Politics & Government

Strolling Around Avondale Estates, With A Purpose

A group of residents strolled around Avondale Estates with a walkability expert to find ways to make the town more pedestrian friendly.

About 35 people strolled around Avondale Estates on Monday as part of a walkability study guided by a transportation expert hired by the city government.

Dan Burden, executive director of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, led the walk from city hall.

The group stopped in the central business district, went down Avondale Road, used the crosswalk at Pine Street, and circled back to city hall on Franklin Street.

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Along the way, Burden talked about ways to make the city more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists. The ideas included more crosswalks and roundabouts.

The study is funded by a Livable Cities Initiative grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission.

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