Green Line Plans Unveiled

 Central Atlanta Progress in partnership with area stakeholders has developed an ambitious new vision for the East-West corridor of Downtown stretching from the state Capitol area to Philips Arena. Dominated by a linear park ringed by pedestrian-friendly development and hallmarked by increased multimodal connectivity, the plan provides a dynamic look at the future.

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This master plan effort was intended to

• Create an expansive paradigm changing vision for the Heart of Downtown Atlanta
• Build on the framework of the Imagine Downtown plan to develop a more detailed redevelopment plan.
• Identify, program and visualize development sites within the corridor.
• Create an implementable plan that:
  • Envisions an iconic destination.
  • Stitches the city together through public space, transit and daily life.
  • Fosters public and private investment.

The Green Line recommendations include:

• The extension of Alabama Street and Wall Street and a new West Spring Street, all at viaduct level
• Capping the railroad gulch to introduce open space and air-rights development sites above with transit and parking underneath
• A new Multimodal Passenger Terminal in conjunction with the Five Points MARTA station
• Transforming the Five Points MARTA station into a integrated and activated open space plaza
• New entrances to and expanded retail and entertainment uses at Underground Atlanta
• A revitalized former World of Coke site with attraction and hospitality uses

For more information, visit www.atlantadowntown.com.