Livable Buckhead Celebrates Newest Section of PATH400 with Party on the PATH
October 20 event to feature live music, interactive scavenger hunt and sneak peek tours of trail
ATLANTA – October 7, 2019 – PATH400 is transforming Buckhead by creating pedestrian connections between many of the area’s most popular shopping and dining destinations. With the newest section of the trail nearing completion, Livable Buckhead is throwing a party to celebrate PATH400’s progress. On Sunday, October 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. the public is invited to Party on the PATH, an entertaining evening featuring food, drink, live music and a sneak peek trail tour. Party on the PATH will take place in Miami Circle, which will soon be within a short walk or bike ride of the center of Buckhead thanks to PATH400.
“I’ve given a lot of preview tours of the new section of the trail, and nearly everyone is surprised at how quickly you can get from Lenox Square to Miami Circle on foot,” said Denise Starling, executive director of Livable Buckhead. “That’s the magic of PATH400. We’re taking unused land and turning into a trail that lets people get to Buckhead’s great shops and restaurants without the hassle of traffic. Party on the PATH will give everyone a chance to see that for themselves and to have a great time while they’re at it.”
Party on the PATH will be begin with an hour of custom-crafted cocktails from ASW Distillery and tours of PATH400 using an interactive scavenger hunt created by Clue Town specifically for the event. That will be followed by dinner featuring a menu of tapas, tacos and Spanish desserts from Legendary Events. Party-goers will enjoy an open bar offering sangria, mojitos, wine and beer from Creature Comforts Brewing Company. The evening will conclude with dancing and live music from Willie Ziavino and his four-piece band playing a rhythmic and musical fusion of Trova Cubana, Salsa and Caribbean rhythms with elements of funk, pop and Brazilian beats.
When the newest section of PATH400 opens to the public, the 5.2-mile trail will be approximately 80 percent complete. The remaining sections of the trail are slated to be complete by 2023. Several other trails will connect to PATH400 in Buckhead, including extensions of PATH400 through Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Roswell. Atlanta BeltLine Inc. is working to determine where it will connect to PATH400 as well.
Tickets for Party on the PATH range from $65 to $150 and can be purchased at http://livablebuckhead.org/pop/. Party on the PATH proceeds support Livable Buckhead’s mission of creating community greenspace. The event is sponsored by AMLI Residential, ASW Distillery, Creature Comforts Brewing Co., ECCO, Eclipse di Luna, Legendary Events, Owen & Associates Insurance, POND, Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc., Louisiana Bistreaux, Peachtree Tents and Events, Simon and South City Kitchen.
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About Livable Buckhead
Livable Buckhead is a nonprofit organization that strives to ensure the long-term viability and prosperity of the Buckhead community. The organization achieves its mission by working cooperatively with individuals, public entities and private businesses to integrate sustainable strategies. Livable Buckhead implements programs related to greenspace, recycling, energy efficiency, commute alternatives, arts and culture, real estate development and land use. For more information about Livable Buckhead and its programs, visit livablebuckhead.org.
About PATH400
PATH400 is a 5.2-mile walkable, bikeable greenway being constructed on public land adjacent to GA400 extending from the bank of Peachtree Creek northward toward the northern edge of Atlanta. It is the centerpiece of a broader greenspace plan, the Buckhead Collection, initiated by Atlanta Councilman Howard Shook. Livable Buckhead is spearheading the PATH400 project in partnership with the Buckhead Community Improvement District (Buckhead CID) and the PATH Foundation. Several other agencies and organizations are involved in the development of PATH400, including Georgia Department of Transportation, the City of Atlanta, MARTA, Atlanta Neighborhood Planning Unit B, and Atlanta Public Schools. PATH400 will increase access to community amenities such as arts, historic, and cultural exhibits; neighborhood pocket parks and greenspaces; retail centers; and learning centers. For more information about PATH400 or to donate to the capital campaign, visit livablebuckhead.com.
