PATH400 Scores $400,000 in City of Atlanta Funding to Complete Link to Sandy Springs

ATLANTA – October 19, 2023 – Two City of Atlanta departments and an Atlanta City Councilmember have pooled resources to provide $400,000 for PATH400.^SM The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Atlanta City Councilman Howard Shook are providing the funds, which are critical to complete construction of the multi-use trail between Buckhead and Sandy Springs. When complete, PATH400 will create a bike and pedestrian-friendly connection from Atlanta’s northern suburbs to the Beltline and other regional trails.

“We’re thrilled to get this funding,” said Denise Starling, executive director of Livable Buckhead. “Thanks to Parks Commissioner Justin Cutler, Atlanta DOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness and Councilmember Howard Shook we can begin construction on the link to Sandy Springs early next year. Their ongoing support of PATH400 has been invaluable, and we are truly grateful.”

Construction is underway on the final major segment of PATH400’s 5.2-mile route through Buckhead and is anticipated to finish in 2025. For more information about PATH400 or to sign up to receive project updates, visit livablebuckhead.org.

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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.

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 PATH Foundation

In just 24 years, PATH has developed over 235 miles of trail throughout Georgia and has become a nationally recognized model for trail-building success. PATH’s linear parks have become part of the landscape in urban and rural areas, in affluent and impoverished communities. PATH trails are bringing people together from all races, ages, income levels and cultural backgrounds.  Significant progress toward building Atlanta a network of trails includes: The Silver Comet, Stone Mountain, Lionel Hampton, Westside, Arabia Mountain, Chastain Park, South Decatur Trolley, Northwest Atlanta, and Freedom Park Trails.