Midtown Atlanta N'hood Celebrates Recent Accolades from American Planning Association
Thanks to everyone who dropped in to celebrate Midtown Atlanta's recent win as one of only five neighborhoods in the country to make the American Planning Association's 2016 list of "Great Places in America." More than 200 business and civic leaders, residents and workers turned out for the event, which featured remarks from City of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. See replay highlights in this short video:
This is your award, Midtown ATL! The celebration continues, with more ways to tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers and clients about this shared win.
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