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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA –The Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) Board of Directors elected Paul Morris to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Morris brings almost 30 years of experience to the organization, including previous work in consulting and line management roles focusing on transportation, urban redevelopment, natural resource management, public [...] Learn more
From the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works: Please be advised that Krog Street between Edgewood Avenue and Dekalb Avenue will be closed temporarily to allow for AT&T utility work to occur adjacent to the Edgewood Avenue Bridge Construction Zone. The closure is planned for June 17, 2013 through August 3, 2013, weather permitting. [...] Learn more
The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership has been awarded grant funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation as part of its active healthy living initiative and The Coca-Cola Company’s global anti-obesity campaign. The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to help fund Atlanta BeltLine health initiatives, including free and reduced-price fitness classes in the parks around the Atlanta BeltLine [...] Learn more
Atlanta BeltLine to be Featured Prominently in Upcoming National Brownfields Conference ATLANTA – With approximately 1,100 acres of former industrial sites along the Atlanta BeltLine corridor, brownfield remediation is a significant component of this 22-mile urban redevelopment project. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the significance of the Atlanta BeltLine and, on May 8 awarded [...] Learn more
Atlanta – The Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) Board of Directors has named five finalists for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. The slate of finalists is the result of a national search conducted by the Board with support from Korn/Ferry International. The five finalists (listed alphabetically) are Lisa Gordon, Chief [...] Learn more
Registration is underway for the 2013 Earth Day on the Atlanta BeltLine on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Park Pride, Trees Atlanta, the Atlanta Community Tool Bank, Keep Atlanta Beautiful, and neighborhood partners are working together to plant native grass along the Eastside Trail on the Atlanta BeltLine to [...] Learn more
Registration opens March 20, 2013 ATLANTA – On April 12th, 2013, Trees Atlanta will launch Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Walking Tours to offer an in-depth exploration of the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail. The free walking tours are led by trained experts called docents and focus particularly on the horticultural collections and interesting facts about the Atlanta [...] Learn more
The Atlanta BeltLine Running Series announces the Atlanta BeltLine Northside 1K, a special event designed to get younger runners engaged and active on the Atlanta BeltLine. Held immediately following the Atlanta BeltLine Northside 5K on Saturday, April 27th, the event will feature an abbreviated course and will be limited to 100 participants, ages 12 and [...] Learn more
Seeking Artists for Atlanta’s Largest Temporary Public Art Exhibition Returning in Fall 2013 Atlanta – Now celebrating its fourth year as Atlanta’s largest temporary public art exhibition, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists to solicit outdoor, temporary works of art for presentation on the Atlanta BeltLine in [...] Learn more
One-mile spur trail will eventually connect to the Atlanta BeltLine as part of 33-Mile Trail Network ATLANTA – Mayor Kasim Reed will lead the groundbreaking for the Atlanta BeltLine Southwest Connector Trail on Saturday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m. next to Beecher Hills Elementary School. This new one-mile spur trail will be part of the [...] Learn more
ATLANTA, GA. – On the last day of 2012, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) purchased a critical property from The Trust for Public Land that will connect the recently opened Eastside Trail with Historic Fourth Ward Park. Funding for the acquisition came from private donations to the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Capital Campaign. This “Gateway” connection, when [...] Learn more
Private Donations to Support “The Gateway” and Other Priority Projects ATLANTA (November 16, 2012) - The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership today announced it will receive a generous grant from the Woodruff Foundation to support the Atlanta BeltLine project’s expansion, specifically the development of the Gateway connecting the Eastside Trail to Historic Fourth Ward Park. The $3 million [...] Learn more
Historic Fourth Ward Park from Atlanta Regional Commission on Vimeo. On Friday, October 12, the Atlanta Regional Commission bestowed its highest honor upon Historic Fourth Ward Park, the Development of Excellence Award. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, the Department of Watershed Management, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the Trust for [...] Learn more
MAYOR REED DEDICATES ATLANTA BELTLINE EASTSIDE TRAIL Much-Anticipated 2.25-Mile Trail Connecting Five Neighborhoods Officially Opens Oct. 15 ATLANTA – Mayor Kasim Reed will lead the official dedication of the Atlanta BeltLine’s most significant step forward yet: the opening of the Eastside Trail on Monday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. at the intersection of the Atlanta [...] Learn more
The Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail is progressing every day and is almost ready to welcome the public. This new 2.25-mile long section of the Atlanta BeltLine, running from Irwin St. to 10th St. and Monroe Dr., connects the neighborhoods of Virginia Highland, Midtown, Poncey Highland, Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward. This section of trail also [...] Learn more
December 1 Event Features First Official Run on New Eastside Trail and Exciting Tailgate and Neighborhood Challenges ATLANTA (Aug. 23, 2012) The Atlanta BeltLine Running Series announces its second annual Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K on Saturday, December 1, kicking off at Stoveworks (112 Krog Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307) at 10 a.m. This first official [...] Learn more
Dynamic Exhibition Kicks off Saturday, September 8 with Performances through Sunday, November 11 ATLANTA (August 23, 2012) – Art on the Atlanta Beltline returns this fall as Atlanta’s largest temporary public art exhibition, showcasing the work of new and returning, established and emerging visual artists, performers, and musicians along nine miles of the Atlanta BeltLine [...] Learn more
Statement from John Somerhalder, Chairman of the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Board of Directors on Change in Leadership “The Atlanta BeltLine remains the single most compelling vision for the future of Atlanta. It came to fruition through deep, broad and passionate grassroots support that brought communities across this city together like never before. That foundation of [...] Learn more
“Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. has had incredible success building significant portions of the Atlanta BeltLine and has overcome great challenges along the way. Thanks to committed and expert staff and the work of great partner organizations, the Atlanta BeltLine is transforming the City of Atlanta, bringing badly needed infrastructure and amenities that did not previously exist [...] Learn more
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership to keep the Atlanta BeltLine Tour Program running through through December. In six years, more than 13,000 fans have enjoyed the free, narrated bus tour of the Atlanta BeltLine, named by Atlanta Magazine “one of the things every Atlantan [...] Learn more
Atlanta’s Largest Temporary Public Art Project Returns for Third Exhibition Atlanta – Art on the Atlanta BeltLine will be back on the scene this fall with over 70 innovative works of performance and visual art. This annual, two-month long exhibition is all outdoors on the Atlanta BeltLine and free to the public. Distinctive art installations [...] Learn more
On Tuesday, June 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. the Atlanta BeltLine Quarterly Briefing will feature speakers from across the region to discuss the July 31 Regional Transportation Referendum. The $8.5 billion ballot initiative includes a set project list of regional transportation projects with 15% of the funding dedicated to local jurisdictions for local transportation [...] Learn more
June 9 – 11 (4 a.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday) June 16 – 18 (4 a.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday) The Eastside Trail project, now under construction, spans more than two miles from the southeast tip of Piedmont Park to Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhoods. It is the next major [...] Learn more
Atlanta BeltLine, Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd, and the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Unveil New Amenity in Southwest Atlanta Park Community Celebration with Music and Children’s Games on Saturday, May 19 Atlanta, May 8, 2012 – Atlanta BeltLine officials, Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd, and Parks Department Commissioner George [...] Learn more
Atlanta, March 15, 2012 – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) is excited to welcome its newest team member, Brian Hooker, as the Director of Real Estate. Brian will be responsible for overseeing all real estate‐related activities for ABI as pertaining to parks, trails, transit right‐of‐way, affordable workforce housing and economic development. Brian joins ABI from CBRE, [...] Learn more
Atlanta, March 14, 2012 – The Board of Directors of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) elected John W. Somerhalder II as Chairman of the Board at its meeting this morning. Mr. Somerhalder has served as a member of the Board since 2009. Mr. Somerhalder is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGL Resources and serves [...] Learn more
Public is Invited to Participate on Saturday, March 10, 2012 Atlanta, March 7, 2012 – On Saturday, March 10, the Atlanta BeltLine invites the public to an educational workshop on Environmental Justice at Atlanta City Hall. As part of its mission to build a sustainable redevelopment and mobility project that benefits all communities, Atlanta BeltLine, [...] Learn more
Learn the latest in sustainable landscaping in special event on March 5, 2012 Atlanta, March 1, 2012 – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is hosting the second annual Organic Land Care Symposium on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. From backyard maintenance to the management of public spaces, attendees will learn about a variety of techniques [...] Learn more
Bridge Work and Road Closures to Take Place in March 2012: Part of Ponce de Leon Ave to be Closed for Two Weekends & Part of Ralph McGill to be Closed for One Month Atlanta, February 27, 2012 – The Eastside Trail project, now under construction, spans more than two miles from the tip of Piedmont Park to Inman Park [...] Learn more
Atlanta BeltLine’s Successful Temporary Public Art Initiative Returns Seeking Artists for 2012’s Fall Exhibition Atlanta, February 17, 2012 – Following two successful years as Atlanta’s largest temporary art exhibition, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists to solicit outdoor, temporary works of art for presentation on the Atlanta [...] Learn more
Atlanta’s First-Ever Drawing For Affordable Housing a Success! ATLANTA – On Saturday, December 10, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) hosted the City’s first-ever affordable housing drawing for 28 new homes at the Lofts at Reynoldstown Crossing. More than 30 excited pre-qualified registrants gathered on the pool deck along with representatives from ABI, The Atlanta Development Authority, [...] Learn more
New Affordable Housing Becomes a Reality on the Atlanta BeltLine with Lofts at Reynoldstown Crossing
Down Payment Assistance And Low Monthly Payments on New Two-Bedroom Lofts For Those Making Under $68,000 — Early Registrants Will Increase Their Chances of Being Chosen in The Drawing of Less Than 30 Homes on Saturday, December 10 ATLANTA, November 15, 2011 – As part of its mission to create affordable workforce housing, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) purchased [...] Learn more
More than a Dozen Performances on the East Side during Three Weekends in November, Including The Lantern Parade in Historic Fourth Ward Park on November 12! Atlanta –November - the final month of Art on the Atlanta BeltLine, will have sixteen performances and events to close out the exhibit. There will be performances of music, dance, theatre, [...] Learn more
A Dozen Performances on the East and West Sides during Four Weekends in October Atlanta, October 4, 2011 – Art on the Atlanta BeltLine continues in October with performances every weekend of the month. More than 145 proposals were submitted for inclusion in this year’s exhibit, with 66 visual and performance pieces selected to become part of [...] Learn more
A Dozen Performances on the East and West Sides during Four Weekends in September Atlanta, September 8, 2011 – Following the success of its inaugural year, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine returns this weekend, inviting residents and visitors to explore new segments of the Atlanta BeltLine that will be lined with unique displays of temporary [...] Learn more
“Art on the Atlanta BeltLine” and Central Atlanta Progress Extend Reach of Civil and Human Rights Film Series (Atlanta), August 17, 2011 – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights announces its September, 2011 line-up for Films That Matter. The second annual series features mainstream hits with civil and human rights themes and will [...] Learn more
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Comment on the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Study Atlanta, August 5, 2011 – MARTA and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) invite the public to share input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) during public hearings on August 16 and 18. The EIS is a critical federal study conducted by MARTA [...] Learn more
Atlanta’s Largest Temporary Public Art Project Returns this September Featuring New and Returning Artists Atlanta, July 21, 2011 – Following the success of its inaugural year, “Art on the Atlanta BeltLine” is returning this fall, inviting residents and visitors to explore new segments of the Atlanta BeltLine that will be lined with unique displays of temporary public art. [...] Learn more
Community Celebration with Food, Music and Fun on Saturday, June 18 Atlanta, June 16, 2011 – Mayor Kasim Reed will lead the official dedication of Historic Fourth Ward Park along the Atlanta BeltLine on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Following the opening ceremonies, guests can enjoy food, music and children’s activities from 10:30 to [...] Learn more
Grand Opening Celebration on June 11 to include Skate Demonstrations, Music and Fun Atlanta, June 9, 2011 – This Saturday, June 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Atlanta’s first skatepark will open as part of Historic Fourth Ward Park on the Atlanta BeltLine. The Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark is one of three new parks opening as [...] Learn more
Community Celebration with Food, Music and Fun on Saturday, May 14 Atlanta (May 6, 2011) – The City of Atlanta will re-open the newly renovated D.H. Stanton Park in the Peoplestown neighborhood as part of the Atlanta BeltLine with a community celebration on Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. Members of the community are invited [...] Learn more
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Will Host the Symposium on Thursday, March 24 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden Atlanta, February 15, 2011 – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is hosting its first-ever Organic Land Care Symposium at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Thursday, March 24, 2011. The symposium will provide attendees with insights into the benefits and techniques of [...] Learn more
Atlanta BeltLine’s Successful Temporary Public Art Initiative Returns - Seeking New Commissions for 2011’s Fall Program Atlanta, February 3, 2011 – Following the success of its inaugural year, “Art on the Atlanta BeltLine,” the City’s first-ever temporary art exhibit in the Atlanta BeltLine corridor, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from artists for a new [...] Learn more
Twenty-four Goats Clearing Kudzu to Make Way for Trees in Boulevard Crossing Park ATLANTA, GA (September 30, 2010) – Trees Atlanta introduced a new pilot project this week in Boulevard Crossing Park, which is being built as part of the Atlanta BeltLine. The non-profit tree planting and conservation organization brought in a herd of twenty-four [...] Learn more
Exhibit Won Four of Creative Loafing’s 2010 “Best of Atlanta” Awards Atlanta, September 27, 2010 – Art on the BeltLine: Atlanta’s New Public Place, the first-ever art exhibition along the Atlanta BeltLine corridor which opened in June, has scheduled several events and performances as part of its closing ceremony the weekend of October 2 and [...] Learn more
Revenues Support Atlanta BeltLine Maintenance, Development and Operations Atlanta (July 14, 2010) – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. announced that Lanier Parking Solutions has been selected to manage the gravel parking lot at 10th Street and Monroe Drive on the Atlanta BeltLine corridor next to Park Tavern. The initial rates to park will be $3 during the [...] Learn more
June 26th Events to Include 5K Run and Ceremony Celebrating Westview Neighborhood’s 100-Year Anniversary ATLANTA (June 15, 2010) - The second phase of the Atlanta BeltLine’s West End Trail will formally open on Sat., June 26, at 10:30 a.m. near KIPP STRIVE Academy (1444 Lucile Ave., SW). The ceremony will be part of the Westview [...] Learn more
Atlanta Receives Largest Gift Among 19 National Grant Recipients Atlanta, May 6, 2010 – The Tony Hawk Foundation awarded Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. with a grant of $25,000 to help with the construction of a new 15,000-square foot skatepark, Atlanta’s first, which is now under construction as part of Historic Fourth Ward Park in the Old [...] Learn more
Temporary Art in the Atlanta BeltLine Corridor on exhibit from May through October 2010 Atlanta, GA, April 21, 2010 – The “Art on the BeltLine” working group today announced 30 visual and performance art installations for the first-ever temporary art exhibit in the Atlanta BeltLine corridor, which will run from May through October of 2010. [...] Learn more
Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2010 – Mayor Kasim Reed today honored 10 individuals who completed the first-ever Atlanta BeltLine Greenspace Job Training Program. The program, a partnership between the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI), targets individuals who live in neighborhoods along the BeltLine and trains them with skills to help [...] Learn more
Atlanta, Ga, March 30, 2010- April 3 Celebration of Atlanta BetlLine’s Historic Fourth Ward Park Progress to Include Contests, Food and Music What The local skateboarding community is joining the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta BeltLine in commemorating Atlanta’s first skatepark, Foundation Skatepark, and celebrating the groundbreaking of its newest skatepark being developed as part of [...] Learn more
Fellowships available in six different fields; Application Deadline April 1, 2010 Atlanta, GA, March 16, 2010 – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) has launched a new fellowship program to increase the capacity of its staff and to provide invaluable work experience for fellows. The Atlanta BeltLine Fellowship represents a tremendous opportunity to positively impact the way [...] Learn more
Team led by Perkins+Will and James Corner Field Operations, Designer of New York’s High Line Atlanta, GA, February 10, 2010 - Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s (ABI) Board of Directors today approved the selection of a design team led by Perkins+Will and James Corner Field Operations to design the 22-mile BeltLine Corridor. This design effort will show what the [...] Learn more
Atlanta, GA, December 15, 2009 – The City of Atlanta today closed a $78.12 million bond issuance for the BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD). As part of the transaction, the City’s $64.5M BeltLine TAD Bonds, Series 2008, originally privately placed, were remarketed to new investors. Nine investors purchased the BeltLine TAD Bonds, Series 2009, which [...] Learn more
Atlanta, November 14th, 2009 - Celebration to include live music. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., The BeltLine Partnership, Councilmember Cleta Winslow (District 4), City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs and artist Malaika Favorite invite you to the dedication for West End Remembers on Saturday November 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. The mural was created by artist [...] Learn more
Atlanta, GA, September 16, 2009 – The Board of Directors of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) today named Brian Leary as President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., the implementing entity of Atlanta’s visionary BeltLine Project, which will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor [...] Learn more
Georgia Department Of Transportation And Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Reach Agreement On Exclusive Rights To Purchase Land In Southwest And Southeast Corridors For BeltLine Atlanta, GA, July 9, 2009 – Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Vance Smith, Jr., and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) President and CEO Terri Montague today announced entering into a purchase option [...] Learn more
Atlanta, GA, May 12, 2009 – Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI) will begin a transition in leadership from its founding President and Chief Executive Officer Terri Montague who will depart that position on September 1, 2009. The ABI board will establish a process to identify a successor, and Montague will continue in a consulting role through [...] Learn more
March 6, 2009 – After 30 days of review and analysis by officials from organizations including the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the City of Atlanta, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI), Amtrak, MARTA, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and the Transit Implementation Board (TIB), these parties have reached a consensus on joint actions to develop and [...] Learn more
Atlanta, February 2, 2009 – A meeting of officials from key organizations including the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the City of Atlanta, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Amtrak, the Atlanta Regional Commission, MARTA and the Transit Implementation Board along with staff from Congressman John Lewis’ office was held today to discuss the critical issue regarding plans [...] Learn more
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 31, 2008 – Today, the City Of Atlanta closed on a private placement of BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD) bonds worth $64.5 million, slightly more than half (54%) of the original bond authorization approved by City Council in August 2008. Two local institutions, Wachovia Bank and SunTrust Bank, each purchased $32.25 million [...] Learn more
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 15, 2008 – Thirty-five acres of blighted industrial lowland across North Avenue from City Hall East are a step closer to transformation into Historic Fourth Ward Park after a groundbreaking ceremony today at the future park site. Construction of a detention pond as part of the Clear Creek Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) [...] Learn more
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