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

Where TSPLOST's $300M would fix sidewalks, install bike lanes, and more

City of Atlanta is once again asking for your support to improve infrastructure

December 11, 2021 by Evan Maag

Federal funds to boost downtown's highway-capping 'Stitch' proposal

As with the BeltLine's Southside Trail, U.S. DOT grant will aim to help fuse neighborhoods back together

November 22, 2021 by Josh Green

Across Atlanta, plans move forward to add 10,000 more streetlights

"Our communities have been in the dark for too long, and crime has been lurking in these shadows"

October 26, 2021 by Josh Green

Downtown Atlanta neighbors plead to city: 'Save MARTA bus rapid transit'

In open letter, downtown association argues time is of the essence to get MARTA BRT right

October 20, 2021 by Josh Green

City council approves $3.5M to help address Atlanta homelessness

Money matched by philanthropic funds expected to provide hundreds of beds

October 19, 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

Atlanta City Council OKs controversial police, fire training complex

Legislation to build $90-million campus passes by 10-4 vote late Wednesday

September 9, 2021 by Josh Green

Marathon comments session for Atlanta's police/fire complex carries into 2nd day

Meanwhile, GDOT's hellacious I-285 lane closures have been delayed

September 8, 2021 by Josh Green

The great Atlanta police, fire training center debate: Where do you stand?

Proposed $90M complex at southside's Old Atlanta Prison Farm is lightning rod for controversy

August 25, 2021 by Josh Green

Downtown's highway-capping 'Stitch' project shows signs of life

Atlanta City Council hopes federal funds can kickstart planning efforts

July 9, 2021 by Josh Green

Is closing Edgewood Avenue to car traffic this summer the right move?

Expect barricades on the popular Atlanta nightlife strip each weekend

June 3, 2021 by Josh Green

Friction over Atlanta Eagle, Kodak building historic preservation continues

High-dollar redo of LGBTQ landmark and recognizable, vacant structure is at stake

May 12, 2021 by Josh Green