Screen Shot 2014-09-10 at 1.37.40 PMThe City of Atlanta has launched a new interactive map that shows potential projects and programs being considered for the proposed infrastructure bond referendum to help clear a $900 million backlog. The website is one of three applications being developed under the city’s yearlong Code for America Fellowship. The interactive map can be accessed at http://www.infrastructuremap.org.

In addition to viewing potential projects in their neighborhoods, residents also have the ability to provide feedback and leave comments for city officials. Estimated expenses and criteria for each proposed project will also be available. The interactive map is hosted on GitHub, an open source, collaborative platform where developers in the civic and tech community will be able to contribute ideas around content or features.

Along with the map, the city is also hosting another round of public meetings on the bond referendum. The meetings will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 11
Atlanta Speech School, 3160 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Sept. 16
Ben Hill Recreation Center, 2405 Fairburn Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

Sept. 18
Adamsville Recreation Center, 3201 Martin L. King, Jr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

Sept. 23
John C. Birdine Recreation Center, 215 Lakewood Way, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315

Sept. 25
Atlanta City Hall Auditorium, (Old Council Chambers), 68 Mitchell Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Sept. 30
Piedmont Hospital – Shepherd Center, Callaway Auditorium, 7th Floor, 2020 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.