Kennesaw Holds Final Input Session on Cobb Parkway Corridor Plan October 21 |
Residents can weigh in on the 2025 Livable Centers Initiative study for safer streets and future development at Ben Robertson Community Center |
The City of Kennesaw is inviting residents to the final public input session for its 2025 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study on Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting is at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, according to the city's event listing.
The study looks at how to better connect Cobb Parkway, Downtown Kennesaw and nearby neighborhoods through safer streets, stronger design and future development.
What the study covers
The city's planning projects page describes the study area as a half-mile stretch of Cobb Parkway between Watts Drive and Summer Street. Consultant Pond & Company is leading the work, funded by an LCI grant awarded in 2025 by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
The city's State of the City 2026 summary lists the focus areas as strategic redevelopment, transportation and pedestrian connectivity, design-based code for the corridor's visual character, and a gateway to downtown. It allocates $160,000 for the grant and says the study should wrap up by October 2027. |
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Why this session matters
Because the city calls this the final input session, it is the last scheduled public meeting listed for the study. The city held an earlier community design workshop at the same venue on August 12, where participants reviewed existing conditions and an initial planning framework.
Residents who live, work or drive along Cobb Parkway, and business owners in the area, may want to attend to share feedback on traffic, walkability and how the corridor should look in the future.
How to follow along
The project website, kennesawlci.com, is the city's listed source for study information. Check it or the city's event page before you go for any schedule changes. |
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A better gateway into downtown sounds promising. I hope the meeting also gets into the small details, like sidewalks and places to cross.
Nina PatelYes, the crossing spots matter as much as how the entrance looks. I hope they put those on the map.
Those details can make a real difference. The study includes transportation and pedestrian connectivity, so Wednesday’s session is a good place to point out specific sidewalk and crossing needs.
For anyone going, the Ben Robertson Community Center is right on Watts Drive. The 6 p.m. Start should give people time to get there after work.
Ben C.That start time helps. I may still miss the first few minutes coming from work, but I'm glad it's in the evening.
Thanks for highlighting the location. The session runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive.
I hope the new design rules leave room for the businesses already along Cobb Parkway. Improving how it looks shouldn't push everyone out.
Patricia MooreI hope so too. It would be good to hear from the businesses along that stretch before any rules are settled.
That’s an important point to bring to the meeting. The study includes both redevelopment and design guidance for the corridor, and input from existing businesses and neighbors matters.
Does anyone know if the plans from the earlier sessions will be shown Wednesday? I'd like to see what's already been suggested before giving input.
The city’s event listing doesn’t say whether material from earlier sessions will be displayed. You could ask the city ahead of time or raise that question at Wednesday’s meeting.
kim_87I'm wondering the same thing. Seeing the earlier ideas would make it easier to give useful feedback.
I've lived near Watts Drive for years, and getting to downtown without a car has never felt simple. Glad that connection is being discussed.
Ron EllisSame here. Even a short walk feels awkward when the route isn't clear or comfortable.
That connection is central to the study. It’s looking at ways to link Cobb Parkway, downtown and nearby neighborhoods with safer streets and better pedestrian access.
Cobb Parkway is the part I'd most like them to focus on. It would be nice to feel safer crossing it on foot.
Safer pedestrian travel is one of the study’s stated priorities, and its focus area includes Cobb Parkway between Watts Drive and Summer Street. We hope you’ll share your crossing concerns at the session.
Leah P.I agree. I'd like them to look at where people actually need to cross, not just where there's room for a crosswalk.
The $160,000 grant is a lot for a study. I hope residents get to see some clear plans before it wraps up next year.
That’s a fair concern. The city puts the grant at $160,000 and expects the study to wrap up by October 2027. Wednesday’s final input session is a chance to ask what plans residents will see before then.
Dave ThompsonI'd like to see a map with specific crossings and sidewalk changes, not just broad goals.
I'm glad the city is asking residents about the Cobb Parkway connection. Walking from nearby neighborhoods into downtown could be a lot easier.
Maria G.Agreed. A more direct walking route would make it easier to pop downtown without moving the car.
We’re glad to see that connection getting attention, too. Improving pedestrian access between the corridor, downtown and nearby neighborhoods is a focus of the study.