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BeltLine News Archives (2006 - 2009)
 
 TitleDescriptionModified Date
Fred Yalouris guest column in Saporta Report - "Carless in Atlanta - seeing city's streets and neighborhoods on foot" 12/20/2009
Beltline Begins Work on the Corridor 12/16/2009
BeltLine takes shape with new execs, projectsAtlanta Business Chronicle - Maria Saporta12/14/2009
AJC One on One with Brian LearyBrian Leary sits down with the AJC to discuss the BeltLine.12/14/2009
Beltline trail work begins, groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday 12/10/2009
Work Quietly Begins on Beltline CorridorAfter four years of planning, meeting, and studies, work quietly began last month to start clearing the Beltline corridor. Contractors have started to remove rail lines from the Northeast quadrant of the proposed 22-mile loop that will connect Atlanta's n12/7/2009
Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Project To Benefit from Grant to Atlanta Audubon Society 12/3/2009
Inside Atlanta's BeltlineBtoB talks to new Atlanta BeltLine President and CEO Brian Leary about the current status of the much-anticipated project and what its projected effects will have on our city. 10/29/2009
Brian Leary Named ABI President and CEOThe Board of Directors of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) today named Brian Leary as President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., the implementing entity of Atlanta’s visionary BeltLine Project, which will provide a network of public park9/16/2009
Outside Magazine high on Atlanta 8/3/2009
The Beltline's tipping point 7/21/2009
Beltline takes a step forward 7/10/2009
Georgia Department of Transportation and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. reach agreement on Southwest and Southeast Corridors for BeltLineGEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ATLANTA BELTLINE, INC. REACH AGREEMENT ON EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO PURCHASE LAND IN SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST CORRIDORS FOR BELTLINE7/9/2009
Georgia Department of Transportation and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. reach agreement on Southwest and Southeast Corridors for BeltLine 7/9/2009
GDOT, Beltline strike deal on vital track segments 7/9/2009
AJC: Land deal adds another link to Beltline 7/9/2009
Atlanta BeltLine has option to buy 3.5 miles from GDOT 7/9/2009
AJC: "Signing of the Beltline"  6/29/2009
Trees Atlanta names first artist for Beltline’s ‘museum of trees’ 6/25/2009
10 Questions about the BeltLine: Ethan DavidsonAn interview with Ethan Davidson - Director of Communications, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. 6/24/2009
Original designer happy to see Beltline vision fulfilled Feature on Ryan Gravel.6/15/2009
EPA awards $1 million for Beltline area brownfields  6/3/2009
ABI Leadership transition 5/12/2009
Landscape Architecture magazine"The BeltLine... changed the way I envision Atlanta's future." J. William "Bill" Thompson, Editor, Landscape Architecture magazine.5/8/2009
"The BeltLine... changed the way I envision Atlanta's future."J. William "Bill" Thompson, Editor, Landscape Architecture magazine. 5/1/2009
GLENWOOD PARK: Once-bleak lots grow into cozy community 4/22/2009
Recap: Beltline Earth Day cleanup  4/20/2009
AJC Article - Restaurants Around the BeltLineJohn Kessler's take on dining around the BeltLine. 3/19/2009
GDOT ends role in Beltline dispute 3/19/2009
Landscape Architecture - Designing the BeltLineArticle on the landscape design of the BeltLine. 3/19/2009
Saporta Report - Passenger Trains Belong DowntownMaria Saporta takes a stand against GDOT. 3/19/2009
Joint Statement Regarding Abandonment of the Decatur BeltAfter 30 days of review and analysis by officials from organizations including the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI), Amtrak, MARTA, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and the Transit Impleme3/6/2009
Report faults Atlanta for lack of park space 2/16/2009
Along the BeltLine dream, a few fine intown restaurants already exist  2/16/2009
Passenger Trains Belong Downtown  2/16/2009
Business Chronicle - AGL CEO Takes Chair of BeltLine PartnershipArticle detailing new board appointments for BLP2/13/2009
Beltline Partnership announces new board membersCreative Loafing, Atlanta2/13/2009
Joint Statement from GDOT, Atlanta Beltline, Inc., Amtrak, the City of Atlanta and MARTA UPDATE2/2/2009
AJC: Agencies working together on Beltline ‘solution’  1/29/2009
Study: Beltline and AMTRAK can co-existCreative Loafing, Atlanta 1/28/2009
DOT action could kill Beltline, mayor saysAtlanta Journal-Constitution1/27/2009
Beltline Network special meeting called over GDOT, AMTRAK disputeCreative Loafing, Atlanta1/27/2009
AJC: Obama’s economic stimulus package and the Atlanta Rotary Club  1/26/2009
Creative Loafing: Tussle with Amtrak and GDOT could kill Beltline vision  1/26/2009
WABE: Competing Interests Threaten Atlanta's Beltline Project  1/26/2009
Beltline Project at RiskWSB Radio1/26/2009
House antes up on transportation funding  1/26/2009
GDOT, AMTRAK throw wrench in Beltline plansCreative Loafing, Atlanta1/26/2009
AJC: Beltline supporters rally against high-speed rail option 1/26/2009
AJC: Beltline’s promise is clear, but DOT’s isn’t  1/26/2009
Creative Loafing: Amtrak, GDOT, Beltline: We can work it out?  1/26/2009
House leaders propose sales tax to fund transport  1/26/2009
5 Questions for: Valarie Wilson, Executive Director, BeltLine PartnershipInterview with Philanthropy News Digest1/14/2009
Atlanta Jumps Into Smart Growth MovementBlackEnterprise.com1/8/2009
Next American City - The Life PreserverFeature Article on BeltLine progress to date12/18/2008
Beltline Cleanup Nets Hundreds of Volunteers, Tons of TrashOver 400 volunteers participate in the Beltline North East Corridor Cleanup11/10/2008
Business Chronicle- Voters Pass TAD AmendmentGeorgia Voters Approve Amendment #211/5/2008
Business Chronicle- City Closes on Bonds for BeltlineFirst Beltline Bonds Sold11/3/2008
AJC- Bond deal enables Beltline purchaseFirst BeltLine bond sale approved by City Council10/30/2008
Business Chronicle- Council Approves first Beltline bondAtlanta City Council approves first BeltLine bond sale10/30/2008
Business Chronicle- Council OKs BeltLine Parks PlanAtlanta City Council Approves BeltLine Parks Plan10/20/2008
AJC- 5k Kicks off Opening of West End TrailWest End Trail Opening and 5k Race10/19/2008
Epoch Times- Beltline starts in Fourth WardHistoric Fourth Ward Park Groundbreaking10/16/2008
Atlanta Business Chronical - Historic 4th Ward Park On Its Way Column on Historic Fourth Ward Park10/15/2008
AP: Atlanta Breaks Ground on Major Beltline ProjectHistoric Fourth Ward Park Groundbreaking10/15/2008
AJC: Beltline Breaks Ground Near City Hall EastHistoric Fourth Ward Park Groundbreaking and other new Beltline developments10/15/2008
WABE- Ground Broken for Historic Fourth Ward ParkHistoric Fourth Ward Park Goundbreaking10/15/2008
Creative Loafing- BeltLine's Best ShotEditorial in support of Amendment #210/15/2008
AJC: Guide to Voting on State Ballot QuestionsInformation about ammendments on ballot for Nov. 4th election.10/1/2008
Livable Communities CoalitionPress Release10/1/2008
Leinberger: Atlanta should look to Washington for future growth modelUrban growth expert Chris Leinberger, author of The Option of Urbanism: Investing in a New American Dream, urges Atlanta to “focus its efforts on building Atlanta’s BeltLine, new commuter rail, and overall regional transportation networks. 9/30/2008
AJC: Voters Hold Key to Redevelopment PlansOp Ed piece by Mike King discusses the ammendment on the Nov. 4th ballot. 9/27/2008
AJC: Atlanta Ranked 19th on Sustainable Cities ListAtlanta moved from 39th to 19th place on the Sustainable Media website.9/23/2008
WSB-TV: New Developments concerning Beltline projectVideo aired by WSB-TV about the BeltLine8/22/2008
WSB-TV VIDEONew Developments Concerning Beltline Project. Justin Farmer reports. 8/21/2008
AJC: New policy for land bank will benefit nonprofitsAJC article on The Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority 8/21/2008
AJC: Cash fuel for BeltlineAfter legal fight, $117 million in bonds repositions project 8/20/2008
AJC: City approves $117 million in bonds for BeltlineAJC article about the recent approval of bonds for the BeltLine8/19/2008
Atlanta Magazine: What's Happening with the BeltLine?Article in the August issue of Atlanta Magazine answers questions that are on everyone's minds. 8/1/2008
AJC: INSIDE: Inner circles chart BeltLineAJC article discussing community involvement and the BeltLine planning process7/31/2008
AJC: The BeltlineIn-depth description of the BeltLine 7/31/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline takes heat Article about NE Corridor and community concerns7/30/2008
AJC: For Beltline "good enough" isn'tAJC article about the NE Corridor and land sales 7/29/2008
Atlanta Progressive News:Community Gives Input on BeltLine Affordable Housing Article about the first BeltLine Affordable Housing citywide conversation 7/20/2008
CNN VIDEOAtlanta's mayor and transit CEO discuss the impact of rising fuel costs and the future of mass transit.7/16/2008
TechLinks: Atlanta writers support BeltLine Project Write2Market, a marketing communications firm, is partnering with BLP to show readers how the BeltLine is impacting lives 7/15/2008
AJC: Unequal spending likely for BeltlineArticle about TAD bond allocation 7/9/2008
WABE (Audio): Atlanta Beltline, Inc President/CEO updates on Beltline StatusAn Audio stream from the PBA Newsroom7/7/2008
AJC: Develop BeltLine DenselyLivable Communities Coalition Executive Director Jim Durrett published an op-ed in The Atlanta Journal Constitution about transit-oriented development and the BeltLine.6/24/2008
AJC: Develop Beltline denselyGet on board: Mass transit needs sustainable level of ridership to succeed6/24/2008
AJC: At long last, governor gets aboard transit need Article about Governor Sonny Perdue recognizing the need for more public transit in Georgia6/16/2008
AJC: BeltLine Hires Director of Design New Director of Design joins BeltLine Team6/2/2008
AJC: Tech student unearthed potential of Beltline Article about BeltLine visionary, Ryan Gravel 5/30/2008
AJC: TAD Bond ValidationJudge approves sale of bond for BeltLine5/29/2008
AJC: TADs are local, voluntary--and beneficialArticle by Atlanta Development Authority President, Peggy McCormick 5/28/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline hits financial hurdles Article in Creative Loafing5/28/2008
AJC: Beltline exec to leaveArticle discussing the departure of COO Tina Arbes from the BeltLine team 5/19/2008
AJC: Get involved to help BeltLine take shapeArticle by Georgia State University President, Dr. Carl Patton 5/19/2008
Grist: Outer LimitsSprawling Atlanta seeks new routes to the future5/14/2008
LoftLife Magazine: Is it time for the BeltLine? Article about the BeltLine project 5/14/2008
AJC: MARTA loan to fill gap in Beltline study funds Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is borrowing $5 million from MARTA to pay its portion of a joint study5/13/2008
AJC: Beltline deal feels tight credit squeeze Article about the Northeast Corridor 5/12/2008
AJC: Neighbors to fight new proposed Beltline trail Article about a proposed trail that goes through Atlanta Memorial Park and Bobby Jones golf course5/5/2008
AJC: Atlanta weighs Beltline's bond finance proposal Atlanta City Council must decide if BeltLine officials can sell up to $120 million in bonds5/5/2008
AJC: Atlanta weighs Beltline's bond finance proposal Atlanta City Council must decide if BeltLine officials can sell up to $120 million in bonds5/5/2008
AJC: Voters to consider use of school taxes for redevelopmentVoters will have to decide if school taxes can be used to finance redevelopment projects in November 5/4/2008
Atlanta INtown: Boulevard Crossing ParkUpdate on Boulevard Crossing Park5/1/2008
Atlanta INtown: BeltLine update: Boulevard CrossingUpdate on Boulevard Crossing 5/1/2008
AJC: Bike tour gives riders closer look at BeltlineArticle discussing the BeltLine bike tour sponsored by the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and BeltLine Partnership 4/21/2008
AJC: Beltline trail will skirt meadow Article about a compromise reached on the Tanyard Creek Park PATH 4/21/2008
Creative Loafing: BeltLine CEO: Problems Beltline was created to address aren't slowing down Article by Terri Montague, President and CEO of ABI 4/21/2008
Buckhead Reporter: Trail proposals for Memorial Park draw objections, alternative ideasBuckhead Reporter article about Memorial Park Trail 4/18/2008
Buckhead Reporter: Collaboration led to compromise on Tanyard Creek Park PATHArticle about Tanyard Creek Park PATH by BeltLine President and CEO, Terri Montague4/18/2008
Buckhead Reporter: Compromise reached on Tanyard Park PATH routeA compromise has been worked out on the BeltLine/PATH Foundation trail through Tanyard Creek Park 4/18/2008
Cox News Release: Cox Enterprises announces $5 million gift in support of BeltLine PartnershipCox Enterprises announces a $5 million contribution to BLP 4/16/2008
USA Today: Push for urban parkland takes rootHuge parks follow demand for more greenspace--BeltLine mentioned 4/14/2008
AJC: Group rebukes Beltline communication with communitiesAJC article about recent TADAC letter sent to BeltLine officials 4/3/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline bicycle tour on Earth DayThe Atlanta Bicycle Campaign plans a bicycle tour around the BeltLine on Earth Day4/2/2008
Atlanta Progressive News: State resolutions address public transit, TADsArticle about the effort to adopt two state resolutions that support funding for public transit projects 4/1/2008
The Bond Buyer: Fulton County, Ga., Official wont disburse school tax dollars for TADs Fulton County tax commissioner Arthur E. Ferdinand is refusing to dole out school property-tax dollars3/27/2008
AJC: Legal delay may back BeltlineBond financing faces crunch in interest rates3/7/2008
AJC: Senate passes bill 43-2 calling for tax district referendumThe Georgia Senate passed a bill calling for a statewide referendum to amend the state constitution in favor of TADs3/4/2008
AJC: Beltline leaders, council to discuss impact of tax ruling.Beltline leaders plan to conduct a work session with the Atlanta City Council to discuss the recent TAD ruling3/3/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline breaks ground in Southwest Atlanta Groundbreaking of the first miles of the project-a bike trail built in cooperation with PATH 2/25/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline a TAD off track but not derailedExplains court ruling and funding for Beltline2/20/2008
AJC: Atlanta believes in BeltlineCommunity support for the BeltLine is well on track 2/15/2008
AJC: Referendum to use school taxes for redevelopment soughtTwo Atlanta senators seek referendum for recent TAD ruling 2/14/2008
AJC: Beltline donors unfazed by rulingMajor donors to Atlanta's Beltline initiative remain steadfast behind the project despite the recent TAD ruling 2/14/2008
AJC: Ruling jolts Beltline, other projects High court throws funding plans in disarray by restricting use of school taxes2/12/2008
AJC: Atlanta weighs Beltline's bond finance proposal Atlanta City Council will vote to decide if BeltLine officials can sell up to $120 million in bonds2/11/2008
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Supreme Court deals BeltLine a blowArticle on the implications of the BeltLine Supreme Court ruling 2/11/2008
AJC: Court's ruling is crushing blow to Beltline projectAtlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and other city leaders said they will move forward with the Beltline project, despite the court ruling2/11/2008
Creative Loafing: Mayor: Beltline effort will continueMayor Franklin tells press that "all big dreams have challenges" 2/11/2008
Atlanta INtown: Beltline Update: Construction starts in West EndThe first wave of BeltLine construction has started 2/5/2008
Atlanta INtown: BeltLine Update: Construction Starts in the West EndInterview with PATH Foundation Executive Director, Ed McBrayer, on recent Beltline trail ground breaking2/1/2008
AJC: Art wraps around the BeltlineArt review of Beltline photos featured in a Georgia State University gallery 1/22/2008
AJC: Wachovia gives $1 million to Beltline AJC article on Wachovia gift1/17/2008
AJC: Residents despair at choice of Beltline routeArticle about trail route options at Tanyard Creek park 1/15/2008
Creative Loafing: Grant Park-area stakeholders get peek at BeltlineBeltline planners present the latest vision for the Southeast Study Area 1/11/2008
AJC: BeltLine Project Puts Overlooked Area in the LoopGrant Park revitalization1/11/2008
AJC: Coke Donates $2 million for BeltLine TrailsAJC article on donation from Coca Cola1/10/2008
AJC: Photos document the world of BeltlineArtist, students photographing current state of route and plan to capture its change.1/7/2008
AJC: A path in search of a visionArticle on BeltLine design 1/6/2008
AJC: Beltline designArticle on future design of BeltLine projects 1/3/2008
AJC: Funding Lawsuit ties up BeltlineArticle about the TAD lawsuit filed by John Woodham 12/27/2007
AJC: Markham Smith, principal, Smith Dalia Architects: Beltline forceQ & A with Smith Dalia architect, Markham Smith 12/16/2007
AJC: Home Depot boosts local charitable giving by 50% Home Depot makes a significant contribution to the BeltLine project as well as other organizations 11/29/2007
Buckhead Reporter: 30 walk and talk the Tanyard Creek park PATH optionsArticle on the Tanyard Creek park plans 11/16/2007
AJC: New hopes for old Fourth Ward Councilman Kwanza Hall hopes to revitalize his childhood neighborhood 11/14/2007
AJC: Woodruff gives Beltline a big boost An $8 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation will go toward creating a major city park 11/13/2007
WABE: New transportation planning for AtlantaAtlanta residents will have a chance to participate in the new transportation plan, Connect Atlanta 11/6/2007
AJC: City, partner buy Beltline segment for $66 million AJC article on Northeast Corridor acquisition 11/2/2007
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Wayne Mason sells BeltLine landArticle describing the purchase of the Northeast Corridor 11/2/2007
AJC: The Beltline: Before & AfterArticle and link photo gallery displaying possible before and after pictures11/1/2007
WAGA (Fox 5) : Work Begins on First Stretch of BeltLine Article on Westend Clean-up October 20th. 10/21/2007
USA Today: N.J. city pushes for national park statusArticle on Paterson, NJ and how the city mirrored cities like Atlanta and Denver and their park plans to bring businesses, visitors, and development.10/21/2007
AJC: Beltline project begins this weekendArticle describing the work on a new trail in southwest Atlanta10/18/2007
Neighbor Newspapers: Beltline quarterly meeting focuses on housing Article about the BeltLine Quarterly Briefing10/17/2007
AJC: Q&A on the news New Georgia resident asks about the BeltLine 10/17/2007
USA Today: San Francisco makeover: Nothing short of inspiredBeltLine transit and trails listed as an example of efforts to cut traffic congestion and pollution 10/15/2007
Fulton Daily Report: Study: TADs boost property value Fulton Daily Report article on the benefits of TADs10/5/2007
AJC: Plan for $75 million Beltline project unveiled Grant Park apartments and townhomes to be built near BeltLine 10/5/2007
Atlanta Daily World: New MARTA GM has bold new plans Dr. Beverly Scott is selected as MARTA's new General Manager10/5/2007
Buckhead Reporter: Is PATH taking a new turn? Buckhead Reporter article on the Tanyard Creek park trail10/5/2007
Creative Loafing: Southwest residents fear being cut out of BeltlineSW residents worry that rising property taxes will displace them10/3/2007
WABE: Debate over equal funding for Atlanta's Beltline Article discussing community concerns about the equal dispersion of the BeltLine's funding10/2/2007
AJC: Atlanta Plans Park Near City Hall EastArticle on the storm water retention pond and park planned for the area around City Hall East10/1/2007
AJC: State Supreme Court Hears Case Against BeltLine Article on pending Supreme Court case.9/25/2007
Creative Loafing: The Digital Divide Article on SE and SW residents concerns with how BeltLine information is conveyed. 9/24/2007
Atlanta INtown: The BeltLine: What a difference a year makesSummary of BeltLine progress for 200612/1/2006


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