Something truly amazing was in the air on Saturday night at the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade. Everyone was abuzz with anticipation about the event: How big would the crowd be? Would … 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 →
Atlanta BeltLine’s Emerging Etiquette
By Ethan Davidson Originally published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 6, 2014. Something is happening in Atlanta. On the surface it doesn’t seem extraordinary, but upon further reflection, it … Continue Reading →
Trail Etiquette Campaign is Coming – Volunteers Needed!
Bring on the charm! Atlanta BeltLine and Atlanta Bicycle Coalition volunteers are bringing an etiquette campaign out to the Eastside Trail on weekends in March and April to remind everyone how … Continue Reading →
Erosion Control and Planting on the Eastside Trail
You may have noticed the structures on the hill across from Two Urban Licks on the Eastside Trail. These structures, called fascines, are part of the effort to reduce erosion … Continue Reading →
History on the Atlanta BeltLine – Piedmont Park
Part of what is exciting about the Atlanta BeltLine project is that there is so much history buried in Atlanta, and much of it can be found by exploring the … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine in Planning Magazine
Have you seen the January 2014 issue of Planning Magazine? The new issue of the American Planning Association’s national publication is all about Atlanta, and the Atlanta BeltLine features prominently. An excerpt … Continue Reading →
New Atlanta BeltLine Trail Maps are Here!
You asked for them, and now they’re here! You may have already started seeing trail maps appear in the flyer boxes on the Eastside Trail and Westside Trail. These handy … Continue Reading →
Two Great Atlanta BeltLine Columns in the AJC
On the heels of receiving the EPA’s National Smart Growth Award in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, today’s AJC featured op ed columns from local celebrity chef Kevin … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Receives National Award for Smart Growth Achievement From U.S. EPA
Mayor Kasim Reed to Accept Award for Eastside Trail and Historic Fourth Ward Park Projects February 5 in Washington D.C. ATLANTA – On February 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … Continue Reading →
2013 – A Year in Review
Last Tuesday was the fourth and final Atlanta BeltLine Quarterly Briefing of 2013. We took the opportunity to present the public with a recap of Atlanta BeltLine progress and events … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Bike Tours
Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Atlanta Bicycle Coalition kicked off the new Atlanta BeltLine Bike Tour program on November 16, featuring two 3-hour tours that showcase a 16-mile Eastside Trail route … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Wins ARC Development of Excellence Award
On Friday, November 1, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) held its annual State of the Region Breakfast. At the event, the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail received the ARC’s Development of Excellence … Continue Reading →
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine – So Much to Explore!
As we approach the halfway point of the 2013 Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibition, now is the time to get out to the Atlanta BeltLine to see some art! The … Continue Reading →
Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta Awards Honor the Atlanta BeltLine Again!
The folks at Creative Loafing have once again been hard at work on their annual “Best of Atlanta” issue, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the Atlanta BeltLine with … Continue Reading →
2013 Lantern Parade Recap
What a spectacular kickoff for 2013 Art on the Atlanta BeltLine at the annual Lantern Parade! More than 10,000 – yes, 10,000! – paraders and spectators came out for the … Continue Reading →
10th Street Cycle Track
A partnership between the City of Atlanta, the PATH Foundation, and the Midtown Alliance has facilitated the construction of Atlanta’s first “cycle track,” a two-way bike lane on 10th Street … Continue Reading →
Utility Work Underway for Connection between Eastside Trail and HFWP
Utility boring has started at the future “Gateway” connection, a planned path that will connect Historic Fourth Ward Park with the Eastside Trail. Georgia Power, Comcast, and AT&T will bury the utility … Continue Reading →
Community Love: Brian Stone, a case for climate change
When we ask people “What’s your favorite part of the Atlanta BeltLine?” the answer is usually a certain trail or a specific feature. Brian Stone’s answer moves with him: his … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Diehards on a Cold Winter’s Day
By Atlanta BeltLine Blog contributor Melanie Lasoff Levs When the temperature in Atlanta is in the mid-30s, winds are more than 10 miles per hour, it’s cloudy and – gasp … 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 →
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 →
Ralph McGill Road Closure Starts Today!
Just a reminder- starting today, Ralph McGill is closed for the next month between Freedom Parkway and Ashley Avenue (near Copenhill Lofts, Freedom Heights Lofts and Block Lofts). Here’s the detour … Continue Reading →
