Downtown | Urbanize Atlanta

MARTA's first new transit line in ages hits snags, now delayed

BRT project from downtown to Peoplestown, the Rapid A-Line, beset with new hurdles

April 7, 2025 by Josh Green

Atlanta mayor reaffirms commitment to Beltline rail

Reports due this month could hugely impact intown transit future, Dickens tells reporters

February 12, 2025 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2024

Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2024, Elite Eight: Downtown vs. East ATL

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

December 23, 2024 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2024

Meet the Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2024 tourney Elite Eight!

After nearly 2,000 votes, these eight places are still vying for everlasting prestige

December 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2024

Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2024, 1st round: (5) Downtown vs. (12) Lake Claire

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

December 18, 2024 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2024

Bracket set to officially decide Best Atlanta Neighborhood of 2024

The people have spoken. Ladies and gentlemen of ATL, meet your 16 tournament contestants!

December 13, 2024 by Josh Green

Major component of Georgia Tech growth spurt inches forward

Zoning efforts underway for new mixed-use district on western fringes of campus

September 16, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Vacant hotel tower sells for conversion to affordable housing

Hundreds of apartments planned for former Ramada Plaza near stadium

August 27, 2024 by Josh Green

Following mayor comments, pro-Beltline transit chorus grows louder

Light-rail advocates hopeful project can break ground in 2025, providing equitable mobility

August 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Midtown's highway-capping park dream is officially D.O.A.

And then there were two ...

July 26, 2024 by Josh Green

Photos: Atlanta's first rapid bus line, fresh bike lanes make progress

Where $91M MARTA project stands in Summerhill, downtown today

June 17, 2024 by Josh Green

Here now, an AI-generated update on ATL real estate development

Let's ask ChatGPT for the scoop on what's really going on

April 19, 2024 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

At long last, Atlanta Civic Center redo gears up to break ground

Initial phase along Piedmont Avenue calls for mix of housing, retail

April 9, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta BeltLine rail supporters plan downtown rally

As debate heats up, BeltLine Rail Now calls for mayor to uphold campaign promises; others unsold

March 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment could launch in coming months

Atlanta Housing secures tax credits, forecasts phase-one work at Old Fourth Ward site

February 22, 2024 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Officials: Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment takes key step forward

Atlanta Housing inks agreement with development group for historic property’s first 4.3 acres

November 16, 2023 by Josh Green

Redevelopment of warehouse property moves forward downtown

Paperwork filed with city for Georgia Tech’s expansion to former Randall Brothers headquarters

November 15, 2023 by Josh Green

Construction of Atlanta's first bus-rapid transit line finally starts soon

Route now called MARTA Rapid Summerhill will include 14 stops, link from downtown to BeltLine

October 4, 2023 by Josh Green