Comprehensive Development

Community Development/Human Services Committee (Feb 24, 2026) — land‑use reviews, contract actions, appointments and updates

Meeting called to order 1:30 PM in Larry M. Dingle Committee Room. Present: Westmoreland (chair), Winston, K. Bond, Dozier, Lewis, Eshé Collins; M.J. Bond absent. Presentations: Department of Grants & Community Development quarterly update; 2026 FIFA World Cup Human Rights Action Plan; Atlanta Beltline, Inc. quarterly update. Public comment: 20 speakers. Committee took votes on a mayoral appointment, multiple ordinances and resolutions: forwarded a ground lease with the Andrew J. Young Foundation for full council referral; approved contract and funding amendments for city planning brownfields cleanup (CHA Consulting) and extended staffing and workforce services arrangements (NOVA Collaborative renewal time-only; Equus month-to-month extension through June 30, 2026); held several Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) land‑use items for public hearing; favorably recommended renaming Kirkwood Urban Forest to Williamson Urban Forest. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.