Atlanta officials hopeful for Stitch project

One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Atlanta history took a hit when the Big Beautiful Bill took a chunk out of its funding, but city leaders say the project is “going to happen” regardless.  The Stitch would create a cap over the I-75/85 connector that could totally reshape downtown Atlanta.  It would be a completely walkable, 14-acre greenspace, connecting two sides of the city that are split by a river of cars.  City officials are looking at alternative ways of funding the project – including the creation of special tax districts and renewed lobbying efforts in D.C. to secure more funding.  But if every question is answered but funding – you still have a major question mark that leaves the Stitch DRIFTING…