Category: Views From Peachtree

By Megan Hodgkiss, Hodgkiss Consulting LLC How should leaders address growing challenges related to the city’s post-pandemic economy and culture? This is a key question that Dr. Tracy Hadden Loh addressed during her recent presentation to Central Atlanta Progress. The program, entitled “Five Ways Everyone Is Wrong About the Future of Downtowns (And What to […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District, and Adam Mathes, President of Prime Power Services The calendar invitation read: “Virtual and in Person: Homelessness Encampment Emergency Meeting.” It came from Mayor Andre Dickens and the meeting was for later that afternoon on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The […]

The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) has named Marcus Mister as the new Vice President of Operations. Mister possesses an impressive and well-suited set of skills and experiences managing teams and operations. Most recently he completed a 12-year tenure with the Georgia Institute of Technology in multiple leadership roles involving projects, operations, and facilities management […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District, and Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride Festivals. Public art. Walkable and bikeable streets. Night-time LED illumination. A highly valued public realm. People are out and about like you wouldn’t believe! As one of my fellow LINK participants remarked, […]

For over thirty years, Dragon Con has drawn thousands of visitors to Downtown Atlanta on Labor Day weekend. Atlantans looking to kick off the festivities a little early can head to Doggy Con, a “pup-culture” celebration featuring dog-centric vendors, pet portraits, and a costume contest with drool-worthy prizes. Doggy Con takes place Saturday, August 26th […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District “Atlanta’s young people are our future. Continuing to invest in future generations puts them on pathways to success that will help us Move Atlanta Forward, together. As Mayor, I’m committed to making Atlanta the best place in the country to […]

“It’s been three years since John passed, but here in Atlanta, his absence is still very much felt in the neighborhoods he loved.” Those were the words of A.J. Robinson, President of Central Atlanta Progress, at an intimate ceremony to remember Congressman John Lewis. A small group gathered at Lewis’ final resting place in South-View […]

By Rizwan Peera, President, Buckhead Business Association Atlanta’s vibrant Buckhead community is abuzz with anticipation as the storied Buckhead Business Association (BBA) continues to deliver a series of remarkable events and initiatives throughout the year. With a vision to become the driving force for business success and community development, the BBA stands as a prominent […]

This summer, Courtland Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive are being transformed to help keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe. Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) is leading the effort with support from ATLDOT and other local partners. The centerpieces of the two projects are an expanded sidewalk on Courtland Street and a protected bike lane […]

By Carden Wyckoff, Citizen Advocate for People with Disabilities I often get asked if I have always used a wheelchair; the answer is no.  I was born with a progressive muscular disability which gradually led me to use one full-time at 23. In high school, ascending and descending stairs marked one of the first significant […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District We express our heartfelt gratitude to the men and women of the Atlanta Police Department for their hard work, dedication and selfless service. Responding quickly to emergencies, upholding law and order and protecting us – they do it all with […]

Next Monday marks the third year of Juneteenth’s recognition as a national holiday, but Atlantans are no strangers to this special day. This weekend, annual events return to Downtown Atlanta, and new ones—including a community movie night—kick off, giving residents and visitors several options of how they’d like to observe this important day in our […]

One of Downtown Atlanta’s favorite outdoor events is in full swing. Yoga in the Park happens every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Woodruff Park. The free community event, now in its third year, features a robust lineup including monthly sound baths and the new class “Fight & Flow,” a hybrid workout that combines yoga, mobility […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District When I was given the opportunity to helm the Buckhead Coalition in mid-2020 after Sam Massell retired, we were four months into the global pandemic, the protests stemming from the murder of George Floyd had turned violent in Atlanta, the […]

“Without a doubt, a lot has changed in Downtown Atlanta over the past year.” Those were the words of A.J. Robinson, President of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, speaking to the nonprofit’s members last week. In stark contrast to a year ago, Downtown’s streets on a typical weekday are alive with […]

By Jenny Jobson, Executive Director, Midtown Assistance Center One of the most beautiful things about the Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is that it brings together an incredibly diverse group of people – different faith traditions, socio-economic backgrounds, and various life experiences who have a shared vision for a better community and place for all our […]

By Denise Starling, executive director of Livable Buckhead One year ago, four black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans with multi-colored swooshes all over them hit the streets in Buckhead. These vans had a mission as unique as their paint jobs – to make it easier for people to travel short distances in Buckhead without a car. Commuters […]

A historic building in Downtown Atlanta recently got a new look both inside and out. Theatrical Outfit, located in the Balzer Theater at 84 Luckie Street NW, recently unveiled its renovated street façade and new lobby featuring a full bar and spacious seating area. The modern look for this Downtown mainstay marks a new chapter […]

BY ELLIE HENSLEY, STORY EDITOR AND PRODUCER Midtown comes alive in the spring, with flowers blossoming, lush green trees – and dozens of free events happening in the great outdoors.  A big part of Midtown Alliance’s work plan for 2023 is programming and activating outdoor spaces such as Commercial Row Commons, 10th Street Park, and […]