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Memorial Drive Greenway project rises from dead, launches design phase

Greenspace plan compiled in 2016 to guide renewed city push for linear park

August 13, 2025 by Josh Green

Large war monument, 'memorial experience' bound for Piedmont Park

Construction underway on Vietnam War tribute to "highest status patriots" from Atlanta, Fulton County

August 11, 2025 by Josh Green

Little Five Points

Overhaul of Little Five Points gathering space officially kicks off

A decade in the making, Findley Plaza redo calls for open events space, more

August 4, 2025 by Josh Green

Midtown moves forward with park among skyscrapers. Any big ideas?

Midtown Alliance issues request for "bold conceptual design," qualified team at key 14th Street site

July 24, 2025 by Josh Green

Chamblee plows forward to build downtown park with pond centerpiece

Functional Fish Bolt Park to be sited along Rail Trail, near hundreds of new residences

July 22, 2025 by Josh Green

Construction on large, flood-solving greenspace full speed ahead

Following controversy, Peoplestown stormwater vault project calls for versatile, 5-acre park on top

July 14, 2025 by Josh Green

Avondale Estates

Images: Avondale Estates' long-sought Town Green is becoming real

Plus an updated look at development concepts that could rim the versatile greenspace soon

June 16, 2022 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Old Fourth Ward sculpture site to be transformed into arts park

Plans call for performance venue, compelling lighting around longstanding “54 Columns” by artist Sol LeWitt

June 16, 2022 by Josh Green

Atlanta rockets to so-so 27th place on national ParkScore Index

The City in a Forest made huge gains in 2021, but it’s no Cincinnati or Washington D.C., per Trust for Public Land

May 5, 2022 by Josh Green

Buckhead's 'cap park' dream gets serious, names first official leader

Gwinnett theater head called perfect fit for HUB404 Conservancy, the nonprofit striving to build 9-acre park from thin air

May 4, 2022 by Josh Green

BeltLine lands another $5M to speed Southside Trail construction

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff tours project to announce latest injection of federal cash

April 21, 2022 by Josh Green

South of Atlanta, bodacious public water park to open next month

Officials call Spivey Splash Water Park a "premier destination spot for people around the world to enjoy"

April 18, 2022 by Josh Green

Indecent Proposals

West of Atlanta, council approves ambitious park, trails project

Grant-funded concept called West Atlanta Natural Greenspace would capitalize on forested, hilly terrain with bridge and path system

April 1, 2022 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Behind the scenes at the biggest BeltLine development to date

New City's Fourth Ward project aims to elevate Atlanta's infill architecture and choreographed public spaces

March 30, 2022 by Josh Green

Exploring the new Atlanta Waterworks park in 19 photos

Greenspace on one of Atlanta's highest points has been off-limits for 25 years

March 28, 2022 by Josh Green

Eastside Atlanta disc golf proposal has become grassroots cause

Nonprofit group pulling for outdoor recreation at DeKalb Memorial Park with volunteers, donations

March 16, 2022 by Josh Green

City of Atlanta buys land for first park with Chattahoochee access

9-acre Lower Paul Park will serve as front door to waterway in Riverside, officials say

March 10, 2022 by Josh Green

In heart of Midtown, functional but temporary park to happen soon

10th Street space will feature dog park, other "outdoor rooms"

March 4, 2022 by Josh Green