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ATL e-scooter boom; notable Sweet Auburn book; Kirkwood housing

Real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from around Atlanta

March 20, 2025 by Josh Green

Public meeting on fate of Murphy Crossing happens this evening

Beltline officials encourage Atlantans to attend virtually or in-person

March 11, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Gorgeous downtown ATL building makes 'Places in Peril' list

Century-old structure could be razed for parking lot, per Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

February 26, 2025 by Josh Green

Beltline: Here's why pivotal Murphy Crossing project fell apart

Slashed home counts, unexplained costs, “ballooned” timelines played role, per Beltline leaders

February 5, 2025 by Josh Green

Robot guards are bound for South Downtown. Will they help?

Robotic tech is cheaper, less risky security alternative for developing downtown blocks, supporters say

January 22, 2025 by Josh Green

Beltline cancels planned redevelopment of Murphy Crossing

Sale to Arizona-based Culdesac firm terminated for closely watched Southwest Atlanta property

January 10, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: In Midtown, century-old hotel's revival is complete

Hotel Granada project aimed to modernize 1923 property while embracing Spanish Colonial charms

August 13, 2024 by Josh Green

Renderings: Slick concept unveiled for latest Portman Midtown tower

Nature-inspired design bound for noted chef’s Sozou at mixed-use Spring Quarter project

July 1, 2024 by Josh Green

Photos: Historic East Lake Golf Club bounces back from massive reno

Course redesign aims to recapture look, playability of 1940s glory, east of downtown Atlanta

June 27, 2024 by Josh Green

New Portman tower lands tenant for key Midtown corner

Award-winning “urban Mexican” concept to join boxing where Spring, 10th streets meet

May 24, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Changes underway in commercial heart of Inman Park

Plans call for modernized look with 1950s complex

April 29, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Next Portman tower reaches max height over Midtown

1020 Spring project neighbors new residential building, downtown Connector

April 25, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Century-old Midtown hotel to be reborn this summer

Spanish Colonial-inspired Hotel Granada includes café, tucked-away bar and restaurant

April 11, 2024 by Josh Green

Flashback: Recalling the 'before' version of Summerhill's vibrant strip

Quite a difference six years has made on Georgia Avenue

March 1, 2024 by Josh Green

Is $392M Gold Dome expansion, renovation a good idea?

Lawmaker plans include new office building, 500-space parking garage

February 29, 2024 by Josh Green

Poncey-Highland

Images: Historic Highland Inn's rebirth as rentals is complete

Meet Otto's Apartment Hotel, a flex-stay project that nods to 1920s roots

February 21, 2024 by Josh Green

Plans to revive historic Westside Atlanta theater take step forward

Zoning change sought for turning former Grove Park theater into mix of uses

February 5, 2024 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Images: Historic Coca-Cola plant redo ready for closeup

Edgewood Avenue office venture remade one of Coke’s first bottling plants

February 5, 2024 by Josh Green