Important Capital Project Safety Reminders & Updates

Safety remains our top priority for staff, congregation, students, guests, and all campus visitors during our ongoing construction project.

We are excited to share that demolition is currently in progress on the first and third floors to create space for the new Commons, Staff Union, and Children's Suite. Please help us maintain a safe environment and keep the project on track by carefully following these critical safety guidelines and construction impacts.

For your safety, it is critical that ONLY authorized construction personnel enter the construction zone – including the North Drive and designated parking areas.

Temporary Changes & Access Adjustments:

• Construction teams will temporarily use the First Floor Hallway near the flower room to access the third floor during demolition.

• The North Hallway (near the Information Desk/pre-function area) will:

• Be closed from December 13th – 21st

• Reopen on Sundays only

• Limit weekday access to Fifield during this week

North Drive is Closed:

• The North Drive by Fifield Hall is now closed for construction and will remain closed until Summer 2025. We have also lost some of our parking lot spaces nearest to North Drive.

• The construction gate to the North Drive may be periodically opened for construction purposes. Do NOT enter the North Drive or construction parking areas under any circumstances.

Sunday Access (North Entrance):

While the North Drive is closed, pedestrian access from the Midtown Plaza parking deck to the North entrance will remain accessible on Sundays only. Temporary toilets will also be accessible.

Weekday Parking Lot Access: Preschool drop-off and pickup is now routed through the Arts Center Way parking lot. PMO drop-off and pickup will happen along 16th Street.

• You will not be allowed to enter or exit the parking lot during carpool times (weekdays from approximately 8:45 – 9:15 am and 12:50 – 3 pm).

• The Preschool will be closed for Christmas break from December 23rd through January 6th, so there will be no carpool during this window.

• If you are visiting campus during the week, it is highly recommended that you park in the church parking deck across Peachtree Street. Please bring your parking ticket to the security desk for a validation sticker. A security officer escort to the parking deck will be available upon request.

• If you choose to park in the parking lot, be advised that all cars will be required to wait for the carpool line to be cleared before they are allowed to enter or exit the lot.

• Our security and facilities team will be outside during carpool enforcing these rules for the safety of our children.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Access:

• Pedestrian access through the North Drive from Midtown Plaza parking deck will be open for services on December 24th and 25th.

• The campus will be closed to all except construction crews from December 26th – 28th.

Starting December 26th, the main Peachtree Street /narthex entrance to the Sanctuary will be closed.

• Sanctuary access from the exterior of the building will be available through the 16th Street narthex entrance or the Peachtree Street Founder’s Hall entrance.

• Interior entrances to the sanctuary will remain open.