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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

UPDATE: Glorious new downtown pedestrian bridge officially opens

Nelson Street bridge replacement artfully links Castleberry Hill to South Downtown

February 17, 2023 by Josh Green

City seals deal to convert 41-story tower to mixed-income housing

Mayor’s office: 2 Peachtree Street project will create tallest residential building in City of Atlanta

February 17, 2023 by Josh Green

Downtown acre at MARTA's doorstep up for development. Any big ideas?

Garnett station transit-oriented project calls for maximum density, affordable housing

February 15, 2023 by Josh Green

Hotel project over Centennial Olympic Park finally shows signs of life

Mid-rise would claim corner lot near Georgia Aquarium, National Center for Civil and Human Rights

January 25, 2023 by Josh Green

Petition: Downtown Walgreens, a crucial resource, must be saved

"Closing this would be a step in the wrong direction for the type of downtown residents want"

January 23, 2023 by Josh Green

What should South Downtown’s transportation future look like?

As district’s development boom begins, Central Atlanta Progress, ATL Downtown Improvement District release survey to gather 2 cents

January 20, 2023 by Josh Green

Photos: Atlanta's biggest (historic) eyesore is for sale. Now what?

1927 landmark Medical Arts Building has rotted alongside redevelopment plans for years. Could this time be different?

January 12, 2023 by Josh Green

With 5 more buys, Newport’s empire swells to 50+ downtown buildings

South Downtown developer adds four more buildings, parking lot to huge portfolio

January 11, 2023 by Josh Green

Mixed-use conversion planned for historic downtown office building

Built in 1898, The Grant Building is Atlanta’s second oldest steel-frame structure

January 2, 2023 by Josh Green

MARTA to beef up train service for giant New Year’s Eve parties

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, return of the Peach Drop, parade all planned Saturday

December 28, 2022 by Josh Green

Sneak peek: South Downtown's first brewery aims to revive area, rock the Gulch

Scheduled to open this month, multi-level Wild Leap Brewing Co. is first retail tenant at $5B Centennial Yards project

December 9, 2022 by Josh Green

MARTA's biggest, busiest station plans artful makeover

Eight large mosaic installations bound for downtown as part of broader aesthetic upgrades across system

November 28, 2022 by Josh Green