University of Georgia Students Continue Work at Prater’s Mill

On June 6, 2012, UGA Masters in Landscape Architecture students Drew Cutright and Rachel Johnson, UGA Bachelors in Landscape Architecture student David Lucey, and UGA Masters in Historic Preservation student Nicholas Patrick met with representatives from Whitfield County, the Prater’s Mill Foundation, and the Conasauga River Alliance to discuss plans for the future of Prater’s Mill.  At the meeting, local representatives discussed the need for a plan that draws modern day visitors and produces revenue while at the same time respecting the history and the environmental integrity of the site.

The students will spend the next month developing multiple concepts for the area.  In July, they will present their work to local stakeholders.  The students' work will build upon the historical structures report developed over the last several months by student Nicholas Patrick. 
 

UGA students discuss plans for Prater's Mill with Judy Alderman and Gretchen Lugthart.