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Board adopts DeKalb County Trails & Greenway Master Plan; vision network prioritizes connectivity, estimates $225–$265M capital cost
Summary
DeKalb County commissioners voted to adopt the DeKalb County Trails and Greenway Master Plan after a presentation that proposed a countywide vision network, extensive stakeholder engagement, and an estimated $225–$265 million in one‑time capital costs to fully implement.
DeKalb County commissioners voted to adopt the DeKalb County Trails and Greenway Master Plan after a multi‑department presentation from Parks & Recreation staff and the plan’s lead consultant, Tool Design Group.
The presentation emphasized connectivity across the county, citing the county’s 2022 Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the 2050 Unified Plan as planning predecessors. Consultant Eric Childs and staff described an intensive public‑engagement process that included five open houses, pop‑up events, intercept surveys, guided walking tours, and 10 stakeholder interviews with 44 local leaders, county staff and municipal partners. Project staff said existing plans and municipal trail efforts were incorporated to build an “unconstrained” vision network that the county can…
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