Downtown Atlanta | Urbanize Atlanta

City-backed upgrades bound for Underground Atlanta for World Cup

Plaza, Upper Alabama Street changes to join wave of new public-accessible spaces downtown soon

May 18, 2026 by Josh Green

'Downtown Enterprise Zone' coming for World Cup. Will it work?

Officials: Tax legislation will cover nearly 30 acres, with goal of supercharging downtown Atlanta’s revitalization

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Centennial Yards bags iconic hotel brand for downtown mega-build

Virgin Hotels signed as key component of rising Entertainment District near Atlanta stadiums

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Monumental new mural transforms former CNN Center wall

HENSE installation part of ongoing arts push at The CTR before 2026 FIFA World Cup

April 16, 2026 by Josh Green

Castleberry Hill

In Mercedes-Benz Stadium's shadow, rentals flattened for development

Summerhill developer Carter, partners have mixed-use ambitions for Castleberry Hill parcels. Any requests?

April 2, 2026 by Josh Green

With World Cup on horizon, where ailing landmark's revival stands

Pre-2026 FIFA World Cup work at Atlanta Constitution Building enters homestretch; “The Pitch” coming soon

March 31, 2026 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

Splashy upgrades on tap for iconic Centennial Olympic Park fountain

$2.5M Woodruff Foundation grant to fund first Fountain of Rings “major enhancement” since 2007

May 22, 2024 by Josh Green

Fresh images, details emerge for CNN Center's extreme makeover

Conversion to The Center to include “Hawks Plaza,” TV/film production facilities, per marketing materials

May 20, 2024 by Josh Green

First step for creating downtown's Stitch is happening. Right now

Planning, design, and engineering for ambitious highway-capping park officially underway

May 16, 2024 by Josh Green

Here now, 5 Atlanta developments to rescue from the dead

These proposals would make for a better city as World Cup 2026 nears

May 8, 2024 by Josh Green