Ask anyone who lived at Fort McPherson while it was in operation as a U.S. Army base, and they will reminisce about wonderful memories of shopping at the Commissary, or perhaps their first job on post or even being born and then raising their own children here. The nostalgia draws people back to the post,…
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Zoning Updates for Fort McPherson to Be Presented at Upcoming NPU Meetings The Atlanta City Council will soon vote on changing the zoning for Fort Mac to support the vision that has been shaped for the redevelopment by the community through Community Engagement Subcommittee, Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) plan, the Master Planning process, and beyond. Based…
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On Thursday May 31, 2018, Fort Mac LRA welcomed more than 50 women members of Women in Municipal Government group, who enjoyed a tour of the Fort Mac property, detailing features of the future of the development. They also got a chance to ask questions regarding the development, which were answered by Master Developer Steven Macauley,…
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Fort Mac LRA has established a Public Art Advisory Council (PAAC). Art in all forms – visual art, performance art, arts related festivals, etc. – will be an important component of the Redevelopment of the Fort Mac, and public art will enhance the development and be enjoyable to all. “Art, especially public art, will receive…
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“The fair, reimagined” sent imaginations soaring April 11-16 at Fort Mac, when ARTlanta Fair attracted more than 3,000 guests to participate in a one-of-a-kind “Art Basel-Meets-State-Fair” event. Featuring state fair favorites such as carnival rides, games and food trucks, ARTlanta Fair also delighted guests with DJs and live music from popular local performers, as well…
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The 21st Annual Georgia Minority Business Awards was held on the evening of Thursday, March 29th at the Georgia International Convention Center. Brian Hooker was presented with the Revitalization and Developer of the Year Award for the Fort Mac project. Background: The GMBA was created 21 years ago to ensure acknowledgement of stellar minority businesses in Georgia,…
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On Monday, March 26, local leaders visited Fort Mac to learn more about the Fort McPherson property and the plans for its redevelopment. Executive Director Brian Hooker, Councilmember Joyce Sheperd, Board Member Sondra Rhoades-Johnson, and Fort Mac LRA staff toured East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham, Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet from District 11. …
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For more than 125 years, Fort McPherson served the U.S. Army. Since its closure in 2011, the base has continued to hold a place in the hearts of former residents and workers. As the vision for a mixed-use community at Fort Mac takes shape, Fort Mac LRA is pleased to continue to support the Army…
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ARTlanta Introduces “The Fair, Reimagined!” at Fort Mac April 12th-15th Forget what you know about your typical fair, and brace yourself for an extraordinary, four-day experience at the ARTlanta Fair at Fort Mac from April 12th-15th. Fun for all ages, come enjoy: Art Rides Games Fair food Vegan food options available Different genres of live…
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Name: Peggy Still Johnson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peggystilljohnson Twitter: @PeggySJohnson What is your relationship to Fort Mac? I am thrilled and honored to be part of the redevelopment team as Macauley’s Art and Philanthropic Director helping and guiding the arts, outreach, events and philanthropic fundraising for Fort Mac. I feel as if all my life and career experiences…
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