Perez Planning and Design presented early recreation-and-parks findings showing community interest in connectivity, multi-generational amenities, and possible support for increased tax funding or a bond; consultants emphasized further statistically valid data is pending.

Consultants told the Sandy Springs City Council that preliminary survey and public-input findings show strong interest in connected parks and trails, multigenerational recreation and protecting tree canopy; early results also show willingness among respondents to consider increased tax funding for parks, and two public meetings are set for Aug. 17 and 20.

At its April 7 meeting the Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved two alcohol licenses, awarded contracts for a sidewalk project and Old Riverside Park, approved a small streetscape change order and an FY2026 budget amendment reallocating park impact fees, and authorized participation in a Justice Assistance Grant program.

Council discusses funding and timeline for parks project and community-driven planning approach.