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Revisiting the utopian vision for South Downtown, eight years later

Is it finally starting to come true?

March 21, 2025 by Josh Green

South Downtown entrepreneurs add 2 buildings to huge portfolio

Catching up with Atlanta Ventures for latest on "Project Elle," Hotel Row, pre-World Cup plans, more

July 5, 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

Tech investors step in to rescue South Downtown development plans

"Every great city in the world has a vibrant downtown, it’s Atlanta’s turn"

December 19, 2023 by Josh Green

Newport is pulling out of South Downtown. Now what?

German firm backs away from vision for 10 blocks, 50+ buildings, parking lots hyped for years

July 27, 2023 by Josh Green

Developer mum on state of South Downtown progress

Newport RE's tall ambitions for a revived, historic district appear to be delayed

July 14, 2023 by Josh Green

UPDATE: Glorious new downtown pedestrian bridge officially opens

Nelson Street bridge replacement artfully links Castleberry Hill to South Downtown

February 17, 2023 by Josh Green

What should South Downtown’s transportation future look like?

As district’s development boom begins, Central Atlanta Progress, ATL Downtown Improvement District release survey to gather 2 cents

January 20, 2023 by Josh Green

With 5 more buys, Newport’s empire swells to 50+ downtown buildings

South Downtown developer adds four more buildings, parking lot to huge portfolio

January 11, 2023 by Josh Green

Downtown Atlanta is getting its own neighborhood festival

Loft tour, celebration set to return in full next month after hiatus of more than a decade

October 26, 2022 by Josh Green

South Downtown developer adds properties to huge portfolio

Newport deal includes another 1 acre of parking lots and historic Trinity Avenue building

September 30, 2022 by Josh Green

First look: Two apartment towers bound for South Downtown

Newport projects aim to make downtrodden Broad Street blocks "a true anchor of Atlanta culture and community"

September 18, 2022 by Josh Green

Fresh renderings: How downtown's Mitchell Street could come to life

Marketing materials lend context for development plans near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

June 3, 2022 by Josh Green

This neighborhood-connecting downtown bridge is becoming real

Off-limits to cars, Nelson Street bridge replacement links Castleberry Hill to downtown, Centennial Yards

June 2, 2022 by Josh Green

Photos: Behind the scenes at downtown Atlanta's Hotel Row revival

As construction concludes, developer Newport hopes the stage is set for a Mitchell Street comeback

February 11, 2022 by Josh Green

First look: Gulch redevelopment's downtown towers move forward

Centennial Yards buildings would bring nearly 600 hotel rooms and apartments overlooking Mercedes-Benz Stadium

January 24, 2022 by Josh Green

Fresh glimpses emerge for Centennial Yards' first high-rises

How offices, hotel, and more apartments could take shape at downtown Atlanta megaproject

December 8, 2021 by Josh Green

Photos: Touring Centennial Yards as construction gains steam

Developers: 50-acre downtown megaproject will start noticeably transforming Atlanta's Gulch in 2022

November 24, 2021 by Josh Green