Downtown Atlanta | Urbanize Atlanta

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

Townhomes asking $700K pop up near Vine City, Clark Atlanta

It's the first phase of infill project called Walnut Hill Heights

March 19, 2024 by Josh Green

Feds announce $207M windfall for downtown Stitch, BeltLine link

Lion's share of funding will cover Connector-capping park's initial phase

March 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Downtown Walgreens in landmark building to shutter soon

Petition to save Peachtree Street retailer called it a crucial downtown resource

March 11, 2024 by Josh Green

Entire Corey Tower offered as 30-story downtown billboard

As part of "ATL Tower" rebranding, unabashed smokestack is courting pretty much any company

March 5, 2024 by Josh Green

Department of Big Ideas

What if we flooded the Connector—for recreation?

Now this would make a splash

February 9, 2024 by Josh Green

Christened 'The Melody,' homeless housing initiative opens today

20-container project marks Atlanta’s first rapid, temporary solution for unsheltered population

January 26, 2024 by Josh Green

Revisiting the awe-inspiring proposal for Atlanta's tallest building

Architect: "I do think the project is still possible"

January 23, 2024 by Josh Green

MARTA's Five Points overhaul to close station for more than a year

Rail service, transfer functionality won't be impacted during construction, transit agency says

December 15, 2023 by Josh Green

MARTA's Five Points station redevelopment takes step forward

Plans call for $206M overhaul of Atlanta's largest, busiest transit hub

December 5, 2023 by Josh Green

Project leaders: 6 months later, Thrive Sweet Auburn is working

Decatur Street concept billed as "one-stop shop" for Atlanta's homeless

November 8, 2023 by Josh Green

Study: 25 percent (gasp!) of downtown is devoted to parking

ATL’s Parking Score metric lands near bottom of major U.S. cities analyzed

November 7, 2023 by Josh Green

Designs unveiled for Atlanta's rapid homeless housing initiative

First location for shipping containers turned micro units to be unveiled in December

October 30, 2023 by Josh Green