Cobb County | Urbanize Atlanta

In quest to build thriving downtown, Smyrna closes on church purchase

9-acre initiative called “Downtown the Downtown” takes key step toward construction

December 19, 2024 by Josh Green

North of downtown Marietta, 600 homes set for groundbreaking

GreenHouse project marks largest metro Atlanta land acquisition for national builder Beazer

November 15, 2024 by Josh Green

I-285 Express Lanes transit project shows signs of life

Transit services proposed along one of Georgia's busiest corridors; public meetings set

November 11, 2024 by Josh Green

Efforts to expand transit in Cobb, Gwinnett counties are D.O.A.

November 6, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: How new facet of Cobb County town center came together

8-building Springside project aims to boost foot traffic in downtown Powder Springs

October 30, 2024 by Josh Green

Analysis: Atlanta is top 5 best baseball city in U.S.

On eve of World Series, ATL appears to hit home run among 330 cities studied

October 24, 2024 by Josh Green

Apartment proposal outrages Marietta city leadership

135 units that would replace parking lot reportedly prompt mayor to say: “We’re Marietta, not New York”

April 3, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, Elite Eight: (2) Roswell versus (7) Duluth

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Final Four? Cast your vote now!

March 23, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, Elite Eight: (3) Marietta vs. (6) Suwanee

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Final Four? Cast your vote now!

March 22, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Hey Atlanta, meet the Best OTP Downtown tourney Elite Eight!

After nearly 5,000 votes, these eight suburban city centers are still vying for everlasting prestige

March 22, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, 1st round: (3) Marietta vs. (14) Smyrna

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Elite Eight? Cast your vote now!

March 16, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Bracket set to officially decide Best OTP Downtown of 2023

Ladies and gentlemen of metro Atlanta, meet your 16 tournament contestants, as decided by the people

March 14, 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

Suburban Smackdown

March Madness tourney: What's Atlanta's best OTP downtown?

Nominate your favorite suburban city center today! Bracket-style tournament begins soon

March 8, 2023 by Josh Green

As opening day nears, project next to Braves stadium in full swing

Truist Securities headquarters joins growth spurt around The Battery Atlanta

February 23, 2023 by Josh Green

Developer tops out building near Braves stadium

Officially called “Tallulah,” 327-unit project takes acreage on the fringes of Cumberland Mall

February 16, 2023 by Josh Green

First look: Project rises next to Atlanta Braves stadium, The Battery

Mixed-use The Optima is designed to handle rideshare on game days, though the ballpark is right down the street

February 10, 2023 by Josh Green

'The Henry' project scores controversial tax boost near Braves stadium

Two-tower venture would bring upscale rentals, another hotel outside Truist Park outfield walls

November 30, 2022 by Josh Green