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November 2023 DRC Recap: Small Modifications Intended for Two Sites
Two applicants presented cases at the November 14th meeting of the Midtown Development Review Committee (DRC): The Woodruff Arts Center and the team for the ‘Centennial Torch’ tower. Read more about both proposals.
Veteran’s Day Parade Returns to Midtown November 11
We spoke with Georgia Veterans Day Association President and Chairman Kevin L Miller about the parade, its significance locally and what makes Midtown an ideal place to come together.
MICHELIN Honors Midtown Restaurants
The long-awaited arrival of MICHELIN in Atlanta has brought a wave of excitement, with two esteemed Midtown restaurants earning well-deserved accolades. This achievement is a significant source of pride for Midtown and marks the exciting beginning of a culinary recognition journey that will continue to grow.

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Atlanta Streets Alive In Pictures
Atlanta Streets Alive's September 24 relaunch was an undeniable hit with the community, as thousands turned out to enjoy Midtown's largest public space. And we have the pictures to prove it.
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Queer Midtown: Where Drag's Roots Run Deep
Atlanta in the 1970’s was the heart of the LGBTQ+ movement in the Southeast. Jason Arnold carries forward the stories of how queer people and drag performers have positively impacted the city.
New Apotheos Roastery Brings Midown Together One Sip at a Time
The Hughes family is building a fun concept in metro Atlanta predicated on a simple truth: coffee is a great way to bring people together.
Proposed Changes to 1100 Peachtree Shared at September DRC Meeting
Refresh and activation of public areas at the NW corner of Peachtree & 12th St include the removal of a large entry portico feature and the addition of a new sidewalk, plaza surface, landscaping, and stairs.
More Frequent MARTA Service Strengthens Transit Appeal
Weekday rail service is now every 12 minutes during peak periods vs. every 15 minutes. That's great news for commuters like Leah Thomas.
New Exhibition on City Life Debuts at the High
Paris in 1896 and Midtown in 2023 have more in common than you might think. See parallels to modern-day urban ideas in the High's newest exhibition on Parisian city life.
Atlanta Streets Alive Returns to Peachtree Street This Fall
Get psyched, Midtown! Atlanta Streets Alive is coming back to Peachtree Street after a hiatus. And you can enjoy the open street event on multiple dates this fall and into 2024. Here's what you need to know.
All That Jazz: Enjoy Performances in May at Several Midtown Venues
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of North America’s largest free jazz festivals, attracting some 200,000 fans to Piedmont Park over Memorial Day Weekend. But there’s more to this festival than the big three-day concert. And several Midtown venues are getting in on the act.
March DRC Recap: Modifications Proposed to 999 Peachtree
One project was reviewed by the DRC last night: proposed modifications to the interior and exterior to 999 Peachtree.
Midtown Leaders Preview Public Life Action Plan
More than 800 business and civic leaders, policymakers and urban enthusiasts gathered at the Fox Theatre to examine the future of Midtown Atlanta. Here's a recap of what was discussed.
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.
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.

In the News

May 2023
In Midtown, Portman's High-Rise Tower Inches to Completion
Biz Chronicle | May 6, 2023
Apotheos Roastery to Open First Midtown Location
What Now | May 5, 2023
What to Know About Juniper Street Construction
11 Alive | May 4, 2023
Software giant Adobe begins buildout at Colony Square
Biz Chronicle | May 2, 2023
Momentum Midtown Residential Project to Top Out
Urbanize ATL | May 2, 2023
April 2023
Deloitte to Move Offices to Midtown
Biz Chronicle | Apr 28, 2023
Mutt Gala Among 15 Fun Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend
AJC | Apr 27, 2023
Dogs to Strut the Red Carpet for Midtown Mutt Gala
Rough Draft ATL | Apr 26, 2023
Midtown Assistance Center's Story About Providing Hope
Saporta Report | Apr 24, 2023
Midtown's Next High-Ride Moves Toward Groundbreaking Near Fox Theatre
Urbanize ATL | Apr 19, 2023
Cisco Designed New Office Space to Win the War for Tech Talent
AJC | Apr 12, 2023
March 2023
Georgia Tech’s successful innovation hub may expand across Georgia
Biz Chronicle | Mar 29, 2023
American Express To Open 40K SF Office At Midtown Union
Bisnow | Mar 6, 2023
February 2023
Savannah College of Art and Design names new Atlanta leader
Biz Chronicle | Feb 14, 2023
Art briefs: Artists Move into Midtown
ArtsATL | Feb 13, 2023
Visa’s new Atlanta office lets employees ‘choose their work environment’
Biz Chronicle | Feb 10, 2023
How office redo, major jobs hub in heart of Midtown turned out
Urbanize ATL | Feb 9, 2023
Atlanta declared No. 2 market for multifamily investment in 2023
Urbanize ATL | Feb 6, 2023
Midtown Alliance announces artists for Heart of the Arts Residency
Rough Draft ATL | Feb 4, 2023

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