The City Hall East and it’s parking lot across the street are planned to be developed into condos, retail and restaurants, in an ambitious development called Ponce Park. Plans call for 80% of the space for residential use, both condos and apartments, and sizes ranging from studios to 3 bedrooms. The master plan calls for […]

The proposed Ralph McGill beltline stop will be at the train tressel that crosses over Ralph McGill near Freedom Parkway. In the picture below the tressel can be seen with the Block Lofts in the background.

Standing at one location I was able to get pictures of the Block Lofts, Telephone Factory Lofts, Copenhill Lofts, Freedom […]

There were three steps that needed to be taken to approve the Beltline TAD. The first was the vote of the Atlanta City Council, which approved the Beltline TAD by a vote of 12-3. The second was the Atlanta School Board, which approved the TAD by a vote of 7-0. The third and final approval […]

The Beltline, a proposed inner city light rail system using unused railroad tracks, is one of the most exciting potential developments in Atlanta. If it comes to fruition it will significantly alter Atlanta for the better. While much has been written on the Beltline and the Beltline Partnership has a terrific website, Knox and I […]

As you read last month, The Beltline Partnership needs three governing bodies to pass votes to approve the TAD, making the Beltline a reality. On November 7th, the Atlanta City Council approved the first leg. Last night, the Atlanta School board voted 7-0 to approve the tax allocation district as well. The last hurdle is […]

The last two weeks have been busy for anyone involved with The Beltline Partnership. The 22 mile loop of historic rail lines will pass through 45 intown communities and greatly bolster growth, development and mobility. However, the Beltline won’t become a reality until 3 governing bodies give it their approval. On November 7th the Beltline […]