It’s one of Atlanta’s most significant neighborhoods. And now, historic Sweet Auburn will be getting a new community event dedicated to honoring its rich history while envisioning its future. The inaugural SAGE Fest takes place ...

“The way we’re using our city center is changing,” states Central Atlanta Progress in their recently released annual report. “The future of Atlanta is Downtown.” With the title, “Leading Downtown’s Rediscovery, the interactive, digital report ...

Think you know Downtown Atlanta? Think again.  Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District invite everyone to rediscover Downtown at the Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration next Tuesday, February 14th at the Georgia ...

Arthur Blank, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, and Sally Flocks will be recognized for their contributions to Downtown Atlanta  Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) will host their 2023 ...

Makes a Wonderful Seasonal Outing, Stocking Stuffer, or Holiday Surprise Tickets & Information at atlanta.harrypotterexhibition.com This holiday season, Harry Potter: The Exhibition is your one-stop shopping experience to enjoy a memorable seasonal outing with loved ...

By Alex Ryan Bauer, Membership & Engagement Manager, Central Atlanta Progress / Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Downtown Atlanta is alight with creative energy. From public installations and education to performances and films, our burgeoning arts community is ...

The Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts will return this weekend after a ten-year hiatus. The free event takes place Saturday and Sunday at Underground Atlanta and will feature local live music, vendors, food and ...

By Gillam Campbell, Senior Research Manager, JLL   Downtown Atlanta is a place with untapped potential that is built on the unique attributes of the past. In JLL’s new report, we dive into three distinct ...

By Kevin Bacon, Director of Design for the Southeastern U.S., Toole Design Recently, MARTA announced the awarding of a $25 million RAISE grant for the Five Points station and publicly shared a first peek at ...

By Alex Ryan Bauer, Membership & Engagement Manager, Central Atlanta Progress / Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Nestled between the car-centric streets of Downtown Atlanta, you’ll soon see the return of a popular pedestrian-oriented oasis. The ...

by Jim Hackler co-manager  Sitting on top of downtown’s Five Points MARTA station is one of the most diverse community gardens in the state. Most people, including the thousands of daily commuters, don’t even know ...

By Alex Ryan Bauer, Membership & Engagement Manager, Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District This Saturday marks the second anniversary of Congressman John Lewis being laid to rest. Here in Downtown Atlanta, ...

By A.J. Robinson President, Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Congressman John Lewis gave us reason to celebrate his life, but, frankly speaking, it is not enough to revere him. We must ...

“Of the Fantastic: Extraordinary ATL” runs through July 31, featuring 11 artists at 3 sign locations Arts & Entertainment Atlanta (A&E Atlanta) is hosting its third digital exhibition, Of the Fantastic: Extraordinary ATL, from now ...

On Monday, May 16, the Downtown community gathered to pay tribute to the public safety agencies that serve throughout the city and state with a public ceremony and memorial service hosted by Central Atlanta Progress ...

The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) today announced the retirement of David (Dave) Wardell, CPP, Vice President of Operations and Public Safety, which will be effective in June 2022. Wardell has served in his role ...

 Read the Central Atlanta Progress & Atlanta Downtown Improvement District 2021 Annual Report here   By A.J. Robinson, CAP/ADID President A roller coaster is a wild ride filled with highs and lows, twists and turns, ...

Partners Celebrated Georgia Arbor Day with Symbolic Tree Planting to Kick off 10-year Plan ATLANTA – City of Atlanta officials and leadership from the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) and Trees Atlanta observed Georgia Arbor ...

Throughout 2021, Arts & Entertainment Atlanta (A&E Atlanta) continued to bring creative energy to Downtown Atlanta, highlighting the extraordinary work of commissioned artists and livening up the Downtown walls, streets, and sidewalks. Downtown is so ...

By A.J. Robinson Last week, Atlanta lost one of its finest business and civic leaders, Brad Currey. Brad’s unwavering love for this City and its institutions was inspiring and meaningful to so many who observed ...