Whereas the Pryor Road corridor is hereby defined as the section of that street immediately south of University Avenue and North of Fair Drive SW,
Whereas the communities that comprise the Pryor Road corridor have been marginalized for many years because of a proliferation of crime and poverty in the said area,
Whereas those same communities have taken considerable steps to rebuild and revitalize their neighborhoods with support from the City of Atlanta, the US HUD, and certain private investors,
Whereas Sandra S. Han who owns the parcel of land located at 1519 Pryor Road SW (Fulton County Parcel Identification 14-0072-0002-013-5) located at the southwest corner of Pryor Road and Arthur Langford Place is planning to construct a building at that site from which the following three (3) entities will operate:
1. A Beauty Supply Store
2. A Short Order Restaurant
3. A Discount Grocery Store
Whereas the residents of this community recognize that the commercial entity that is being planned:
1. DOES NOT serve the diverse needs of the residents of the Pryor Road corridor
2. Contributes to URBAN BLIGHT
3. DISCOURAGES SMART INVESTMENT and OBSTRUCTS SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
The residents of this community hereby voice our collective objection to the construction of this commercial entity by Sandra S. Han, and we strongly encourage her to collaborate with the Atlanta Development Authority, community leaders, and residents who are working to build a comprehensive commercial development that serves the diverse needs of residents of this community.
The plans that are under consideration are tantamount to predatory commerce, and should be stopped.
The feedback I continue to receive confirms that many of you share the same vision for a more intentional and sustainable future along the Pryor Road corridor. Behind the scenes I am preparing to present these collective concerns to the relevant stakeholders to ensure our neighborhood remains a priority in future development plans.
May 23, 2005
Reaching this level of engagement confirms that our neighbors share a clear vision for the future of the Pryor Road corridor. It is heartening to see our community align so strongly around the necessity of sustainable development over quick fixes that perpetuate urban blight.
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Sarah Espinoza
21 years ago
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Please listen to us. We live here and we want a better future for our block not more urban blight.
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David Townsend
21 years ago
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Totally agree. Sick of seeing our area treated like a dumping ground for low quality businesses. Build something useful for once.
L
Linda Lee
21 years ago
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Enough is enough. These places just attract more loitering and trash. My kids deserve better than this on our street.
K
Keisha Wong
21 years ago
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We are trying to fix this neighborhood and this plan just sets us back years. Stop this construction.
M
Marcus Hudson
21 years ago
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We dont need more of this stuff here. try bringing in something that actually helps the people living here instead of just taking our money.
R
Robert Stokes
21 years ago
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No more cheap stores. We need real grocery options and stuff for families. This is blatant disrespect to the residents.
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Whereas the Pryor Road corridor is hereby defined as the section of that street immediately south of University Avenue and North of Fair Drive SW,
Whereas the communities that comprise the Pryor Road corridor have been marginalized for many years because of a proliferation of crime and poverty in the said area,
Whereas those same communities have taken considerable steps to rebuild and revitalize their neighborhoods with support from the City of Atlanta, the US HUD, and certain private investors,
Whereas Sandra S. Han who owns the parcel of land located at 1519 Pryor Road SW (Fulton County Parcel Identification 14-0072-0002-013-5) located at the southwest corner of Pryor Road and Arthur Langford Place is planning to construct a building at that site from which the following three (3) entities will operate:
1. A Beauty Supply Store
2. A Short Order Restaurant
3. A Discount Grocery Store
Whereas the residents of this community recognize that the commercial entity that is being planned:
1. DOES NOT serve the diverse needs of the residents of the Pryor Road corridor
2. Contributes to URBAN BLIGHT
3. DISCOURAGES SMART INVESTMENT and OBSTRUCTS SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
The residents of this community hereby voice our collective objection to the construction of this commercial entity by Sandra S. Han, and we strongly encourage her to collaborate with the Atlanta Development Authority, community leaders, and residents who are working to build a comprehensive commercial development that serves the diverse needs of residents of this community.
The plans that are under consideration are tantamount to predatory commerce, and should be stopped.
The feedback I continue to receive confirms that many of you share the same vision for a more intentional and sustainable future along the Pryor Road corridor. Behind the scenes I am preparing to present these collective concerns to the relevant stakeholders to ensure our neighborhood remains a priority in future development plans.
May 23, 2005
Reaching this level of engagement confirms that our neighbors share a clear vision for the future of the Pryor Road corridor. It is heartening to see our community align so strongly around the necessity of sustainable development over quick fixes that perpetuate urban blight.
6 Comments
S
Sarah Espinoza
21 years ago
Featured
Please listen to us. We live here and we want a better future for our block not more urban blight.
D
David Townsend
21 years ago
Featured
Totally agree. Sick of seeing our area treated like a dumping ground for low quality businesses. Build something useful for once.
L
Linda Lee
21 years ago
Featured
Enough is enough. These places just attract more loitering and trash. My kids deserve better than this on our street.
K
Keisha Wong
21 years ago
Featured
We are trying to fix this neighborhood and this plan just sets us back years. Stop this construction.
M
Marcus Hudson
21 years ago
Featured
We dont need more of this stuff here. try bringing in something that actually helps the people living here instead of just taking our money.
R
Robert Stokes
21 years ago
Featured
No more cheap stores. We need real grocery options and stuff for families. This is blatant disrespect to the residents.
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Please listen to us. We live here and we want a better future for our block not more urban blight.