A Better Cobb

We fight FOR positive change, not against it. Transit. Safe streets. Sustainability. Land use.

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

#MabletonInfluencesEverything

[Cobb County Courier @CobbCourier]

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced the appointment of Juliana Njoku as its first-ever Community Development Director #Mableton #CobbCounty #CommunityDevelopment

https://t.co/MXR31xFnN4

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

“Why can’t we have this at the Marietta Square?”

[Urbanize Atlanta @UrbanizeATL]

Images: "Pedestrian-oriented" overhaul of Peachtree Street pitched for downtown #Atlanta. https://t.co/OEj6m5oR0f

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Last night, local @StrongTowns advocates came together at Rev coffee to talk about Smyrna’s downtown development opportunities and @Cobb4Transit

What a great discussion!

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

This thread is incredible! Highly recommend it for anyone trying to understand why “things are the way they are”

[Charles Marohn @clmarohn]

Do you really get to decide the kind of place you want to live in? Let’s look at five ways Americans tell everyone how they have to live. Hint: it’s less about arrogance and more about ignorance. 🧵

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

To review our community annotated review of the document, go to this link:

https://t.co/EYx5zHSmjk

You can review comments others have made and add your own!

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Tonight was the first of 6 meetings for the public to review and provide public feedback on the UDC, the new document that will control land use and development in Cobb County.

We are finalizing our guide and hope to see you at future meetings!

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Join us and @cobb4transit as we attend the last 2 MSPLOST open houses today 11/15 (in Kennesaw) and tomorrow 11/16 (in Smyrna)

Come on out and join us to give feedback to Cobb DOT staff and then join us for drinks after!

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Sigh…this happens way too much to our neighbors.

Nearest crosswalk was 1/3rd of a mile away…

https://t.co/mX9oRhKr4Q

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Cobb has over 2400 miles of roads they’ve built and need to maintain.

This distance is the same as Cobb County to Modesto, CA.

[Matt 🚍🚲🚇🏘️ @mattfromcobb]

🚨🚨Great News Alert! 🚨🚨

Last night, Cobb County Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt a #VisionZero inspired Safety Action Plan with a goal of zero deaths or injuries on our roadways!

This is a small but important first step to make our roads safer for all users!

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

We are on TikTok! Check out our first video! #TikTok https://t.co/KkT6Un1k0X

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

This is a GREAT improvement for pedestrians AND BIKERS to the Noonday Creek Trail.

[Town Center Community @TownCenter_Comm]

Keep an eye out for survey crews along Cobb Parkway/US 41 as preliminary engineering starts for the new pedestrian bridge proposed for the Noonday Creek Trail. This is a much needed trail safety improvement for pedestrians at this busy state route. #WeAreTownCenter

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

The fact that GDOT is saying drivers should buckle up to protect bicyclists is a CHOICE

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Extra! Extra!

Our newest issue is out! Local advocate Tyler H. is our guest writer and he shares how improved transit in South Cobb would benefit him.

https://t.co/MVBtWTvuXe

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

In conclusion, there is going to be a big fight about the future in Marietta that impacts everyone who lives, works, or visits Marietta.

Will we see improved density and mobility or will we follow a NIMBY approach?

We have a lot of work to do…

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Tonight, there was an event in Marietta where a discussion took place about the future of Marietta.

It truly highlighted the dichotomy that Marietta faces between its potential for growth and the fears of residents holding it back.

Here’s a thread about what happened…🧵

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

-A shocking number of speakers were supportive of apartments and spoke in favor of the development. One of the business owners made it clear that more housing was key to their business
-Some opponents want the Square to limit growth, be more exclusive

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

He also recently vetoed a new apartment proposal to replace an empty Kroger and pushed for an Apartment Moratorium to be passed.

He also said this about density…

[A Better Cobb @BetterCobb]

Background: There is no question the driving force behind this meeting is the development energy brought in by Bridger Properties.

Safe to say their proposal to build 135 housing units near the square has caused QUITE the stir…

https://t.co/WmzRhaoTNr