Downtown Atlanta is thriving. The past decade has been a very exciting time to live, work, and play in Downtown Atlanta. We have seen the success of the 1996 Olympic summer games; the beauty of Centennial Olympic Park; the energy of a growing residential population; the opening of the world’s largest aquarium, the flourishing of Georgia State University; and the anticipation of tall cranes towering over the skyline.

The Economic Development Department at Central Atlanta Progress is dedicated to helping you become a part of our thriving central business district. This section of the website is filled with information that we have complied to make it easier for you to invest, work, or live in Downtown Atlanta.

If you are ever in need of any assistance, please feel free to contact our office.

Downtown Tool Kit
A one-stop-shop for information about Downtown Atlanta.

A Great Place for Business
Why work in Downtown? We will give you 5 advantages to working or moving your workplace to Downtown Atlanta.

Open a Business in Downtown
Whether you are opening a store, restaurant, or service location, we will show you how Downtown Atlanta is the perfect market for your small business.

Invest in Downtown
Downtown Atlanta is ripe for investment. We will give you the information you need to make a smart investment decision.

Downtown Living
Downtown Atlanta is attracting people from a host of different walks of life, different areas of the city, and different income levels. Downtown residents walk to work while others sit in traffic; they enjoy incredible views of skylines and parks while others view sprawling parking lots of discount malls.

Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Awards (ADDEA)
The Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Awards recognize newly created Downtown spaces that demonstrate excellence in design.  These awards will be presented at the 2007 Downtown Development Day in November. 

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