By Paul Donsky and Kate Sweeney
For about four decades, the Hulsey train yard just east of downtown Atlanta bustled with activity nearly 24 hours a day.
But last week, the yard suddenly grew silent. Owner CSX closed the 70-acre facility, shifting freight traffic to a facility in south Fulton County, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
While CSX hasn’t yet said whether it will sell the property, the prospect of redevelopment has people talking, and dreaming big. After all, it’s a prime location – bookended by two MARTA stations, bisected by the Atlanta BeltLine trail, and wedged between some of the most desirable intown neighborhoods.
What’s Next ATL reached out to a few key stakeholders and community leaders to get their take on what should—or should not—happen to this key piece of real estate. Read more.
