City of Marietta, GA
10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 12:20
City of Marietta Receives Statewide Award for M2R Trail Activation Study
October 27, 2025
CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti
Communications Manager
770-794-5509
MARIETTA, GA - The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that it has received the prestigious 2025 Outstanding Planning Document Award from the Georgia Planning Association (GPA) for the Mountain to River (M2R) Trail Activation Study. This award recognizes the study's exceptional quality and completeness of the overall planning process that goes beyond a traditional planning document. The project stood out for its communication, graphics, storytelling, and overall quality of thought and delivery.
In 2023, the City applied for and received technical assistance through the Atlanta Regional Commission's Community Development Assistance Program and was partnered with the Georgia Conservancy to complete the study. The purpose of the trail activation study was to explore ways to further invigorate the 3.5-mile portion of the M2R Trail located within Marietta's city limits, encouraging greater usage and access. The study addressed the key components of placemaking, wayfinding, and integration of the trail with its surrounding neighborhoods.
The trail activation study was identified as an implementation item in the City of Marietta's 2022 Comprehensive Plan, supporting the City's ongoing efforts to enhance community spaces and promote active living.
City staff accepted the award on October 9, 2025, during the annual GPA Awards Luncheon, held in conjunction with the organization's fall conference.
The full M2R Trail Activation Study and additional information about the City's trail planning efforts are available at https://www.mariettaga.gov/1363/Trail-Planning.
About Georgia Planning Association and Awards Program - An official Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA), GPA is a 1,100 plus member organization of professional planners and planning officials who serve Georgia's communities.
The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA's opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia. The program honors and celebrates the projects and people who exhibit innovation, excellence, leadership and other key attributes that advance their communities and the planning field.
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