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5 Ways Everyone Is Wrong About the Future of Downtowns
By Megan Hodgkiss, Hodgkiss Consulting LLC How should leaders address growing challenges related to the city’s post-pandemic economy and culture? This is a key question that Dr. Tracy Hadden Loh addressed during her recent presentation to Central Atlanta Progress. The program, entitled “Five Ways Everyone Is Wrong About the Future of Downtowns (And What to…
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Outreach on The Hill: Addressing Homelessness in Buckhead and Beyond
By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District, and Adam Mathes, President of Prime Power Services The calendar invitation read: “Virtual and in Person: Homelessness Encampment Emergency Meeting.” It came from Mayor Andre Dickens and the meeting was for later that afternoon on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The…
ADID Welcomes Marcus Mister as VP of Operations
The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) has named Marcus Mister as the new Vice President of Operations. Mister possesses an impressive and well-suited set of skills and experiences managing teams and operations. Most recently he completed a 12-year tenure with the Georgia Institute of Technology in multiple leadership roles involving projects, operations, and facilities management…
Montreal: A Public Realm Built for Joy
By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District, and Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride Festivals. Public art. Walkable and bikeable streets. Night-time LED illumination. A highly valued public realm. People are out and about like you wouldn’t believe! As one of my fellow LINK participants remarked,…
Doggy Con Returns to Downtown Atlanta August 26
For over thirty years, Dragon Con has drawn thousands of visitors to Downtown Atlanta on Labor Day weekend. Atlantans looking to kick off the festivities a little early can head to Doggy Con, a “pup-culture” celebration featuring dog-centric vendors, pet portraits, and a costume contest with drool-worthy prizes. Doggy Con takes place Saturday, August 26th…
Buckhead Coalition Supports Atlanta Year of the Youth with Summer Internship Program
By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District “Atlanta’s young people are our future. Continuing to invest in future generations puts them on pathways to success that will help us Move Atlanta Forward, together. As Mayor, I’m committed to making Atlanta the best place in the country to…
Bells Ring for John Lewis
“It’s been three years since John passed, but here in Atlanta, his absence is still very much felt in the neighborhoods he loved.” Those were the words of A.J. Robinson, President of Central Atlanta Progress, at an intimate ceremony to remember Congressman John Lewis. A small group gathered at Lewis’ final resting place in South-View…
Buckhead Business Association: Empowering Local Business Success And Fostering Community Growth
By Rizwan Peera, President, Buckhead Business Association Atlanta’s vibrant Buckhead community is abuzz with anticipation as the storied Buckhead Business Association (BBA) continues to deliver a series of remarkable events and initiatives throughout the year. With a vision to become the driving force for business success and community development, the BBA stands as a prominent…
New Projects Make Downtown Streets Safer, More Accessible
This summer, Courtland Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive are being transformed to help keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe. Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) is leading the effort with support from ATLDOT and other local partners. The centerpieces of the two projects are an expanded sidewalk on Courtland Street and a protected bike lane…
Beyond the Checkbox: Rethinking Design for Accessibility in Atlanta Housing and Public Spaces
By Carden Wyckoff, Citizen Advocate for People with Disabilities I often get asked if I have always used a wheelchair; the answer is no. I was born with a progressive muscular disability which gradually led me to use one full-time at 23. In high school, ascending and descending stairs marked one of the first significant…
Q&A with APD Major Mitchell: A Mid-Year Zone 2 Public Safety Update
By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District We express our heartfelt gratitude to the men and women of the Atlanta Police Department for their hard work, dedication and selfless service. Responding quickly to emergencies, upholding law and order and protecting us – they do it all with…
Celebrate Juneteenth in Downtown Atlanta
Next Monday marks the third year of Juneteenth’s recognition as a national holiday, but Atlantans are no strangers to this special day. This weekend, annual events return to Downtown Atlanta, and new ones—including a community movie night—kick off, giving residents and visitors several options of how they’d like to observe this important day in our…
Thriving by Bridging Gaps in Accessibility
By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District If Buckhead is to continue to be a thriving community for businesses, residents and visitors in the decades ahead, it is vital that we double down on infrastructure for ‘people-centric’ accessibility. Please don’t get me wrong. We absolutely should invest…
Yoga in the Park, Game Cart Return to Woodruff Park
One of Downtown Atlanta’s favorite outdoor events is in full swing. Yoga in the Park happens every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Woodruff Park. The free community event, now in its third year, features a robust lineup including monthly sound baths and the new class “Fight & Flow,” a hybrid workout that combines yoga, mobility…
LESS Crime: Now We Can All Contribute to a Safer City
By Jim Durrett, President of Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of Buckhead Community Improvement District When I was given the opportunity to helm the Buckhead Coalition in mid-2020 after Sam Massell retired, we were four months into the global pandemic, the protests stemming from the murder of George Floyd had turned violent in Atlanta, the…
State of Downtown Report Now Available
“Without a doubt, a lot has changed in Downtown Atlanta over the past year.” Those were the words of A.J. Robinson, President of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, speaking to the nonprofit’s members last week. In stark contrast to a year ago, Downtown’s streets on a typical weekday are alive with…
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