Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail Propelled by Congressional Support

In August 2019, the Atlanta Beltline Southside Corridor opened in an interim state. One month later, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) posted an Invitation to Bid for a construction contractor to build out this first 0.75-mile segment of the multi-use trail. Astra Group, Inc. was announced in December as the selected firm. At that time, utility relocations and final permitting were[...]

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Atlanta BeltLine Contributes to Affordable Apartments

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) contributed $2 million towards Skyline Apartments, 250 affordable housing units set to rise at 1090 Hank Aaron Drive in south Atlanta. The financial closing, which took place on February 18th, puts ABI at 53% of its affordable housing goal of 5,600 units in the BeltLine TAD as outlined in the 2005 founding legislation. Situated directly on the Southside[...]

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Atlanta BeltLine Trail Corridor on Schedule with $300 Million Commitment

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI), Atlanta BeltLine Partnership (ABP), and its partners have reached a major funding milestone that keeps Atlanta's most ambitious development project on a required timeline to complete the Atlanta BeltLine trail corridor by the end of 2030 when the 25-year Atlanta BeltLine redevelopment plan and its dedicated Tax Allocation District (TAD) are scheduled to end. Catalyzed by passage[...]

Art on the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade Returns September 21

Art on the Atlanta BeltLine Artists Announced

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) has notified artists of their selection to participate in the 2021-2022 Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibition. As part of ABI’s larger arts and culture programming, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine brings together artists across all mediums to participate in the largest, temporary outdoor art exhibition in the south. Since 2010, the annual exhibition has celebrated[...]

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Atlanta BeltLine Northeast Trail Construction Updates

A portion of the Northeast Trail, completed by Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI) and Georgia Power, is now open to the public. Currently in an advanced interim state, the portion completed is a paved future segment of the BeltLine currently available for use by hikers, walkers and bikers. The multi-use trail runs through the Piedmont Heights and Ansley Park neighborhoods between[...]

Atlanta BeltLine Special Service District

Atlanta BeltLine Seeks Funding to Complete All Trails Before 2030

The completion of all Atlanta BeltLine trails may be providing enhanced walkability, as well as new affordable housing and job opportunities well before 2030. On Tuesday, January 19, new legislation to create a Special Service District (SSD) within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area was introduced at the Atlanta City Council meeting. This new revenue source would ensure the completion of[...]

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Around the Atlanta BeltLine, five (relatively) affordable options

For all its connective wonders, the Atlanta BeltLine has been pilloried by observers far and wide for being a conduit of gentrification in general, displacement in particular, and the rapid real estate price escalations that are the root of those ills. Still, your last name doesn’t necessarily have to be Warbucks to call a BeltLine neighborhood home—and to actually own[...]

The Atlanta Beltline: Connecting the ATL

The Atlanta Beltline: Connecting the ATL

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick welcome the Atlanta BeltLine Communication and Media Relations Manager Jenny Odom to this week’s Around Atlanta segment. After volunteering between five and six years, Jenny was brought on board as a full-time employee and has worked on the Atlanta BeltLine project for over 7.5 years. The Atlanta BeltLine is a[...]