2026 FIFA World Cup | Urbanize Atlanta

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

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

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