Downtown | Urbanize Atlanta

Federal cuts threaten to kill Atlanta's highway-capping Stitch project

Legislation could pull $157M from long-planned park, infrastructure initiative, Warnock’s office warns

June 2, 2025 by Josh Green

Downtown's 'Museum of the Future' takes step toward happening

School partnership to form basis for bringing $100M FutureVerse concept to reality, leaders say

May 28, 2025 by Josh Green

Two-stage live music venue to claim Underground Atlanta parking garage

Formerly located in Midtown, 181,000-square-foot Ravine adds to growing downtown concert options

May 23, 2025 by Josh Green

Fresh images for Centennial Yards' mixed-use future bubble up

New perspectives on “generational transformation” underway in downtown’s former Gulch

May 21, 2025 by Josh Green

Pool overlooking Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens to public—for a price

Signia by Hilton Atlanta aims to make splash with new “summer retreat” ResortPass program

May 21, 2025 by Josh Green

Hotel over downtown's signature park shows signs of actually happening

Residence Inn project again files construction plans for vacant corner near Centennial Olympic Park

May 20, 2025 by Josh Green

At long last, Centennial Yards' brewery sets firm opening date

Wild Leap taproom will be among first tenants at $5B downtown megaproject

September 27, 2022 by Josh Green

Report: Construction on downtown's 'Stitch' could start in 2024

But Central Atlanta Progress estimates the highway-capping park wouldn't be complete for a decade—at the earliest

September 21, 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

Underground Atlanta to transform into haunted house next month

Iconic property to host Y2K-era horror experience as part of efforts to draw fresh crowds downtown

August 30, 2022 by Josh Green

Atlanta scores $25M for Five Points MARTA station redo

Funding is part of RAISE Grants for infrastructure projects just announced by U.S. Department of Transportation

August 11, 2022 by Josh Green

One of Atlanta's tallest hotels begins to rise up downtown

World’s first ground-up Signia by Hilton hotel back on track after pandemic delays

August 8, 2022 by Josh Green

Poll: Do you think downtown's highway-capping 'Stitch' will happen?

With World Cup on horizon, encouraging signs for Atlanta's "front yard"—including federal funding—abound. But is it too ambitious?

August 3, 2022 by Josh Green

New bus service from Atlanta to mountain casino launching soon

Day trips will connect from downtown MARTA station to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

August 2, 2022 by Josh Green

Photos: Margaritaville, Club Wyndham tower is open for business downtown

200-room “urban oasis” on Centennial Olympic Park called Atlanta’s first vacation club resort property

July 26, 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

Underground Atlanta redevelopment lands longstanding local brewery

Plans call for indoor-outdoor taproom, restaurant to reclaim the old Atlanta Visitors Center

July 6, 2022 by Josh Green

City planner: How Atlanta can shine when World Cup comes to town

We need to learn from missteps of 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, while focusing on today's shortcomings, columnist posits

June 30, 2022 by Josh Green