Big day for the BeltLine. That massive O4W tower project finally broke ground on Irwin Street, and MARTA dropped some real dates for the Clifton Corridor (2031, mark your calendars). Oh, and Kimball House is coming to Inman Park. Decatur's loss is Krog Street Market's gain.
Construction officially began this week on the long-anticipated BeltLine Towers project at the corner of Irwin Street and the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. The $180 million development will bring 500 residential units, 40,000 square feet of retail, and a public plaza to one of the corridor's last major undeveloped parcels.
Atlanta's Urban Design Commission approved plans to convert a 1920s-era warehouse on Howell Mill Road into a 95-room boutique hotel with a rooftop restaurant. The project promises to preserve the building's original brick facade while adding modern amenities.
A spirited community meeting drew over 300 residents to debate a proposed affordable housing development on Boulevard SE near Zoo Atlanta. Supporters say the project addresses a critical need, while opponents cite traffic and density concerns.
MARTA officials announced a firm construction timeline for the Clifton Corridor light rail project connecting Lindbergh Center to Emory University and the CDC. Revenue service is now projected to begin in late 2031, with construction starting next year.
The City of Atlanta announced that protected bike lanes along a 1.2-mile stretch of Peachtree Street through Midtown will open to cyclists in April. The lanes are part of the broader Atlanta Cycling Infrastructure Plan approved in 2024.
Kimball House, the acclaimed Decatur cocktail bar and oyster restaurant, announced plans to open a second location in Inman Park's Krog Street Market expansion. The new outpost is expected to open by fall 2026.
Terminus Roasting Co. opened its doors this week in the former postal annex on North Highland Avenue in Poncey-Highland. The roaster sources beans directly from farms in Colombia, Ethiopia, and Guatemala.
Atlanta City Council's zoning committee voted to advance sweeping reforms that would allow mid-rise development along key Westside corridors, including Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. A full council vote is expected next month.
The annual Little Five Points Mural Festival kicks off this weekend with 20 new large-scale installations by artists from Atlanta and across the Southeast. Organizers say this year's theme, 'Roots & Routes,' celebrates the neighborhood's countercultural history.
A Book Above, the beloved independent bookstore on Virginia Avenue, marks its 30th anniversary this month with author readings, community events, and a campaign to expand into an adjacent storefront.
The city unveiled a $12 million pedestrian safety plan for Downtown Atlanta that includes new crosswalks, reduced speed limits, and improved lighting along Peachtree Center Avenue and Marietta Street. The plan follows a 25% increase in pedestrian-involved crashes last year.
The Kirkwood Community Garden will double its growing space after a local property owner donated an adjacent vacant lot. The expansion will add 40 new plots and a dedicated youth gardening program launching this spring.
The East Atlanta Strut, one of the city's longest-running neighborhood festivals, revealed its 2026 lineup featuring a surprise headliner from the Atlanta hip-hop scene. The September festival will also debut a new artisan market section.
Foundry404, a 15,000-square-foot co-working space focused on tech startups, opened this week on Georgia Avenue in Summerhill. The hub offers subsidized memberships for founders from underrepresented backgrounds.
Atlantic Station's owners announced a $45 million renovation of the complex's retail core, including new tenants, redesigned public spaces, and a year-round farmers market. The overhaul aims to reposition the mixed-use development for its next decade.