Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Chris Leinberger penned two op eds this weekend about the ever-increasing importance of walkable communities. In Sunday’s New York Times piece he explains new research that shows … Continue Reading →
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How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine at DeKalb Avenue
Please note that the Eastside Trail Extension is under construction through the spring of 2017. You will not be able to access the trail at this location during construction. Once construction … Continue Reading →
It’s Transportation and the Economy, Stupid.
The volume is rising. The “debate intensifies.” Critics are predictably nitpicking the project list for the upcoming Transportation Referendum. What to make of it all? When it comes to the … Continue Reading →
Transportation Referendum Projects in Bite Sized Chunks
The July 31 Transportation Referendum is almost here. It’s a big decision. If it passes, it means transit on the Atlanta BeltLine in just a few short years, much faster … Continue Reading →
Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy’s Spring Fling is June 16!
On Saturday, June 16, 2012, the Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy will celebrate its Spring Fling! This is rescheduled from the original June 10 date due to rain that day. … Continue Reading →
Want to Lose Weight? Lose the Commute.
It sounds like the beginning of a bad infomercial, but according to a new report from the Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, the longer the commute the more weight people … Continue Reading →
Jump into Summer with the New Splash Pad in Perkerson Park!
Families gathered in Perkerson Park and children waited impatiently for fountains to start gushing during the splash pad grand opening event this past Saturday, May 19. What started as a vision … Continue Reading →
USA Today: People Want to Live in Cities
Taking a look around the country, USA Today wrote about the trend of people increasingly wanting to live in more walkable urban environments and real estate developers responding to this … Continue Reading →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine on the Westside at Harwell Street
Please note that the Westside Trail is under construction through the fall of 2017. You will not be able to access the trail at this location until construction is complete. … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. 2011 Annual Report is Now Online
We are proud to announce that our 2011 Annual Report is now available online! 2011 was a year of significant progress for the Atlanta BeltLine across all program areas, including parks, transit, … Continue Reading →
Film Festival in Historic Fourth Ward Park This Weekend!
Ever wanted to watch a film in the beautiful open air theater at Historic Fourth Ward Park? Well, now’s your chance! On May 18 and 19, the 1st Annual Cans … Continue Reading →
Eastside Trail Concrete Takes Shape South of 10th Street and Monroe Drive
Fresh from the Eastside Trail this morning – photos of our 14-foot-wide concrete path on the ground! Check out more photos of progress on our facebook page. Please keep in … Continue Reading →
Atlanta Streets Alive Returns 5/20!
We’re really excited about this… our partner the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is once again spearheading the incredible Atlanta Streets Alive next Sunday, May 20 from 2 – 6 pm! There … Continue Reading →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine Along the West End Trail at Langhorn and Greenwich
Please note that the Westside Trail is under construction through the fall of 2017. You will not be able to access the trail at this location until construction is complete. … Continue Reading →
Transportation Referendum Less Than 90 Days Away – Are You Up To Speed?
Metro Atlanta is approaching a pivotal moment in its history – will you be a part of it? The July 31 Regional Transportation Referendum is less than 90 days away. If approved, it would be the largest single transportation investment in the Metro Region’s history.
gloATL Presents a Contemporary Dance Event in Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park
On May 11-13, gloATL will take over the Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park with “the search for the exceptional,” a new work by choreographer Lauri Stallings.
Welcome to the All-New BeltLine.org!
We’ve listened to you and we’ve done our homework – and now are pleased to present to you a completely reinvented website just for you. We understand that the Atlanta … Continue Reading →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine Along the West End Trail on Muse Street
Please note that the Westside Trail is under construction through the fall of 2017. The West End Trail remains open. You will not be able to access the Westside Trail … Continue Reading →
Thanks to Our Volunteers and Partners for an Amazing Earth Day Clean-Up 2012!
Wow! We had approximately 300 volunteers come out for our Earth Day Clean-Up on Saturday, April 21 to help prepare for the first urban farm on the Atlanta BeltLine! This huge, … Continue Reading →
2012 Running Series Kicks Off With the Atlanta BeltLine Northside 5K!
Over 600 runners and walkers rocked the Atlanta BeltLine’s Northside Trail this past Saturday, April 28, 2012 for our second annual Northside 5k race! The course started in Tanyard Creek … Continue Reading →
Volunteer Docents Needed to Lead Walks Along the Atlanta BeltLine for Trees Atlanta
Have you ever wished for regular walking tours of the Atlanta BeltLine? A new program is in the works! Trees Atlanta is looking for volunteers to share the story of the Atlanta … Continue Reading →
Transportation Referendum Up Close: Transit on the Southwest Atlanta BeltLine
As the Regional Transportation Referendum approaches on July 31, we want to give you a closer look at the projects that would expand the regional rail transit system as part … Continue Reading →
Volunteer Spotlight: Elise Berk, Lead Organizer of the Speakers’ Bureau
Since Ryan Gravel first dreamt up the concept of the Atlanta BeltLine in 1999, the project has relied on grassroots supporters. We all know what that means: volunteers. Lots of … Continue Reading →
Community Love: Atlanta Progressive Preschool and their Atlanta BeltLine Childrens’ Book
Here at the Atlanta BeltLine, we are proud of the grassroots origins of this incredible project. This post is the first in a series called “Community Love” and is all … Continue Reading →