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Council approves contested rezoning near Monroe Drive despite neighborhood objections
Summary
The council adopted a rezoning ordinance (Z2363) for properties including Amsterdam Avenue and surrounding parcels after extensive public comment; vote was 8–6.
The Atlanta City Council voted 8–6 on April 21 to approve rezoning for a multi-parcel development in the Monroe Drive / Amsterdam Avenue area (Z2363), a measure that drew sustained public comment and divided council members.
The ordinance rezones several parcels (listed in the council caption) to permit a planned mixed-use development under a PD-MU designation. The measure was moved on the floor by Council member Antonio Lewis and seconded by Council member Aria Farooki. The zoning committee had forwarded the item to the full council "with no recommendation," and floor debate reflected that split.
Why it matters: The Monroe corridor has been the subject of…
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