Peoplestown Atlanta: A Neighborhood Guide
Peoplestown is a small, residential neighborhood on Atlanta's south side that most people outside the area couldn't place on a map. That's starting to change. Bordered by University Avenue, Hank Aaron Drive, Boulevard, and I-20, Peoplestown sits between Summerhill to the north, Grant Park to the east, and Mechanicsville to the west.
For years, Peoplestown was quiet. Affordable housing, longtime residents, and not much commercial activity. Now there's new construction on Hank Aaron Drive, a brand-new MARTA rapid transit line starting service in April 2026, and the BeltLine Southside Trail approaching from the east.
Peoplestown's ZIP code is 30315. It falls within NPU-W. The neighborhood is part of Atlanta's broader south-side growth corridor.
This is a neighborhood in a transitional moment. If you're paying attention to where Atlanta is growing next, Peoplestown should be on your list.
What's Happening in Peoplestown
Peoplestown has always been a residential neighborhood first. There's no main commercial corridor like you'd find in Summerhill or Grant Park. But the area is well-positioned, and things are shifting.
The neighborhood's assets:
- D.H. Stanton Park on the east side, with a playground, sports courts, and green space
- Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta are immediately next door (a short walk east on Boulevard)
- Terminal South sits on the neighborhood's southern edge, a food hall and music venue that draws from across the city
- Proximity to Downtown (less than 2 miles north via Capitol Avenue)
The residential streets in Peoplestown are a mix of older bungalows, renovated homes, and new construction. It's a neighborhood where you'll see a new build next to a house that's been in the same family for 40 years. That kind of transition is happening all over south Atlanta right now.
Why Peoplestown? Location. It borders Grant Park (one of the most desirable ITP neighborhoods), it's close to Downtown, and it's about to get two major infrastructure upgrades (transit and trail). For people priced out of Grant Park or Summerhill, Peoplestown is the next logical place to look.
The neighborhood has an active community through NPU-W, which covers Peoplestown and several surrounding neighborhoods.
New Development and The Row 900
The most visible new project in Peoplestown is The Row 900, a 16-home new construction development on Hank Aaron Drive and Crew Street. These are single-family homes designed to fit the scale of the surrounding neighborhood, not a massive apartment complex.
The Row 900 details:
- 16 new homes on Hank Aaron Drive and Crew Street
- Three- and four-bedroom floor plans, 1,500 to 2,000 square feet
- Optional ADU (guesthouse or rental unit) on select lots
- Designed by Goodman Design Co., built by WilliamMarkDesigns
- Prices from $600,000 to $800,000
You can find more details at therow900.com or through Bobbie Spiller with Keller Knapp, who is handling sales.
The Row 900 is part of a broader pattern. Developers and homebuyers are looking south of I-20 because the numbers still work. Land is more available, prices are lower than the northside BeltLine neighborhoods, and the infrastructure improvements (BeltLine, MARTA rapid bus) are creating the kind of connectivity that drives value.
Other development trends:
| Type | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| Single-family infill | New homes on formerly vacant lots |
| Renovation | Older bungalows getting updated by new owners |
| Mixed-use | Planned along transit corridors |
Peoplestown is still early in its growth cycle. Compared to what happened in Old Fourth Ward or Reynoldstown (where the BeltLine triggered rapid change), Peoplestown is a few years behind. That's either an opportunity or a concern, depending on where you sit.
Getting Connected: Transit + BeltLine
Two major infrastructure projects are about to change how Peoplestown connects to the rest of the city. Both are arriving in 2026.
MARTA Rapid A-Line
The MARTA Rapid A-Line is the first new transit line in Atlanta in 25 years. It's a 5-mile bus rapid transit (BRT) loop with dedicated lanes, level boarding, and frequent service. Passenger service begins April 18, 2026.
Peoplestown hasn't had great transit options historically. MARTA bus routes serve the area, but service has been infrequent and connections to the rail system required transfers. The A-Line changes that with faster, more reliable service along the south-side corridor.
BeltLine Southside Trail
The BeltLine Southside Trail will create a walking and cycling connection from Peoplestown to the broader BeltLine network. An entry point is expected to open before the FIFA World Cup in June 2026.
| Infrastructure | Timeline | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| MARTA Rapid A-Line | April 18, 2026 | First new transit line in 25 years, 5-mile BRT loop |
| BeltLine Southside Trail | Before June 2026 | Walking/cycling connection to citywide trail network |
Between the MARTA A-Line launch in April and the BeltLine Southside Trail opening before the World Cup in June, Peoplestown is getting more new infrastructure in a few months than it's seen in decades. For a neighborhood that has historically been underserved by transit, this is a genuine turning point.
Peoplestown is also bikeable to Grant Park, Summerhill, and Ormewood Park on relatively flat streets.