The costly renovation of the top of Five Points MARTA Station was already disappointing thanks to its uninspiring goals: simply replacing the canopy with a new one & redesigning the plaza & bus bay. No new active uses (like stores or homes) are being added on the property. 1/

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.

Transportation Camp Atlanta is coming October 14, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. For residents, transportation pros, advocates, students, community leaders, and others interested in the future of transportation! LOCATION: 235 Mitchell St SW FREE REGISTRATION: luma.com/9dmov16j?tk=CzgXaz

This could be good news for Atlanta's future urbanism -- the years-long effort to revise the city's zoning is being paused until 2027 because of red flags about the zoning rewrite not going far enough to allow new density in neighborhoods. axios.com/local/atlanta/2026… – at Atlanta, GA

How 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 b/c of the expense. ajc.com/news/2026/09/georgia… 1/

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.gov/8-1…

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

Tonight at 6PM at City Council, the Zoning Review Board will hear legislation allowing a data center next to West End MARTA. This is the only opportunity for public comment and speaking time is limited but we strongly encourage people to attend the meeting wearing red! 1/

Urbanize Atlanta reports that several of MARTA's new CQ400 railcars will launch revenue service for the general public on Thursday of next week. This follows a recent AJC report about the long delays on the launch. atlanta.urbanize.city/post/n…

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 bizjournals.com/atlanta/news…

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

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. axios.com/local/atlanta/2026… – at Atlanta, GA

One of the ideas behind the redesigned MARTA bus system, which launches tomorrow, is the inclusion of routes with higher frequencies (meaning: shorter waits for the next bus). This is the benefit that makes up for the overall loss of coverage. 1/