Learn about two community engagement models that resulted in new and improved services. Amy Phuong, the Commissioner of Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation will disclose how they re-opened all 33 of the city’s recreation centers and turned them into safe havens where the city’s young people could receive academic enrichment, engage in physical fitness activities and learn character-building skills.
Dr. Gabriel Morley reveals Atlanta’s strategy to garner 65 percent of voters in Atlanta–Fulton County to approve a $275 million bond referendum that funded eight new libraries in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library and two expanded libraries. You will view some these library designs and unique features. The second phase will include 23 renovated libraries and plus $85 million toward renovated Central Library. Hear about the largest library building program in Georgia history and the campaign to get citizen buy in. Councilwoman Mary Norwood will present a proclamation to Black Caucus.
