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Through his detailed study of 1936 photographs, Joel asks us to think of Buttermilk Bottoms not as the "slum" that it was called prior to its demolition, but as a community of people who showed a great love for their place.

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is disappointing. A couple of years ago, Georgia-Pacific announced plans to convert much of its Downtown office tower to residential, including affordable units, plus a retail hub at ground level. Now they're scrapping the idea because of the expense. www.ajc.com/news/2026/09... 1/

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A little over 14 years ago, Atlanta Beltline promised to "build transit within just a few short years" if the transportation tax was approved. Remind them of this at the Citywide Transportation Conversation tomorrow. See if they still intend to "fulfill the grassroots vision" 1/

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is an intersection in Atlanta's lovely Glenwood Park development, which was designed specifically to mimic the pedestrian-oriented streets and low-rise density from the days before automobiles began to rule our urban planning. 1/

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Ever wonder how your food gets to your grocery store to your home and to your plate? Why we have food deserts? Join the Atlanta City Studio August 25th, at 6:30PM at the Auburn Research Library to talk about this and more! RSVP here: mailchi.mp/atlantaga.go...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ugh. MARTA may have to reroute its new Bus Rapid Transit line for seven days because the City approved a permit for a Red Bull event for Formula 1 cars on Hank Aaron Drive in Summerhill. Obviously, residents are upset as well. 1/2

MARTA Presses city for compensation over Red Bull showrun disruption

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Here's a welcome sight: this new 1070 Dill development puts 22 affordable townhomes a short walk away from Oakland City MARTA Station, with *zero parking* -- very progressive for Atlanta's urbanism! Households have to earn less than 100% Area Median Income to qualify. 1070dill.com/atlanta/dill/

"The future of car free living is here! Introducing 1070 Dill Avenue"

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thanks to the Atlanta Business Chronicle for including our thoughts about the BRT project on 400. It's an exciting project, with GDOT and MARTA partnering to bring rapid transit further into the suburbs. But... 1/2

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The chairman of Cox Enterprises, parent of the AJC, is using their news outlet to condemn Beltline rail. That's ridiculous. City leaders need to realize it as such. Arguing against rail transit in a city that's starved for its growth, and that is already funding it with a tax, is bad enough. 1/

"Future of Atlanta Beltline hangs in the balance. Trains are not the answer. Mayor Andre Dickens and city leaders are putting the finishing touches on this jewel, which should remain smart and green. By Alex Taylor – Chairman, Cox Enterprises"

"Can you imagine a bigger travesty than taking these treasures of in-town pedestrian trails and pouring more than $3 billion of concrete and steel over them to make way for a train — operated by MARTA?"

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Good news: Axios Atlanta reports that Councilmember Mary Norwood has pulled her proposal to build separate bike and scooter lanes on the Atlanta Beltline — which could threaten future rail plans. www.axios.com/local/atlant...

Axios Atlanta headline: Atlanta Beltline bike and scooter lane proposal alarms rail advocates

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Join us this Saturday for a discussion about the data centers coming to Atlanta, with a group of independent experts moderated by King Williams. 6pm at Connections Metropolitan Church

April 11th Connections Metropolitan Church 6pm

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Using the MARTA Tracker & Trip Planner, you can now set your departure time for a trip as April 18th (or later) and see what your trips will be like when the new bus system goes into effect on that date. tracker.itsmarta.com

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Local architect & builder Eric Kronberg is sharing smart criticisms of Atlanta's concerning new zoning rewrite. Most residential areas are maintaining their suburban-style restrictions (large lot sizes, no new density). That's not good. More on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/eric-k... 1/3

Map shows the tiny amount of land zoned for growth in Atlanta's zoning rewrite

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

"Only 8% of the zoned land in metro Atlanta allows housing to be located alongside non-residential uses. People can’t walk down the street to grab a coffee or stop into the office. They have to get into their cars to do virtually everything." GIFT link: www.ajc.com/opinion/2026...

Metro Atlanta communities must reform zoning to create more affordable housing

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

On a new ThreadATL Podcast episode, Patrick King of the Natural Resources Defense Council shares wisdom on transportation & environmental-justice issues in Atlanta. open.spotify.com/episode/5tKG...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

ADA Listening Session this week! Atlanta's DOT invites members of the disability community to explain the barriers they experience on city streets. Thursday Feb 5 MLK Recreation & Aquatic Center 110 Hilliard Street There's an online option listed: atldot.atlantaga.gov/resources-2/...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

The GOOD news: MARTA trains are still running this weekend during the winter weather! Rail to the rescue. The BAD news: almost all bus routes are cancelled beginning Saturday morning. Only these eight will be in service. More info: itsmarta.com/marta-implem...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

To get around GA's ban on rent control, Atlanta has to offer developers an 'out' for inclusionary zoning (requiring affordable homes): paying in-lieu fees that go into a fund for building affordable homes elsewhere. The fees were recently increased, so that's good news.

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

19% of Downtown Atlanta is covered in parking according to this analysis. Honestly, that number seems a bit low. Here's the parking-apocalypse near Underground Atlanta & Five Points MARTA. We've got a lot of work to do in order to right this wrong & make better use of land in the city center.

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

A transit advocacy group in NYC cleverly uses Atlanta's failure to get rail started on the Beltline as a warning: build the rail first, before the 'trail' component sparks anti-transit outrage from residents who don't want to rock the booming-property-values boat. www.instagram.com/p/DN58BSXEbZB

Instagram post: "Atlanta built the trails. Now they're canceling the rails?"

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Finally! ATL DOT reports that work is underway on the long-promised Jackson Street Bridge redesign, which will feature a parklet and a protected bike lane. See details here: www.atlcitystudio.org/jackson-st-b...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The new bike lanes on the Georgia Tech campus are looking nice! Parts are still under construction, but you can already see how impressive the network will be. Check out this bus stop + bike lane combo! It's helpful to have examples of great street design in the city to serve as a template.

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

ThreadATL co-founder Lauren Welsh's AJC op-ed rocks www.ajc.com/opinion/2025... Mayor Dickens' proposal to delay Eastside rail until Southside rail gets planned & built is a political tactic: appease Eastside rail opponents + promise a project that can't occur until after he's safely out of office

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We don't know the details of the collision that killed this pedestrian, but it's worth recalling: there used to be traffic-calming devices at this intersection as part of the Shared Peachtree project. They were removed (along with the whole project) by Mayor Dickens. www.11alive.com/article/news...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The full vision for Civic Center redevelopment will apparently require a lot of patience. The only component announced for now is a senior housing project, 148 units. Atlanta Housing expects to close financing on it "within the next quarter of 2025." atlanta.urbanize.city/post/atl-hou...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Last chance to comment on MARTA's new bus system, seen here: www.martanextgenbusnetwork.com/draftnetwork Attend a meeting in person: www.itsmarta.com/public-heari... The May 14 7pm meeting will be streamed at itsmarta.com. Comments must be submitted by May 20 to: publichearinginfo@itsmarta.com

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

UPDATE: T4America may have some incorrect data about Atlanta's 'Stitch' project. USAspending.gov shows the Stitch funding as having already been obligated, in which case it may not be threatened like the unobligated projects. We've sent an email to T4.

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The House Majority’s Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is moving to repeal funding for projects nationwide, including a connection between Atlanta's Beltline & the Flint River, plus Phase 1 of the Stitch. t4america.org/2025/04/29/r...

Map showing location of Stitch in Atlanta

Map showing location of Beltline connection to Flint River Trail in Atlanta

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Portman essentially says: "Thanks for approving our development with 1,435 parking spaces on the Beltline! We still oppose rail." They're opposing Beltline rail while also adding an amount of parking that undermines transit ridership. Ugh. (Paywalled) www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

What an incredible map! In red you can see every county in the U.S. that contains a subway line (meaning a heavy-rail transit system). Do Atlantans appreciate how lucky we are to have this? Let's make sure we take advantage of it with our urban planning and design. Source: x.com/Colin_d_m/st...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Spotted today in Downtown: pedestrians crossing at 225 Peachtree, where there's a huge need for a crosswalk. A man was killed while crossing here several weeks ago. In 2021 this was the site of the Shared Space project, improving pedestrian safety. The project was terminated by Mayor Dickens. 1/2

Pedestrians crossing today at 225 Peachtree where there is no crosswalk.

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Correction to previous post: Dickens' new plan for Beltline transit does allow for rail on the Eastside, only in a 2nd phase far in the future when it would be implemented with rail on the Southeast (funding unknown). You can see the full plan here: threadatl.org/dickens-stre... 1/

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Good news! The GA state House has passed a bill that allows MARTA to enforce its bus-only lanes through cameras mounted on buses. Source: a (paywalled) article from Atlanta Business chronicle. www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news... 1/

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

On Tuesday, a federal webpage listed 3 major buildings in Downtown -- IRS Service Center (Peachtree Summit), MLK Federal Building, and the Sam Nunn Federal Center -- as "designated for disposal." Wednesday, the page simply read: "Non-core property list (Coming soon)" www.gsa.gov/real-estate/...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

470 cancelled MARTA bus trips in a single day. And the day isn't over yet. This is insane. Also, why isn't this headline news? If we can't find a way to lower these cancellations, the improvements from the new bus system redesign are going to be severely limited. cancellations.getsmarta.app

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Send comments to GDOT by February 25 to support a proposed 2-way bike track (& ped improvements) on 14th St, from Northside Dr to W Peachtree!! Info: sr-9-14th-st-safety-improvements-m006685-gdot.hub.arcgis.com Comment: sr-9-14th-st-safety-improvements-m006685-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/feedback/sur...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Georgia Tech's growing number of protected bike lanes is impressive! We have great examples of what good bike infrastructure can look like in the city. Getting all connected in a seamless network is another big goal to tackle. www.pts.gatech.edu/2025/01/06/g...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Seems like adding all those lanes to the I-75/85 Connector didn't help anything, it just induced more traffic. An investment in more transit, plus compact growth (versus intense sprawl) would've been better. Yes, it's a utopian, urbanist dream. But dreams can grow up to become visions and plans. 1/

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

MARTA has an interactive map of the draft for their new bus network. Check it out here: nextgenbusdraftnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html There's also a survey open so you can share your thoughts about the draft: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MARTANextG...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Join us for a Drift the Map this Sunday (Dec. 8) to explore Olmsted Linear Park, designed in the 1890s by legendary architect Frederick Law Olmsted! Meet at: Deepdene Park 2189 N Ponce De Leon Ave Time: 1pm - 4pm More info: www.silvermanphoto.com/driftthemap

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Thanks to Mayor Dickens for speaking out agains the proposal for a data center in Adair Park near the West End MARTA Station!! He emailed City Council members just prior to today's meeting.

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Patrick Quinn reports that the plan for replacing the canopy at Five Points Station is moving forward but with a pedestrian entry point. Demolition plans have been filled with the city. 1/2 x.com/PatrickQuinn...

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

This survey from the Beltline takes just a few minutes. Send them your thoughts on transit routes & station locations; let them know how you'll use transit on the Beltline! There's a box at the end where you could ask for, say, rail & not pods. survey123.arcgis.com/share/4d3b19... Deadline: 12/1

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

The cumulative amount of street-width needed to accommodate cars in a city is much larger than what's needed to carry the same number of people by transit. Making streets more efficient leaves space for great things like sidewalks, trees, vendors, bike lanes...city stuff!

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ThreadATL @threadatl.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Progress for pedestrian safety at a dangerous intersection: a concrete median has been installed at Freedom Parkway and North Highland Avenue, forcing drivers to make careful turns. A 34 year-old pedestrian was struck at the intersection in April, later dying in a hospital. 1/2

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