DeKalb County | Urbanize Atlanta

At MARTA's doorstep, affordable housing build in construction homestretch

80 units joining surge of Transit Oriented Development around Avondale station

January 6, 2025 by Josh Green

Avondale Estates

Avondale Estates launches 'tactical urbanism' work to slow drivers down

Phase one focused on low-cost measures to boost safety, slash cut-through traffic

December 4, 2024 by Josh Green

Bike, pedestrian trail system in pipeline around MARTA station

GDOT project aims to complement new development around MARTA’s Kensington station

December 2, 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

Photos: DeKalb County's first building with electricity goes solar

Agnes Scott College project melds historic preservation with future-focused upgrades

October 21, 2024 by Josh Green

In south Decatur, 125 affordable rentals bound for old YMCA site

$37M Solace Grove senior complex to include greenspace, trails

September 13, 2024 by Josh Green

Indecent Proposals

Decatur officially adopts new slogan, 'Like Atlanta, Only Better'

Despite concerns it's "immodest" and "possibly incorrect," catchphrase approved by Decatur Community Affairs Council

April 1, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: At MARTA’s doorstep, transit-focused affordable housing tops out

Mixed-use Phoenix Station venture claimed row of standalone homes

March 31, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, Elite Eight: (1) Alpharetta vs. (9) Tucker

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

March 23, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: How project called The Parc is rising up near East Atlanta

Brock Built townhome venture borders park described as “magical escape right in the middle of Atlanta”

March 23, 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: (8) Norcross vs. (9) Tucker

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

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

Mixed-use build Brookglen Heights is rising on ATL's far east side

Developer: Project is one of Covington Highway's first and biggest new investments

March 6, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: 5-building project with affordable piece begins topping out

Now called Resia Memorial Drive, large development near Avondale Estates, MARTA expects to start opening this year

January 19, 2023 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2022

All hail Avondale Estates, your 2022 tournament champion!

Charming eastside city ultimately prevails in wild Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2022 tourney

January 4, 2023 by Josh Green

With a dozen new tenants, Stonecrest mall redo is ‘gaining momentum’

Second phase of Priví, a Sears remake, scheduled to open soon; full-service hotel on tap

October 3, 2022 by Josh Green