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South Downtown score; Ponce City Market changes; MARTA switcheroo

Josh Green

Thu, 05/29/2025 – 11:24

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DOWNTOWN—Just around the corner from El Tesoro taqueria’s forthcoming third location, construction is well underway on a local barbecue concept that will help form South Downtown’s new “town square” concept, continuing a pattern of reinvigorating long-vacant or underused buildings.

Broad Street BBQ is converting three storefronts (96, 98, and 100 Broad St.) into fun spaces with communal tables and a takeout window but preserving brick, plaster, and the area’s well-known American flag mural adorning one building, as South Downtown reps tell the AJC. The local proprietors are Jason Furst and Sam Pinner, the pair behind sandwich shop Sammy’s, which opened in Adair Park last month. The goal is to start dishing ’cue and libations such as batch cocktails in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, which start in Atlanta a year from next month.

As seen last summer, 96 Broad St. (center) and other storefronts planned to be activated as Sammy’s barbecue restaurant in time for FIFA World Cup matches next year. Google Maps

Atlanta Ventures partner Jon Birdsong cautioned on social media Broad Street renderings that have whipped ATL development wonks into a tizzy might not exactly come to fruition, but he promised another quality South Downtown destination is on the way:

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OLD FOURTH WARD—Come next Thursday afternoon, Ponce City Market plans to cut the proverbial (and literal) ribbon on a redesigned wing within the landmark property’s first-floor Central Food Hall called Market East. Expect a grand-opening gala with performances by traditional lion and dragon dancers, a DJ, live art, and samplings from new market stalls.

Courtesy of Ponce City Market

The new market aesthetic—described as a “colorful, layered, and humble design drawing inspiration from small pedestrian streets and food market culture”—aims to complement three new pan-Asian dining concepts created by the husband-wife duo behind VIỆTVANA, Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang. Those are: Boom Boom Bao (a Vietnamese bao and dim sum restaurant); Lime Tiger (a customizable bento box concept specializing in Southeast Asian street food, open for lunch and dinner service); and Uwu Asian Dessert Co. (a Japanese-inspired concept with sweet treats, desserts, and milk teas).

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ARMOUR YARDS—It’s early in the process, but MARTA is considering shaking up designs of its long-planned Clifton Corridor rapid bus route. A feasibility study is underway for the possibility of moving the BRT route’s northern end from MARTA’s current Lindbergh Center station to an infill station Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens proposed last year (along with three other infill stations) at Armour Yards, the AJC relays. The move would put the BRT line closer to the main 22-mile Beltline loop.

Four red stars represent a rough approximation of where MARTA infill stations will be located, per the mayor’s executive order. MARTA/UA

MARTA officials told the newspaper that changing route designs along the Clifton Corridor—considered one of the metro’s largest employment centers without rail connectivity—should not cause further delays. Why? Because redrawing the northern terminus would happen at the same time as other unfinished work, including right-of-way negotiations with CSX rail lines, which remains quite active in the area.

Following discussions with large employers along the Clifton Corridor and public meetings, MARTA hopes to finalize the new route by late this year.

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South Downtown score; Ponce City Market changes; MARTA switcheroo

Josh Green

Thu, 05/29/2025 – 11:24

…DOWNTOWN—Just around the corner from El Tesoro taqueria’s forthcoming third location, construction is well underway on a local barbecue concept that will help form South Downtown’s new “town square” concept, continuing a pattern of reinvigorating long-vacant or underused buildings. Broad Street BBQ is converting three storefronts (96, 98, and 100 Broad St.) into fun spaces with communal tables and a takeout window but preserving brick, plaster, and the area’s well-known American flag mural adorning one building, as South Downtown reps tell the AJC. The local proprietors are Jason Furst and Sam Pinner, the pair behind sandwich shop Sammy’s, which opened in Adair Park last month. The goal is to start dishing ’cue and libations such as batch cocktails in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, which start in Atlanta a year from next month.

As seen last summer, 96 Broad St. (center) and other storefronts planned to be activated as Sammy’s barbecue restaurant in time for FIFA World Cup matches next year. Google Maps

Atlanta Ventures partner Jon Birdsong cautioned on social media Broad Street renderings that have whipped ATL development wonks into a tizzy might not exactly come to fruition, but he promised another quality South Downtown destination is on the way:

…OLD FOURTH WARD—Come next Thursday afternoon, Ponce City Market plans to cut the proverbial (and literal) ribbon on a redesigned wing within the landmark property’s first-floor Central Food Hall called Market East. Expect a grand-opening gala with performances by traditional lion and dragon dancers, a DJ, live art, and samplings from new market stalls.

Courtesy of Ponce City Market

The new market aesthetic—described as a “colorful, layered, and humble design drawing inspiration from small pedestrian streets and food market culture”—aims to complement three new pan-Asian dining concepts created by the husband-wife duo behind VIỆTVANA, Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang. Those are: Boom Boom Bao (a Vietnamese bao and dim sum restaurant); Lime Tiger (a customizable bento box concept specializing in Southeast Asian street food, open for lunch and dinner service); and Uwu Asian Dessert Co. (a Japanese-inspired concept with sweet treats, desserts, and milk teas). …ARMOUR YARDS—It’s early in the process, but MARTA is considering shaking up designs of its long-planned Clifton Corridor rapid bus route. A feasibility study is underway for the possibility of moving the BRT route’s northern end from MARTA’s current Lindbergh Center station to an infill station Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens proposed last year (along with three other infill stations) at Armour Yards, the AJC relays. The move would put the BRT line closer to the main 22-mile Beltline loop.

Four red stars represent a rough approximation of where MARTA infill stations will be located, per the mayor’s executive order. MARTA/UA

MARTA officials told the newspaper that changing route designs along the Clifton Corridor—considered one of the metro’s largest employment centers without rail connectivity—should not cause further delays. Why? Because redrawing the northern terminus would happen at the same time as other unfinished work, including right-of-way negotiations with CSX rail lines, which remains quite active in the area. Following discussions with large employers along the Clifton Corridor and public meetings, MARTA hopes to finalize the new route by late this year. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Analysis declares Atlanta No. 1 ‘smartest city’ in U.S. for 2025 (Urbanize Atlanta)

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South Downtown score; Ponce City Market changes; MARTA switcheroo

Josh Green

Thu, 05/29/2025 – 11:24

…DOWNTOWN—Just around the corner from El Tesoro taqueria’s forthcoming third location, construction is well underway on a local barbecue concept that will help form South Downtown’s new “town square” concept, continuing a pattern of reinvigorating long-vacant or underused buildings. Broad Street BBQ is converting three storefronts (96, 98, and 100 Broad St.) into fun spaces with communal tables and a takeout window but preserving brick, plaster, and the area’s well-known American flag mural adorning one building, as South Downtown reps tell the AJC. The local proprietors are Jason Furst and Sam Pinner, the pair behind sandwich shop Sammy’s, which opened in Adair Park last month. The goal is to start dishing ’cue and libations such as batch cocktails in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, which start in Atlanta a year from next month.

As seen last summer, 96 Broad St. (center) and other storefronts planned to be activated as Sammy’s barbecue restaurant in time for FIFA World Cup matches next year. Google Maps

Atlanta Ventures partner Jon Birdsong cautioned on social media Broad Street renderings that have whipped ATL development wonks into a tizzy might not exactly come to fruition, but he promised another quality South Downtown destination is on the way:

…OLD FOURTH WARD—Come next Thursday afternoon, Ponce City Market plans to cut the proverbial (and literal) ribbon on a redesigned wing within the landmark property’s first-floor Central Food Hall called Market East. Expect a grand-opening gala with performances by traditional lion and dragon dancers, a DJ, live art, and samplings from new market stalls.

Courtesy of Ponce City Market

The new market aesthetic—described as a “colorful, layered, and humble design drawing inspiration from small pedestrian streets and food market culture”—aims to complement three new pan-Asian dining concepts created by the husband-wife duo behind VIỆTVANA, Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang. Those are: Boom Boom Bao (a Vietnamese bao and dim sum restaurant); Lime Tiger (a customizable bento box concept specializing in Southeast Asian street food, open for lunch and dinner service); and Uwu Asian Dessert Co. (a Japanese-inspired concept with sweet treats, desserts, and milk teas). …ARMOUR YARDS—It’s early in the process, but MARTA is considering shaking up designs of its long-planned Clifton Corridor rapid bus route. A feasibility study is underway for the possibility of moving the BRT route’s northern end from MARTA’s current Lindbergh Center station to an infill station Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens proposed last year (along with three other infill stations) at Armour Yards, the AJC relays. The move would put the BRT line closer to the main 22-mile Beltline loop.

Four red stars represent a rough approximation of where MARTA infill stations will be located, per the mayor’s executive order. MARTA/UA

MARTA officials told the newspaper that changing route designs along the Clifton Corridor—considered one of the metro’s largest employment centers without rail connectivity—should not cause further delays. Why? Because redrawing the northern terminus would happen at the same time as other unfinished work, including right-of-way negotiations with CSX rail lines, which remains quite active in the area. Following discussions with large employers along the Clifton Corridor and public meetings, MARTA hopes to finalize the new route by late this year. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Analysis declares Atlanta No. 1 ‘smartest city’ in U.S. for 2025 (Urbanize Atlanta)

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Partners Real Estate adds Atlanta retail professionals Fraser Gough and Benton Green

The team is behind one of Atlanta’s largest retail leases this year.

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Partners Real Estate adds Atlanta retail professionals Fraser Gough and Benton Green

The team is behind one of Atlanta’s largest retail leases this year.

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Institutional Money Floods Senior Housing As Demand Booms, Banks Stay Away

Major institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds are filling in the gap left by banks to fund an increasing need to house America’s aging population.

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This Week’s Atlanta Deal Sheet: Caribou Coffee Expanding In Georgia

A Minneapolis-based coffeehouse chain is brewing up eight new locations in Georgia.

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Large mix of housing pitched next to Topgolf Atlanta, new trail

Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 15:21

The influx of housing into formerly industrial areas west of Midtown could continue within steps of three key attractions along the Chattahoochee Avenue corridor.

A proposed development that would swap roofing supply warehouses with hundreds of new homes next to Topgolf Atlanta came before the Atlanta City Council’s Zoning Committee today.

The 1280 Chattahoochee Ave. project is seeking rezoning approval for the property from a heavy industrial designation in the Upper Westside Overlay to one that allows for multifamily residential uses. It calls for 455 units total.

The site is situated in the Hills Park neighborhood between Topgolf and the first segment of Atlanta’s Silver Comet Connector, the Woodall Rail Trail, which opened earlier this year. Underwood Hill’s growing The Works mixed-use district is located across the street, with new crosswalk infrastructure in between.

The 9-acre site in question today, between Topgolf Atlanta and the new multi-use trail. Google Maps

Site plans compiled by the Kimley-Horn engineering firm for EAH Acquisitions call for 105 townhomes and 350 multifamily units.

The multifamily portion would front Chattahoochee Avenue, and the townhomes would be tucked behind, with a pedestrian and bike pathway in between the two that connects to the Woodall Rail Trail, according to site plans.

EAH Acquisitions has been noted as an affiliate of Canada-based developer Empire Communities with other intown projects. As part of its large portfolio around Atlanta, Empire has developed the Longreen residential project in nearby Blandtown, among other projects in the area.

Overview of the 455-home proposal, with Chattahoochee Avenue at left and Topgolf’s property at top. Kimley-Horn/EAH Acquisitions

According to paperwork filed with the zoning committee, all townhomes at the project would be for sale, and the 350 apartments on site would all rent for market-rate.

Plans call for 747 parking spaces (350 is the minimum required). The new construction would stand 75 feet tall at its highest point, or five feet short of the max height allowed, according to filings.

The site today is occupied by the low-rise offices and storage facilities of Heely-Brown Co., an Atlanta-based roofing products and services company founded in 1939. The warehouse property spans about 9.3 acres total, according to Fulton County property records.

The 1280 Chattahoochee Ave. property in question in January, with the northern entry to the Woodall Rail Trail shown at right. Google Maps

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Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 15:21

The influx of housing into formerly industrial areas west of Midtown could continue within steps of three key attractions along the Chattahoochee Avenue corridor. A proposed development that would swap roofing supply warehouses with hundreds of new homes next to Topgolf Atlanta came before the Atlanta City Council’s Zoning Committee today. The 1280 Chattahoochee Ave. project is seeking rezoning approval for the property from a heavy industrial designation in the Upper Westside Overlay to one that allows for multifamily residential uses. It calls for 455 units total. The site is situated in the Hills Park neighborhood between Topgolf and the first segment of Atlanta’s Silver Comet Connector, the Woodall Rail Trail, which opened earlier this year. Underwood Hill’s growing The Works mixed-use district is located across the street, with new crosswalk infrastructure in between.

The 9-acre site in question today, between Topgolf Atlanta and the new multi-use trail. Google Maps

Site plans compiled by the Kimley-Horn engineering firm for EAH Acquisitions call for 105 townhomes and 350 multifamily units. The multifamily portion would front Chattahoochee Avenue, and the townhomes would be tucked behind, with a pedestrian and bike pathway in between the two that connects to the Woodall Rail Trail, according to site plans. EAH Acquisitions has been noted as an affiliate of Canada-based developer Empire Communities with other intown projects. As part of its large portfolio around Atlanta, Empire has developed the Longreen residential project in nearby Blandtown, among other projects in the area.

Overview of the 455-home proposal, with Chattahoochee Avenue at left and Topgolf’s property at top. Kimley-Horn/EAH Acquisitions

According to paperwork filed with the zoning committee, all townhomes at the project would be for sale, and the 350 apartments on site would all rent for market-rate. Plans call for 747 parking spaces (350 is the minimum required). The new construction would stand 75 feet tall at its highest point, or five feet short of the max height allowed, according to filings. The site today is occupied by the low-rise offices and storage facilities of Heely-Brown Co., an Atlanta-based roofing products and services company founded in 1939. The warehouse property spans about 9.3 acres total, according to Fulton County property records.

The 1280 Chattahoochee Ave. property in question in January, with the northern entry to the Woodall Rail Trail shown at right. Google Maps

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The 1280 Chattahoochee Ave. property in question in January, with the northern entry to the Woodall Rail Trail shown at right. Google Maps

Overview of the 455-home proposal, with Chattahoochee Avenue at left and Topgolf’s property at top. Kimley-Horn/EAH Acquisitions

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Large mix of housing pitched next to Topgolf Atlanta, new trail

Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 15:21

The influx of housing into formerly industrial areas west of Midtown could continue within steps of three key attractions along the Chattahoochee Avenue corridor. A proposed development that would swap roofing supply warehouses with hundreds of new homes next to Topgolf Atlanta came before the Atlanta City Council’s Zoning Committee today. The 1280 Chattahoochee Ave. project is seeking rezoning approval for the property from a heavy industrial designation in the Upper Westside Overlay to one that allows for multifamily residential uses. It calls for 455 units total. The site is situated in the Hills Park neighborhood between Topgolf and the first segment of Atlanta’s Silver Comet Connector, the Woodall Rail Trail, which opened earlier this year. Underwood Hill’s growing The Works mixed-use district is located across the street, with new crosswalk infrastructure in between.

The 9-acre site in question today, between Topgolf Atlanta and the new multi-use trail. Google Maps

Site plans compiled by the Kimley-Horn engineering firm for EAH Acquisitions call for 105 townhomes and 350 multifamily units. The multifamily portion would front Chattahoochee Avenue, and the townhomes would be tucked behind, with a pedestrian and bike pathway in between the two that connects to the Woodall Rail Trail, according to site plans. EAH Acquisitions has been noted as an affiliate of Canada-based developer Empire Communities with other intown projects. As part of its large portfolio around Atlanta, Empire has developed the Longreen residential project in nearby Blandtown, among other projects in the area.

Overview of the 455-home proposal, with Chattahoochee Avenue at left and Topgolf’s property at top. Kimley-Horn/EAH Acquisitions

According to paperwork filed with the zoning committee, all townhomes at the project would be for sale, and the 350 apartments on site would all rent for market-rate. Plans call for 747 parking spaces (350 is the minimum required). The new construction would stand 75 feet tall at its highest point, or five feet short of the max height allowed, according to filings. The site today is occupied by the low-rise offices and storage facilities of Heely-Brown Co., an Atlanta-based roofing products and services company founded in 1939. The warehouse property spans about 9.3 acres total, according to Fulton County property records.

The 1280 Chattahoochee Ave. property in question in January, with the northern entry to the Woodall Rail Trail shown at right. Google Maps

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Overview of the 455-home proposal, with Chattahoochee Avenue at left and Topgolf’s property at top. Kimley-Horn/EAH Acquisitions

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Short stretch of Atlanta Beltline is witnessing a restaurant boom

Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 13:04

The Howell Mill Road corridor and other sections of West Midtown have taken lumps this year for a wave of unfortunate restaurant closures, but on the flipside of town, it’s recently been a different story.

Within the span of a few months, high-profile patios along the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail between Irwin Street and Edgewood Avenue have sprung to life with diners and springtime revelers. And more is on the way soon.

Each of the new eateries is operating (or will soon operate) at the base of buildings with other uses above, ranging from upscale apartments to sprawling townhomes and terrace-heavy office space. A stream of nearby foot traffic, especially on weekends and evenings, is constant. And the patio spaces, even by Atlanta’s big standards, are roomy.

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s popping on these very active couple of Old Fourth Ward blocks:

Back in February, developer Portman lifted the veil on its first Beltline-adjacent restaurant space—a concept from the creator of MF Sushi, Kinjo Room, and other restaurants—at the Junction Krog District mixed-use project. (Coffee and cocktail purveyor Brash Coffee Roasters had opened in a kiosk-style space next door last fall.)

Courtesy of Portman

Yuji, a Japanese-modern restaurant by Kinjo Enterprises, offers a Kaiseki-inspired menu in an upscale buildout along the Eastside Trail, just west of Krog Street Market. It’s situated on the building’s ground floor and connected with what Portman calls the “expansive public porch” of its contemporary, black-painted building. The restaurant includes two outdoor bars, along with a 1,700-square-foot patio for quaffing sake, cocktails, and beer on draft.

More recently, Chiringa opened it Beltline outpost two months ago at the base of the Citizen Old Fourth Ward apartments.

Beneath its can’t-miss signage, the laidback, lively hangout dishes “elevated beach food” alongside margaritas and Frosé.

The most recent Eastside Trail entrant—and most noticeable for passersby—is the second location of Italian concept Yeppa & Co., which opened last week, also at the base of Junction Krog District.

Photo by Jose Pereiro; courtesy of Yeppa Studios

Yeppa & Co. debuted in Buckhead Village in early 2023, and its breezy Beltline digs are meant to evoke the Italian coastal town, Rimini, that inspired the concept. (Furnishings and décor were directly sourced from Italy, per the Yeppa Studios restaurant group.) Outdoor components include a large bar, sidewalk tables, and covered and heated year-round seating.

In coming months, expected lunch service and a grab-and-go window with offerings that include espresso, gelato, paninis, and other items.

Photo by Jose Pereiro; courtesy of Yeppa Studios

The Beltline strip in question hasn’t been immune to food-and-beverage closures (Butter and Cream in 2023; Nina & Rafi pizza in April) but a familiar food concept will quickly step in to fill the pizza void.

Last but not least, Krog District developers Asana Partners revealed last week that Atlanta tapas staple Eclipse di Luna will take the former Nina & Rafi space next to Pour Taproom.

Scheduled to open sometime this summer, the SPX Alley location will mark the fourth for Eclipse di Luna (outside of Buckhead, Dunwoody, and Alpharetta), and it’s being opened in partnership with Damian Otero Reggiori, CEO of Rreal Tacos.

According to Asana officials, The Krog District now counts more than 40 businesses, restaurants, and retail spaces.

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The mixed-use Eastside Trail corridor in question, prior to the recent addition of restaurants. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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Short stretch of Atlanta Beltline is witnessing a restaurant boom

Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 13:04

The Howell Mill Road corridor and other sections of West Midtown have taken lumps this year for a wave of unfortunate restaurant closures, but on the flipside of town, it’s recently been a different story. Within the span of a few months, high-profile patios along the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail between Irwin Street and Edgewood Avenue have sprung to life with diners and springtime revelers. And more is on the way soon. Each of the new eateries is operating (or will soon operate) at the base of buildings with other uses above, ranging from upscale apartments to sprawling townhomes and terrace-heavy office space. A stream of nearby foot traffic, especially on weekends and evenings, is constant. And the patio spaces, even by Atlanta’s big standards, are roomy. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s popping on these very active couple of Old Fourth Ward blocks: Back in February, developer Portman lifted the veil on its first Beltline-adjacent restaurant space—a concept from the creator of MF Sushi, Kinjo Room, and other restaurants—at the Junction Krog District mixed-use project. (Coffee and cocktail purveyor Brash Coffee Roasters had opened in a kiosk-style space next door last fall.)

Courtesy of Portman

Yuji, a Japanese-modern restaurant by Kinjo Enterprises, offers a Kaiseki-inspired menu in an upscale buildout along the Eastside Trail, just west of Krog Street Market. It’s situated on the building’s ground floor and connected with what Portman calls the “expansive public porch” of its contemporary, black-painted building. The restaurant includes two outdoor bars, along with a 1,700-square-foot patio for quaffing sake, cocktails, and beer on draft.More recently, Chiringa opened it Beltline outpost two months ago at the base of the Citizen Old Fourth Ward apartments. Beneath its can’t-miss signage, the laidback, lively hangout dishes “elevated beach food” alongside margaritas and Frosé. The most recent Eastside Trail entrant—and most noticeable for passersby—is the second location of Italian concept Yeppa & Co., which opened last week, also at the base of Junction Krog District.

Photo by Jose Pereiro; courtesy of Yeppa Studios

Yeppa & Co. debuted in Buckhead Village in early 2023, and its breezy Beltline digs are meant to evoke the Italian coastal town, Rimini, that inspired the concept. (Furnishings and décor were directly sourced from Italy, per the Yeppa Studios restaurant group.) Outdoor components include a large bar, sidewalk tables, and covered and heated year-round seating. In coming months, expected lunch service and a grab-and-go window with offerings that include espresso, gelato, paninis, and other items.

Photo by Jose Pereiro; courtesy of Yeppa Studios

The Beltline strip in question hasn’t been immune to food-and-beverage closures (Butter and Cream in 2023; Nina & Rafi pizza in April) but a familiar food concept will quickly step in to fill the pizza void. Last but not least, Krog District developers Asana Partners revealed last week that Atlanta tapas staple Eclipse di Luna will take the former Nina & Rafi space next to Pour Taproom. Scheduled to open sometime this summer, the SPX Alley location will mark the fourth for Eclipse di Luna (outside of Buckhead, Dunwoody, and Alpharetta), and it’s being opened in partnership with Damian Otero Reggiori, CEO of Rreal Tacos. According to Asana officials, The Krog District now counts more than 40 businesses, restaurants, and retail spaces. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Old Fourth Ward news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)

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The mixed-use Eastside Trail corridor in question, prior to the recent addition of restaurants. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Retail spaces and office patios fronting the Eastside Trail, as seen in fall 2023. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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Short stretch of Atlanta Beltline is witnessing a restaurant boom

Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 13:04

The Howell Mill Road corridor and other sections of West Midtown have taken lumps this year for a wave of unfortunate restaurant closures, but on the flipside of town, it’s recently been a different story. Within the span of a few months, high-profile patios along the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail between Irwin Street and Edgewood Avenue have sprung to life with diners and springtime revelers. And more is on the way soon. Each of the new eateries is operating (or will soon operate) at the base of buildings with other uses above, ranging from upscale apartments to sprawling townhomes and terrace-heavy office space. A stream of nearby foot traffic, especially on weekends and evenings, is constant. And the patio spaces, even by Atlanta’s big standards, are roomy. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s popping on these very active couple of Old Fourth Ward blocks: Back in February, developer Portman lifted the veil on its first Beltline-adjacent restaurant space—a concept from the creator of MF Sushi, Kinjo Room, and other restaurants—at the Junction Krog District mixed-use project. (Coffee and cocktail purveyor Brash Coffee Roasters had opened in a kiosk-style space next door last fall.)

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Yuji, a Japanese-modern restaurant by Kinjo Enterprises, offers a Kaiseki-inspired menu in an upscale buildout along the Eastside Trail, just west of Krog Street Market. It’s situated on the building’s ground floor and connected with what Portman calls the “expansive public porch” of its contemporary, black-painted building. The restaurant includes two outdoor bars, along with a 1,700-square-foot patio for quaffing sake, cocktails, and beer on draft.More recently, Chiringa opened it Beltline outpost two months ago at the base of the Citizen Old Fourth Ward apartments. Beneath its can’t-miss signage, the laidback, lively hangout dishes “elevated beach food” alongside margaritas and Frosé. The most recent Eastside Trail entrant—and most noticeable for passersby—is the second location of Italian concept Yeppa & Co., which opened last week, also at the base of Junction Krog District.

Photo by Jose Pereiro; courtesy of Yeppa Studios

Yeppa & Co. debuted in Buckhead Village in early 2023, and its breezy Beltline digs are meant to evoke the Italian coastal town, Rimini, that inspired the concept. (Furnishings and décor were directly sourced from Italy, per the Yeppa Studios restaurant group.) Outdoor components include a large bar, sidewalk tables, and covered and heated year-round seating. In coming months, expected lunch service and a grab-and-go window with offerings that include espresso, gelato, paninis, and other items.

Photo by Jose Pereiro; courtesy of Yeppa Studios

The Beltline strip in question hasn’t been immune to food-and-beverage closures (Butter and Cream in 2023; Nina & Rafi pizza in April) but a familiar food concept will quickly step in to fill the pizza void. Last but not least, Krog District developers Asana Partners revealed last week that Atlanta tapas staple Eclipse di Luna will take the former Nina & Rafi space next to Pour Taproom. Scheduled to open sometime this summer, the SPX Alley location will mark the fourth for Eclipse di Luna (outside of Buckhead, Dunwoody, and Alpharetta), and it’s being opened in partnership with Damian Otero Reggiori, CEO of Rreal Tacos. According to Asana officials, The Krog District now counts more than 40 businesses, restaurants, and retail spaces. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Old Fourth Ward news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)

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Downtown’s ‘Museum of the Future’ takes step toward happening

Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 11:34

A year after it made a splash with dazzling (tentative) renderings and predictions of being one-of-a-kind, a downtown Atlanta museum concept is helping set the stage for becoming reality with a public-private partnership its backers call “groundbreaking” and “transformative.”

Officials with FutureVerse: America’s Only Museum of the Future and Clayton County Public Schools gathered at Midtown law offices earlier this month for a partnership announcement and kickoff event.

Clayton County has signed on as the pilot school district for a FutureVerse initiative called Program ASPIRE.

The program will bring high-tech, immersive, AI and virtual-reality powered Innovation Labs into Clayton County classrooms, with a goal of increasing student engagement and forming a new model for educational innovation, according to officials.

The effort is being funded through the Peach Education Tax Credit at no extra cost to Georgia taxpayers, and it plants seeds in local classrooms years before the future-focused museum would open in downtown Atlanta, according to a Program ASPIRE announcement.

Meanwhile, exactly where the museum could be located has yet to be determined.

Early designs for the facility’s exterior, where project backers expect 1.2 million visitors to flock annually. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

A FutureVerse rep tells Urbanize Atlanta this week that David Wynett, the project’s president and chief creative officer, continues to have talks with Centennial Yards developer CIM Group about potentially locating the tourist attraction at the rising megaproject in the former Gulch.

The FutureVerse concept was unveiled in April last year with support from corporate leaders, innovators, and leaders at some of Georgia’s most influential universities. Costs for the Cooper Carry-designed facility—which early renderings depict with a flowing, modern exterior and multiple rooftop activations—were estimated at $100 million. (A capital campaign is underway.) An in-house analysis suggested the museum could pull in more than 1.2 million annual visitors and quickly generate revenue of $50 million.

At the time, Wynett predicted FutureVerse would bolster tourism and provide Georgia students with “unparalleled STEAM learning opportunities with fun, high-tech immersive exhibits.”

Museum designs call for six Future Galleries that celebrate American ingenuity and innovation, with a focus on the next generation of AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Potential look of the FutureVerse atrium. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

Once section backed by Emory Healthcare, for example, would be called the Future Health gallery, with a focus on preventative health and the human body.

Another, the Future Transportation gallery, would showcase advances in automotive, aerospace, and locomotive engineering and space travel.

Future Earth, meanwhile, would explore climate change and solutions.

Other planned sections include Future Play (billed as a “gaming arcade of the future”), Future Tech (a Jetsons-like glimpse at family homes of the future), and interactive Future Art (a fusion of art and film and tech).

Rendering of Future Earth. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

The goal, according to FutureVerse reps, is to open the museum by 2028.

The project’s board of advisors includes representatives from Georgia Tech, Emory Healthcare, Woodruff Health Science Center, University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business, and law firm Kilpatrick, Townsend, and Stockton, which hosted the recent announcement with Clayton County schools.

The Future Health section. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

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Downtown’s ‘Museum of the Future’ takes step toward happening

Josh Green

Wed, 05/28/2025 – 11:34

A year after it made a splash with dazzling (tentative) renderings and predictions of being one-of-a-kind, a downtown Atlanta museum concept is helping set the stage for becoming reality with a public-private partnership its backers call “groundbreaking” and “transformative.” Officials with FutureVerse: America’s Only Museum of the Future and Clayton County Public Schools gathered at Midtown law offices earlier this month for a partnership announcement and kickoff event. Clayton County has signed on as the pilot school district for a FutureVerse initiative called Program ASPIRE. The program will bring high-tech, immersive, AI and virtual-reality powered Innovation Labs into Clayton County classrooms, with a goal of increasing student engagement and forming a new model for educational innovation, according to officials.The effort is being funded through the Peach Education Tax Credit at no extra cost to Georgia taxpayers, and it plants seeds in local classrooms years before the future-focused museum would open in downtown Atlanta, according to a Program ASPIRE announcement.Meanwhile, exactly where the museum could be located has yet to be determined.

Early designs for the facility’s exterior, where project backers expect 1.2 million visitors to flock annually. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

A FutureVerse rep tells Urbanize Atlanta this week that David Wynett, the project’s president and chief creative officer, continues to have talks with Centennial Yards developer CIM Group about potentially locating the tourist attraction at the rising megaproject in the former Gulch. The FutureVerse concept was unveiled in April last year with support from corporate leaders, innovators, and leaders at some of Georgia’s most influential universities. Costs for the Cooper Carry-designed facility—which early renderings depict with a flowing, modern exterior and multiple rooftop activations—were estimated at $100 million. (A capital campaign is underway.) An in-house analysis suggested the museum could pull in more than 1.2 million annual visitors and quickly generate revenue of $50 million. At the time, Wynett predicted FutureVerse would bolster tourism and provide Georgia students with “unparalleled STEAM learning opportunities with fun, high-tech immersive exhibits.”Museum designs call for six Future Galleries that celebrate American ingenuity and innovation, with a focus on the next generation of AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Potential look of the FutureVerse atrium. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

Once section backed by Emory Healthcare, for example, would be called the Future Health gallery, with a focus on preventative health and the human body. Another, the Future Transportation gallery, would showcase advances in automotive, aerospace, and locomotive engineering and space travel. Future Earth, meanwhile, would explore climate change and solutions.Other planned sections include Future Play (billed as a “gaming arcade of the future”), Future Tech (a Jetsons-like glimpse at family homes of the future), and interactive Future Art (a fusion of art and film and tech).

Rendering of Future Earth. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

The goal, according to FutureVerse reps, is to open the museum by 2028. The project’s board of advisors includes representatives from Georgia Tech, Emory Healthcare, Woodruff Health Science Center, University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business, and law firm Kilpatrick, Townsend, and Stockton, which hosted the recent announcement with Clayton County schools.

The Future Health section. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

…Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Downtown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)

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Early designs for the facility’s exterior, where project backers expect 1.2 million visitors to flock annually. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

Potential look of the FutureVerse atrium. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

Rendering of Future Earth. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

The Future Health section. Courtesy of FutureVerse; designs, Cooper Carry

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School partnership to form basis for bringing $100M FutureVerse concept to reality, leaders say

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