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MARTA: First new transit line in decades to launch service soon

Rapid A-Line BRT route set to roll in April; MARTA also voices stance on recent Beltline streetcar controversy

February 12, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive to kick off 2026 festivities with new route (!)

Open-streets routes to coincide with 2026 FIFA World Cup hoopla also planned

January 21, 2026 by Josh Green

10 Atlanta development stories to watch in 2026

From Buckhead to Oakland City and especially downtown, the outlook calls for a monumental year ahead

January 6, 2026 by Josh Green

South Downtown seeks short-term World Cup tenants to fill space

Meanwhile, burgeoning district signs another permanent eatery for Broad Street slot

November 11, 2025 by Josh Green

South Downtown's first Smorgasburg to overtake parking lot next week

“Giant weekly outdoor food festival” has been a hit from Los Angeles to Brooklyn. Will ATL follow suit?

October 8, 2025 by Josh Green

Fresh visuals emerge for downtown's forthcoming Cosm dome

Centennial Yards concept will mark third such U.S. venue, following Los Angeles, Dallas

September 10, 2025 by Josh Green

Photos: First tower to sprout from Gulch reaches (almost) max height

Glass-clad Centennial Yards apartment building overlooks Mercedes-Benz Stadium

August 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Centennial Yards' next phase to include 'immersive dome'

Cosm concept is first signed tenant for under-construction, 8-acre entertainment district in Gulch

July 22, 2024 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

Photos: Atlanta's first rapid bus line, fresh bike lanes make progress

Where $91M MARTA project stands in Summerhill, downtown today

June 17, 2024 by Josh Green

Photos: How development is rising up from Atlanta's Gulch right now

Come along for a drone tour over Centennial Yards' first towers

May 28, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Centennial Yards unveils next phase for Atlanta's Gulch

8-acre district planned as “center of gravity” for 2026 World Cup

March 25, 2024 by Josh Green

Photos: At long last, Gulch redevelopment is actually above ground

Centennial Yards apartment tower's construction over viaduct level called milestone

January 15, 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

Construction of Atlanta's first bus-rapid transit line finally starts soon

Route now called MARTA Rapid Summerhill will include 14 stops, link from downtown to BeltLine

October 4, 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