In 2007, master planning began by looking at the half mile on either side of the Atlanta BeltlLine corridor to create a suitable framework to support future population growth and transit ridership. In 10 distinct subareas, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) and the City of Atlanta Department of Planning and Community Development developed master plans that address land use, transportation and parks. Neighborhood residents have informed and shaped the plans by providing detailed feedback at public meetings and in writing. Subarea by subarea, planners worked with the community until all 10 areas were completed. Learn more

Corridor Design Plans The first fruits of the corridor design effort will be open to the public this summer with the completion of the first phase of the Eastside Trail. These documents can all be downloaded as PDFs. Some files may exceed 100+ pages, so please plan for large files sizes. Learn more

Several of the Atlanta BeltLine parks are already open to the public. In addition to enrichment through new recreational offerings, these green space initiatives offer environmental benefits, and will serve as a catalyst for economic development around the parks. The greenspace component of the Atlanta BeltLine was introduced by the Trust for Public Land in its 2004 Emerald Necklace Study, which it commissioned from renowned urban designer Alex Garvin. Learn more

To date, 11 miles of trails are open to the public, including permanent trails and temporary hiking trails. The soon-to-be completed Eastside Trail will be joining the list of open and available trails in the very near future. Learn more

Simply put, Atlanta’s regional transportation network is overloaded and in dire need of upgrades. The continued growth of the region has put an unmanageable burden on its highways and secondary roads, and threatens to stymie future economic development. The Atlanta BeltLine is an integral part of a 21st century solution to our regional transit problem. Using a network of trails and light rail, the Atlanta BeltLine will link to other transit components such as MARTA and heavy rail, regional bus services, and roadways. The Atlanta BeltLine will provide critical last-mile connectivity within the City of Atlanta, an essential link for the success of all transportation plans in the region. Learn more

Locally Preferred Alternatives The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) conducted an Alternatives Analysis (AA) to identify and evaluate transit improvements within the Atlanta BeltLine corridor. Finalized in 2007, this offered options for improving local and regional mobility, accessibility, and connectivity, while also supporting the City of Atlanta’s redevelopment plans. Five-Year Work Plan The implementation [...] Learn more