Lindbergh ‘big box’ project opponents form web site

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Savelindbergh.orgis a website that has been launched in opposition to the controversialmixed-use, big box development proposed for the Lindbergh Center area of southBuckhead by the Sembler Co. and Fuqua Development.

NPU-B's Abbie Shepherd

Thedevelopment plans for the site, bordered by Morosgo, Adina and Lindbergh roadsoff of Piedmont Road, have been denied by Neighborhood Planning Unit B onseveral occasions over the past 18 months and has drawn largely negativereviews from almost all surrounding neighborhoods.
NPU-BBoard member Abbie Shepherd told members of the Buckhead Council ofNeighborhoods about the site its Aug. 9 meeting during a lengthy discussion ofthe proposed development that included Dist. 7 Atlanta City Councilman HowardShook, who represents that part of Buckhead.
The www.savelindbergh.orgweb site has been established to inform the public about why the negativeimpact of the development on the community, show ways that those interested cancontribute to the anti-development initiative and enable others to get the wordout about the movement.
Theweb site states its purpose as follows: “Savelindbergh.org is made up of the people in opposition to this project. We are localresidents, neighborhood organizations, homeowner and civic associations,business owners, concerned citizens and voters. You can join too by commentingon this very site and contacting your local City Council members.”
Theweb site features a listing of contact information for members of the AtlantaCity Council and signed letters of opposition.
During the discourse at the Council of Neighborhoods meeting, Shook askedShepherd to make her name and the names of others directly affiliated with thesite more visible to facilitate "meaningful dialogue." While Shepherdagreed to post those names on the site.