PRESERVING OUR LEGACY, STANDARD, & COMMUNITY

ABOUT US

"Behind closed doors they had what were legendary battles I hear but when the doors opened there was absolute unity. Not a crack could be found. No separation whatsoever. They were locked together for the good of the community."Maynard Jackson, Former Mayor &
 In-Town Cascade Resident.  

Maynard Jackson

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OUR PURPOSE

Our objective is to create a central communication portal for the S.W. Atlanta neighborhood affectionately referred to as In-Town Cascade.  

Our Purpose is to rejuvenate our community through utilizing our neighborhood resources.  This outlet's main purpose is to  unify and ignite, while connecting neighbors and keeping them informed.  


Collectively, we believe that we can foster a new generation of leaders recognized for their innovative thinking, business acumen, and entrepreneurial training. The In-Town Cascade neighbors are committed to maintaining our Legacy, Standard & Community by serving as the model for that next generation.
 

    LIONEL HAMPTON TRAIL

Lionel Hampton Trail: The only existing Spur Trail on the BeltLine BikeTrail located on Willis Mill Rd.As the largest property acquisition under the Greenway Acquisition Project to date, the Lionel Hampton tract has been heralded for its multi-purpose values. This property contains many unique ecological, recreational and historical features. Situated in a residential area, this Priority-1 status property is characterized by mature hardwood forest and lies adjacent to the PATH Foundation's Lionel Hampton Trail. (The PATH Foundation is dedicated to installing and maintaining paved multi-purpose pedestrian trails throughout Metro Atlanta.) 

The property also contains earthworks (trenches and fortifications) used by Union troops in the Battles of Ezra Church and Utoy Creek during the Civil War. The condition of the fortifications is excellent, according to historical experts with the Civil War Commission, due to the fact that the property has never been developed. Although this property has been subjected to intense development pressure, the community has sought to keep this property in its undeveloped state. 

The Lionel Hampton tract was acquired for $2.65 million. Of this amount, $1.03 million were Greenway Acquisition Project funds, $622,000.00 were Georgia Greenspace Program monies, and $1.00 million was money acquired by the City of Atlanta from a grant award through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. This property is also immediately adjacent to another Greenway Property, the Beecher Hills tract. Retrieved from: http://www.cleanwateratlanta.org/greenway/Properties/flamingo.htm 

Cascade Springs Nature Reserve
This 120-acre preserve is one of 248 parks operated by the city of Atlanta's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The pristine land includes a portion of Utoy Creek, walking trails and several picnic tables. 

To reserve park space for an event, call 404-546-6757. 
To report graffiti on park facilities, call 404-546-6813  

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Artist: Radcliffe Bailey: In-Town Cascade Resident

The Goose Story

Next
fall, when
you see Geese
heading South for
the Winter, flying along
in V formation, you might
consider what science has dis-
covered as to why they fly that way:
as each bird flaps its wings, it creates an
uplift for the bird immediately following. By
flying in V formation the whole flock adds at least
71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community
can get where they are going more quickly and easily
because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

When
a goose falls
out of formation,
it suddenly feels the drag
and resistance of trying to go it alone
and quickly gets back into formation to take
advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.

If we have as much sense as a goose,
we will stay in formation
with those who are headed the same way we are.
 
1972 by Dr Robert McNeish of Baltimore

 THIS AREA IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND WILL BE UPDATED BY 11:59 7/3/2012