Cobb County | Urbanize Atlanta

Smyrna lifts veil on ambitious plans for reimagined downtown

Densification concept call for hundreds of homes, hotel, array of businesses on former church properties

November 24, 2025 by Josh Green

Cobb scores federal funding for beefier autonomous transit system

Passenger service for expanded Cumberland Autonomous Mobility Network on horizon, per CID and county leadership

November 20, 2025 by Josh Green

New Cobb district’s 12-building residential component officially a go

300-unit development to rise at doorstep of Silver Comet Trail link, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

November 4, 2025 by Josh Green

Project near Braves stadium replacing parking lot, with trail included

Mixed-use Grubb Properties venture to include retail spaces along busy Cobb County corridor

October 2, 2025 by Josh Green

Outside Braves stadium, 'The Henry' tower project goes vertical at last

Two-pronged Battery Atlanta development broke ground in 2023; nearly 600 new residences planned

August 25, 2025 by Josh Green

Young mayor hopeful: In Atlanta’s suburbs, it’s a new day for urbanism

Cobb County city should "turn the tide on decades of suburbanization, car-dependency, and NIMBYism," Op-Ed writer posits

August 18, 2025 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

Cobb County expresses support for huge system of elevated highways

GDOT project calls for separated I-285 toll lanes in each direction with transit component—but no rail

September 6, 2022 by Josh Green

Avenue East Cobb redo breaks ground, promising 'downtown' vibes

Now stylized as “AEC,” 1990s shopping center overhaul aims to create outdoor lifestyle retail experience from parking lots

September 1, 2022 by Josh Green