Saturday, November 17, 2012
Grant from Midtown-based private foundation will help support the development of the recently opened Eastside Trail
The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership announced Friday it will receive a generous grant from the Woodruff Foundation to support the Atlanta BeltLine project's expansion, specifically the development of the Gateway connecting the Eastside Trail to Historic Fourth Ward Park. The $3 million dollar grant will also support the development of the portion of the Eastside Trail through Reynoldstown; design for this trail segment will begin by the end of the year. With this contribution, private sector investment in the project now exceeds $41 million. "The Atlanta BeltLine is a critical priority for the City of Atlanta, and the private sector has been a tremendous partner in its accelerated progress over the last several years," Atlanta Mayor Kasim …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Crews have met some challenges converting the former rail corridor.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Amy Wenk
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Next spring a trail linking Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Poncey Highland, Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park will open along an old rail corridor with cool, secluded city views. Phase one of the Eastside Trail -- which includes a 2.5-mile concrete path that will connect three parks: Piedmont Park, Freedom Park and Historic Fourth Ward Park -- should be complete in April, Atlanta BeltLine spokesman Ethan Davidson said Wednesday. "It's been a very interesting project so far," he said. The BeltLine began construction earlier this year, fencing off various portions to complete the work. The trail will run from 10th Street and Monroe Drive to DeKalb Avenue. The PATH Foundation has served as the construction manager for the project. Among the …
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Construction continues on the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail.
Construction is underway on the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail. The 2.5-mile trail will run from Piedmont Park (at 10th Street and Monroe Drive) to DeKalb Avenue, bridging neighborhoods including Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Poncey Highland, Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park. A concrete trail will replace the current rocky terrain, which once was railroad tracks. The path will run by three city parks: Piedmont Park, Freedom Park and the new Historic Fourth Ward Park behind City Hall East. The trail should be complete in early 2012. Until then, parts of the trail will be fenced off to the public while the trail is constructed. More information is here.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Construction on the trail from Piedmont Park to DeKalb Avenue will start within the month, according to a BeltLine spokesman.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Amy Wenk
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Soon, you'll have an easy walk from Piedmont Park to DeKalb Avenue. Construction is set to start on the two-and-a-half mile BeltLine trail that will bridge several neighborhoods, including Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Poncey Highland, Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park. A concrete trail will replace the current rocky terrain, which once was railroad tracks. The path will run by three city parks: Piedmont Park, Freedom Park and the new Historic Fourth Ward Park behind City Hall East. "You'll see a lot of activity start up in the next month," said Ethan Davidson, spokesman for the Atlanta BeltLine. Environmental work will begin any day now, Davidson said. That includes digging, grating and relocating utilities. After that is complete, work will …
Chris H
1:09 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012
The new completion date is now August. Blame a lot ot the delay on the rainy winter we've had. more ›