The Green Line

Central Atlanta Progress in partnership with area stakeholders has developed an ambitious new vision for the East-West corridor of Downtown stretching from the state Capitol area to Philips Arena. Dominated by a linear park ringed by pedestrian-friendly development and hallmarked by increased multimodal connectivity, the plan provides a dynamic look at the future.

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This master plan effort was intended to

• Create an expansive paradigm changing vision for the Heart of Downtown Atlanta
• Build on the framework of the Imagine Downtown plan to develop a more detailed redevelopment plan.
• Identify, program and visualize development sites within the corridor.
• Create an implementable plan that:
  • Envisions an iconic destination.
  • Stitches the city together through public space, transit and daily life.
  • Fosters public and private investment.

The Green Line recommendations include:

• The extension of Alabama Street and Wall Street and a new West Spring Street, all at viaduct level
• Capping the railroad gulch to introduce open space and air-rights development sites above with transit and parking underneath
• A new Multimodal Passenger Terminal in conjunction with the Five Points MARTA station
• Transforming the Five Points MARTA station into a integrated and activated open space plaza
• New entrances to and expanded retail and entertainment uses at Underground Atlanta
• A revitalized former World of Coke site with attraction and hospitality uses

Additional information on the genesis of the Green Line plan

Download the Green Line Executive Summary (6 MB)

Download the Green Line Full Report (39 MB)

Download a two-page Green Line Fact Sheet (170 KB)

If you have additional questions please contact Jennifer Ball at jball@atlantadowntown.com or 404-522-3344.