WHAT

Once hidden and disconnected, the Chattahoochee River is emerging as Metro Atlanta’s greatest natural asset. The Chattahoochee RiverLands unites the river and the region, linking suburban, urban, and rural communities into a continuous 100-mile public realm that follows the river. More than a trail, the RiverLands is a linear network of greenways and blueways that brings people to the water’s edge, promotes stewardship and conservation of the river, and reveals the subtle magic of the Chattahoochee to all.

WHY

The study is an opportunity to reconsider the region’s relationship to the river and create a new vision for its future that emphasizes the Chattahoochee as a joyful place to live, work, and play for the diverse and growing Atlanta Metro community. Furthermore, the study aspires to:

• Engage – We want a diverse group of people to encounter the river so that all can understand the opportunities and challenges.
• Invite – We want all members of the public to experience the river positively and to view it as a joyful place to live, work, and play.
• Redefine – We want to position the Chattahoochee River as a beloved local, regional, and national asset.
• Conserve – We want to support the ecological function of the river and ensure all activities along the river, both current and proposed, build upon a legacy of conservation and protection.

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