The following op ed was published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on November 27, 2012. By Kasim Reed During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln pushed forward with building the transcontinental … Continue Reading →
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jasmine Amussen, Ambassador Team Leader
As a kid-turned-young-adult growing up in New Orleans, Jasmine couldn’t quite put her finger on what was missing in her life. She migrated to Portland, Oregon, where she met her … Continue Reading →
What’s Next for the Atlanta BeltLine? Citywide Conversation Recap
***UPDATE: Take the Survey!*** The Atlanta BeltLine is crafting an Implementation Plan that will guide the project’s development over the next 20 years. This survey is critical to our planning … Continue Reading →
The Atlanta BeltLine and Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment
An aspect of the Atlanta BeltLine that is one of the project’s pillars, but receives less attention than parks, trails and transit, is brownfield remediation. From a regulatory perspective, brownfields … Continue Reading →
Get Healthy and Get Rewarded!
We want you to help us build a healthier community while running and walking on the Atlanta BeltLine! The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is excited to announce the Atlanta BeltLine Running … Continue Reading →
Eastside Trail wins Golden Shoe Award from PEDS!
Thank you to PEDS for recognizing the power of the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail to make our city a safer place for people on foot! During their annual Golden Shoe … Continue Reading →
Community Love: Eli Dickerson, Urban Hiking, and Commuting
Seven years ago, Eli Dickerson and his wife Elizabeth moved to intown Atlanta and are here to stay. As a naturalist, educator, tree enthusiast, and community advocate, Eli had a … Continue Reading →
Fact-check: Setting the Record Straight about Falsehoods in an AJC Op-Ed
Today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution published two opinion pieces, one by the Chairmen of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, and another by a representative of the Reason Foundation. You … Continue Reading →
The Atlanta BeltLine is a Game Changer
By John Somerhalder, Chairman of the Board, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., and Charlie Shufeldt, Chairman of the Board of The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership This page is regularly filled with: Pleas to create … Continue Reading →
Citywide Conversation: Next Steps for Implementing the Atlanta BeltLine
What are the next steps for the Atlanta BeltLine? The Atlanta BeltLine is a massive, comprehensive project that touches more than 45 neighborhoods. While a great deal of work has … Continue Reading →
Eastside Trail Construction Update
It has been extremely gratifying seeing so many people enjoying the Eastside Trail. If you’ve already been there, you may have noticed that our work is not quite done yet. … Continue Reading →
Results from the Atlanta BeltLine Running Series® Survey Are Here!
The Atlanta BeltLine Running Series® recently polled the approximately 2,000 individuals who have participated in one of our 5K or 10K races to learn more about what gets our fans … Continue Reading →
TEDxYouth@TheBeltLine Features Innovative “Ideas Worth Sharing”
It’s time to tap into our youth – and their refreshing, inspired ideas for addressing the challenges facing our communities. This second annual TEDxYouth@TheBeltLine amasses teens and young adults who will … Continue Reading →
See the Eastside Trail in Action!
Since Monday’s official opening, we’ve seen tons of people out on the trail. We’ve also seen the first of more than 600 trees go into the ground, thanks to Trees … Continue Reading →
Trees Atlanta to Plant 600+ Trees on Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Two weeks from now, the newly-opened Eastside Trail on the Atlanta BeltLine will be home to more than 400 large new trees, planted by local non-profit Trees Atlanta alongside the … Continue Reading →
Eastside Trail Is Open! Dedication Recap
Monday morning at 10 a.m., Mayor Reed officially dedicated the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail. The ceremony took place on the multi-use path next to Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark with more … Continue Reading →
Bike the Eastside Trail, or Drive: What’s Faster?
With the Eastside Trail set to open on Monday at 10 am, it’s worth asking, how much easier will it make commuting? We put it to the test with Justin … Continue Reading →
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Time to crank up the way back machine! With Monday’s official opening of the Eastside Trail, it’s hard not to be excited by the possibilities this new public space provides for our … Continue Reading →
Working Exercise Into the Work Week – Guest Blog
Improving health in the community is a priority for Kaiser Permanente Georgia, as described in the following article by Dr. Rob Schreiner, their executive medical director. Kaiser Permanente Georgia donated … Continue Reading →
Atlanta Streets Alive and Art on the Atlanta BeltLine events this Sunday!
The Eastside Trail will be a hive of activity this Sunday, October 7! Check out the following events – all taking place on the newest stretch of the Atlanta BeltLine: … Continue Reading →
Quarterly Briefing Recap: Tour of Ponce City Market and the Eastside Trail
Cool fall weather greeted guests at Ponce City Market for the Atlanta BeltLine’s third Quarterly Briefing of 2012 on September 24. To kick off the meeting, the first 50 attendees … Continue Reading →
Pedestrian Improvements Complete on Willoughby Way
The Atlanta BeltLine recently completed street improvements on Willoughby Way, the residential street that leads to the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. With the opening of Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, the Atlanta BeltLine … Continue Reading →
Thank You to Atlanta Magazine for Groundbreaker Award!
On September 18, the Atlanta BeltLine received one of the inaugural “Groundbreaker Awards” from Atlanta Magazine. We are extremely proud of this recognition. They write: “Six years into the twenty-five-year … Continue Reading →
Thanks to Creative Loafing for 2 Best of Atlanta Awards!
It is an honor to once again be recognized by the staff and readers of Creative Loafing, our indispensable intown alternative weekly paper. Since the inception of the Atlanta BeltLine, Creative … Continue Reading →
