The former CNN Center is undergoing a major transformation into apartments as Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer. The conversion is part of a broader effort to reimagine Downtown's built environment before the global spotlight arrives.
The development joins a wave of residential projects targeting the area around Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park. With the World Cup kicking off June 15, developers are racing to complete renovations that will add housing stock to a district that has historically struggled to attract residents.
The project reflects a larger trend in Downtown Atlanta, where older office and commercial buildings are being converted to residential use. The transformation of such an iconic building signals confidence in Downtown's long-term residential prospects.