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COX GIVING
With Cox Foundation
support, PATH will soon
complete its
300th mile
of trail.
been partners in that progress. From PATH’s
earliest days, Jim has chaired every PATH capital
campaign, leading the way to make the dream of
a more livable Atlanta a reality. Since PATH’s
inception, the Cox Foundation has been the
largest private donor.
As the designated trail builder for the City of
Atlanta and the trail-building partner for the
Atlanta BeltLine, PATH has built hundreds of
miles of trails that also serve as linear parks,
creating new green spaces that bring people
together, connect neighborhoods and enhance
health and community well-being. Working
collaboratively with government and community
partners, PATH projects have become iconic
across the region: the Silver Comet Trail, Atlanta
BeltLine trails, the Arabia Mountain trail and
many others.
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In 2018 PATH, supported by a $6 million
Cox Foundation grant, launched its newest
initiative: an $18.5 million campaign to undertake
several projects that will result in completion of
PATH’s 300th mile of trail. This effort will leverage
over $80 million from state, city and county
sources for a total impact of more than $100 million.
The central result of this initiative is the extension
of an existing trail to reach downtown Atlanta,
making it the longest paved trail in the U.S. at
105.2 miles, spanning two states.
As PATH approaches its third decade, Cox
remains deeply committed to its transformational
mission, helping to make Atlanta one of the most
trail-connected cities in the country. And because
of PATH, millions of Georgians enjoy greener,
healthier and more vibrant communities.