May 6, 2025 | Land Use Law, Land Zoning Law
From a land use perspective, the revival of the Forge Atlanta project—reported by Urbanize Atlanta—marks a significant shift in the trajectory of downtown development. Once stalled in foreclosure, the site is now under contract by Forge Atlanta Asset Management, an...
Apr 22, 2025 | Land Zoning Law
According to Urbanize Atlanta, Westview’s commercial hub just got a major upgrade! Thanks to Atlanta BeltLine Inc., Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard now features wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, new trees, and safer crossings between Willard and East Ontario...
Apr 8, 2025 | Land Use Law, Land Zoning Law
As reported by Urbanize Atlanta, Oakland Cemetery—one of Atlanta’s most significant historic landmarks—has unveiled a major land use milestone with the opening of its new Visitor Center. The project, two decades in the making, highlights thoughtful urban design,...
Apr 1, 2025 | Land Use Law, Land Zoning Law
As reported by Sustain Atlanta, MARTA has revised its funding plan for transit projects funded by the $2.7 billion transit sales tax approved by Atlanta voters in 2016. The initial plan, released in May, allocated $370 million for 7 miles of light rail** along the...
Feb 25, 2025 | Land Use Law, Land Zoning Law
A long-awaited connection between the Atlanta Beltline and one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors is finally nearing completion. After more than a decade of planning and construction, a new ramp linking the Eastside Trail to Ponce de Leon Avenue is set to open...
Feb 18, 2025 | Land Use Law, Land Zoning Law
Adaptive reuse is revitalizing U.S. cities by repurposing underutilized buildings. Initially popularized by Los Angeles in 1999, it has surged post-COVID as remote work leaves office buildings vacant. In 2024, over 55,000 housing units emerged from office conversions,...
