Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week - July 21-27, 2008

The 2008 Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week will take place July 21-27 and will showcase the Downtown Dining District as a hotbed of culinary activity and diverse dining options.  A dynamic partnership between Central Atlanta Progress, The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Brand Atlanta and Bank of America, DARW will again be one of the most anticipated food events of the year and welcome a handful of new hot spots that opened this year. >>more

Atlanta New Century School Open House in July
July 2008

Visit the new location for the Atlanta New Century School at 120 Ralph McGill Blvd for an Open House on July 23. 23, 24, 29 & 30 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. RSVP to office@ancs.us or 404-525-1909. >>more

TAD Funding for Center for Civil & Human Rights
Recommended by ADA Board, Awaits Approval by City Council
July 2008

The board of directors of the Atlanta Development Authority approved the recommendation for funding for six public purpose projects within downtown Atlanta’s Westside tax allocation district at its monthly meeting. >>more

Local Investors Closes on Purchase of Historic Retail Space
July 2008

A partnership of Atlanta investors has closed on the purchase of the former Macy’s/Davison’s department store in Downtown Atlanta with plans to bring shops and restaurants back to the historic Peachtree Street site. >>more

Confident City Cycling Class On July 26, 2008
July 2008

Take a Confident City Cycling Class with the Downtown TMA and the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign. Learn the skills necessary to ride safely and confidently.  Courses are taught by nationally certified instructors using classroom and on-the-road training. >>more

Help Make Atlanta Cleaner, Greener and More Beautiful
July 2008

The American Express Grassroots Merchant Challenge is a multi-city promotional campaign benefiting local urban tree planting programs. After enrolling in the challenge, each transaction on any American Express® Card at your establishment between September 5th and October 15th, 2008 will count as one "vote" for Atlanta. >>more

Oakland Cemetery Reopens
June 2008

Nearly three months after the March 14 tornado swept through Atlanta, damaging or destroying much in its path, a ray of sunlight can be seen at Oakland Cemetery. The City of Atlanta Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs and the Historic Oakland Foundation have reopened Oakland Cemetery to the public. >>more

Digital LED Sign Brightens Landmark Advertising Site
June 2008

Barry Real Estate Cos. brightens the Downtown Connector
with a digital LED sign on the same site that once encouraged Southern drivers to “Fly Delta Jets” and later provided the date and time to busy Atlantans courtesy of Heineken. >>more

Atlanta Dream Heats Up Downtown
June 2008

Downtown is heating up with the Atlanta Dream this summer.
With special discounted tickets enjoy a few hoops during the evening or catch a special lunch time game on July 22nd. >>more

Downtown Atlanta Selected as Location for National Health Museum
June 2008

Downtown Atlanta has been picked as the home for a new $230 million National Health Museum. The museum will be located in the tourist-rich area surrounding Centennial Olympic Park and it's expected to draw up to 1.4 million visitors a year and to create 135 jobs in the state. >>more

National Museum of Patriotism to Open in Downtown Atlanta
June 2008

The National Museum of Patriotism, in conjunction with Legacy Property Group and Richard Bowers & Co., announce the finalization of the deal that will add the museum to the impressive roster of attractions already surrounding Centennial Olympic Park. >>more

Give Your Car the Day Off This Week
June 2008

Try carpooling, teleworking, taking transit, biking or walking to work. Just register online at www.wsbradio.com, or look for the Downtown TMA team at your worksite and fill out a "Give Your Car the Day Off" pledge card. Keep coming back to www.atlantadowntown.com for more updates on how you can pledge to Give Your Car the Day Off. >>more

Bikefest in Woodruff Park - May 14, 2008
May 2008

Give traffic a break! Keep your commute clean by riding a bike to work and exercise at the same time. Want to learn more about biking?
Join the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and the Downtown Transportation Management Association for BikeFest in Woodruff Park from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Meet cyclists, visit vendors and win prizes.
Rain date is May 21, 2008

CAP/ADID Annual Meeting Video Highlights
April 2008

Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District held the 66th annual meeting on Wednesday, March 26 in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel. View video highlights from the 2008 CAP/ADID Annual Meeting. >>more

Restaurants Impacted by Tornado and Street Closing
April 2008

Many of our Downtown restaurants were severely impacted in the aftermath of the tornado and subsequent street closings. Please visit your favorite restaurant or try a new one to show your support for these Downtown businesses. >>more

Monument and Tribute to Andrew Young
Monday, April 14th at 10 a.m., Walton Spring Park
April 2008

Central Atlanta Progress will hold a ceremony on April 14th, at 10 a.m., to dedicate the Andrew Young Tribute at Walton Spring Park.
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Storm Aftermath Update from CAP/ADID President AJ Robinson
March 2008

Walk Auburn Avenue with Andrew Young
CCHR Partnership Offers Original Podcast for Walking Tours
March 2008

The Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) Partnership has released “In Their Words: Andrew Young on Auburn Avenue,” an original podcast to guide walking tours along Downtown Atlanta’s historic corridor. >>more

EARTH HOUR - A Global Event on Climate Change
March 2008

On March 29, 2008, millions of people around the world will join together to literally “turn out the lights” for Earth Hour, a global effort to create awareness about climate change and a dramatic symbolic event to show how doing one small thing can make a big difference in the fight against global warming. >>more

Red Bull Illume Brings the Best of Action and Adventure Sports
to Centennial Olympic Park
March 2008

On March 5th at dusk, the first-ever international action and adventure sports photography competition -- Red Bull Illume -- made its East Coast debut in Downtown Atlanta with an incredible outdoor exhibition offering illuminated sports imagery for public viewing in Centennial Olympic Park. >>more

Atlanta Dream to Host First Preseason Game on May 3, 2008
March 2008

The Atlanta Dream will host the Los Angeles Sparks at Philips Arena for its first preseason game on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. 
All tickets will be $10 and doors will open one hour prior to the start of the game. >>more

The City of Atlanta Launches it's First Comprehensive Transportation Plan
February 2008

The Connect Atlanta Plan is a yearlong planning process to develop the City’s first citywide transportation plan. Last month and through out March the Connect Atlanta Plan has been conducting multi-day workshops. These interactive sessions are designed for the public to drop by at their convenience and work with the Connect Atlanta Plan on specific transportation challenges in your area. >>more

Everyone Can Play at the All Children’s Playground in Centennial Olympic Park
February 2008

The All Children’s Playground is open for play at Centennial Olympic Park. The new playground is designed for universal accessibility appealing to imaginative children of all physical capabilities. >>more

Downtown TMA Seeks New Director

The Downtown Transportation Management Association (TMA), a program of Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID), is seeking a highly motivated candidate to fill the position of Director of the Downtown TMA.  The Director will effectively manage the Downtown TMA’s employer and employee alternative transportation programs, which promote the use of carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking and teleworking, to Downtown stakeholders. >>more

Downtown Commuters Traveling through Midtown Atlanta:
TRAVEL ALERT – Techwood Drive in Midtown to Close on
February 9, 2008

Techwood Drive will be closed between 16th Street and 10th Street starting this February 9th, 2008. Techwood Drive is the roadway that runs southbound, parallel to I-75/85 on the west side and carries ramp traffic that exits from both I-75 and I-85 at the 10th/14th Street exits. The closure is a necessary part of the ongoing replacement of the 14th Street Bridge, which is being widened to better accommodate vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. >>more

Meet Your Match Mixer
February 2007

The Downtown Tranportation Management Association (TMA) is hosting its first Meet Your Match Mixer on February 12, 2008 at Room at Twelve Centennial Park from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy complimentary drinks and light appetizers while you relax at Room before beginning your afternoon commute. >>more

Downtown Crime Rate Continues Drop, Again.
January 2008

If you are tracking how Downtown Atlanta is doing these days, you’d have to say the numbers are up and down, and that’s great news according to A.J. Robinson, President of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. >>more

Downtown Office Market Swings Up
January 2008

What a difference a year makes, especially in Downtown Atlanta’s commercial office market. Fom 2006 to 2007. Downtown’s office space absorption has swung to the positive side and the signs look even better for the future, according to the most recent released figures by Dorey’s Office Guide. >>more

Make Your 2008 Resolution A Traffic Solution
January 2008

This New Year the Downtown TMA is encouraging Downtown Commuters to make their 2008 resolution part of Atlanta’s traffic solution. By changing a drive-alone commute to a clean commute at least one day a week, it is helping solve Atlanta’s air quality and traffic congestion issues. >>more

Georgia State University Celebrates Transformed Library
January 2008

After a six-year, $23 million renovation, Georgia State now has a library befitting its status as a leading research university. With 296 new computers, thousands of additional books and online resources and 1,900 more seats, the two-building library at the heart of campus is better equipped to serve its 1.5 million visitors each year. >>more

The Peachtree Corridor Partnership Seeks Public Input on a Proposal to Improve Peachtree
December 2007

A vision has been developed for Peachtree Street that includes streetscape, public space and transportation improvements to transform Atlanta’s signature street into a world-class boulevard. So how do we get there? Step one - initiate a modern streetcar system along Peachtree in Downtown and Midtown, including an east-west circulator route in Downtown. Share your thoughts on the project by taking an online survey and attending a public forum scheduled for January 8 – 22.  >>more

City of Atlanta Installs Automatic Public Facilities
December 2007

In an effort to address the need for public restrooms, the City of Atlanta will be installing five Automatic Public Facilities (APF) throughout the City. The installation of these facilities will benefit all who live, work and visit Atlanta. >>more

Green Line Vision Unveiled
December 2007

Central Atlanta Progress is excited to release 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. >>more

City of Atlanta Comprehensive Transportation Plan – December Public Visioning Sessions and Online Survey

Mayor Shirley Franklin and the City of Atlanta have kicked off the Connect Atlanta Plan, a yearlong planning process to develop the City’s first citywide transportation plan.  Your participation and input are needed to make Atlanta a more livable city with high quality transportation.   A web-based survey is being conducted to gain insight in regard to transportation and mobility in the City. 
Visit www.connectatlantaplan.com for more information about the plan, the survey, and for meeting locations, dates and times.

2007 Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Award Winners Announced
December 2007

With a ceremony at the 2007 Downtown Development Day on November 28th, four unique and innovative projects out of the 21 nominees received an Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Award for interior and exterior designs. Congratulations to our esteemed winners!  >>more

Study Completed Analyzing Downtown Office and
Retail Opportunities
December 2007

The real estate market analyst firm RCLCO completed a study for CAP to understand the supply and demand for office and retail within Downtown Atlanta, and the opportunity is significant.  View the executive summary to understand why the time is now to make investments in the commercial marketplace in Downtown.  You can also view our Downtown Atlanta Counts summary sheet of all of the relevant statistics regarding the area’s demographic, commercial, hospitality, and cultural markets.

Shop for Christmas Trees on your Lunch Break
November 2007

Beginning November 26, Downtown Atlanta workers, residents, students and visitors will have the opportunity to shop for their Christmas Tree without leaving the city. This holiday season, Woodruff Park is transformed into a Christmas Tree farm and decorated with thousands of lights. >>more

Celebrate the holidays at the New World of Coca-Cola®
November 2007

Visit the New World of Coca- Cola, Friday, 11/23 through Sunday, 11/25 for a weekend full of holiday festivities and throughout the rest of the holiday season enjoy a refreshing mix of activities. >>more

Peachtree Center Announces Holiday Events
November 2007

Running your holiday errands just got easier as Peachtree Center plans free gift wrap, holiday entertainment and free gifts with purchases. >>more

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