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by Jim Durrett, executive director, Buckhead Community Improvement District James Ryan, the President of the University of Virginia, my alma mater, included the following paragraph in his letter in the most recent UVA alumni magazine: “Our world is also facing enormous challenges. Democracy faces pressure both at home and abroad. Political polarization is rampant. Climate […]
By Kevin Green, President and CEO, Midtown Alliance In successful cities, there’s a growing demand to create quality public spaces that foster a civic identity so when you’re there, you know you’re there. Places that make you stop, take note of your surroundings and appreciate the moment enough that you can look back on the […]
By Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena Almost three years ago, the NBA announced a league-wide apparel deal with Nike, giving the brand the right to supply each team with official uniforms and gear emblazoned with the Swoosh. While so much of the initial press was focused on the impact […]
By Lauren Bohn, Project Manager, Urban Design at Midtown Alliance There’s something magical about experiencing the holidays in the heart of the city. Bustling sidewalks. Holiday performances. The recent Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade. Midtown Alliance is celebrating with a festive addition to Peachtree Street: hundreds of thousands of LED lights and an array […]
By Jim Durrett, Executive Director, Buckhead CID It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. As we begin to ring in the new decade in the Buckhead community, I can’t help but look to the future with optimism as the CID continues implementation on several projects that will help to transform Buckhead into […]
By A.J. Robinson, President, Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Amidst bustling office towers, hotels, and retail establishments, public parks and greenspaces along Peachtree Street offer welcomed opportunities for respite and recreation. In Downtown, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) has focused on enhancing Woodruff Park, located at the intersection of Peachtree […]
By Ellie Hensley, Midtown Alliance A perennial issue in any urban district is homelessness. While nationally homelessness is trending upward and other cities have seen sharp increases in recent years, the City of Atlanta has seen a 25 percent decrease since 2015 (Partners for Home 2019 Point-In-Time Report, p10). Still, more work remains to be […]
By Jim Durrett, Executive Director, Buckhead CID Last week I attended the launch party for HUB404, which will be the nation’s first Transit-Oriented Park with nine acres of elevated green space that connects to MARTA’s Buckhead station. As I looked out from the 11th floor of the Atlanta Financial Center at the space that will […]
