Citywide | Urbanize Atlanta

Urbanize editor pens 'wickedly funny' Atlanta gentrification novel

"Goodbye, Sweetberry Park" inspired by city's real estate trends, neighborhoods, actual developers

June 5, 2025 by God Johnson

Atlanta (again) crowned best U.S. city for recent college grads

Georgia capital's "dynamic cultural scene" and "economic vitality" cited as driving factors

June 5, 2025 by Josh Green

Analysis declares Atlanta No. 2 travel destination in U.S. this summer

Travel costs, airport, bar scene, and sheer variety of activities work in ATL’s favor

May 30, 2025 by Josh Green

Atlanta picked as first U.S. city to see inclusive new e-bike fleet

LimeBike selects ATL for “continued investments in new [bicycling] infrastructure,” ridership growth

May 27, 2025 by Josh Green

Atlanta keeps climbing in national, annual ranking of city parks

ParkScore index finds 82 percent of Atlantans now live within short walk of a park

May 22, 2025 by Josh Green

Atlanta Beltline Inc. aims to launch driverless vehicle route next year

Pilot program would link Beltline at Lee + White district to MARTA, Atlanta University Center

May 12, 2025 by Josh Green

Study: Atlanta ranks measly 14th in U.S. for development since 1980

October 16, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Lake Claire, Summerhill 'green houses' highlight MA! Tour

Atlanta Design Festival's 2024 incarnation to showcase examples of atypical urban architecture

October 3, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta to revitalize 8 'surplus' school properties. Here's where exactly

AUDC, Atlanta Public Schools deal calls for creating "community assets" from vacant buildings, lots

October 2, 2024 by Josh Green

Study: Atlanta national leader in return-to-office growth. Really?

Georgia’s capital led year-over-year analysis as office visit levels edge back toward 2019 numbers

September 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Mayor, city council announce ‘record’ funding for homeless housing

Proposed $60M legislation would fast-track hundreds of quality living options, per mayor’s office

September 4, 2024 by Josh Green

Stitch vision; downtown tower; Atlanta Medical Center as mixed-use?

Real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from around Atlanta this week

August 29, 2024 by Josh Green

Forbes declares Atlanta the 'most educated city in America'

Defying negative Southern stereotypes like it's our job!

August 29, 2024 by Josh Green

Following mayor comments, pro-Beltline transit chorus grows louder

Light-rail advocates hopeful project can break ground in 2025, providing equitable mobility

August 20, 2024 by Josh Green

City releases findings of More MARTA audit, says program owed $70M

MARTA officials blast auditors' calculations for using "flawed methodology"

August 19, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta declared No. 2 most livable city in U.S. for 2024

Economist publication's annual rankings slot Georgia capital among "biggest movers up" on planet

August 16, 2024 by Josh Green

Jamestown announces blockbuster buy of Colony Square, Avalon, more

Ponce City Market developer to acquire North American Properties' metro Atlanta holdings

August 13, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta's 'blight tax' crackdown passes into law. Will it work?

Mayor’s signature enacts legislation targeting negligent property owners across city

August 8, 2024 by Josh Green