The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is inviting residents and community stakeholders to provide input on potential improvements to the city’s College Square Plaza.
Two sessions will be held:
- Monday, December 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Dougherty Street Government Building Auditorium (120 W. Dougherty Street).
- Tuesday, December 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Dougherty Street Government Building Auditorium (120 W. Dougherty Street).
The 2023 Transportation Local Option Sales Tax designated $500,000 for the project, according to city officials. Potential improvements could include paving, removing barriers and gaps in accessibility, enhanced seating, lighting, pavement changes and stormwater improvements.
Funding is expected to come from the Athens Downtown Development Authority, with construction funds allocated through the ADDA in financing, parking revenue and other options, officials said.
The current timeline for the project, which is subject to change, has the mayor and commission approving a possible design in spring of 2025 and construction beginning in fall 2025. The project scheduled for completion in fall 2026.
