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, ...
SaportaReport is proud to present the latest in Thought Leaders from across Georgia. Designed as a general forum where experts may host discussions about their respective fields, SaportaReport Thought Leadership is sponsored by various industry leaders from the Atlanta area. The Buckhead Community Improvement District, the Midtown Alliance, and Central Atlanta Progress are partnering on this column to share their news and thoughts about Atlanta along the Peachtree spine.
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 […]