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Midtown Alliance Announces New Artists in Residence
Seven artists will receive studio space in Midtown for 2023-2024, which includes a new partnership with Emory.
New Residential Project Proposed for 12th Street, Updated Mixed-Use on West Peachtree
The Midtown Development Review Committee met for the first time in 2023 on January 10. Two cases were presented: a new five-story residential building on 12th Street. near Piedmont Park and the return of the 10th Street Ventures mixed-use proposal along West Peachtree Street. and 19th Street.
Midtown Alliance Annual Meeting Examines Public Life as Catalyst for Resiliency
More than 900 business, civic, and community leaders will get together to examine the future of our city at Midtown Alliance’s 46th Annual Meeting. The February 8 event, which takes place at the historic Fox Theatre, comes at a pivotal time for Midtown: the district has welcomed a record amount of new office, residential and hotel space over the past year.

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Midtown 2023 Work Plan Preview
Here’s a preview of what’s on our work plan for the year ahead, from augmenting public life in Midtown through events, programming and activation to $35M in capital projects under construction, breaking ground or out to bid, and lots more.
Urban Hai Brings Authentic Chinese Flavors to Midtown
Dumplings? Noodles? Peking duck? Why choose? You can haver all of these and more at Urban Hai on Crescent Avenue.
Love Local: Cozy Coffee Shop Opens Near Piedmont Park
Coffee, wine — and tinned fish? Quirky coffee bar Larakin is looking to serve it all to you. We spoke with owner Jordan Chambers, who formerly worked for Intelligentsia and owned another local coffee bar, about why he’s betting on this tiny restaurant space and on Midtown. 
Check Out these Concepts for Midtown's Future Bus Stops
Do you find Midtown’s current bus stops to be welcoming spaces that are reflective of the district’s diversity? No? Neither do we. But we're looking to change that.
Community Survey Results: What's Changed Since 2019?
Our recent community survey drew responses from 3,900 people who spend time in the district. While the team is still sifting through the results, here are a couple of top takeaways.
El Viñedo Local Brings Authenticity and Community to Midtown
Midtown residents Robert Kaster and Keith Miller wanted to bring excellent food and wine to their neighborhood and create a place for people to build community. Their restaurant at Peachtree and 4th Streets has weathered pandemic challenges to do just that.
October 2022 DRC Recap: Pair of Projects Proposed in District's North End
Two cases were presented at the October 11 meeting of the Midtown Development Review Committee: a demolition with replacement greenspace along 17th  and a new mixed-use building along both West Peachtree and 19th.
Midtown Blue to Install 18 License Plate Readers Across District
Using funds from the Midtown Improvement District, Midtown Blue will purchase and install 18 new LPRs at locations across the district that will optimally enhance APDs’s vehicle tracking.
Midtown Alliance and Gehl Studio have announced a new effort to enhance public life in Midtown.
The work includes creating a network of new public spaces at various sizes and uses, plus a programming and activation playbook especially for Midtown.
LV Collective Presents Plans for 37-Story Tower on Peachtree
The project would deliver 480 units and a café on Peachtree Street. Read the recap from the August Midtown DRC meeting.
Dewberry Foundation and Midtown Alliance Collaborate on New Enhancements at Midtown’s 10th Street Park
Midtown’s 10th Street Temporary Park is being transformed to create even more outdoor amenities that can be enjoyed by everyone who spends time in the community.
New Sole Sitter Sculpture Makes Debut At Commercial Row Commons
A sculpture has landed in Commercial Row Commons as a result of a partnership between the City of Atlanta and Midtown Alliance.
Three Midtown Staffers Receive Excellence in Action Awards
Three employees of Midtown Alliance received Excellence in Action awards for their efforts to keep the district safe and clean, in addition to ensuring that their departments run smoothly.
Piedmont Ave. SPI-17 District Regulations Updated for First Time in 20 Years
The outcome of these code text changes? A more cohesive and streamlined set of guidelines for future development projects.
Selig Premieres New Dual Tower Project Called Midtown Exchange
The Midtown Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting on April 12 featured a new mixed-use project on the block bounded by 12th Street, Peachtree Walk and 13th Street. See the DRC's recommendations for the Selig's Midtown Exchange here.
Ethnobotany Shop Makes Debut During Pandemic Plant Boom
Houseplants are having a major moment, and Ethnobotany Shop can help you pick the perfect one for your home or office (and give you tips on how to keep it healthy). Read our interview with the owners of this new shop at Colony Square here.
2022 Annual Meeting Explores How Midtown Can “Crank Up the Wow”
Topics included development growth and density, a look inside crime trends, new public art partnerships, the latest on street-level improvement projects, and a deep dive on the new importance of open-air gathering spaces.
Midtown Alliance Taps Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Matheson for Board Chair
Atlanta Botanical Garden's President + CEO has been named the next board chair of the Midtown Alliance, a coalition of business and civic leaders that has a 40-year track record of improving Atlanta’s city center. 
Free Grocery Store Opens to Serve Residents at Lutheran Towers in Midtown
A grocery store stocked with produce, frozen items, laundry detergent, pet supplies and more has opened its doors at Lutheran Towers — and shopping there won’t cost its residents a dime.
Global Health Innovation District Launches at Midtown's Tower Square 
Tower Square in Midtown, formerly the AT&T Building, will be the new home of a global health district, the Center for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) announced today.
Two Large Mixed-Use Towers Along West Peachtree and 10th Street
November's Midtown Development Review Committee featured presentations for a 61-story mixed-use tower on West Peachtree and a 30-story office tower called “Stratus Midtown" on Peachtree Place.
October 2021 DRC Recap: First Presbyterian Church Presents Dramatic Expansion
First Presbyterian Church is reimagining its campus at Peachtree and 16th Street. Check out its plans here and see the Midtown Development Review Committee's recommendations.
Cisco Announces $41M Expansion in Midtown
Cisco Systems is opening an innovation center in the Coda building at Tech Square, a $41 million investment that will bring 700 new jobs to the region over five years.
Laughing Skull Lounge Offers Side-Splitting Stand Up, Surprise Celebrity Performances
The comedy club on Peachtree Street has the most popular open mic night in the region. It’s also a favorite among celebrity comics, known to drop by unannounced for a show on the weekends.
Untangling Homelessness: Midtown Blue and PAD Partnership Accelerates Supportive Housing Efforts
It takes teamwork and coordination to solve an issue as complex as homelessness. And through a strengthened partnership, Midtown Blue and the Atlanta Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD) have helped 18 unsheltered people in the district this year — more than either organization would be able to accomplish on its own.
JPX Works Showcases New 31-Story Residential Tower
RJTR architects presented plans for JPX’s residential concept on the southeast corner of 18th Street and Spring St. The 31-story building has 325 residential units at 300,400 square feet with lobby and leasing at the ground floor. Read the Midtown Development Review Committee's recommendations for the project here.
Midtown Sculpture Finds Permanent Home at Arts District Plaza
Sabine Woman returns to Midtown after several years out of the spotlight. The sculpture was recently installed on the new plaza at Peachtree and 15th Streets.
Heart of the Arts: Meet Muralist George F. Baker III
Baker left his graphic design career behind to be a muralist full-time, and he is one of Midtown Alliance's new artists-in-residence. Embrace George's positivity and learn how he approaches his work, from the sketchpad to the wall.
Society Atlanta Tower Project Returns With Refined Designs
At the Midtown Development Review Committee (DRC) on August 10, Property Markets Group presented updates to their proposed mixed-use project at 811 Peachtree Street. 
DRC Recap: Proposals of Two Mixed-Use Towers On Peachtree and 10th St.
Mill Creek presented plans for 180 10th Street, a 31-story residential building with street level retail. Property Markets Group presented 811 Peachtree Street, a 33-story tower featuring retail, office and residential uses.
What's New on MARTA
With more Atlantans heading back to workplaces, attending local events and booking summer vacations, MARTA is ready to ride.
Love Local: Meet the Owners of Mukja Korean Fried Chicken
Mukja (“Let’s Eat!”) was founded by two friends. Opening for business during the pandemic has presented many challenges, but business is on the upswing lately. We caught up with the owners to find out more.
15th Street Extension Project Awarded $2M in Additional Federal Grants
The Atlanta Regional Commission announced that the planned extension of 15th Street was recently awarded a $2 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration. The extension, which will be built between 15th Street's current end point at West Peachtree Street and Williams Street, will help complete the district's street grid.
Interface Reconfigures its HQ to Create Safer Post-Pandemic Space
Flooring manufacturer Interface Inc. plans to bring its metro Atlanta employees back to its Midtown headquarters — but not before giving thought to every detail about how its office operates and making changes as needed to keep its employees safe. 
Arts District Plaza Construction Kicks Off Next Month
The updates to Arts District Plaza include new lighting, seating and landscaping on the Southeast and Southwest corners of the intersection. The centerpiece of the plaza will be Dorothy Berge’s 1968 sculpture, Sabine Woman, which is making a triumphant return to Midtown after spending some time away from the spotlight.
Midtown Heart of the Arts Program Brings Art to Forefront of District
Midtown’s street level experience is coming alive this winter with Heart of the Arts, a new program launching with a series of temporary art installations in vacant retail storefronts.
Major Tree Planting Project Taking Place in Midtown
Winter means sparse foliage and even sparser crowds in Midtown - and that means it’s the perfect time to replace any dying or fallen street trees.
DRC Proposals Include Adaptive Reuse Restaurant Project, 31-Story Student Housing Tower
The Midtown Development Review Committee (DRC) met Nov. 10 to review two proposals, one that would bring a new restaurant and outdoor dining and another for a new 31-story mixed-use student housing tower. Read details about each project and see the DRC’s recommendations here.
Many Groups Working to Untangle Homelessness During the Pandemic
We spoke to homeless outreach organizations with active street teams serving the Midtown area – and across the city – to ask how they’ve adjusted their field work in the middle of a global health crisis, what services they’re currently offering and how you can help support their efforts.
Exotic menswear emporium finds a new home at the Rainbow Crosswalk.
Boy Next Door has been serving looks - and the Midtown community - for more than 40 years. Now it has found its perfect home.
Meet Midtown Resident and Illustrator Sharna Fulton
Fulton’s illustrated landmarks across Midtown - from The Fox Theatre to the Sabine Woman - are featured in print and digital projects that carry the theme for the 2023 Midtown Alliance Annual Meeting in her signature cheerful style. 
Local Hospitality Sector Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
After struggling through nearly three years of the pandemic, the local hospitality sector is showing signs of bouncing back as travel, tourism and convention activity in Atlanta resume. In fact, hotel strength is approaching pre-pandemic levels, according to the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau. 
Meet Midtown’s New Doggie Homecoming King and Queen
About 50 dogs applied to be King and Queen at our November event, and it was RUFF choosing the winners. Long may they reign!
Two Miles of Peachtree Light Up with Holiday Cheer
Midtown’s all aglow. Here’s where you can sip a cocktail, catch a show, and snap a selfie under the sparkling lights.
Midtown Dog Park Set to Open Nov. 12 in 10th Street Park
When Midtown Alliance had the opportunity to redesign 10th Street Park, we decided to include a fenced space for pups to play.
Community Members Share Ideas to Rejuvenate North Ave MARTA Plaza
The opportunity to change how a diverse group of people can use the concrete plaza on the north side of the North Avenue MARTA station stands out as the catalyst for creating the activities and programs that will knit other nearby spaces together.
Foodie Event at Epicurean Atlanta Celebrates Local Restaurant Scene
The October 20 Midtown “Grand Tasting” event includes some exhibiting restaurants from Greater Midtown have been around for a long time. Others are newer to the scene.
Park Preview: A Peek Inside 10th Street Park Construction
Dirt continues to move at the corner of Peachtree and 10th Streets, where the vision for a new park space and a central neighborhood anchor is becoming more real by the day. See updates and get psyched for a dog-themed event on Nov. 12!
Public Life Experts Get a Firsthand Look at Midtown's Opportunity
The project will look holistically at shaping Midtown’s future as it relates to public life, public space and sustained economic development. Gehl's team was on the ground recently for a site visit, so they could see the district firsthand and assess conditions. 
12th and Everything Outlines Plans to Improve Skate Escape Site
A new BBQ restaurant with outdoor patios, new coffee shop and a relocated Skate Escape are slated for the corner of 12th St. and Piedmont Ave.

In the News

November 2022
SCAD unveils new student residence hall in Midtown
Atlanta Intown | Nov 18, 2022
And now for a context-free, aerial tour of booming Midtown ATL!
Urbanize ATL | Nov 18, 2022
October 2022
Interim no longer: Schierbaum named Atlanta’s new police chief
AJC | Oct 31, 2022
Sebastián Pintxos Bar opens this month for Spanish cuisine, more than 50 gins
AJC | Oct 24, 2022
Café 1933 opens in Midtown for cocktails, food and an art deco vibe
AJC | Oct 24, 2022
Tower Square lands ‘nation's leading indoor golf, entertainment experience’
AJC | Oct 20, 2022
Georgia Tech breaks ground on third phase of Midtown’s Tech Square
AJC | Oct 20, 2022
Midtown wine and coffee bar Larakin hosting opening party this month
https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/atlanta-restaurant-blog/wine-bar-larakin-opening-in-midtown/I5T7HYCA4RHLLP2KMUVAHFS2MA/ | Oct 20, 2022
Images: Two more Midtown buildings declared officially finished
Urbanize ATL | Oct 12, 2022
Report: Atlanta just packed on most new office space in 20+ years
Urbanize ATL | Oct 10, 2022
September 2022
SCAD Atlanta's swelling campus has transformed Midtown blocks
Urbanize ATL | Sep 28, 2022
MARTA announces plans to develop atop Midtown transit station
Urbanize ATL | Sep 27, 2022
Lutheran Towers celebrates 5 decades of service
AJC | Sep 26, 2022
Midtown Assistance Center works to stop the cycle of homelessness
AJC | Sep 21, 2022
Adaptive Reuse Project by Piedmont Park could include Barbecue Restaurant
What Now ATL | Sep 9, 2022
New visuals, details emerge for Portman's rising Midtown venture
Urbanize ATL | Sep 8, 2022
Reporter’s Notebook: Midtown Opens Community Survey
Midtown ATL for Saporta Report | Sep 8, 2022
August 2022
Money magazine: 'Atlanta is the best place to live in the U.S.'
Urbanize ATL | Aug 29, 2022
T. Dallas Smith reflects as he hands over reins of Atlanta firm
AJC | Aug 29, 2022
2022 Midtown Community Survey Launches September 6
Midtown ATL for Saporta Report | Aug 29, 2022
Economist publication names Atlanta most livable city in U.S.
Urbanize ATL | Aug 25, 2022
All aboard for a Midtown aerial construction tour, summer edition
Urbanize ATL | Aug 24, 2022
Midtown Union tells a larger story about Atlanta's future office market
Biz Chronicle | Aug 22, 2022
ATLDOT installs pedestrian scramble at 10th and Piedmont intersection
Atlanta Intown | Aug 16, 2022
23 photos: Wandering multifaceted new Midtown Union at night
Urbanize ATL | Aug 12, 2022
Aerial pics lend perspective on Midtown's crazy construction boom
Urbanize ATL | Aug 11, 2022
'Momentum' buildings begin climb over Spring, West Peachtree streets
Urbanize ATL | Aug 11, 2022
Midtown parking lot down the street from Fox Theatre eyed for high-rise apartments
Biz Chronicle | Aug 10, 2022
Portman’s ‘Spring Quarter’ project in Midtown set to open in 2025
Atlanta Intown | Aug 9, 2022
Report: Buckhead's office struggles continue, while Midtown is on fire
Urbanize ATL | Aug 8, 2022
Welcome, All: Celebrating Midtown’s Newest Public Plaza
Midtown ATL for Saporta Report | Aug 8, 2022
Photos: New Midtown plaza shows how parking can be artfully repurposed
Urbanize ATL | Aug 5, 2022
Skyline-altering Midtown tower proposal shows signs of life
Urbanize ATL | Aug 4, 2022
Parliament of Owls lantern parade returns to Midtown on Aug. 6
Atlanta Intown | Aug 4, 2022
Most Admired CEO: Georgia Tech's Ángel Cabrera on the costs of higher education and trusting your staff
Biz Chronicle | Aug 1, 2022
CEO Mit Shah grew Noble Investment Group into hospitality powerhouse
Biz Chronicle | Aug 1, 2022
July 2022
Piedmont REIT bought Midtown's 1180 Peachtree. Here's why.
Biz Chronicle | Jul 28, 2022
Experiences Make Midtown Atlanta’s Retail Future Bright
Midtown ATL for Saporta Report | Jul 27, 2022
Google expansion continues in Atlanta
Biz Chronicle | Jul 27, 2022
Kemp: Google’s new Midtown office is ‘crown jewel’ of city’s tech surge
AJC | Jul 27, 2022
By spring 2023, nine Atlanta office towers are set to open
Biz Chronicle | Jul 26, 2022
Susan V. Booth, leaving Alliance Theatre to lead Chicago’s Goodman
AJC | Jul 26, 2022
Celebrity-Backed Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles Opening in Midtown Soon
What Now ATL | Jul 26, 2022
SmoQ’n Hot Grill Aims To Pair a Southern Smokehouse With A New York-Style Deli in Midtown
What Now ATL | Jul 22, 2022
T’s Brunch Bar debuts on Peachtree Street with all-day brunch menu
AJC | Jul 14, 2022
Peachtree Hotel Group buys Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown
Biz Chronicle | Jul 13, 2022
Atlanta to Consider New Downtown, Midtown Parking Limits
Axios ATL | Jul 12, 2022
Dog park, 'outdoor rooms' to start construction in heart of Midtown
Urbanize ATL | Jul 11, 2022
Midtown DRC Provides Support for Planned 37-Story Peachtree Tower Near Fox Theatre
What Now ATL | Jul 10, 2022
The Pandemic Changed a Lot About the Workplace, but Not the Plans for Midtown Union
CoStar | Jul 7, 2022
Midtown’s North Ave. MARTA Station Receives Grant
Project for Public Spaces | Jul 3, 2022
Midtown Atlanta’s iconic Varsity weighing redevelopment options
AJC | Jul 1, 2022
June 2022
Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 28-Story Luxury Apartment Tower in Midtown Atlanta
RE Business Online | Jun 30, 2022
Experiences Make Midtown Atlanta’s Retail Future Bright
Midtown ATL for Saporta Report | Jun 27, 2022
Peep the latest parklets to take shape in the middle of Midtown
Urbanize ATL | Jun 23, 2022
At Midtown's highest point, Portman tower is going vertical
Urbanize ATL | Jun 23, 2022
SCAD donates art to Meals on Wheels Atlanta
AJC | Jun 23, 2022
Northland CEO Matthew Gottesdiener: Midtown is 'one of a kind'
Biz Chronicle | Jun 20, 2022
What’s holding back Atlanta’s food trucks—and what’s being done about it
Atlanta Magazine | Jun 20, 2022
The Starling Hotel, formerly the W Midtown, debuts its updated space
Atlanta Magazine | Jun 6, 2022
May 2022
New LinkedIn offices open in Midtown Atlanta as part of larger local tech boom
WSB-TV | May 31, 2022
Midtown's long-stalled Campanile tower could be completed in two years
Biz Chronicle | May 11, 2022
Here's how Selig's new towers in Midtown could look
Biz Chronicle | May 11, 2022
March 2022
At prominent Midtown corners, two large art murals are being installed
Biz Chronicle | Mar 31, 2022
Visa gets a new neighbor: New tenant moves into 1200 Peachtree
Biz Chronicle | Mar 22, 2022
Two Atlanta hotel markets poised for 'full recovery' as construction continues upswing
Biz Chronicle | Mar 21, 2022
MARTA's Route for growth
Biz Chronicle | Mar 11, 2022
Amici’s First Atlanta Restaurant Opens March 15 in The Mark
What Now ATL | Mar 9, 2022
Interface names Laurel Hurd of Newell Brands as its new CEO
Saporta Report | Mar 7, 2022
Bank of America Plaza has a new owner
Biz Chronicle | Mar 1, 2022

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