Part of the "RECLAIMING THE CROWN" initiative
Enhance Dalton’s Mill-Line plan to support both quality of life and redevelopment activity throughout North Dalton. The proposal recommends expanding the corridor into a 2.7-mile mainline trail connecting Dalton’s historic downtown, Crown Mill Village, Mount Rachel, Mill Creek, and Haig Mill Lake Park, with additional spur trails to key assets such as Hamilton Medical Center. The strategy focuses on connectivity, user experience, placemaking, safety, bikeability, public art, programming, long-term maintenance, and revenue generation so the greenway can catalyze redevelopment, housing, jobs, private investment, and small business support along the corridor.
Tracks security camera and data collection investment for greenway safety.
Tracks annual safety program cost for dedicated officers.
Tracks completion of enhanced connectivity construction, Downtown-to-Crown Mill connection, Crown Mill-to-Haig Mill Lake Park connection, and Hamilton Medical Center spur trail.
Tracks added trail signage, wayfinding, gateway signage, crossings, lighting, cameras, call boxes, and safety infrastructure.
Tracks redevelopment opportunities for small businesses, kiosks, restaurants, retail, bike rentals, and commercial activity along the corridor.
Tracks annual maintenance funding needed for the greenway’s long-term legacy.
Tracks housing created within a half-mile of the greenway, including total units and affordable/workforce units.
Tracks acres of greenspace created through the Mill-Line and related spur trail or placemaking investments.
Tracks artists supported through murals, playable art, and public art along the greenway.
Tracks wayfinding plan, design, and implementation investment for the Mill-Line brand and user navigation.
Tracks expansion of the Mill-Line into a 2.7-mile mainline trail and related spur trail network.
Tracks jobs created within a half-mile of the Mill-Line greenway after implementation of the Strategic Gateway plan.
Tracks funding and revenue tools including TAD, CID, SSD, federal/state grants, philanthropic support, and earned revenue.
Tracks improved walkability and bikeability through paved paths, complete streets, sidewalk study, crossings, and greenway access improvements.
Tracks dedicated officer staffing proposed through a partnership with Dalton Police Department.
Tracks Complete Street Study and Design cost.
Tracks annual public art and activation programming investment along the greenway.
Tracks private investment and development within a half-mile of the greenway.
Tracks health outcomes associated with walkability, trail use, recreation, and greenway access.
Tracks construction investment for enhanced connectivity elements to the Dalton Greenway.
Tracks one-time land acquisition investment for greenway-adjacent redevelopment and community space.
Tracks one-time design investment for enhanced connectivity elements to the Dalton Greenway.
Budget items shown include: Design for Enhanced Connectivity Elements to the Dalton Greenway, $500,000-$1,000,000 one-time; Construction of Enhanced Connectivity Elements, $3.5 million-$5 million one-time; Complete Street Study and Design, $500,000 one-time; Wayfinding Plan, Design, and Implementation, $250,000 one-time plus ongoing maintenance; Bikeshare Program through public-private partnership with recommended up-front investment by third party; Safety Program through partnership with Dalton Police Department, approximately $300,000 per year for two dedicated officers plus security cameras/data collection at approximately $10,000; Public Art and Activation Programming, $100,000 annual; Maintenance of the Greenway, $250,000 annually; Land Acquisition, $500,000 one-time.