Downtown | Urbanize Atlanta

Original Atlanta department store’s rebirth as apartments has arrived

The outlook on renting at South Downtown’s 85 Peachtree St. as wave of openings begins

May 7, 2026 by Josh Green

Plans clearer for Atlanta's World Cup Fan Fest, starting next month

Visiting options for Centennial Olympic Park soccer party to range from free to $10,000

May 5, 2026 by Josh Green

Filings: Historic high-rise hotel building set for apartment remake

Downtown’s Residence Inn by Marriott latest target for residential redo, per plans filed with city

April 28, 2026 by Josh Green

'Downtown Enterprise Zone' coming for World Cup. Will it work?

Officials: Tax legislation will cover nearly 30 acres, with goal of supercharging downtown Atlanta’s revitalization

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Centennial Yards bags iconic hotel brand for downtown mega-build

Virgin Hotels signed as key component of rising Entertainment District near Atlanta stadiums

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Monumental new mural transforms former CNN Center wall

HENSE installation part of ongoing arts push at The CTR before 2026 FIFA World Cup

April 16, 2026 by Josh Green

Fresh images, details emerge for CNN Center's extreme makeover

Conversion to The Center to include “Hawks Plaza,” TV/film production facilities, per marketing materials

May 20, 2024 by Josh Green

First step for creating downtown's Stitch is happening. Right now

Planning, design, and engineering for ambitious highway-capping park officially underway

May 16, 2024 by Josh Green

GWCCA eyes $1B growth spurt. But where should that happen?

New study pinpoints current parking lots near convention center, nearby MARTA station

May 6, 2024 by Josh Green

Downtown 'jewel' of a hotel conversion shows signs of life

Origin Hotel Atlanta concept has grappled with construction delays on Pryor Street

April 22, 2024 by Josh Green

$100M ‘FutureVerse’ museum floated for downtown Atlanta

District’s first new major attraction in two decades could draw in 1.2M annual visitors, its backers predict

April 17, 2024 by Josh Green

Study: Mixed-use tower, bus hub viable near Stitch project, MARTA

“Exhaustive analysis” conducted for potential sites within 1/4 mile of MARTA’s Civic Center station

April 16, 2024 by Josh Green

Should Mercedes-Benz's 'Backyard' be plowed for more development?

As World Cup nears, GWCCA issues call for redevelopment of Home Depot Backyard

April 10, 2024 by Josh Green

'World-class' overhaul planned for CNN Center, a downtown landmark

Meet... "The Center"

April 4, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Centennial Yards unveils next phase for Atlanta's Gulch

8-acre district planned as “center of gravity” for 2026 World Cup

March 25, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta BeltLine rail supporters plan downtown rally

As debate heats up, BeltLine Rail Now calls for mayor to uphold campaign promises; others unsold

March 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Poll: How fit will downtown Atlanta be for hosting World Cup 2026?

Faced with recent turbulence, the city's oldest historic district will welcome the world in 27 months

March 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Feds announce $207M windfall for downtown Stitch, BeltLine link

Lion's share of funding will cover Connector-capping park's initial phase

March 12, 2024 by Josh Green