Box 5, Folder 16, Document 32

Box 5, Folder 16, Document 32

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ee? _ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 224 CENTRAL AVE... 6.W. ATLANTA. GEORGIA SO303

OFFICE OF
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
FOR SCHOOL PLANT

PLANNING AND

CONSTRUCTION F September 295 1967

Mr. Ross Arnold

Arnold & Cate

904 Standard Federal Savings Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Re: Bankhead Housing Development——
Land Lot 267

Dear Mr. Arnold:

At your request, this is to confirm in writing that the Department of
School Plant Planning and Construction of the Atlanta Public Schools has
been working with you in an attempt to plan for necessary additional school
facilities which will be generated by your proposed housing development on
Bankhead Avenue, N. W., between Carroll Drive and the Chattahoochee River.

The nearest elementary school is the Mayson School. It is a small
school, and to make matters worse; two thirds of the building was burned
last spring. Construction is now under way to rebuild the school, and it
is expected to be completed by February. Its size, however, is such that
no additional students should be assigned to the school, This means that
a new school will be required because of your housing project.

We discussed possible sites adjacent to your proposed development.
We have examined nearby property presently zoned R-4 and feel quite sure
that an adequate school site can be purchased in that area. The gas main
which runs through some of this property is of some concern to us. I
believe you have plats showing the exact location of this gas main. If
you have such information, this department would greatly appreciate a
copy of such a plat.

The high school situation is also overcrowded in this area. The
nearest school to your proposed development is Harper High School. This
summer, however, the Douglass High School will open, and this facility

should completely relieve Harper High School for next year. It is
probable, however that an addition will have to be scheduled for Harper

High School.

This department wishes to express its appreciation for your ROVaSr eS
tive spirit and your consideration of school needs of people.

Sincerely yours,

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Darwin W. Womack
Assistant Superintendent
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