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Robert W. Bivens
Family in Woodville
Robert Wilson Bivens, 82, who became a resident of Woodville when he married Wilhelmina Rish Price about three years ago, oversaw the growth and revitalization of four major East Coast cities. He died April 1 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident near Atlanta, Ga.
His wife did not sustain serious injury and plans to return to her farm near Woodville by midApril.
Mr. Bivens, who held a masters degree in city planning from Georgia Tech, headed the newly-formed Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) from 1967 to 1974.
He also played leading roles in the development or rejuvenation of three other cities: Peachtree City, a planned city near Atlanta (1975-78); Louisville, Ky.(1978-85); and Elmira, N.Y. (1985-92).
Mr. Bivens specialized in forging alliances between private enterprise and government agencies to revitalize cities, often linking improved schools and recreation, such as golf or theater, to his revitalization plans.
Referring to a 2005 book Bivens co-authored, For Great Cities. A Bold Initiative, former president Jimmy Carter wrote: “Bob Bivens draws from his wealth of experience to show how many safe and successful downtown projects have been
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