ATL Standard

The City of Atlanta’s Coan Park Recreation Center recently partnered with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm to host the grand opening of the facility’s new, one-of-a-kind Good Neighbor Club in Atlanta, according to a press release.

The facility features a multi-sensory inclusion room which is designed with sensory accessibility in mind for individuals with certain disabilities.

“Inclusionary investments like the Good Neighbor Club have the power to reduce disparities facing members of our community with sensory needs and disabilities,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in the press release. “Thank you to the Atlanta Hawks, State Farm, KultureCity and other partners for combining technology and compassion to ensure all Atlanta families have the specialized assistance, resources and opportunities they need to reach their fullest potential.”

The space will feature a flat screen TV for video games and movies, surfaces and tables to do homework, and comfortable seating in the recreation area for reading. The multi-sensory inclusion room is designed to be a calming area and includes sensory equipment for those with certain developmental or behavioral challenges.

“At State Farm, being a ‘Good Neighbor’ isn’t just a slogan; it’s at the core of who we are and what we do. As we see it, a big part of being a ‘Good Neighbor’ is continuously investing in our communities,” Dan Krause, State Farm senior vice president, said, according to the press release. “We’re excited to build on our partnership with the Atlanta Hawks and show how much we care about our neighbors in Atlanta with the opening of this seventh Good Neighbor Club at Coan Park Recreation Center.”

Bottoms was joined at the opening by NBA Hall of Famer and Hawks' legend Dominique Wilkins.

“On a personal note, it is extremely meaningful to see this unique Good Neighbor Club at Coan Park,” Wilkins said. “We hope that this Club becomes a highlight for Atlanta’s residents.”