The MCP Foundation, the private, non-profit organization providing technical leadership and support for the Midtown Connector Park (MCP), is pleased to announce Doug Hooker as its new CEO. Mr. Hooker will work closely with the Foundation’s Board of Directors, MCP Chief Strategy Officer Taylor Morison and funding partners to bring the transformational 17-acre park in the heart of Atlanta out of the ground.
Mr. Hooker most recently served as the Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for over a decade. In his leadership role at ARC, he oversaw the agency that helped coordinate regional projects that impacted the 11-county Atlanta region and engaged community leaders and the public on important issues for the growth of the region.
“Atlanta has been my home and my career. I have an insatiable passion for this city and its people,” said Mr. Hooker. “I’ve dedicated my career to helping Atlanta reach its full potential and the MCP has the ability to transform this city and region like no other project I’ve seen. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to help deliver this remarkable park project to my city and see the impact it can have on future generations.”
MCP plans to deliver a world-class deck park over the Connector in Midtown Atlanta, reconnecting East and West Midtown and revitalizing the area with much needed urban greenspace. The park will feature over 17 acres of greenspace along with multipurpose gathering spaces for community residents and visitors alike. Running from North Avenue to 5th Street, adjacent to Atlanta’s central business district, Georgia Tech, and the Westside neighborhoods, the deck park over the Connector will enhance economic vitality, provide ecological and environmental restoration, and increase access to social, cultural, and natural assets for all of Atlanta.
Mr. Hooker’s hire is another significant step for the MCP. At the end of 2021, the MCP Foundation completed its…
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