10th Street Park Upgrades to Kick Off, North Ave. MARTA Plaza Grant + More

10th Street Temporary Park Enhancements Kick off This Month

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Midtown's 10th Street Temporary Park is being transformed to create even more outdoor amenities that can be enjoyed by everyone who spends time in the district. The space will be redesigned into three outdoor "rooms:" one for games, one with a climbable structure and one with a fenced dog park. Read more here.

North Ave. MARTA Station Plaza Receives Placemaking Grant

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Project for Public Spaces and Niantic selected Midtown's North Ave. MARTA Station plaza out of 150+ proposals to receive a grant to activate the simple plaza as a vibrant community gathering space. Read more.

WATCH: Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade Returns Aug. 6!

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Everyone is invited to make a lantern and walk in Midtown's owl-themed community parade organized by the creators of the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade. Watch the video and flock with us Saturday evening, Aug. 6!

Commuter Spotlight: Ryan Avoids Parking Hassles on Electric Unicycle

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Ryan loves living the "van life," but for his daily delivery driver job, he trades the van for a more environmentally-friendly electric unicycle that helps him avoid traffic and parking fees. Read more.

Puppeteer 'Jeghetto' Brings Afro-Futurism to Center for Puppetry Arts

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Tarish "Jeghetto" Pipkins is the first to be featured by the Center's new Puppetry NOW program, which features artists of color by giving them a solo exhibition in its museum. Learn what inspired Pipkins to take up the craft of puppetry and create his Hip Hopera '5P1N0K10,' whose characters are on view for a limited time at the Center.

Colorful Birds Take Flight Over Midtown's Newest Plaza Space

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Nearly 200 birds made of recycled plastic have been installed on the catenary hanging overhead support system at Commercial Row Commons, which is scheduled to open soon to the public after extensive enhancements. Read about how the birds migrated to Atlanta all the way from Milan, Italy, here.

Willie Cole's "Sole Sitter" Sculpture Makes Debut at Commercial Row

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A bronze sculpture acquired by the administration of former Mayor Kasim Reed has a new home at the newly renovated Commercial Row Commons space. Read what inspired artist Willie Cole to create "The Sole Sitter" here.

Three Midtown Staffers Receive Excellence in Action Awards

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One APD officer, one Midtown Blue Public Safety Officer and one Midtown Green staffer were recognized for their efforts to keep Midtown safe and clean, in addition to ensuring that their departments run smoothly. Read more here.

July 2022 Capital Projects Update
Two parklets on Spring Street are wrapping up construction on the west side between 8th Street and Peachtree Place. Additionally, active construction at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Peachtree Place is nearing completion. In recent weeks, the concrete apron for the Peachtree Place alley just east of Peachtree Street was replaced, and roadway asphalt was milled and resurfaced. Read more.

Join us on July 20 for the latest on what's happening in Midtown, and what's next.

Our town hall series returns live and in-person for the first time in three years.

This district update on Wednesday, July 20 from 5:00-7:30pm at The Starling Atlanta Midtown Curio Collection by Hilton on 14th Street will include a look at new development coming to the district, public improvement projects, parks and transportation enhancements that are set to break ground soon, plus ongoing public safety and related program updates. We'll also preview ongoing Midtown community events you won't want to miss, and you'll have a chance to share your ideas to fold into our upcoming 2022 Midtown Community Survey.

Advance Tickets:

$12 Midtown Alliance Members
$24 Non-Members

Your ticket gets you complimentary hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary beer or wine, with the option to purchase another at the cash bar. Get your tickets early for this limited capacity event. 100% of your ticket price benefits Atlanta Children's Shelter.

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Browse 150+ Midtown Events Happening This Month on Our Event Calendar

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