What are your impressions, thoughts, concerns or suggestions regarding the proposed site plan and uses submitted by North American Properties for the Avalon Development at the northwest corner of GA-400 and Old Milton Parkway?

This is okay for a starting point, but there are some big changes that need to be made before I can support it.

Too much surface parking.

Public space seems to be restricted to the residents and not open to the public.

Doesn't appear to be a focal point.

Not in favor of additional apartments right now in Alpharetta. We are already out of balance.

I would prefer office tower to be located further back on the property and towards the exit ramp.

Hopefully the detention pond will be well landscaped along Old Milton.

3 access points from Old Milton????

There should be more retail/restaurants closer to the theater.

This is okay for a starting point, but there are some big changes that need to be made before I can support it.

After all the effort Mark Toro put into his well publicized, nationwide tour of class projects across the U.S., this is the best NAP could come up with? This sea of parking lots is going to look worse than anything around North Point Mall, or even the Outlet Mall! This is a huge strip mall, disguised as bad mixed-use. While the density may be less than Prospect Park, the key differences are significant...and not positive. I was hoping for something like The Forum, or Avenues...not "Big Box" retail hell! The out parcels alone, (along Old Milton Parkway), will be incredible eyesores, and did NOT exist in the former plan. There is almost no green space, and one of the "Public Spaces" is a detention pond! Good luck with the residential piece...would you want to live in the middle of a strip mall?

I feel that this proposal is wrong for Alpharetta. Let me tell you why.

I am very disappointed. It looks like typical suburban sprawl all over again. My first reaction is that it looks like a giant parking lot. It certainly doesn't look very pedestrian friendly and there is only a tiny amount of green space.

With the amount of paved space shown I get the impression it will look like the Target/Kohls complex north of Alpharetta on Hwy 9. That is certainly not at all pedestrian friendly.

Two more traffic lights on Old Milton? Really?

I would like to see:
more green space
less parking lot (put in a deck)
accomodation for bicycle traffic on Webb Bridge Road, Westside Parkway, and inside the complex
a pleasant place to walk between all the various businesses
sidewalk cafes
outdoor dining

Who wants to sit outside in the middle of a parking lot!

Terrible. Turn this space into a destination not just another parking lot!

Bob Falkenberg

This is okay, but I have a few suggestions or concerns.

Deck parking everywhere would reduce the amount of space devoted to parking, allowing more green space.

The office towers need deck parking or the first n floors of the tower need to be parking. Allow the tower to be taller if necessary.

This is okay for a starting point, but there are some big changes that need to be made before I can support it.

Pro
- Good street interconnectivity and access. They could add another access point along Westside in the residential area.
- Good use of terminated vistas from the center avenue.
- This design is much better than the current situation.

Con
- Far too much surface parking in the commercial and office side (east) of the development. Garage parking should be encouraged. Once you build the parking lot... you're not going to be able to do anything else with that space.
- The southeast area will be one of the most visible sections from 400 & OMP but you will see parking lots.
- This design is too much like Perimeter Place in Dunwoody.
- Kill the 14 story tower and put a cap at 6.
- Retention pond should not be segregated away. Look at the new Old 4th Ward Park for inspiration.

I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.

The plan seems to be consistent with previous expectations. I'm interestest to see who the potential merchants are who will occupy the retail space and the projected date for completion and opening of Westside Parkway (this is the biggest issue that needs addressing in my estimatin)