The CID Staff is Growing!

The Buckhead Community Improvement District isthrilled to welcome its newest team member, MattGore! Matt joins the CID as projects and programsmanager, and is already working hard to supportthe CID's mission to create and maintain a safe,accessible and livable urban environment here inBuckhead.

Matt was attracted to the Buckhead CID becauseof the area's state-wide reputation as a hub foreconomic vitality and growth, and for its flexibility

to support high-demand transformative mobility projects within metro Atlanta. Hebelieves that with its multitude of destinations, including world-class shopping,excellent restaurants, state-of-the-art office spaces and more, Buckhead isuniquely positioned to be a trendsetter. As the CID's new projects and programsmanager, he hopes to help solidify Buckhead as a premier CID in metro Atlanta.

Matt has acquired an impressive resume in project management, always striving totransform areas into their best possible versions. Prior to joining the CID, Mattserved as project manager for the Gateway85 Community Improvement District,managing projects and overseeing grant activities in the district. He also served asproject controls coordinator for the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation.Matt attended the University of South Florida, where he earned a degree inpolitical science and later earned a Master of Public Administration degree fromthe University of Georgia.

The CID is fortunate to have Matt's expertise and experience on its staff and isexcited to see where he leads the district in years to come!

"Revolutionary" Shuttle Vans Coming to

Buckhead

On September 25, The BuckheadCID board of directors approved anew shuttle system that will offerfree rides to commuters andresidents in the Buckheadcommunity!

The on-demand shuttle vans,accessible through an Uber-style app called Via, will offer free rides to passengerstraveling to central Buckhead businesses, along with multifamily residential andcommercial properties within the CID's boundaries - stretching from the BuckheadVillage to Piedmont Center, and across GA 400 to Lenox MARTA Station.

The service will launch in January 2020 and will feature four 12-passenger vans,and a fifth on standby if demand requires it. The shuttles will run up to eight hoursper day, including during the high-traffic lunch hour. This new service will replacethe existing "buc" bus, which currently serves limited routes to two MARTA stationsand two office complexes in the area.

This project was developed and will be managed by Livable Buckhead. The CID isthrilled to strengthen its partnership with Livable Buckhead to introduce this newshuttle system to the Buckhead community with the goal of reducing traffic flow inthe district. To read more about the new shuttle system, click here.

Saporta Report Thought Leadership Column

The CID is excited to announce that executivedirector Jim Durrett will contribute to SaportaReport's Thought Leadership column beginningin October! These informative posts will cover allthings Buckhead, including topics ranging frommobility, current and future CID projects andmore. Be sure to visit Saporta Report's websitehere to check out the first post on October 7.

Party on the PATH

PATH400's newest section, opening this fall, willconnect the energy of south Buckhead with theelegance of the north. The multi-use trail linkstwo Buckhead shopping, working and dininghotspots - Miami Circle and the Lenox area. Thenew section of PATH 400 will also feature a newmural and creative signage along GA 400 thatdoes double-duty as a safety barricade and ahighly visible identifying mark for the trail.

To celebrate PATH400's newest section, LivableBuckhead will host Party on the PATH onSunday, October 20, from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Eclipse di Luna lot! Guests can enjoy anhour of cocktails while exploring PATH400 with an interactive scavenger hunt,followed by dinner and dancing featuring a live salsa band. General admission andVIP tickets are available for purchase through Livable Buckhead here. See youthere!

ARC State of the Region Breakfast - November 8

The CID is a proud sponsor of the AtlantaRegional Commission's 2019 State of the Regionbreakfast, to be held on November 8 at theGeorgia World Congress Center. This event willgather nearly 1,500 metro Atlanta leaders to takestock of the Atlanta region, explore key regionalchallenges and envision where the region wantsto be in 2050.

Highlights of this year's program will include:

The State of the Region address from ARC executive director Doug Hooker

Three exciting "What's Next ATL" talks that focus attention on the biggestissues facing our region

Results from the 2019 Metro Atlanta Speaks public opinion survey

The Developments of Excellence Awards, which recognize projects thatmake metro Atlanta a great place to live.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to get plugged into what's currently happeningin Atlanta and discuss where Atlanta could be three decades from now. Formore information about the 2019 State of the Region breakfast or to purchase aticket, visit the Atlanta Regional Commission website.

Greenbuild Conference - Register Now with theCID's Discount Code!

Join the CID at the 2019 Greenbuild InternationalConference and Expo in Atlanta at the GeorgiaWorld Congress Center from November 19-22.This event will feature four days of networking,education and new technology focused onsustainability in the built environment. When youparticipate at Greenbuild, you'll return to the fieldarmed with the education and discoveries thatwill empower your decisions, influence youractions and inspire your dialogue — promptingyou to share sustainability with others.

Make sure to use the CID's promo code, "PARTNER45" for a complimentary expopass and up to $250 off conference registration. To find out more information or toregister, click here.

Stratford Road Turn Lane Piedmont Road Widening

Peachtree Phase Three West Village Streetscapes

Buckhead in the News:

Saporta Report: 'Suffocated' by traffic: Buckhead residents seek solutions fromATL, ARC, GDOT, etc.

Atlanta-Journal Constitution: Livable Buckhead, Buckhead CID start effort toreduce car break-ins

Curbed Atlanta: Exploring Buckhead's changing cityscape in 16 photos

Curbed Atlanta: Study: If more workers could afford to live in Buckhead, trafficcongestion would subside

Buckhead CID Blog Posts:

Phipps Plaza's Mixed-use Redevelopment Creates Greater Opportunity forBuckhead

Atlanta History Center: Connecting People, History and Culture

Upcoming Events:

Party on the PATHCelebrate the newest section of PATH400 with the CID and Livable Buckhead onSunday, October 20 in the Eclipse de Luna parking lot beginning at 6 p.m.

Bisnow: Future of Buckhead in AtlantaJoin the CID at this special event on Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 a.m. to gain theinside scoop on new projects, redevelopment, investment trends and the mostexciting new areas of change in Buckhead.

Buckhead Community Improvement District3340 Peachtree Road, NE, 100 Tower Place, Suite 1640

Atlanta, GA 30326404.842.2686