Did BeltLine Tour change your perspective of Atlanta?

The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership today began taking BeltLine Tour Program registrations for April. More than 12,000 fans have enjoyed a free, narrated bus tour of the Atlanta BeltLine, named "One of the things every Atlantan must do" by Atlanta Magazine. Tours for the month of March filled rapidly and see here to make April reservations. 

Have you taken this tour, and if so, did your perspective change of Atlanta? How much of an impact will the BeltLine have on the city's future?

The Atlanta BeltLine is a $2.8 billion redevelopment project that is building a network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling downtown and connecting many neighborhoods directly to each other. The Atlanta BeltLine is the most comprehensive economic

"We are amazed by the rabid response the Atlanta BeltLine Tour Program continues to receive, even in its sixth year," said Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Executive Director Valarie Wilson in a release. "And we are pleased to be able to offer this program for free thanks to the incredible support we receive through the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership's Annual Campaign."

The $35 per person cost of the tours is underwritten by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership's annual campaign. The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership helps raise awareness and educates the public through programs such as Atlanta BeltLine Tours, which are offered for free so that all residents can become familiar with the Atlanta BeltLine.

The tours provide a first-hand view of progress along the Atlanta BeltLine – including the Eastside Trail, currently under construction. They are the only way to view the future West Side Park and Reservoir.

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Art on the Atlanta BeltLine

The Atlanta BeltLine’s temporary public art initiative is back this year and continues to seek submissions for the Fall of 2012 exhibition! Following two successful years, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists to solicit outdoor, temporary works of art for presentation on the Atlanta BeltLine in the fall of 2012. Connect with Art on the Atlanta BeltLine on facebook to get the latest updates!

Artists are encouraged to submit proposals that marry their artistic visions with the landscape and sustainability themes of the Atlanta BeltLine. Proposals should reflect the historic, environmental, cultural, functional, urban design and/or aesthetic parameters of the potential sites and should be well-researched by the candidates. The submission deadline is April 16, 2012. The RFP can be found online at art.beltline.org and is available for download here.

As you write your proposals and pass this information on, if you have any questions, please contact Elan Buchen, Project Coordinator for Art & Design at ebuchen@atlbeltline.org.