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 →
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 →
The Atlanta BeltLine, Then and Now
It’s been 16 years since the Atlanta BeltLine was just a concept in a Master thesis, and nearly ten years since the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. formed … Continue Reading →
Westside Trail Construction Progress: Bridge Demolition
Construction for the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail is making progress with the removal of a historic railroad bridge that once spanned over Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. In March of … Continue Reading →
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Closure of MLK Jr. Dr. at Westside Trail March 7 & 8
Media Contact: Ericka Brown Davis (404) 477-3659, edavis@atlbeltline.org WHO: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. WHAT: Travel Advisory for Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SW Closure WHERE: Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. … 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 →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine from Freedom Parkway and Elizabeth Street
The Stone Mountain Trail connects Stone Mountain to central Atlanta, and connects in to the Atlanta BeltLine and adjacent neighborhoods. From the Stone Mountain bike path through Freedom Park, you … Continue Reading →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine from North Highland Avenue
North Highland runs alongside the Eastside Trail for a short distance and is accessible from behind Parish restaurant. From here, you can head south, where the paved part of this … Continue Reading →
Wells Fargo Atlanta Regional President Mike Donnelly describes the company’s investment in the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail
The following op-ed was originally published in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution on November 17, 2014 under the headline “Investors tout Beltline.” Companies, foundations and philanthropic individuals are again stepping up to … Continue Reading →
Westside Trail Groundbreaking – the Celebration of a Milestone
On Wednesday, November 12, history was made on the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail. More than 500 community members, elected officials, donors, members of the media, and other Atlanta BeltLine supporters … Continue Reading →
Return of the Southern Charm campaign
The Southern Charm etiquette campaign is back! On November 15, we’re welcoming the arrival of cold weather with some warm Atlanta BeltLine hospitality. The Southern Charm campaign is a coordinated … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Meets Critical Milestone With Groundbreaking of Westside Trail
Three-mile addition represents historic $43 million investment in southwest Atlanta ATLANTA – Mayor Kasim Reed will lead the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail groundbreaking on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. … 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 →
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 →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine from Willoughby Way and the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark
Willoughby Way flows into the parking lot for the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. The other side of the skatepark is bordered by the Eastside Trail. You can access the park … Continue Reading →
Recap: The Eastside Trail Gateway is Open!
The Eastside Trail Gateway is officially open! In a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Kasim Reed, the Gateway opened on Friday, August 22, connecting the Eastside Trail with Historic Fourth … Continue Reading →
Soft Shoulder Material Testing on the Eastside Trail
We need your help, Atlanta BeltLine users! Material testing for a 3-foot wide soft shoulder begins today, when about 100 feet of Flexi-Pave will be poured along the trail near … Continue Reading →
Mayor Reed to Lead Eastside Trail Gateway Grand Opening
The Gateway Trail connecting the Eastside Trail and Historic Fourth Ward Park opens August 22 ATLANTA –The Eastside Trail Gateway, an ADA-accessible path connecting Historic Fourth Ward Park to the Eastside … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Receives National Endowment For The Arts Grant
City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs awarded one of 66 “Our Town” Projects Selected Nationwide for Project on the Atlanta BeltLine Atlanta – National Endowment for the Arts … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail Reaches Major Milestone
Project Receives Authorization from Federal Highway Administration to Proceed with Construction Bidding; Final design complete and right-of-way acquired by June 30 deadline Atlanta – On June 30, the Atlanta BeltLine Westside … Continue Reading →
New Westside Trail Renderings
The newest Westside Trail renderings are here! Visit the Westside Trail construction page for more information, and get the latest progress update here.
Digging up History at the Eastside Trail Gateway
People sometimes ask us what we’ve learned from the time we started building the Atlanta BeltLine, and often the answer is: “Expect the unexpected.” Because we are working with and … Continue Reading →
The James M. Cox Foundation Announces $5 Million Grant for Trail Development on the Atlanta BeltLine
Atlanta BeltLine part of national rails-to-trails movement to spur economic development, healthy lifestyles and alternative transportation options ATLANTA, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The James M. Cox Foundation announced a $5 million grant to develop the … Continue Reading →
4th Annual Atlanta BeltLine Northside 5K
The 4th Annual Atlanta BeltLine Northside 5K was filled with energy and fun. More than 500registered runners filled the lush field at Tanyard Creek Park, where the weather was amazing … Continue Reading →
