Integrating the Beltline
The Atlanta beltline is a 2.2 mile path that stretches from
the edge of Piedmont Park all the way to old forth ward.
East side beltline wraps around the heart of Atlanta and
is proposed to be a multiuse trail with green spaces and
enjoyable views throughout the city. East side beltline
strip is a linear path intercepted by Ponce ave and North
ave.
Emory
University
Midtown
Piedmont
Park
Inman
Park
Existing Site Inventory
* Steep Slopes
* Lacks seating / resting areas
* Lacks integration of socio-economical backgrounds
* No civic areas allocated near by
Locator Map
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steep
slopes
Ponce Avenue
Ponce
City Market
Stroll through existing park
Paris on
Ponce
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North Avenue
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The intersection of North Avenue and Ponce Avenue is of particular interest, not only because it is a busier and
active space but because of the segregated history that plagued the site. Maps of Atlanta tracing back to the
1890’s show a divide between blacks and whites being separated by a specific street- North Ave.
Fourth Ward Park
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Legend
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Commercial
Multi-use
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Georgia
Power
Residential
Green Spaces
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Utilities
Key features
Transit stops
Trail access
Areas of a lot of activities
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Land 4900
Professor Verma
Areas of a lot of activities
Site Analysis
Site Inventory & Analysis Sheet 1/3
Integrating the Beltline
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The concept of the Beltline design is to combat the
lack of social cohesion and promote racial integration,
the lack of which has plagued the original site. North
Avenue is the dividing line between the rich and po or,
and so the area around its intersection with the beltline
is of particular interest. By creating pockets of green
spaces that are mutually shared with different social
groups it will allow for a cohesive neighborho od and
diverse experience.
By creating more entrances into the beltline from
the surrounding areas, it allows for the residents
to have a dynamic experience of seeing
people on the trail, but still feeling like they
have their own sense of community.
By creating entrances into the beltline
using a 45 degree angle it allows for
the beltline to have a distinct entrance
identity within the east side trail.
Gleenwo od Ave
St Charles Ave
Beltline trail with lush planting
Ponce D
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Ponce City Market
Forth
Ward
Middle
North Ave
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Commercial
High end Residential
Mixed- Income
Green Spaces
Civic
Transit station
Shared community plaza with different socio-economical housing
Lynette Osinubi
Land 4900
Multi-use
Professor Verma
Forth Ward Park
Beltline Trail Masterplan
Masterplan 2/3
Integrating the Beltline
Arch Detailed Design
The key feature for this detailed design is the arch
that symbolizes unity. The arch will act as an Amphitheatre for the entrance to the newly proposed middle scho ol - Fourth Ward Middle.
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Rock Garden
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Fo od Cart Area
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Steel Arch
Fourth
Ward
Middle
Open
Recreational
Space
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down
Murals
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Having a middle scho ol in between Ponce
and North Avenue will integrate different
children from diverse backgrounds.
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Land 4900
Professor Verma
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The Scho ol Plaza 3/3