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

Avondale Estates

Images: Avondale Estates' long-sought Town Green is becoming real

Plus an updated look at development concepts that could rim the versatile greenspace soon

June 16, 2022 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Old Fourth Ward sculpture site to be transformed into arts park

Plans call for performance venue, compelling lighting around longstanding “54 Columns” by artist Sol LeWitt

June 16, 2022 by Josh Green

Fire torches beloved Chastain Park treehouse; leaders vow to rebuild

"Iconic" structure was signature part of $2.8-million park upgrade

May 16, 2022 by Josh Green

BeltLine picks routes for complex Northwest Trail through Buckhead

Explained: How Atlanta's famed loop will cross I-75, link with Lindbergh, and more

May 13, 2022 by Josh Green

When it comes to Buckhead BeltLine, has Nimbyism run amok?

Neighbors are divided on where BeltLine's tricky Northwest Trail segment should be built

May 11, 2022 by Josh Green

Scaled-back BeltLine performance space aims to start construction soon

Reynoldstown Community Space would see a lawn dotted with versatile sculptures—but no stage

April 27, 2022 by Josh Green

South of Atlanta, bodacious public water park to open next month

Officials call Spivey Splash Water Park a "premier destination spot for people around the world to enjoy"

April 18, 2022 by Josh Green

Indecent Proposals

West of Atlanta, council approves ambitious park, trails project

Grant-funded concept called West Atlanta Natural Greenspace would capitalize on forested, hilly terrain with bridge and path system

April 1, 2022 by Josh Green

Project to connect Atlanta BeltLine to Ponce takes step forward

Scope also includes new streetscapes between Boulevard and John Lewis Freedom Parkway

March 18, 2022 by Josh Green

City of Atlanta buys land for first park with Chattahoochee access

9-acre Lower Paul Park will serve as front door to waterway in Riverside, officials say

March 10, 2022 by Josh Green

Next to Zoo Atlanta, why is this gorgeous new building still empty?

City-owned Grant Park Gateway structure was built for restaurant occupancy

January 19, 2022 by Josh Green

Confirmed: What Georgia Power is building next to new Westside Park

Substation project aims to boost "reliability and resiliency of the localized electric grid"

January 11, 2022 by Josh Green