The city council has officially rejected the proposed density zoning for the Ashton Woods project. This result preserves the integrity of our residential community and validates our commitment to the city development plan. We must remain vigilant to ensure that future proposals respect these established residential guidelines.
September 26, 2015
Oppose density zoning of Mercedes/ Ashton Woods Project - Sandy Springs, GA
Final supporters
The changes that are being proposed for the Ashton West project on Glenridge Drive just north of Mt. Vernon Rd are to say the least alarming. On the stretch of Glenridge north of the existing housing on the right hand side is a wooded area that stretches about a half mile until it reaches Abernathy. Similarly, on the left hand side is a wooded area that is north of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. The Ashton Woods developer is planning on building a Mercedes corporate office complex consisting of two buildings -- a three story building now for 1000 employees and a nine story building for an undisclosed number more at some future date. We have all heard of the Mercedes project and the mayor and city hall have been touting this as a great thing for Sandy Springs. The Mercedes building is not what we are concerned about. It is the 1200 condos, town homes and apartments (400 apartments) that are going in with the Mercedes building that have not gotten near the press. This “new urbanization” is not part of the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan, which calls for Sandy Springs to be a single family home residential community. It is in fact contrary to the plan.
Please sign the petition to oppose the proposed zoning, which as it stands will have detrimental effects on our property values and add substantial traffic to an already congested area.
Updates
July 24, 2015
The traction this petition has gained demonstrates that our community shares a deep concern regarding the proposed density zoning. It is encouraging to see local residents unite in defense of our established neighborhood character. Your engagement confirms that we are not alone in questioning the implications of this development.
Reached 100 supporters
July 24, 2015
47 Comments
Approving higher density in the Sandy Springs market without first addressing the required infrastructure is poor governing. I support development and look forward to a increased walkable sandy springs, but not done haphazardly.
I oppose the Astonwoods/Mercedes proposed plan. The surrounding area is already congested with cars and traffic, not to mention there are hardly any green areas left.
The mayor and the city council members clearly not keep the Sandy Springs' residence interest in mind with the Ashton Woods Project. Our elected officers are willing to "grow" the city at any cost!
I agree, mostly with the concern for traffic and tree removal. Trees are one of the things that makes our community so wonderful and desirable.
This effects everyone who uses the Abernathy/400 corridor. If Sandy Springs allows this to happen we will all be living with the consequences, of inadequate public transportation, narrow roads and HIGH density
This needs to STOP.
Sandy Springs is added a lot of density on Roswell Road corridor will little planning for the thousands of cars that will be added each day to traffic flow.
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The city council has officially rejected the proposed density zoning for the Ashton Woods project. This result preserves the integrity of our residential community and validates our commitment to the city development plan. We must remain vigilant to ensure that future proposals respect these established residential guidelines.
September 26, 2015
Oppose density zoning of Mercedes/ Ashton Woods Project - Sandy Springs, GA
Final supporters
The changes that are being proposed for the Ashton West project on Glenridge Drive just north of Mt. Vernon Rd are to say the least alarming. On the stretch of Glenridge north of the existing housing on the right hand side is a wooded area that stretches about a half mile until it reaches Abernathy. Similarly, on the left hand side is a wooded area that is north of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. The Ashton Woods developer is planning on building a Mercedes corporate office complex consisting of two buildings -- a three story building now for 1000 employees and a nine story building for an undisclosed number more at some future date. We have all heard of the Mercedes project and the mayor and city hall have been touting this as a great thing for Sandy Springs. The Mercedes building is not what we are concerned about. It is the 1200 condos, town homes and apartments (400 apartments) that are going in with the Mercedes building that have not gotten near the press. This “new urbanization” is not part of the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan, which calls for Sandy Springs to be a single family home residential community. It is in fact contrary to the plan.
Please sign the petition to oppose the proposed zoning, which as it stands will have detrimental effects on our property values and add substantial traffic to an already congested area.
Updates
July 24, 2015
The traction this petition has gained demonstrates that our community shares a deep concern regarding the proposed density zoning. It is encouraging to see local residents unite in defense of our established neighborhood character. Your engagement confirms that we are not alone in questioning the implications of this development.
Reached 100 supporters
July 24, 2015
47 Comments
There are too many longterm decisions being made on the fly by our SS government right now. High density in this area is wrong. Traffic needs to be improved now even before adding even 1 single officer worker or resident to the Abernathy corridor first!
Approving higher density in the Sandy Springs market without first addressing the required infrastructure is poor governing. I support development and look forward to a increased walkable sandy springs, but not done haphazardly.
I oppose the Astonwoods/Mercedes proposed plan. The surrounding area is already congested with cars and traffic, not to mention there are hardly any green areas left.
The mayor and the city council members clearly not keep the Sandy Springs' residence interest in mind with the Ashton Woods Project. Our elected officers are willing to "grow" the city at any cost!
I agree, mostly with the concern for traffic and tree removal. Trees are one of the things that makes our community so wonderful and desirable.
This effects everyone who uses the Abernathy/400 corridor. If Sandy Springs allows this to happen we will all be living with the consequences, of inadequate public transportation, narrow roads and HIGH density
This needs to STOP.
Sandy Springs is added a lot of density on Roswell Road corridor will little planning for the thousands of cars that will be added each day to traffic flow.
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There are too many longterm decisions being made on the fly by our SS government right now. High density in this area is wrong. Traffic needs to be improved now even before adding even 1 single officer worker or resident to the Abernathy corridor first!