Attendees at the Piedmont Park Conservancy’s annual Landmark Luncheon on Thursday got a first look at major expansion and restoration plans for the Midtown greenspace.
The “big reveal” at the luncheon was Piedmont Park’s first comprehensive plan in 25 years. The plan, designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, includes a major expansion at Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive, a full restoration of Lake Clara Meer, a redesigned Active Oval and the new Clear Creek Walk — a nature-based corridor aimed at easing Atlanta Beltline congestion and enhancing north-south connectivity.
Another announcement at the luncheon was the Conservancy’s new Seeds for the Future campaign — a multi-year initiative focused on the care and preservation of Piedmont Park’s tree canopy. The campaign will involve a full inventory and health assessment of more than 3,000 mature trees, the planting of hundreds of new ones, the creation of an interactive educational app for visitors, and a community-driven volunteer stewardship program.
“This year’s Landmark Luncheon was not just a celebration—it was a turning point,” Conservancy president and CEO Doug Widener said in a statement. “The Comprehensive Plan is the most ambitious roadmap we’ve seen in decades, and thanks to our generous supporters, we are ready to begin the journey toward an even more vibrant, inclusive and sustainable Piedmont Park.”
The Conservancy reached a major milestone, raising over $500,000 at this year’s annual luncheon — a new fundraising record.
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