On Tuesday, May 12, Governor Nathan Deal signed into law Senate Bill 4 (SB4) to provide a way for public/private partnerships to finance Atlanta BeltLine transit, trails, parks, and streetscapes. … Continue Reading →
Every Day is Bike Day in Atlanta
Guest blog post: The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition In many cities across the U.S., May is known as National Bike Month. We’ve seen tremendous growth in the number of people biking … Continue Reading →
The Streetcar to the Atlanta BeltLine is the Right Track
This article originally appeared in the May 12, 2015 edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It is republished here with permission. The Streetcar to the Atlanta BeltLine is the Right Track … Continue Reading →
NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL
FULTON COUNTY I. NUMBER 0012586 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of … Continue Reading →
The Atlanta BeltLine: Winning for children, schools & city
Due to the subscription requirements, Atlanta BeltLine Inc, has received permission to reprint the below Op Ed in its entirety. It originally appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The Atlanta … Continue Reading →
How is the Atlanta BeltLine Funded?
Multiple public and private funding sources come together to make the Atlanta BeltLine possible. The Atlanta BeltLine is the most comprehensive transportation and economic development effort ever undertaken in the City … Continue Reading →
Coming Soon: Affordable Senior Living in Reynoldstown!
Ground has officially been broken on Reynoldstown Senior Housing, and those who joined us at the ceremony on April 14 were able to see that heavy construction is already in … Continue Reading →
Southwest Atlanta and the Original Streetcars
Before southwest Atlanta developed into the neighborhoods that exist today, the area was once a rural outlier of a city in its infancy as a transportation hub. The history of … Continue Reading →
The Atlanta BeltLine and Complete Streets
This article was originally published in Atlanta VeloCity Magazine, Issue #9, April/May 2015. Most Atlanta residents are beginning to realize that the Atlanta BeltLine represents more than just a concrete trail. Its … Continue Reading →
Planting a New Life for the Urban Farm
The Urban Farm at the Westside Trail now officially has two farmers: Andy Friedberg and Andrea Ness have partnered to run the Atlanta BeltLine’s first agriculture site, located near the … Continue Reading →
Business on the Atlanta BeltLine: Kevin Rathbun
Welcome to the first installment of the Business on the Atlanta BeltLine video series. This series visits some of the many businesses along the Atlanta BeltLine, and explores how the … Continue Reading →
New Income Limits Expand Eligibility for Atlanta BeltLine Housing Initiative Program
ATLANTA, April 7, 2015 — Effective April 1, 2015, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development increased the Area Median Income for the Atlanta area to $68,300. As … Continue Reading →
The First Quarterly Briefing of 2015 – A Recap
On March 23, 2015, the Atlanta BeltLine held its first Quarterly Briefing meeting of 2015. The event, which took place at the Atlanta Technical College campus in southwest Atlanta, drew … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Partner to Launch New Housing Finance Partnership
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Partner to Launch New Housing Finance Partnership ATLANTA, March 3, 2015 — Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) and … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Receives “Blinkie Award”
The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership was one of eight local organizations and individuals who were honored for their contributions to bicycling at The Blinkie Awards, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition’s annual members award … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine 2014 – A Year in Review
A Groundbreaking Start It’s been one of the Atlanta BeltLine’s most exciting years. Filled with progress and transformation made possible by tremendous support from our private and public funders and … Continue Reading →
Team Effort to Clean Up Northside Trail and Tanyard Creek
On Thursday, October 16, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Post Properties, and Chatham Landscape teamed up for a work day along the Northside Trail in Tanyard Creek Park. More than 80 people … Continue Reading →
Progress on the Urban Agriculture Program
The Urban Farm in southwest Atlanta is moving forward, and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is now seeking proposals from farmers to take charge of managing the farm. The farm, as part … Continue Reading →
Historic Fourth Ward Park is the Winner of a 2014 Brownfield Renewal Award!
We are pleased to share the news that Historic Fourth Ward Park has received the 2014 Brownfield Renewal Award for Sustainability Impact! The park was honored by Brownfield Renewal, an industry publication dedicated to … Continue Reading →
More Than 20,000 Have Taken Atlanta BeltLine Tours
With the purchase of a natural gas-powered tour bus, the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership’s tour program will become both more environmentally and economically sustainable and handicapped accessible. “As stewards of precious … Continue Reading →
Saving the Southern Magnolia on the Eastside Trail
The majestic magnolia that towers over the Eastside Trail just north of Ponce de Leon Ave has withstood the test of time and seen many changes in its surroundings over … Continue Reading →
Southface’s Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable Takes a Tour of the Eastside Trail
Last Friday, Southface’s Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable brought visitors to the Atlanta BeltLine on a tour of the Eastside Trail guided by representatives of Trees Atlanta and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. The … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Unveils New Free Mobile App
App guides Atlanta BeltLine users with trip planning, location information Exploring the Atlanta BeltLine is easier than ever now that smartphone users have a comprehensive way to navigate around the city’s … Continue Reading →
Fourth Annual Atlanta BeltLine Organic Land Care Symposium
Learn the latest in sustainable practices in special event on August 25, 2014 Atlanta – For the fourth year in a row, Atlanta’s premiere organic land care educational event returns … Continue Reading →