Downtown Atlanta | Urbanize Atlanta

Memorial Drive Greenway dream to take step forward this month

First public forum on horizon for long-planned, connective greenspace; skate park now included

October 6, 2025 by Josh Green

Letter to Editor: Hands off Portman's iconic downtown skybridges

Professor, writer responds to architect's proposal to redevelop elevated walkways as mixed-use notes

October 1, 2025 by Josh Green

Housing remake of landmark downtown property scores funding boost

Plans call for Folio House to be conduit between Centennial Yards, Five Points, and Underground Atlanta

September 23, 2025 by Josh Green

Next phase of MARTA’s 'Five Points Transformation' to begin next month

Access to transit system’s biggest, busiest station to soon be closed from Peachtree Street, elsewhere

September 22, 2025 by Josh Green

Downtown ATL's 'hamster tubes' as functional parks? How's that sound?

Architect reimagines Portman’s skywalks as “catalysts for connecting people, programs, and public life”

September 19, 2025 by Josh Green

Early glimpses emerge for project near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Controversial Georgia Power substation recently broke ground at doorstep of GWCC in Vine City

September 15, 2025 by Josh Green

Controversial substation project barrels ahead near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Scope and look remain murky for Georgia Power substation called necessary by utility provider

September 10, 2025 by Josh Green

Fresh grocery, a crucial downtown resource, set to open this week

Azalea Fresh Market in former Walgreens described as City of Atlanta’s first municipal grocery store

August 27, 2025 by Josh Green

ARC, city launch efforts to find best site for new Amtrak hub

Officials: Intercity Amtrak station could better connect Atlanta to Savannah, Nashville, Charlotte, beyond

August 25, 2025 by Josh Green

Revised vision emerges for downtown Atlanta church development

Redo of century-old Gothic structure Trinity United Methodist Church calls for affordable housing, more

August 22, 2025 by Josh Green

Fresh visuals, details emerge for Centennial Yards first hotel

Restaurant, poolside bar concept, hotel leadership in place at lodging tower risen from former Gulch

August 18, 2025 by Josh Green

Memorial Drive Greenway project rises from dead, launches design phase

Greenspace plan compiled in 2016 to guide renewed city push for linear park

August 13, 2025 by Josh Green

What could landmark building's 'accelerated disposal' mean for downtown?

Big changes appear imminent for Peachtree Summit Federal Building—and more than 2,000 downtown workers

August 8, 2025 by Faith Mbadugha

Feds yank $151M from Stitch project; leaders vow it's still happening

Leadership: Highway-capping park to be construction-ready next year, with renewed support from GDOT, mayor

August 6, 2025 by Josh Green

Former CNN Center revival vows to open before Atlanta’s World Cup

Overhauled atrium, exterior upgrades, massive art installations on tap at The Center, per CP Group

July 29, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: South Downtown's first new hotel in forever finally debuts

Wyndham property Origin Hotel Atlanta features new bistro, free e-bike program for guests, arty vibes

July 22, 2025 by Josh Green

CNN Center’s conversion aims to boost Atlanta creatives, nonprofits

CP Group offering free ad space on “monumental” billboards with pre-World Cup grant program

June 27, 2025 by Josh Green

ATL News Roundup

R.I.P. Decatur planters; Waymo whoa; lively new district near The Benz?

Real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from around Atlanta

June 25, 2025 by Josh Green