Citywide | Urbanize Atlanta

Atlanta charts high on list of cities best suited for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Only Seattle is better equipped in U.S. for global soccer fan experience, according to Action Network analysis

May 29, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta-made robot guard credited in arrest at apartment complex

South Downtown startup leads nation in growth, counts real estate clients across Atlanta, per officials

May 29, 2026 by Josh Green

Cox head honcho blasts Beltline rail as ‘pollutive, antiquated’ concept

Despite rail proponents’ points, Atlanta at risk of “screwing it up” at crucial juncture in city history, argues prominent businessperson, board member

May 22, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta's ascension continues in national, annual ranking of city parks

Analysts: City in a Forest has climbed more than 30 places on ParkScore index over past decade

May 20, 2026 by Josh Green

Study: Atlanta doesn’t crack Top 5 for worst U.S. city traffic. Hooray?

ConsumerAffairs analyzed largest 50 metros for worst gridlock culprits, most prone to fatal crashes

May 19, 2026 by Josh Green

Analysis: Where Atlanta ranks in home-price growth over past decade

Back in quaint 2016, median home price in city proper was just $230K, national study finds

May 15, 2026 by Josh Green

International architecture publication gives 'new' Atlanta a big kiss

City's newfound penchant for repurposing old buildings is "especially remarkable" but still problematic, writes critic

February 14, 2022 by Josh Green

Report: Atlanta rents actually became cheaper in 2021. Really?

Rents for one and two-bedroom apartments went backwards in the city, a new analysis finds

February 2, 2022 by Josh Green

Cash infusion pitched for Peachtree Street, DeKalb Ave. people lanes

Atlanta Regional Commission seeks input for projects on $10-million Livable Centers Initiative shortlist

January 28, 2022 by Josh Green

Reader poll: What’s your top Atlanta wish list item for 2022?

Six infrastructure projects that could make for a safer, more people-focused city soon

January 26, 2022 by Evan Maag

Remembering the Atlanta map that offended everyone, 7 years later

Born somewhere in the ATL, the controversial, spoof cartography started a national trend. But why?

January 21, 2022 by Josh Green

MARTA lends sneak peek at futuristic new railcar fleet

Exterior and interior designs were influenced by rider input, says MARTA CEO

January 12, 2022 by Josh Green

Atlanta BeltLine launches gentrification-o-meter to track changes

Interactive data tools spotlight areas of increased spending, demographic shifts, inequities

January 6, 2022 by Josh Green

Urbanize Atlanta's top 10 stories of 2021

From West End to Blue Ridge, it's been quite a year across this rapidly changing region

December 31, 2021 by Josh Green

Atlanta BeltLine reaches ‘major funding milestone’ of $300M

New tax, Woodruff Foundation gift, federal cash will carry construction momentum into 2022, project leaders say

December 25, 2021 by Josh Green

MARTA inks deal for loads of more (lucrative) digital advertising

Contract expected to generate at least $60M for Atlanta transit agency

December 13, 2021 by Josh Green

Where TSPLOST's $300M would fix sidewalks, install bike lanes, and more

City of Atlanta is once again asking for your support to improve infrastructure

December 11, 2021 by Evan Maag

MARTA embarks on bus network redesign, seeks your 2 cents

With two general plans in mind, transit agency to collect public input with (virtual) public meeting this week, surveys

December 6, 2021 by Evan Maag