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References
- ↑ NPU-Q and Neighborhoods Map, City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, June 16, 2023
- 1 2 3 City of Atlanta 2010 Census Summary Report: Neighborhood Planning Unit Q
- ↑ NPU-P and Neighborhoods Map, City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, June 16, 2023
- ↑ City of Atlanta Annexation Service Plan, Midwest Cascade Area (broken link)
- ↑ Annexation ordinance, Atlanta City Council, Sep. 29, 2006 (broken link)
- ↑ Media Advisory: Mayor Andre Dickens to Host Opening of Atlanta’s New West Cascade Park, City of Atlanta, Dec. 15, 2023
- 1 2 A park in every NPU: West Cascade Park gets green space, playground, The Atlanta Voice, Dec. 15, 2023
- ↑ New amenities debuted at West Cascade Park, Melvin Drive Park, Park Pride, Jan. 5, 2024
- ↑ Ribbon cutting for New West Cascade Park, 11Alive News (WXIA-TV), Dec. 15, 2023