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Tag: Peachtree Street
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Atlanta Pride Parade – Peachtree Street – October 15, 2023
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DragonCon Parade 2023 – Peachtree Street – Sept. 2, 2023
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Posted inStories of Atlanta
The creation of an eyesore
There is no question that Atlanta’s Downtown Connector, when unobstructed, is a benefit to the region’s commuters. There is also no question that much was lost as a result of the construction of the Downtown Connector. Some of that loss was anticipated, some of it was not. Join us for the story of an unintended […]
Posted inKelly Jordan, Media, Photo Picks, Submitted Photos
Peach Bowl Parade Retrospectives
Note: Our photojournalist was on vacation last weekend, so please enjoy this retrospective of previous Peach Bowl parades!
Posted inStories of Atlanta
An ineffective good samaritan
If tomorrow you take a stroll down Peachtree street, the chances are better than pretty good that, at several points during your walk, you will be photographed. There are cameras everywhere, not just downtown but, well, everywhere. I’ve seen estimates that, on the average, we have our pictures taken between 40 and 75 times a […]
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Peachtree Shared Street Removal Protest – March 14, 2022
Read Carden Wyckoff’s Guest Column about the Peachtree Shared Space project: Mayor Dickens: Move Atlanta forward with Shared Peachtree today
Posted inLatest News
Atlanta is better because of Leon Eplan (1928-2021)
Leon Eplan – one of Atlanta’s most visionary leaders – died Thursday morning.
Posted inLatest News
Peachtree Street as a ‘shared space’? Comments accepted through Nov. 29
Atlanta is advancing plans to restrict vehicles on Peachtree Street in Downtown Atlanta. The deadline for submitting comments in this phase of the planning process is Sunday, Nov. 29.
Posted inStories of Atlanta
A new way to dine
When the Hyatt Regency on Peachtree Street opened as the Regency Hyatt House in 1967, it immediately became one of Atlanta’s biggest tourist attractions. It was, in fact, completely unique in the history of modern hotels and people came from near and far to experience architect John Portman’s newest creation. Part of that experience involved […]
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Opening up Peachtree Street to people rather than cars
Atlanta Streets Alive is helping change how we view our city’s streets.More than 120,000 Atlantans turned out on Sunday for the Atlanta Streets Alive along Peachtree Street from south downtown to 16thStreet.It was the perfect opportunity to test out a proposal by the City of Atlanta to reimagine three key blocks of Peachtree Street – from Margaret Mitchell Square to Baker Street.
Posted inStories of Atlanta
Building for the times
It’s no secret that in Atlanta far too many of our older buildings have had a limited lifespan. There is no better example of our penchant for replacing the old with the new than along Atlanta’s most famous thoroughfare. We examine the transformation of one downtown intersection on this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
Posted inColumns
We need to preserve our historic treasures on Peachtree Street
Be on the lookout.
Several historic buildings along Peachtree in downtown and Midtown are in jeopardy – facing an uncertain future as development encroaches on Atlanta’s most famous street.
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
MARTA HOLIDAY BUS A FAVORITE AT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) was proud to participate in the recent Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade for the sixth year in a row, marking the official beginning of the holiday season in Atlanta. The parade is the largest of its type in the southeast and featured floats, marching bands, and the MARTA […]
Posted inStories of Atlanta
The creation of an eyesore
There is no question that Atlanta’s Downtown Connector, when unobstructed, is a benefit to the region’s commuters. There is also no question that much was lost as a result of the construction of the Downtown Connector. Some of that loss was anticipated, some of it was not. Join us for the story of an unintended […]
