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Atlanta Streets Alive set to debut beloved Peachtree route for '26

Expect live music, food and drink, new activations from Midtown's Colony Square to Underground Atlanta

April 15, 2026 by Josh Green

Photos: Where historic South Downtown rebirth stands as World Cup nears

From barbecue to transit, plans call for a dozen key openings in coming weeks

March 27, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive returns this weekend—with brand-new route

“Beltline to Broad” open-streets fiesta to kick off largest planned year in Streets Alive history

March 17, 2026 by Josh Green

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 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

Skyrocketing costs, inexperience delay MARTA's first new transit line

Summerhill bus rapid transit route isn’t expected to open until summer 2025 now—with two fewer stations

August 29, 2022 by Josh Green

Centennial Yards megaproject vows to be mostly complete for World Cup

New visuals show how Southeast's largest sports entertainment district is planned to mesh with downtown Atlanta stadiums

July 7, 2022 by Josh Green

Filings: Centennial Yards high-rise hotel, apartments move forward

Plans call for nearly 600 hotel rooms, rentals to rise from Gulch near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

June 21, 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

Letter to Editor: Why Atlanta Streets Alive is crucial for a vibrant city

Underground Atlanta official makes case for frequently closing Peachtree Street

May 13, 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

First look: Centennial Yards megaproject's first ground-up new building

Residential piece planned between two Gulch bridges downtown

November 19, 2021 by Josh Green