The Chattahoochee River is a shared historic, economic, cultural and ecological
resource of extraordinary value for the Metro Atlanta Region and Georgia. Along
its course, the River ties the region together, forms numerous county and city
boundaries, provides drinking water to millions, and offers countless recreation
opportunities.
The Chattahoochee RiverLands Greenway Study
reconsiders the region’s relationship to the River and
proposes a collective vision for the future. From Buford
Dam on Lake Lanier to Chattahoochee Bend State
Park, the Chattahoochee RiverLands envisions new
and equitable investments in parks, trails and water
access points along a continuous 100-mile-long public
space. For decades, interstates have largely defined
Metro Atlanta’s growth. The Chattahoochee RiverLands
Greenway Study suggests an equally powerful influence
on how the region lives, works, plays, and travels.
Yet, despite the Chattahoochee’s presence, most people
in the region feel disconnected from the River and are
unable to enjoy this incredible natural resource. The
RiverLands aims to raise awareness of the River and
draw people to its edge in hopes to galvanize greater
support for its protection and restoration. As the
Chattahoochee RiverLands project unfolds and evolves
over the coming decades, this planning document will
serve as a guide to ensure that the River becomes a
common ground for all. In doing so, perhaps more of us
will be able to build meaningful relationships with the
Chattahoochee River, with nature and with each other.