6 stories · Inside The Perimeter, Atlanta
Atlanta Beltline Inc. says it will exceed its 5,600-unit affordable housing goal before the 2030 deadline. The agency has locked in 4,425 units to date, with 299 delivered last year and 500 more in the pipeline.
Opposition to Atlanta Mission's proposed BeltLine shelter has sharpened beyond NIMBY concerns. Residents are calling for 'proportional economic development' before the facility moves forward.
An oversight commission broadly endorsed extending Atlanta's eight tax allocation districts to fund the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, but key members pushed back on giving the mayor a blank check.
Atlanta Mission wants to convert the Village Skatepark into housing for people experiencing homelessness. Neighbors and Councilman Byron Amos question the location.
A grassroots group is organizing against Atlanta Mission's plan for a 900-bed shelter on land originally planned for the Stars Metals District development. The 'Westside for Economic Justice' meeting on March 26 reflects growing neighborhood opposition to the facility near the new Beltline section. Community leaders want City Council to reject the special use permit.
Atlanta United broke their winless streak with a convincing 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, though the attendance of 35,308 was their smallest crowd yet. After three games without a win and plenty of questions about the team, this performance showed they might have their act together. The supporters who showed up were definitely rewarded.
Westside is a broad term covering several neighborhoods west of the Downtown Connector, including areas around the Westside Provisions District and the growing corridor along Howell Mill Road. The Westside Provisions District (home to Bacchanalia, one of Atlanta's finest restaurants, plus shops and offices) and the Star Provisions complex put this area on the food map years ago.
The Westside is also home to significant cultural landmarks including the Center for Civil and Human Rights history and connections to the Atlanta University Center. Real estate development has been aggressive, with new apartment complexes, townhome communities, and commercial spaces transforming formerly industrial blocks. The BeltLine's Westside Trail connects through parts of this area. The Microsoft campus (the redeveloped Quarry Yards site) is a major driver of change here.