The Brief
- The Atlanta Track Club proposes building a $100-million indoor track-and-field center at Cheney Stadium in Summerhill.
- The proposed 175,000-square-foot facility would feature a 200-meter hydraulic competition oval, a STEM center and community space.
- Community meetings are underway, with the next session scheduled for Aug. 12 at King Middle School.
ATLANTA – The non-profit behind the Peachtree Road Race wants to construct Atlanta’s first indoor track and field facility at Cheney Stadium.
Proposal for Cheney Stadium
What we know:
The Atlanta Track Club proposes building a $100 million, 175,000-square-foot multipurpose center in the Summerhill neighborhood. The proposed complex would feature a 200-meter hydraulic competition oval, a STEM center for students, a health and wellness center, and community space.
Olympians trained at Cheney Stadium for the 1996 Summer Games. Gold medalist Gail Devers trained on the track before winning her 100-meter title. Local runners wonder why the city currently lacks an indoor facility despite its Olympic history.
Funding details and next steps
What we don’t know:…