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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > gwinnett-county-mixed-use-overhaul-norcross-office-parks

Mixed-use overhaul pitched for neighboring Gwinnett office parks

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (390+ words) Metro Atlanta's trend of revamping older office parks into walkable, live-work-play hubs could continue on a large scale in the western fringes of Gwinnett County. Developers are planning to remake two neighboring, Norcross office hubs near the intersection of Holcomb…...

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > census-atl-climbs-6th-largest-metro-united-states

Atlanta climbs (back) to 6th largest metro in the United States

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (348+ words) A game of post-pandemic, population leapfrog continues for some of the country's largest metro areas, including Atlanta's, according to new U. S. Census Bureau estimates. After slipping in the year ending in July 2024, metro Atlanta has surged back two places to again…...

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > sweetwater-420-fest-biggest-event-yet-atl-largest-park-photos

Photos: How biggest event yet at Atlanta's largest park turned out

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (335+ words) The first foray for Atlanta's largest greenspace as a full-fledged concert festival venue was a good-vibes success that will benefit regional waterways, according to organizers." Following a venue switch from the eastside, longstanding Sweet Water 420 fest drew thousands to Shirley…...

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Images: Work on Atlanta Botanical Garden expansion kicks off

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (618+ words) Midtown landmark Atlanta Botanical Garden opened 50 years ago, as of this year, and hasn't expanded its physical footprint since. But that's about to change." Three and " years after expansion plans initially came to light, demolition work has recently kicked off…...

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > atl-tallest-tower-bank-america-plaza-significant-leasing-win

Atlanta's tallest skyscraper scores significant leasing win

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (342+ words) The tallest building in the Southeast is set to shine brighter on Atlanta's skyline. Eversheds Sutherland, one of the world's largest full-service law firms, has relocated its Atlanta offices to high floors of Bank of America Plaza, the tallest tower…...

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > could-peachtree-creek-become-atl-river-walk-one-day

Could Peachtree Creek morph into Atlanta's River Walk one day?

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (439+ words) Famously, unlike nearly every other major American city, Atlanta has no waterfront. Or does it?" For this installment of Friday Fun Bag, in which we ponder meaty concepts and wild ideas, we'll spotlight a recent blog post by Matt Guenther....

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > mechanicsville-homeless-rapid-housing-project-city-delivers-500th-unit

In quest to end homelessness, city delivers 500th rapid-housing unit

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (351+ words) Another residential development has been delivered in the City of Atlanta's quest to set an example of how homelessness can be quickly, effectively, and humanely addressed." Mayor Andre Dickens and other dignitaries held a ribbon-cutting Thursday for The Beacon on…...

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > beltline-southeast-trail-opening-today-highly-anticipated-new-stretch-year-late

Images: Most highly anticipated new Beltline stretch opens'a year late

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (414+ words) Like quarterbacking, it's easy to be armchair urbanists when you're not in the trenches of construction each day. But as Atlanta Beltline Inc. leadership and city dignitaries gather Thursday to officially cut the ribbon on the most highly anticipated and…...

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > georgia-tech-buy-coca-cola-building-park-space

Georgia Tech to acquire building, park space long owned by Coca-Cola

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (452+ words) A property swap between longtime neighbors is afoot west of Midtown, with potentially big implications for a major Atlanta university." Georgia Tech and The Coca-Cola Company, two cornerstone intown intuitions, are finalizing a $31. 3-million deal that would see the beverage…...

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atlanta. urbanize. city > post > atl-streets-alive-Sunday-peachtree-street-route-2026

Atlanta Streets Alive set to debut beloved Peachtree route for '26

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (361+ words) Atlanta Streets Alive's signature route is making its 2026 debut this weekend, but with a few key adjustments." The day of car-free celebrations is set for 2 to 6 p. m. Sunday along Peachtree Street, from the core of downtown up to Colony Square (15th Street)…...