1-13-09  Developer has submitted detailed project plans for phase I development.  This is the first step in getting approval to begin construction. The new web site is: www.centennialwalkroswell.com

Background: Centennial Walk is a planned mixed-use development along Holcomb Bridge Road between Centennial Kroger, Centennial High School, and the hill-top Walton community. The Griffin Company had planned develop a high-density town-home community with commercial buildings along Holcomb Bridge Road. Many East Roswell Community Associations went on record as opposing the development due to concerns about: increased traffic, high-density, lack of green-space, and vague details in the re-zoning request.  Councilman David Tolleson, created an advisory group, composed of neighborhood leaders. This advisory group worked successfully with the Griffin Company on a new, site-specific, set of plans for this property. The Revised Plan calls for three residential buildings in the center of the property with single level homes on each floor and underground parking. The plan also includes a mixed-use (residential, office, and commercial area) surrounded by a significant amount of green space, and as a sign of support for our local Centennial High School, the plan provides parking areas for the Booster Club to use for revenue generation. Joel Griffin, the President of the Griffin Company, declared the new plans, "significantly better and more exciting" than the original plan. Local community leaders have also embraced the plan.