Dalton-Whitfield Citizens Collaborate with UGA College of Environment and Design Students on the Future of Lakeshore Park

On Saturday, December 10, College of Environment and Design Students Rachel Johnson and Justin Crighton teamed up with City-County Planner Kevin Herrit to host a planning event for Lakeshore Park. Prior to the event, Rachel and Justin prepared three different concepts for the park. Community members had an opportunity to view these proposals and then make comments about what they would like to see in the park. Comments ranged from protecting the habitats of wildlife that call the park home to ensuring that the park is friendly to pedestrians, fishermen, and those interested in recreational sports.

Rachel and Justin will use the citizen’s comments from the event to assist Dalton and Whitfield County in preparing plans for the park’s future development.



UGA student Rachel Johnson works with area residents to plan for the future of Lakeshore Park.



UGA student Justin Crighton discusses possible alterations to Lakeshore Park with citizens.

Students Rachel Johnson and Justin Crighton display one of the designs they prepared for the Lakeshore Park event.