| At the end of year giving season, most of us non-profits will tout the many successes of our work. MCA has been highly successful over the years but failure is also worth noting. Seven years ago we fought hard to hold suburbanization at bay in the Reserve on beautiful Peachtree Road: trying first to buy and conserve the 600+ acre farm known as Barnesville Oaks and then challenging the MC Planning Board's approval lead by at the time by a newly seated chair. |  |
Despite collective effort - We were unsuccessful. The loss was and remains painful.
As acres of trees are now being felled, earth moved, creatures and farm land displaced and massive homes being erected on suburban style plots we are reminded of this endeavor but most importantly we are infused with a greater sense of purpose to ensure that this error not be repeated... That we hold that line.
Since that decision, we have ramped up efforts to educate decision makers and the public on the plan and purpose of the Reserve and to grow our farm economy. As we toured the Planning Chair in 2014 she acknowledged the error of the board's decision... too late for this magnificent farm but nonetheless, progress. Our petition for reconsideration
Being a non-profit charged with protecting this special place - we press on. In this giving season, we are grateful for your support.
Warm Regards,
Caroline Taylor
Executive Director, MCA
Being a non-profit charged with protecting this special place - we press on. In this giving season, we are grateful for your support.
Warm Regards,
Caroline Taylor
Executive Director, MCA
