Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) alongside Prestwick Development Company celebrated the opening of Parkside on Atlanta’s Westside with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony. The development allows ABI to exceed 50% of its affordable housing goal in Q2 of this year. “At the end of the day, it’s about the people,” ABI President and CEO Clyde Higgs said. “This brick and metal and wood that[...]
The Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) Arts and Cultural Department broadcasted the 13th annual open call for its Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibition. Over the years, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine has transformed into the largest temporary exhibition of its kind across the south, providing an outdoor public gallery that spans over 12 linear miles. Artists of all mediums and capabilities are encouraged[...]
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[...]
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[...]
The Village Market and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) recently announced the launch of BeltLine Marketplace. A part of the first ABI small business incubator, the BeltLine Marketplace will feature up to six local, Black-owned businesses with storefronts directly on the multi-use trail. Supported by a $750,000 grant courtesy of The Kendeda Fund, the pilot program provides affordable commercial opportunities. The marketplace will showcase colorfully artistic[...]
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[...]
Add a little brightness to the holiday season by visiting the Garden Lights, Holiday Nights event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Now through January 15, 2022, celebrate 11 years of beautiful lights and stunning botanical sights with a festive twist. Voted Best Garden Lights by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2020, this annual event is a holiday season favorite. A fun, immersive activity for the family to[...]
Make plans to attend the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival. This year the two-day celebration takes place October 2-3, 2021. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This festival of community and tradition is presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. The event is a major celebration of the arts[...]
If you live, work or play in Atlanta, chances are you've heard a lot about the Atlanta BeltLine. The BeltLine has become one of the most iconic features that Atlanta has to offer, transforming more than 22 miles of abandoned railroad into a walking and bike path. Even though the trail is not fully completed yet, Atlantans have fallen in[...]
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[...]