Parks and Recreation | Urbanize Atlanta

Two options emerge for Piedmont Park’s grand overhaul

Unveiling called “The Big Reveal” set for April; public input sessions end next week

February 19, 2025 by Josh Green

‘Signature Westside greenspace’ set to break ground in coming weeks

Atlanta Beltline’s long-planned Enota Park project tallies nearly $2M in donations

February 13, 2025 by Josh Green

Exclusive: Full vision for upgraded Piedmont Park emerges

Draft plans call for northward park expansion, Lake Clara Meer upgrades

February 5, 2025 by Josh Green

Councilmember: Still-vacant Grant Park facility not city’s fault

Years-long saga to fill Grant Park Gateway project drags on...

January 16, 2025 by Josh Green

7 months after tenant pick, it's still crickets at Grant Park Gateway

Market and grocer Savi Provisions was supposed to be gearing up for opening now. What gives?

January 14, 2025 by Josh Green

Downtown's highway-capping Stitch project unveils master plan

Public commentary phase for Connector park will be open for several weeks

December 31, 2024 by Josh Green

Rare splash pad fed by natural spring debuts in time for summer

Downtown Hapeville is "thrilled to add this brand new state-of-the-art facility" on former municipal pool site

June 7, 2023 by Josh Green

New promo emerges for downtown's highway-capping Stitch project

Atlanta mayor to Washington, D.C. congregation: "Now is the time for change”

June 1, 2023 by Josh Green

Fresh images: How Atlanta Botanical Garden would meet the BeltLine

Garden officials want next section wrapped in time for World Cup—pending construction of controversial public storage facility

April 27, 2023 by Josh Green

Atlanta BeltLine: Piedmont Park's paved trail coming sooner than expected

Plans for Northeast Trail through city's premier greenspace are six months ahead of schedule, agency says

April 11, 2023 by Josh Green

Downtown's 'Stitch' concept scores another boost of federal cash

Project meant to weave Connector-divided downtown back together lands one of first Reconnecting Communities program grants

February 28, 2023 by Josh Green

City moves to finally fill Grant Park Gateway's 'rooftop' building

Department of Parks and Recreation officially seeking restaurant proposals after years of vacancy

February 8, 2023 by Josh Green

Conservationists: 2022 was banner year for ATL greenspace protection

More than 250 acres added was among largest park, greenspace gains in City of Atlanta history, per The Conservation Fund

January 27, 2023 by Josh Green

Avondale Estates

Avondale Estates greenlights mixed-use build on new Town Green

Project at cusp of downtown calls for retail, restaurants, public restrooms

January 12, 2023 by Josh Green

Across Atlanta, park upgrades announced for 25 neighborhoods

Officials: Park Pride to commit a record $2.5 million to greenspace enhancements in 2023

January 5, 2023 by Josh Green

Councilmember: Park building near Zoo ATL could finally be filled soon

Diverse pool of applicants to be sought for Grant Park Gateway's big contemporary restaurant space

December 21, 2022 by Josh Green

Two years later, why is this gorgeous city building still empty?

Ghostly Grant Park Gateway structure was built for restaurant occupancy, overlooking what's now a popular park

December 16, 2022 by Josh Green

Images: Atlanta Botanical Garden's plans for BeltLine-fronting expansion

Officials: $25M donation will allow Garden to sprout by 7 acres, maximizing proximity to BeltLine, Piedmont Park

November 22, 2022 by Josh Green