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Rebirth finally on tap for former Peachtree-Pine shelter, adjacent building

Emory says residential conversion for staff will enliven area where Midtown meets downtown

July 8, 2025 by Josh Green

Poll: Downtown's huge 'Forge' site goes under contract. Will it happen?

Tech firm Webstar Technology Group envisions "smart city hub" for 10-acre proposal

July 2, 2025 by Josh Green

Two new food hubs announced for downtown ATL as World Cup nears

Weekly Smorgasburg Atlanta fest, Underground Atlanta food hall on tap soon

June 30, 2025 by Josh Green

CNN Center’s conversion aims to boost Atlanta creatives, nonprofits

CP Group offering free ad space on “monumental” billboards with pre-World Cup grant program

June 27, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Multi-block South Downtown streetscape overhaul in works

$6M Historic Broad Streetscape project calls for upgrades between MARTA hubs before World Cup

June 16, 2025 by Josh Green

Landmark Atlanta tower plans new 'front porch' in advance of World Cup

Lobby upgrades, possible signage atop building in store for downtown’s 191 Peachtree

June 16, 2025 by Josh Green

City orders Truist to halt signage install atop landmark Atlanta tower

Office of Buildings issues "stop work" order at Portman's former SunTrust Plaza

October 15, 2021 by Josh Green

Underground Atlanta announces first wave of (rent-free) businesses

Beginning today, Roots Pop-Up program will activate storefronts on iconic underground street

October 14, 2021 by Josh Green

Centennial Yards megaproject takes step toward next round of construction

Meanwhile, architecture firm provides before/after perspective on what's changed to date

October 11, 2021 by Josh Green

Opinion: Signage will deface Atlanta's second-tallest building, a Portman landmark

Truist bank says signs—set to debut atop former SunTrust Plaza downtown this month—are symbolic of bright future

October 8, 2021 by Josh Green

Is timing right to revive downtown's 'Government District' plans?

Study proposed a cleaner, more vibrant urban core near Atlanta City Hall, Georgia State Capitol

October 1, 2021 by Josh Green

Affordable housing advances in one of Atlanta's 'most convenient locations'

What should be built on long-vacant lot in shadow of City Hall?

September 9, 2021 by Josh Green

Investors: Restoration of 'Atlanta's oldest mansion' seriously happening this time

Former Mayor Kasim Reed to host ribbon-cutting for Rufus M. Rose House renovation

September 9, 2021 by Josh Green

Images: Two-building Inspire Atlanta project declared finished

City’s latest luxury student apartments overlook Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium

September 2, 2021 by Josh Green

First look: Designs revealed for downtown's Margaritaville tower suites

Dual-branded Margaritaville, Club Wyndham project to offer distinctly different styles, sizes

August 30, 2021 by Josh Green

Images: Is Margaritaville tower a surprisingly fine addition to Atlanta skyline?

Hardly wastin' away in downtown airspace, glass-clad structure was designed to "literally mirror the energy of the city"

August 17, 2021 by Josh Green

Photo tour deep into Underground Atlanta as renovations finally begin

From above ground and below, the storied but beleaguered downtown property shows signs of life

August 11, 2021 by Josh Green

Spotted: Retail revival in progress for entire downtown street

Newport's Hotel Row, a key anchor for "South Dwntn" concept, makes progress along Mitchell Street

August 9, 2021 by Josh Green