Michael Slagle's Contact Details

Michael Slagle's Company Details

PATH Foundation

Atlanta, Georgia, US • 13 Employees
Scientific Research

Trails Are Important to All of Us PATH trails are used by a larger percentage of the community and require less long-term maintenance than ball fields, tennis courts, and other park facilities. In addition to preserving greenspace and providing alternative modes of transportation, PATH trails also: Encourage health and well-being Whether trail users are walking, riding, skating or rollerblading, they are on their way to a healthier lifestyle. Promote public safety Thousands of people use PATH trails from dawn to dusk every day. When more people are outside and keeping an eye on their neighborhoods, perpetrators are less likely to commit crimes. Increase real estate values Property next to a greenway trail are valued higher than nearby properties. Trails preserve open space and help create cohesive neighborhoods. Spur economic development and neighborhood revitalization PATH trails are an important catalyst for clean, economic development in the communities they serve.