simultaneously to ensure that no critical facet of the community’s foundation is neglected. A BALANCED RESOLUTION TO RESIDENTIAL ISSUES “We can’t stop the growth of the city just because we’re waiting on funding for roads,” Clark explains. “You have to continue working on all areas simultaneously.” This proactive attitude underpins Forest Park’s multifaceted strategy for improvement, where no area is allowed to deteriorate or be delayed in favor of another.As the population continues to rise, each piece of the puzzle must be BlueStar Studios. Once fully complete, it will be a fully renovated headquarters with 18 different sound stages, ready to support hundreds of production crews through Metro Atlanta. This comes in addition to a new 200,000-squarefoot Forest Park City Center that will encompass all of city facilities excluding public works and the fire department. One of the city’s most pressing challenges is ensuring that its infrastructure can keep pace with its steady growth. As Clark points out, there is no “first, second, or third” priority when it comes to infrastructure. The city’s approach is holistic, addressing all key areas 142 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11
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