Later today Atlanta will host its final World Cup match as Argentina takes on England in a highly-anticipated semifinal. It will mark the end of a frenetic month that saw hundreds of thousands of visitors, both for the city’s eight matches as well as its many fan festivals across the city, headlined by the official party in Centennial Olympic Park. The city showed off new developments in Centennial Yards and South Downtown, as MARTA and other infrastructure improvements were finished just in time for the influx of visitors. It’s certainly been a summer to remember for Georgia soccer fans. RISING…
Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?
Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…
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