DeKalb County | Urbanize Atlanta

Vision, funding plan for people bridge over I-85 come to light

Brookhaven's Peachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge to link with Emory's Executive Park

July 15, 2026 by Josh Green

Megachurch breaks ground on 'Village' of houses deemed affordable

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church plans 390+ homes for priced-out metro Atlantans on church-owned land

June 30, 2026 by Josh Green

After Kroger exit, $24M investment aims to revive shopping center

Developer plans to attract four new national retailers to Memorial Drive’s Belvedere Plaza

June 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: How upgrades for MARTA’s easternmost station turned out

New pedestrian bridge, plaza updates highlight key project in MARTA’s systemwide Station Rehabilitation Program

May 19, 2026 by Josh Green

Avondale Estates

Photos: Avondale Estates' people-friendly main street overhaul is here

Years in the making, North Avondale Complete Street Project has officially wrapped

April 2, 2026 by Josh Green

Downtown Decatur hotel project advances, comes into sharper focus

AC Hotels plans call for minimal new parking, new rooftop restaurant near Decatur Square

February 17, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Stonecrest’s Sears redo wraps phase II, lands food hall financing

"We're providing intown amenities within our suburban framework,” says Stonecrest Resorts developer

May 10, 2023 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