and the neighborhood is not designed for the influx of people the trail will bring. I encourage you to vote no on including the Henderson Creek flood plain in the plan.
Surely there is an alternative solution. Paving over a flood plain seems likely to create a large problem for property owners down the road. As much as I am for recreational paths that encourage healthy habits, let’s not do so at the expense of our environment—at the expense of our investments. Protect Dekalb property owners and the natural benefit of the flood plain by coming up with an environmentally and innovation solution!
Please do not impact a necessary and beneficial wetland. The residents don't want this, and it could have a negative impact on both the wetland and the adjacent property owners being an active floodplain. Any development other than what is necessary will have a negative impact on a registered wetland, and the law says alternative options must be pursued if available before impacting a Georgia wetland. There are other options that don't impact the wetland, so this bike road may not be immune to future litigation if it causes damages.
Please do not destroy the Mercer floodplain! The bike road can be connected via Flowers Rd and/or Brandywine. Stay out of the floodplain! The bike road is not welcomed in the floodplain.
This appears to be a behind the scenes action by someone or more in the DeKalb government to push the PATH plan without looking at possible alternatives. Just because the overall PATH plan is commendable some pieces of the plan should not receive a rubber stamp.
NO !!!!!!
No PATH through Henderson Mill Creek Floodplain
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This petition is to show Dekalb, Mercer and PATH that we remain united and committed to saving the ENTIRE Henderson Mill Creek floodplain from the plans to pave a 12' wide concrete bike road through it, turning HMC into a transportation connectivity corridor.
The HMC floodplain is a natural wilderness, a forested floodplain and wetlands. It is habitat to a wide range of wildlife. It is a highly functional and highly absorbent FEMA AE floodzone, protecting the neighborhood from creek overflow. It provides a serene and quiet backdrop for the neighborhood, along with privacy and security for the neighbors backing it. It is also a narrow and fragile area which would be permanently damaged by this bike road construction.
In its most recent presentation (Oct 2024), Dekalb did remove a significant portion of the HMC floodplain from their paving plans. However, a substantial part (west side, Hollinswood->North Fork) still remains in the plan. The plan still ignores the alternative routing from Flowers Road to Brandywine. The Flowers-Brandywine alternative would be bike-safe, pretty, easy to build, and would completely spare the entire HMC floodplain - See Map.
- Don't irrevocably damage ANY of the HMC floodplain with this bike road construction, including the area from Hollinswood to the North Fork.
- This segment would be a foothold, making it much easier for a future attempt to pave the remainder of the HMC floodplain. NO floodplain paving now and NO paving later!
- Spare the ENTIRE HMC floodplain - use the perfectly fine full Flowers-to-Brandywine routings instead.
Updates
October 19, 2024
The momentum behind this effort has grown significantly. This widespread concern shows that our neighborhood remains committed to protecting the integrity of the Henderson Mill Creek floodplain.
Reached 100 supporters
October 19, 2024
40 Comments
Our last great greenspaces and urban forest habitats must be protected for the future. I love rails to trails paths and am an avid bicyclist, but our last best greenspaces must not sacrificed for the convenience of a paved trail plan when there are other excellent, safe alternatives. With simple, common sense planning we can very successfully have both. We must all be committed to doing the right thing for this extraordinary greenspace.
I am opposed to the plan for a walking trail through the Henderson Creek flood plain, The flood plain will not survive the environmental impact and the neighborhood is not designed for the influx of people the trail will bring. I encourage you to vote no on including the Henderson Creek flood plain in the plan.
Surely there is an alternative solution. Paving over a flood plain seems likely to create a large problem for property owners down the road. As much as I am for recreational paths that encourage healthy habits, let’s not do so at the expense of our environment—at the expense of our investments. Protect Dekalb property owners and the natural benefit of the flood plain by coming up with an environmentally and innovation solution!
Please do not impact a necessary and beneficial wetland. The residents don't want this, and it could have a negative impact on both the wetland and the adjacent property owners being an active floodplain. Any development other than what is necessary will have a negative impact on a registered wetland, and the law says alternative options must be pursued if available before impacting a Georgia wetland. There are other options that don't impact the wetland, so this bike road may not be immune to future litigation if it causes damages.
Please do not destroy the Mercer floodplain! The bike road can be connected via Flowers Rd and/or Brandywine. Stay out of the floodplain! The bike road is not welcomed in the floodplain.
This appears to be a behind the scenes action by someone or more in the DeKalb government to push the PATH plan without looking at possible alternatives. Just because the overall PATH plan is commendable some pieces of the plan should not receive a rubber stamp.
NO !!!!!!
No PATH through Henderson Mill Creek Floodplain
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Our last great greenspaces and urban forest habitats must be protected for the future. I love rails to trails paths and am an avid bicyclist, but our last best greenspaces must not sacrificed for the convenience of a paved trail plan when there are other excellent, safe alternatives. With simple, common sense planning we can very successfully have both. We must all be committed to doing the right thing for this extraordinary greenspace.