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Heather Alhadeff Obituary
Heather LeAnne Alhadeff passed away on May 28, 2022 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Survivors include: husband, Miguel Christie; and son Aquiles; mother Jean Alhadeff (Efrom Prater); father Steve Alhadeff (Kathie); sister Naomi Alhadeff (Ryan); brother Noah Alhadeff (BatEl); sister Marlene (Jamie) Green; sister Lisa Jacobson; many nieces and nephews, cousins and hundreds of friends. A native of Atlanta, Heather received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State and master's degree from Georgia Tech. At MARTA, she served as the Assistant General Manager of Planning for four years. She was an accomplished transportation planner and recognized expert in land use planning, transportation engineering, and urban design. She had deep public sector experience, including past roles as the City of Atlanta's Director of Transportation Planning, Central Atlanta Progress' Director of Transportation Management, Senior Planner at the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the Federal Highway Administration. She directed the creation and adoption of the Connect Atlanta Plan, Downtown Parking Plan, and has worked on the Atlanta StreetCar, Regional On-Board Transit Survey, Columbus Public Involvement Plan, Multimodal Passenger Terminal, Express Bus Routing, and Soccer in the Streets. She was the recipient of numerous awards including the PEDS Golden Shoe Award, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Best Planning Initiative of the Year (2008), Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 (2007), AIA Atlanta- Kwanza Hall Honor Award (2018), and was a founding member of the Atlanta United Soccer. Heather had a congenial smile, a passionate spirit for her family, Atlanta, and soccer. She was loved by all who knew her. Graveside services will be held 2:30 PM, Tuesday, May 31, at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Josh Hearshen officiating. In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe site is being set up to purchase a bench in Heather's memory on the Atlanta Beltline. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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Harvey Burkin
May 24, 2024
I never met Heather, although I've been friends with her father for decades. Reading about her awards and accomplishments, I realize what an incredible human being we have lost. G-D bless Steve and Kathie and the entire Alhadeff family..
Sincerely,
Harvey Burkin
Harvey Burkin
May 24, 2023
Steve and Kathie..
So sorry to hear of Heather's passing..May G-d bless your family
Yvonne Debellotte
June 4, 2022
To Heather's Family: Heather's pain and suffering is no more. Be glad and know she is at peace. Shalom.
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Melissa Segel
June 4, 2022
I have many memories sharing a soccer field with Heather. She will be sorely missed.
Alex McCray
June 3, 2022
My heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends and co-workers. Heather and I worked together at the City of Atlanta and I found her to be a positive force in designing and laying the foundation to a more livable Atlanta. It was a pleasure and honor to have known her - she will be greatly missed.
Carrie & Steven Burns
June 2, 2022
Heather was one of the strongest, kindest, most passionate people I have ever known. Her impact on Castleberry Hill and the City of Atlanta will be felt for years to come. We will always miss and love her and send tons of love to the family. We can all take a page out of Heather's book, be better and do better, us doing that continues her legacy.
Matt Cherry
June 1, 2022
Heather was a natural leader with an infectious optimism. As a planner myself whenever I would get frustrated by Atlanta politics, Heather would shine some positive light on things and make me feel inspired again. She was insanely smart, endlessly energetic and absolutely selfless. Her spirit left a huge mark on everyone she met. She will be very, very missed.
Chris Carter
June 1, 2022
Heather, you will be sorely missed. Thank you for all you did to improve your Atlanta community. You were such an inspiration for so many.
Rest In Peace.
Bronaugh Bridges
May 31, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the Alhadeff family. She had a beautiful spirit and always exhibited a great sense of care toward all Planning Department colleagues. Heather will be missed. Peace in Repose. Bronaugh Bridges
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Lily Pabian
May 31, 2022
I met you through my baby sister, she always did know the coolest people. These pics popped up on my memories Saturday morning. I remember because it reminded me of my last thought on the call we had just a few weeks ago about the Arterial RT project and that was, "we have got to nail down a date." I guess I like to think that that was your way of sending a lil goodbye to me and our time in each other's lives as young college kids with big big dreams. You were always a force and I will never forget you. I'm going to St. George Island later this week, the old GSU crew has all been talking and remembering about Spring Break 92. I'll be stopping by that old campground, will be thinking about you. Sending my deepest condolences to Miguel, Aquiles, Jean, Steve, and the entire family.
Stephany Fisher
May 31, 2022
Always the smartest in the room, Heather was wonderful to work with. I'll miss her energy and enthusiasm and even her good natured teasing when I would drive somewhere! You were admired and loved, Heather. Rest well.
Brad Davis
May 31, 2022
Heather, peace be with you. Whether working together or coordinating projects, you always brought such conviction and skill to everything you did. I'm a better planner because of your work and leadership, and Atlanta is a better place because of you as well.
Daveitta Jenkins Knight
May 30, 2022
I'm sorry to hear of Heather's passing.
My condolences.
Leslie Z Ramirez
May 30, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rashaan George
May 30, 2022
Heather was one of the coolest people I´ve worked with at the city of Atlanta. My sincere condolences to her family.
Sean Libberton
May 30, 2022
So sorry to hear of Heather's passing. My sincerest condolences to Heather's family, and to her family at MARTA.
Caleb Racicot
May 30, 2022
I first met Heather in 1997, when she was an intern at Midtown Alliance and I was the same at MARTA. We hit it off, and within weeks, I had joined her at Midtown Alliance. That move made the the planner that I am today. I owe so much of who I am today to Heather, and Atlanta is a better place because of her.
Paul Taylor
May 30, 2022
Stunned to hear the news. Heather always had a great spirit.
Rhonda Tenenbaum Biller
May 30, 2022
Steve & Kathie - I was so very sorry to hear of Heather's passing. She was a remarkable woman who led a very full life. I know she will be missed by many everyday and will be forever in your hearts.
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