FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2021
MARTA TEAMS WITH PERIMETER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS TO
BEAUTIFY DUNWOODY RAIL STATION
Ribbon-Cutting to Unveil Artwork, Safety Improvements to be
Held June 22nd
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid
Transit Authority (MARTA), City of Dunwoody, and Perimeter Community
Improvement Districts (PCIDs) will host a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, June 22 at
11 a.m., to unveil aesthetic and safety improvements to the Park & Ride and
shuttle pick-up area at Dunwoody rail station in DeKalb County.
A panel of local art professionals,
representatives from MARTA’s public art program Artbound, PCIDs, and Spruill
Center of the Arts selected Atlanta artist Neka King to paint a mural on the
walls behind the shuttle pick-up/drop-off area, and the PCIDs worked with
MARTA’s Office of Architecture & Design to install wayfinding decals and
upgraded lighting.
“Dunwoody Station is an essential hub for
the Center Perimeter. Our partnership with MARTA made it possible to enliven
the space and experience for professionals who use the many last-mile shuttles
in the district. It creates a better customer experience and reflects an
evolution of Perimeter that has been underway for decades and is at its most
visible around Dunwoody Station,” said Ann Hanlon, executive director of the
PCIDs.
“We appreciate PCIDs’ work in enhancing
this area of Dunwoody Station and are excited about the opportunity to feature
work from a talented local artist,” said MARTA Artbound Director Katherine
Dirga.
WHAT: Ribbon-cutting for mural and safety upgrades at Dunwoody Station
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 22
11
a.m.
WHERE: Park
& Ride/ Shuttle pick-up area
A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will be
held in front of the mural with interview opportunities available afterward.
*Please note masks are
required to be worn while on MARTA property
WHO:
MARTA General Manager & CEO
Jeffrey Parker
Dunwoody Mayor
Lynn Deutsch
PCIDs Directors
and Board Members
Artist Neka King
MARTA
Board Members and Executive Leadership
Dunwoody City
Councilmembers
More information about those involved:
MARTA Artbound - MARTA (itsmarta.com)
PCIDs - www.perimetercid.org
Artist Neka King - N N E K K A A
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