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Readers ask: Will accessing Atlanta's largest park ever get easier?

A tunnel into Shirley C. Franklin Park? Bridge from the Beltline? Real bike lanes? The latest on all possibilities

January 30, 2026 by Josh Green

Now officially done, how Beltline Complete Streets initiatives turned out

Officials: Two “transformative streetscape projects” enhance mobility, safety east and west of Atlanta’s core

January 16, 2026 by Josh Green

Beltline sets groundbreaking, construction schedule for first bike park

$8M donation making multifaceted phase one possible at Atlanta’s largest greenspace

January 15, 2026 by Josh Green

Revived Memorial Drive Greenway project wants your 2 cents

First 2026 public forum is today for connective greenspace concept; plans now include skate park

January 13, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta's largest park lands major music festival in 2026

Uprooting from Pullman Yards, SweetWater 420 Fest to count Beltline, MARTA connectivity (sort of)

December 17, 2025 by Josh Green

Chattahoochee Hills

Massive riverside park project through Atlanta scores land boost

Expanding take-out site Campbellton Park called “major milestone” for Chattahoochee RiverLands

December 11, 2025 by Josh Green

Officials: Highway-capping HUB404 project has bagged $1.2M in private funds

Grassroots “Gimme 4” campaign asks for more contributions for Buckhead greenspace on Atlanta’s 404 Day

April 4, 2023 by Josh Green

Key acreage bought for huge Chattahoochee River park through Atlanta

Officials: Site near two interstates to become first trailhead for 100-mile, linear Chattahoochee RiverLands project

March 13, 2023 by Josh Green

Parklet plans call for claiming part of Midtown street

Like similar projects in growing subdistrict, it's envisioned as a "welcoming refuge" off Peachtree Street

March 7, 2023 by Josh Green

Downtown's 'Stitch' concept scores another boost of federal cash

Project meant to weave Connector-divided downtown back together lands one of first Reconnecting Communities program grants

February 28, 2023 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Photos: Main plaza at New City's Fourth Ward project officially opens

Functional public space borders new apartment, hotel, office towers

February 27, 2023 by Josh Green

City moves to finally fill Grant Park Gateway's 'rooftop' building

Department of Parks and Recreation officially seeking restaurant proposals after years of vacancy

February 8, 2023 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Photos: Exploring a new BeltLine-adjacent plaza like no other

Fourth Ward project's grand front door incorporates public seating, pop-up retail, and a multilevel waterfall

February 7, 2023 by Josh Green

Conservationists: 2022 was banner year for ATL greenspace protection

More than 250 acres added was among largest park, greenspace gains in City of Atlanta history, per The Conservation Fund

January 27, 2023 by Josh Green

Avondale Estates

Avondale Estates greenlights mixed-use build on new Town Green

Project at cusp of downtown calls for retail, restaurants, public restrooms

January 12, 2023 by Josh Green

Across Atlanta, park upgrades announced for 25 neighborhoods

Officials: Park Pride to commit a record $2.5 million to greenspace enhancements in 2023

January 5, 2023 by Josh Green

Buckhead’s HUB404 lands ‘significant' boost in federal spending bill

9-acre park over Ga. Highway 400 expects to begin bridge engineering in 2023

January 4, 2023 by Josh Green

Councilmember: Park building near Zoo ATL could finally be filled soon

Diverse pool of applicants to be sought for Grant Park Gateway's big contemporary restaurant space

December 21, 2022 by Josh Green