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The Atlanta BeltLine is the most comprehensive revitalization effort ever undertaken in the City of Atlanta and among the largest, most wide-ranging urban.
Atlanta BeltLine
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2023 was a remarkable year for the Atlanta BeltLine project. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. hosted a record three groundbreakings on the Southside, Westside, and Northeast Trails and celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Northeast Trail-Segment 2. We again exceeded our annual housing goal for the year, increased our land holdings as part of our long-term affordability strategy, launched the BeltLine Business Solutions Office, and so much more.
All of our accomplishments for the year can be found in the digital Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. 2023 Annual Report.
Happy reading and see you soon on the B ..read more
Atlanta BeltLine
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Renowned for its colorful street art, murals, tags, and stickers, Krog Street Tunnel is legendary as a hub for visual artistic expression in Atlanta. For one afternoon, however, it took on a special new role. It became a gritty, yet vibrant backdrop, and its unique acoustics served as an accompanying instrument for a spectacular acapella musical showcase by the Spelman College Glee Club.
The performance, entitled “Resurgens Requiem,” was inspired by “The Mile Long Opera,” a similar placemaking performance event in 2018 on New York City’s Highline. It also drew upon the legacy of Atlanta’s dive ..read more
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Kim Wilson, Vice President of Design and Construction at Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., on the trail.
At the helm of Atlanta’s most transformative urban redevelopment project, Kim Wilson stands as a force in the City’s design and construction field. As the Atlanta BeltLine’s Vice President of Design and Construction, she drives the mission to transform the historic 22-mile railway corridor into a vibrant network of trails, greenspaces, and a foundation for future transit.
Wilson’s passion for the project isn’t simply as an executive; it’s personal. Having grown up in a family committed to commuting a ..read more
Atlanta BeltLine
3w ago
A new pilot is underway on the Atlanta BeltLine to help keep one Atlanta’s most beloved public spaces beautiful. In an effort to support the City of Atlanta Parks crew dedicated to maintaining BeltLine trails and parks, Atlanta BeltLine has hired Sun Brite Services, Inc. to remove graffiti on all completed, paved BeltLine trails. From February 28-March 1, the team completed a thorough cleaning of light poles, guard rails, retention walls, etc. on the Eastside and Westside Trails.
Moving forward, Sun Brite Services, Inc. will conduct a weekly inspection and removal of graffiti on the pave ..read more
Atlanta BeltLine
3w ago
Below you will find recent updates and photos of each of our Atlanta BeltLine projects in design or construction along with links to get more general information about each project. Additionally, you can explore current design and construction projects via map and list view here. These projects play a pivotal role in furthering the Atlanta BeltLine vision to be the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable city life.
BeltLine Transit Study
This planning project, primarily focused on determining a preferred transit alignment in t ..read more
Atlanta BeltLine
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On February 27th, the Atlanta BeltLine and the City of Atlanta celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly built Stanton Park Apartments, a significant milestone in affordable housing. This development will bring 56 new affordable housing units to Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood, situated at 1056 Hank Aaron Drive on the Southside BeltLine Trail.
Officials from the City of Atlanta, including Mayor Andre Dickens, joined the BeltLine and its partnering developers to commemorate this achievement. “A city as diverse and progressive as ours needs more diverse and practical housin ..read more
Atlanta BeltLine
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Nestled along the Westside Trail lies Washington Park, an emblem of resilience and community heritage in Atlanta. The streets that shape this neighborhood pay homage to Civil Rights luminaries like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Joseph E. Boone, and Joseph Lowery, embodying the spirit of progress and unity.
Born from the aftermath of the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, Washington Park emerged as a haven for those displaced, thanks to leaders like Herman E. Perry. As one of Atlanta’s first planned Black suburbs, Washington Park flourished into a thriving enclave for the city’s African American ..read more
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Fifty years ago, the City of Atlanta and Mayor Maynard Jackson announced a historic moment as Atlanta welcomed Lagos, Nigeria, as one of its first Sister Cities, starting a remarkable partnership between two vibrant communities. Atlanta mayor and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young continued this legacy and worked to strengthen ties with Lagos, Africa’s largest city and one of the fastest-growing urban centers globally.
To celebrate this enduring cultural and civic bond, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine is hosting LagosAtlanta: Sister City Rising, a 10-week artist residency that will result i ..read more
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In collaboration with the City of Atlanta, we’re introducing a new wayfinding system on the Atlanta BeltLine to assist city workers and emergency response personnel—Emergency Response Signage. You’ll see the signage posted on paved trails, consisting of stickers that will be affixed to every light pole, marked with unique numbers that facilitate precise location reporting during any incidents that may occur along trails (as shown in the example below).
These numbers not only help first responders identify the location of an incident, but also provide them with detailed directions to the locat ..read more
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The Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park will be closed for maintenance performed by the City of Atlanta’s Parks and Recreation Department. Repairs and cleaning to enhance safety and user experience will begin on February 5th and continue for approximately 3-4 weeks. Signs alerting guests will also be posted on-site.
For further information, please contact Parks Customer Service at (404)-546-6813.
Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark on the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Photo by LoKnows Drones.The post Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park Closure for Maintenance first appeared on Atlanta ..read more