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City may cut playground for more parking By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta officials are considering constructing additional parking spaces instead of a playground at Union Hill Park in a
bid to support events at the facility’s covered venue. But, any changes to the park’s redesign are pending future council discussion and review by city legal staff, who say they must determine if the plans align with what voters
approved in the 2021 parks bond referendum. At an April 15 meeting, the City Council discussed pursuing a new design for Union Hill Park. As a work session item, no action was taken, but staff fielded councilmembers’ input
to return with a formal proposal at a future meeting. If later approved, the city would construct 49 additional parking spaces rather than the currently
See COUNCIL, Page 14
Alpharetta planners give nod to downtown condo project By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta planners have approved a new condominium and restaurant development downtown, but street congestion from delivery drivers and vendors continues to be a concern. At an April 11 meeting, the Alpharetta Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of 55 Canton, a four-story building with 36 for-sale condominiums and a 7,303-square-foot restaurant. The planned building is at Canton and Old Canton streets, just to the LANADA DUNCAN/PROVIDED
Spreading wellness with design Lanada Duncan, a Roswell-based interior designer, sits in her original “she-cave” at her home. The concept, a relaxing space for women, has become her specialty since she founded b.e. decors Interiors in 2015. See story, page 8.
northwest of the Hamilton Hotel. Ultimately, the Planning Commission was supportive of the project. Planning Commissioner Todd Stratton said he thinks the building could be the most attractive in downtown Alpharetta if built as designed. But, Mary Ann Slavik, a resident of the neighboring Teasley Place, addressed the Planning Commission with concerns about Canton Street being blocked by delivery trucks. “This is a common occurrence,” she said. “This happens every day. There are
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