Author Archives: Central Atlanta Progress

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, his absence is still felt, and the impact he had has only become more remarkable. For proof, look no further […]

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 instead emulate his actions. We must use his memory to not only seek the moral clarity that resided deep within […]

“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 through July 31. Curated by Lauren Jackson Harris, work by 11 Atlanta-based artists will be featured on three A&E Atlanta […]

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 (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID), as well as the Atlanta Police Department, and in partnership with the […]

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 with ADID for 20 years. During his tenure, Wardell successfully led efforts to keep Downtown Atlanta safe, clean, and hospitable […]

 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, and moments of joy and excitement followed by periods of anxiety and anticipation. You certainly needed to have your seatbelt […]

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 Day (February 18) with a special tree planting to officially launch the Downtown Urban Tree Planting Plan. Dignitaries and community […]

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 much more than a place of business and commerce, and the A&E District is designed to offer an authentic vibrancy […]

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 and worked with him throughout his career. It seems he was a colleague, benefactor, and friend to just about everyone […]

Formerly Blighted Office Building and Chapel is Transformed into 51 Apartment Units in SoNo Local developer Braden Fellman is pleased to announce the grand opening of Revival Lofts, the highly anticipated residential project at 159 Ralph McGill Boulevard. The long-vacant former United Methodist Center has been converted to 51 apartments in the 6-story office building […]

Woodruff Park and Peachtree Center partner with Dashboard to curate light-based artworks in Downtown Atlanta The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) and Peachtree Center, the iconic Downtown Atlanta office development, announce the third year of PRISM: Winter Lights, a two-month exhibition curated by Dashboard, displaying light-based works by national and local artists. This year, PRISM has expanded […]

Mobile Community Kiosk known as “the Game Cart” gets a facelift The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) was selected to receive a 2021 AARP Community Challenge grant. We are one of only 244 grantees selected from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For the fifth annual AARP Community Challenge, […]

Fall has officially arrived in Downtown Atlanta, which means it’s time for cooler temperatures and the return of the Biketober – Atlanta Bike Challenge. Biketober is a fun and free competition to encourage metro Atlantans to experience the joys and benefits of riding a bike. To provide some inspiration to get pedaling, here’s a round-up of […]

Downtown Atlanta is in a continual evolutionary state. The Covid pandemic may have temporarily sucked the energy from downtown, but we are seeing signs of life again! There’s a spark that is rekindling the burning flame within us, returning vibrancy to Downtown Atlanta and carrying the eternal flame of optimism for the future. The pendulum […]

Venue Also Continues to Present Popular ‘Feed Your Senses’  Free Lunchtime Learning Performing Arts Series Streaming via Social Media The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University announces it will reopen in the fall with its 2021-2022 Rialto Series Season of Mastery, featuring incomparable artists who are masters of their art forms.  The […]

Atlanta fans of the acclaimed and provocative British artist Banksy can now experience his iconic works up close as The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” exhibition opens for its North American debut at Underground Atlanta.   The exhibition – custom-built to fit venue’s historic space – includes several experiential areas and more than 155 of the artist’s works […]

Something For Every Taste Each Day Throughout September  Celebrating the vast array of dining options Downtown, Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) will kick off The Downtown Dine Out, spotlighting restaurant specials and menu highlights throughout the month of September. With something for every taste, Downtown is the ultimate dining […]

By Bob Maricich, International Market Centers CEO The feeling of optimism was palpable throughout the recently concluded Atlanta Market – International Market Centers’ (IMC) flagship gift and home décor market at AmericasMart Atlanta – as retailers and designers from across the country and around the world gathered again to buy for their stores and projects. […]

A Thought Leadership Column for Saporta Report By A.J. Robinson  President of Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID)  July 30, 2021 will mark one year since civil rights icon and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis was laid to rest. For over six decades we recognized John as a man who […]

A.J. Robinson, President, Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District 1996 was a watershed year for Atlanta, in many ways charting the course for the city as it transitioned to the 21st century. Best remembered as the year we hosted the Centennial Olympic Games, 1996 was also the year that then-new Metro Atlanta […]