Galleries and clubs ponder inevitable change and gentrification in South Atlanta as developers show interest.
The arts scene in South Downtown Atlanta has evolved considerably in recent years, as new galleries and performance spaces have opened in the area. The changes are bringing new energy to the area, and along with that, development interest. Newport Real Estate is proposing historic renovations and new tenants for existing buildings.
Still unknown is the impact nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium will have on the area. The new home of the Atlanta Falcons hasn't demonstrably changed the area yet, but local business owners expect it is only a matter of time.
FULL STORY: Breathing new life into South Downtown
Pedestrian Bridge Dollars Should be Spent on Street Improvements
A $24 million price tag for a "loopy-lop" pedestrian bridge for Atlanta Falcons fans is called in to question.
Atlanta Pedestrian Bridge—Not a Good Example of Public Dollars Well Spent
The bridge was touted as a connection between downtown and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but it is more a reflection of the city’s misplaced fiscal and planning priorities.
$1.9 Billion Public Financing Plan for Atlanta Mega-Project Headed to Appeal
The sage over The Gulch development project—soon to be renamed Centennial Yards—will continue after project opponents filed an appeal of a June court decision upholding public financing for the project.
Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
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