2026 FIFA World Cup | Urbanize Atlanta

ATL News Roundup

Centennial Yards affordable housing; More MARTA deal; Decatur WatchFest boon

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

July 8, 2026 by Josh Green

Underground Atlanta to Argentina soccer fans: Come here, let's party

District owner: “Businesses are thriving, and the streets have never felt so energized"

July 6, 2026 by Josh Green

City: There’s more for World Cup fans downtown than fancy stadium, fest

Mayor's office advises global FIFA visitors to come early, explore broadly, support local

June 30, 2026 by Josh Green

World Cup fans give honest takes on Atlanta transit, vibes, food, more

“It’s probably as good as what America could have done”

June 22, 2026 by Amit Kamma

Images: Old CNN Studios to morph into 'The Looking Glass' downtown

Overlooking Centennial Olympic Park, “Alice in Wonderland”-themed concept bound for The CTR

June 18, 2026 by Josh Green

First Atlanta Streets Alive route for World Cup set this weekend

"Beltline to Vine" route on tap a day before Atlanta's first match, Spain versus Cape Verde

June 12, 2026 by Josh Green

Photos: Decatur’s refreshed square hosts first event, a Big Boi blowout

Outkast legend opens city's 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities, christens new Historic Decatur Square

June 12, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta entertainment 'campus' in 1920s building is days from debut

Adaptive-reuse 207 Peachtree calls for six concepts (eventually) in restored, former department store

June 11, 2026 by Josh Green

Photos: Decatur's revamped town square has arrived, ready to party

For 2026 FIFA World Cup, “huge festival” that is Decatur WatchFest ’26 kicks off Thursday

June 10, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Underground Atlanta changes in store for World Cup this week

Closer look at Upper Alabama Street refresh in store for city's "oldest entertainment district"

June 9, 2026 by Josh Green

Photos: How South Downtown looks a week from FIFA World Cup kickoff

Latest additions to historic Atlanta district on tap to open this week

June 8, 2026 by Josh Green

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

MARTA's glorious free-rides period is coming to an end

New tap-to-ride fare gates will close, requiring paid rides at most points of entry, starting Saturday

May 29, 2026 by Josh Green

Letter to Editor: Days from World Cup, downtown still an 'embarrassment'

Downtown resident: "We need urgency, investment, leadership, and a refusal to accept mediocrity"

May 26, 2026 by Josh Green

Before/after: South Downtown parking lot reborn as versatile park

Founders Green to function as social hub near wave of food-and-beverage offerings, new MARTA line

May 20, 2026 by Josh Green

City-backed upgrades bound for Underground Atlanta for World Cup

Plaza, Upper Alabama Street changes to join wave of new public-accessible spaces downtown soon

May 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Downtown hotel tower wraps pre-FIFA World Cup overhaul

Upgraded JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown called “mindful, holistic” offering for “urban destination”

May 13, 2026 by Josh Green

17 photos: How U.S. Soccer's new $250M Atlanta HQ turned out

South of the city, cutting-edge Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center spans 200 total acres

May 7, 2026 by Josh Green