Category: Views From Peachtree

By Eric Tanenblatt, Chairman of the Buckhead Coalition The years-long cityhood debate made it possible—perhaps even easy—to view each other as adversaries with distinct and opposing visions for our community’s future. But we’re not rivals, and we never were; we’re neighbors, now and always. By now, you’ve heard that the Georgia Senate considered legislation that […]

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 Saturday, April 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John Lewis *HERO mural. The festival invites neighborhood residents […]

BY ANSLEY WHIPPLE, MIDTOWN ALLIANCE PROJECT MANAGER Midtown Atlanta is a place for people, and the innovation capital of the South, where big ideas come to life. Our goal is to have something fun and exciting in our neighborhood everywhere you look — a pop-up bakery on the corner, a free holiday event in a […]

Daniel Burnham, the American architect and urban planner who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s, famously spoke the following in 1910: “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men`s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, […]

“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 highlights the 2022 work of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and includes exclusive data about economic […]

BY Julie Harlan, Midtown Alliance Transportation Project Manager Coming soon: another community gathering spot on Peachtree Street in the form of a parklet.  What is a “parklet,” you ask?  A parklet is a sidewalk extension created by repurposing parking spaces to provide more space and amenities for people using the street. In response to a […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District, and Major Ailen Mitchell, APD Zone 2 Commander From the moment I was given the helm of the Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID) in 2009, I have gotten to know many of the fine men and women of the Atlanta […]

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 Aquarium. Tickets are on sale now.  Over the course of 80+ years, CAP has worked behind the scenes, integrating ideas, […]

By Anna Muessig, Director at Gehl For the past decade, I’ve worked closely with over a dozen cities to support thriving public life and quality public space as a driver of community transformation. Midtown Atlanta has what many other districts work decades to achieve: A tree-lined, walkable street grid with a growing, mixed community of […]

By Denise Starling, Executive Director, Livable Buckhead Every two years Livable Buckhead surveys the people who live in, work in and visit Buckhead. We ask them to share their perceptions of the community – where they think Buckhead shines and where they think there is room for improvement.  It’s important for us to ask these […]

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 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration at the Georgia Aquarium on February 14th.  A highlight of every CAP/ADID Annual Meeting for […]

By Ansley Whipple, Project Manager of Programming and Activation In Midtown, we believe that great public spaces are places people remember vividly and tell stories about. They are the places where serendipitous things happen, serving as central gathering places for public life. The North Avenue MARTA station plaza, an underused but centrally located space at […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District By definition, the Buckhead CID is an improvement district. If that is the case, what did 2022 look like in terms of improvements made? Plus, what does 2023 have in store for additional improvements? As we ring in the new […]

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 ones. Guests of any age can enjoy walking through the immersive behind-the-scenes exhibition, taking memorable photos together, shopping the colorful […]

By Brian Carr, Director of Marketing and Communications, Midtown Alliance I met recently with a restaurateur who bravely opened his wine and coffee bar on Peachtree Street during the depths of the pandemic. We talked about foot traffic and learning the cadence of his dining crowds. And his candid observation was that after nearly two […]

By Jim Durrett, executive director of Buckhead Community Improvement District, and Robin Suggs, general manager of Lenox Square  December has arrived, and with it the return of holiday shoppers in Buckhead. Retail accounts for approximately $3.7 billion of economic activity in our community, and much of that occurs during this time of the year. I […]

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 poised for its most high-profile year yet. And now, 18 artists and organizations will receive well-deserved funding to advance their […]

BY ELLIE HENSLEY, MIDTOWN ALLIANCE EDITOR + PRODUCER ‘Tis the season for hot cocoa, holiday lights and gatherings with friends and family. No matter how you feel like celebrating and who you want to celebrate with this year, Midtown has something for you in the heart of it all. We’ve heard the arguments about how […]

By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District and Denise Starling, Executive Director of Livable Buckhead It’s the season for giving thanks, and Buckhead has a lot for which to be grateful. At the top of that list are the extraordinary public servants at both the Atlanta Police […]

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 drinks, and a “kids zone.” Doors open at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12th, and at noon on Sunday, November […]