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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

Images: South Downtown hotel conversion targets fall opening

Former office building described as combination of “dynamic cityscapes and Southern hospitality"

August 1, 2024 by Josh Green

Should the Georgia Music Hall of Fame be reborn in Atlanta?

July 19, 2024 by Josh Green

Developer deadline looms for iconic, rotting building. Any big ideas?

Invest Atlanta wants downtown landmark Atlanta Constitution Building revived for 2026 World Cup

July 16, 2024 by Josh Green

Plans halted for $230M Five Points redevelopment rollout

MARTA hits pause on planned closures, bus service impacts at busiest, largest station downtown

July 5, 2024 by Josh Green

Amtrak ‘excited’ by potential of new Atlanta intercity rail hub

Passenger rail corporation isn't disclosing intown site at risk of unrelated development

July 3, 2024 by Josh Green

ATL News Roundup

South Downtown rebirth; Summerhill hotel prospects; ATL Trails

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

June 28, 2024 by Josh Green

Rally planned in opposition to MARTA’s Five Points redevelopment

City officials, downtown stakeholders to formally ask MARTA to pause renovation, closure plans

June 25, 2024 by Josh Green

Report: MARTA pivoting from original Five Points station plans

Goal is to make downtown hub more accessible during planned four-year renovation

June 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Exclusive: Amtrak seeks $30M to start building new Atlanta rail hub

Downtown site transit agency covets is "at imminent risk of development"

June 13, 2024 by Josh Green

Poll: Should MARTA proceed with Five Points redo—or slam brakes?

Central Atlanta Progress joins chorus of opponents to makeover of largest, busiest MARTA hub

June 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Historic downtown Atlanta church targeted for housing conversion

Redo of century-old Gothic structure Trinity United Methodist Church calls for 54 units, more

May 29, 2024 by Josh Green

MARTA's $230M Five Points station overhaul sets start date

Here's the 411 on closures and bus route changes expected to span well over a year

May 29, 2024 by Josh Green