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5 Ways Everyone Is Wrong About the Future of Downtowns

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 […]

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Outreach on The Hill: Addressing Homelessness in Buckhead and Beyond

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 […]

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ADID Welcomes Marcus Mister as VP of Operations 

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 […]

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Montreal: A Public Realm Built for Joy

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, […]

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Doggy Con Returns to Downtown Atlanta August 26

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 […]

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Buckhead Coalition Supports Atlanta Year of the Youth with Summer Internship Program

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 […]

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Buckhead Business Association: Empowering Local Business Success And Fostering Community Growth

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 […]

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New Projects Make Downtown Streets Safer, More Accessible

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 […]

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Beyond the Checkbox: Rethinking Design for Accessibility in Atlanta Housing and Public Spaces

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 […]

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Q&A with APD Major Mitchell: A Mid-Year Zone 2 Public Safety Update

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 […]

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Celebrate Juneteenth in Downtown Atlanta 

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 […]

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Thriving by Bridging Gaps in Accessibility

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District If Buckhead is to continue to be a thriving community for businesses, residents and visitors in the decades ahead, it is vital that we double down on infrastructure for ‘people-centric’ accessibility.  Please don’t get me wrong. We absolutely should invest […]

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State of Downtown Report Now Available

“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 […]

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Neighborhood Good: Midtown Assistance Center’s Story About Providing Hope

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 […]