Calling it an 'Emerlad Necklace', Atlanta plsnd to create an innovative 22-mile loop from an abandoned railroad into parks and transit that connect historic neighborhoods across the city.
"The massive redevelopment plan â€" known as the Beltline â€" would convert the 22-mile loop into a paved trail and streetcar line linking 45 historic neighborhoods and creating more than 1,200 acres of parkland. The proposal has captured the imagination of many in the city and has sparked a rash of real estate deals.
"The Beltline would make Atlanta a new kind of city," said Alexander Garvin, professor of planning and management at Yale University and president of Alex Garvin & Associates, a New York design team. "The transformation would be staggering."
...But formidable political and financial hurdles will need to be cleared for the project to move forward."
FULL STORY: An 'Emerald Necklace' May Grace Urban Atlanta
Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
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Central Florida’s SunRail Plans Major Expansion
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Las Vegas Golf Course to Become Over 1,000 Units of Affordable Housing
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Parked Cars Hamper NYC Trash Containerization Effort
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BART to Raise Fares in January
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