The city of Atlanta is moving ahead with plans to study the vacant Old Fourth Ward Atlanta Medical Center site amid Mayor Andre Dickens’ push to extend a moratorium on the site’s redevelopment.
A spokesperson for Dickens says the study is needed as city officials continue to debate possible uses for the 25-acre AMC complex.
“The study is the next step as we work to see that property is put back to productive use that benefits the community. Wellstar abandoned this site on short notice. Under the mayor’s leadership, the city has taken a number of measures to ensure residents know where to get health services,” Dickens’ spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
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