Atlanta City Council | Urbanize Atlanta

Large mix of housing pitched next to Topgolf Atlanta, new trail

Blend of townhomes, multifamily units would rise across the street from The Works district

May 28, 2025 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta Medical Center site gearing up for major demolition work

First step of century-old medical campus’ transformation prepped to move forward

April 28, 2025 by Josh Green

Virginia-Highland

Controversial Amsterdam Walk development scores city council blessing

City's decision OKs up to 1,100 rentals along Beltline, 150K square feet of commercial space

April 22, 2025 by Josh Green

MARTA’s Five Points overhaul is officially back on (soon)

Street closures, bus route changes on tap during “vibrant city center” transformation, says MARTA

April 3, 2025 by Josh Green

MARTA declares audit results ‘clear win’ in tussle with city

Results should green-light transformation of Five Points station, transit agency contends

March 12, 2025 by Josh Green

Virginia-Highland

Neighbors start petition to thwart Amsterdam Walk redevelopment

Before Atlanta City Council vote, revised project's opposition calls for "smart and sensible development"

March 7, 2025 by Josh Green

Atlanta mayor reaffirms commitment to Beltline rail

Reports due this month could hugely impact intown transit future, Dickens tells reporters

February 12, 2025 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta Medical Center demolition is coming. What should go here?

Process of turning shuttered medical campus into mixed-use hub set to start in coming weeks

January 29, 2025 by Josh Green

MARTA's $230M Five Points transformation is officially back on

Remake of transit system's largest, busiest hub rolling forward with "slight modification," agency reports

November 14, 2024 by Josh Green

Downtown affordable housing build finally moves toward construction

Mixed-use Trinity Central Flats project has been three years in making

October 14, 2024 by Josh Green

Trashy, idle Buckhead Village development site rankles neighbors

New York developer's Pharr Road proposal has yet to take off—to the detriment of those living nearby

September 26, 2024 by Josh Green

Mayor, city council announce ‘record’ funding for homeless housing

Proposed $60M legislation would fast-track hundreds of quality living options, per mayor’s office

September 4, 2024 by Josh Green

Following mayor comments, pro-Beltline transit chorus grows louder

Light-rail advocates hopeful project can break ground in 2025, providing equitable mobility

August 20, 2024 by Josh Green

City releases findings of More MARTA audit, says program owed $70M

MARTA officials blast auditors' calculations for using "flawed methodology"

August 19, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta's 'blight tax' crackdown passes into law. Will it work?

Mayor’s signature enacts legislation targeting negligent property owners across city

August 8, 2024 by Josh Green

Across Midtown, new ordinance aims to boost street-level vibrancy

Less ugly parking podiums and mandatory outdoor dining for new restaurants—how’s that sound?

August 2, 2024 by Josh Green

Little Five Points

'Last free parking lot' in Little Five Points is no more. Now what?

Atlanta City Council OKs paid parking, which detractors say will hurt businesses, vibrancy

July 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Plans halted for $230M Five Points redevelopment rollout

MARTA hits pause on planned closures, bus service impacts at busiest, largest station downtown

July 5, 2024 by Josh Green