Box 4, Folder 14, Document 101

Box 4, Folder 14, Document 101

Page 4
8/21/69
AMENDMENT
PROPOSAL

BASIC COMMITTEES, CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL

CHAIRMAN: Dr. Noah Langdale

VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr. A. B. Padgett ;

PUBLIC INFORMATION : SUB-COMMITTEE:

It shall be the purpose of this Committee to plan and carry out an
ongoing program to keep the public informed of urban renewal activities
throughout the City. This Committee shall work closely with the

Executive Director in arranging frequent press releases, communications
with the press, brochures, communications with residents of urban renewal
areas, tourstof:action ateas, and other activities to broaden community
understanding of renewal and build support thereof.

FUTURE PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES SUB-COMMITTEE:



This sub-Committee shall meet frequently with appropriate staff members

of the City and Atlanta Housing Authority to be continuously apprised of
plans for future projects and contemplated priority assignments. The
sub-Committee will consider these future projects with-special attention
to priorities in light of total community objectives and other community
needs. Especially will this group seek to serve as a sounding board to
assure that priority assignments will achieve maximum total community
improvement. It will make periodic reports to the full Executive Committee
and Committee as needed.

DESIGN PREVIEW AND STANDARDS SUB-COMMITTEE:

This sub-Committee will work closely with the Housing Authority and City
Planning Department Staffs in previewing’ land use plans and design plans

in an effort to assure finest quality of renewal and re-development.

This sub-committee will help establish standards for excellence in every
phase of renewal activity including planned-unit development, spot

projects, rehabilitation, etc. . This sub-Committee shall seek advice of
such other groups as the Civic Design Commission as needed to assure the
highest possible standards of renewal and re-development. This Sub-Committee
shall also work with AHA and City Staff in liaison with Federal officials

to assure excellence in renewal rather than any mediocre standards.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING AND TIMETABLE SUB-COMMITTEE:

This sub-Committee shall become well-informed on financial matters relative
to urban renewal and work with the Housing Authority and City in financial
programming, not only to assure continuation of renewal activities, but
also to assure that long-range community objectives are being accomplished
through the entire process. Also, this sub-Committee shall follow-up on
active renewal projects to encourage establishment of completion and
close-out timetables and shall work with appropriate public officials to
assure adequate local financing for continuation of renewal programs. It
shall make frequent reports to the Executive Committee and full Committee.