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City Briefings

Show Versus Tell V2M7: 100+ Cameras Deployed, Origin Hotel Opens, 85 Peachtree at 4.82% ROI, and a Civil War Bullet Surfaces

Over 100 Verkada and Flock Safety cameras now monitor South Downtown 24/7. Origin Hotel opens with 120 rooms. The 85 Peachtree apartments show a 4.82% expected return — barely above a T-bill. And excavation on Broad Street uncovers a Civil War-era bullet.

Aug 6, 2025

Downtown Development

The Jackson Street Bridge Is Getting an Upgrade — and the Skyline View Is Staying

Atlanta broke ground on improvements to the Jackson Street Bridge in July 2025, adding a protected bike lane and expanded pedestrian zone to the Old Fourth Ward span that has become one of the most photographed vantage points of the downtown skyline.

Jul 9, 2025

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Show Versus Tell V2M6: MLK Bridge Complete, Smorgasburg Announced, The Folio House Under Construction, 85 Peachtree Rising

The MLK Bridge ribbon cutting is July 18th. Smorgasburg Atlanta announces its October launch at 140 Forsyth. The Folio House affordable housing project begins construction at 143 Alabama. And 85 Peachtree's 26 apartments target 2026.

Jul 8, 2025

Downtown Development

Atlanta Leaders Rally to Save $157 Million in Federal Funding for The Stitch

With the White House moving to reclaim a $157 million federal transportation grant, Atlanta leaders and Senator Raphael Warnock are urging Congress to protect the funding that would make The Stitch's first phase of construction possible.

Jun 11, 2025

City Briefings

Show Versus Tell V2M5: Cosm Rising, Live Nation Venue Announced, Broad Street BBQ Founders Revealed, Friedman's Shoes Documentary

Mountains are moving downtown. Cosm holds a steel rising ceremony. Live Nation announces a 5,300-seat venue. Broad Street BBQ founders Jason Furst and Sam Pinner are revealed. And Craig Lucie produces a documentary on Friedman's Shoes' 95+ year legacy.

Jun 5, 2025

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Show Versus Tell V2M4: Robotic Security Dogs Deploy, Crates Opens on Hotel Row, King of Pops Pops Up, and Bees Get Relocated

Undaunted deploys robotic dogs for 24/7 security monitoring. Crates opens on Hotel Row. King of Pops launches a weekday pop-up. Historic bricks discovered under 140 Forsyth. And a bee colony is safely relocated from 171 Mitchell — the future El Tesoro site.

May 7, 2025

Downtown Development

The Stitch Gets a Funding Engine: Atlanta Approves Special Tax District for Downtown's Biggest Project

Atlanta City Council approved a special property tax within a half-mile of The Stitch project site, creating a dedicated funding stream for the 17-acre highway cap's long-term park management and infrastructure maintenance.

Apr 23, 2025

City Briefings

Show Versus Tell V2M3: El Tesoro Announces South Downtown Location, Crates Grand Opening, 434 Days to World Cup

El Tesoro Mexican restaurant announces its South Downtown expansion. Crates vinyl shop opens on Hotel Row. Officer Blue transitions to neighborhood security lead. And the 1996-built Broad Street follies are being repurposed for bike parking.

Apr 3, 2025

Downtown Development

Forsyth Street Gets a Protected Bike Lane in the Heart of Downtown Atlanta

One mile of resurfaced roadway with physical protections separating cyclists from car traffic opened on Forsyth Street in March 2025 — part of Atlanta's Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatal and serious traffic accidents by 2040.

Mar 11, 2025

City Briefings

Show Versus Tell V2M2: Heart of South Downtown Launches, Delilah's Gets Permits, Broad Street Reconstruction Begins

Brianna Jackson launches Heart of South Downtown to drive job growth and entrepreneurship. Delilah's Everyday Soul gets construction permits at 227 Mitchell. Broad Street reconstruction begins. And 80 subcontractors tour the 4-million-square-foot SoDo portfolio.

Mar 5, 2025

City Briefings

Show Versus Tell V2M1: Murder Suspect Caught in 30 Seconds via Verkada, ATV-Sylvan Opens 30K Sq Ft, Chess Tournament Launches, and David Cummings Chairs CAP

A wanted murder suspect is caught in 30 seconds using Verkada cameras. ATV-Sylvan opens with 30,000 square feet in the 115-year-old Sylvan Hotel. South Downtown's first chess tournament launches. David Cummings becomes Chair of Central Atlanta Progress. And the $97M 222 Mitchell project advances.

Feb 4, 2025

Downtown Development

Downtown Atlanta's Redevelopment Has Big Shoes to Fill

SoDo Atlanta LLC's acquisition of 53 buildings across 10 blocks in South Downtown represents one of the most ambitious urban bets in Atlanta history — and the story of the Friedman Shoes building captures why the stakes are personal.

Jan 30, 2025

Downtown Development

Downtown Atlanta leaders tout year of progress as big year in 2026 looms

Central Atlanta Progress used its annual board installation to highlight transformational progress in downtown — from Centennial Yards' Hotel Phoenix topping out to the opening of Atlanta Tech Village's South Downtown outpost — ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Jan 28, 2025

Downtown Development

Downtown's 115-year-old Sylvan Hotel reboots as startup incubator

The 115-year-old Sylvan Hotel at 235 Mitchell Street has reopened as ATV Sylvan — Atlanta Tech Village's South Downtown incubator — preserving original blue-and-gold tile mosaics and exposed brick while offering 30,000 square feet of month-to-month startup office space.

Jan 8, 2025

City Briefings

Show Versus Tell V1M12: ATV-Sylvan Opens, 222 Mitchell $97M Project Revealed, Forsyth Street Safety Upgrades, and Lock-Hide-Keep Campaign

Atlanta Tech Village opens its 30,000-square-foot Sylvan workspace with Mayor Dickens addressing a packed house. The $97 million, 215-unit 222 Mitchell project is revealed. Forsyth Street gets new lanes, bollards, and curb stops. And APD launches the Lock, Hide, Keep campaign after 1,100+ guns were stolen from vehicles in 2024.

Jan 3, 2025