$77 million project along Beltline in Southwest Atlanta gets tax break
$77 million project along Beltline in Southwest Atlanta gets tax break
The Atlanta Beltline-adjacent development would rise on about 5 acres near the Westside Trail.
The Atlanta Beltline-adjacent development would rise on about 5 acres near the Westside Trail. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
The Atlanta Beltline-adjacent development would rise on about 5 acres near the Westside Trail.
$77 million project along Beltline in Southwest Atlanta gets tax break
$77 million project along Beltline in Southwest Atlanta gets tax break
The Atlanta Beltline-adjacent development would rise on about 5 acres near the Westside Trail.
The Atlanta Beltline-adjacent development would rise on about 5 acres near the Westside Trail. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2022-04-02 21:43:57)
The Atlanta Beltline-adjacent development would rise on about 5 acres near the Westside Trail.
Third & Urban wins approval for Corporate Square redevelopment
Third & Urban wins approval for Corporate Square redevelopment
Real estate developer Third & Urban plans to turn the aging office park into a mixed-use community linked to the Peachtree Creek Greenway.
Real estate developer Third & Urban plans to turn the aging office park into a mixed-use community linked to the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2022-04-02 21:43:57)
Real estate developer Third & Urban plans to turn the aging office park into a mixed-use community linked to the Peachtree Creek Greenway.
Third & Urban wins approval for Corporate Square redevelopment
Third & Urban wins approval for Corporate Square redevelopment
Real estate developer Third & Urban plans to turn the aging office park into a mixed-use community linked to the Peachtree Creek Greenway.
Real estate developer Third & Urban plans to turn the aging office park into a mixed-use community linked to the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
Real estate developer Third & Urban plans to turn the aging office park into a mixed-use community linked to the Peachtree Creek Greenway.
Portman won’t ‘trade our integrity’ on Beltline rail stance after approval of Amsterdam Walk
Portman won’t ‘trade our integrity’ on Beltline rail stance after approval of Amsterdam Walk
Portman Holdings will move forward with a major mixed-use development directly next to the Beltline after Atlanta City Council narrowly approved the project this week.
Portman Holdings will move forward with a major mixed-use development directly next to the Beltline after Atlanta City Council narrowly approved the project this week. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
Portman Holdings will move forward with a major mixed-use development directly next to the Beltline after Atlanta City Council narrowly approved the project this week.
Portman won’t ‘trade our integrity’ on Beltline rail stance after approval of Amsterdam Walk
Portman won’t ‘trade our integrity’ on Beltline rail stance after approval of Amsterdam Walk
Portman Holdings will move forward with a major mixed-use development directly next to the Beltline after Atlanta City Council narrowly approved the project this week.
Portman Holdings will move forward with a major mixed-use development directly next to the Beltline after Atlanta City Council narrowly approved the project this week. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2022-04-02 21:43:57)
Portman Holdings will move forward with a major mixed-use development directly next to the Beltline after Atlanta City Council narrowly approved the project this week.
Beltline boom: New City transforms swath of overlooked Old Fourth Ward land with $1B vision
Beltline boom: New City transforms swath of overlooked Old Fourth Ward land with $1B vision
New City Properties’ Fourth Ward project is a Best in Atlanta Real Estate winner
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New City Properties’ Fourth Ward project is a Best in Atlanta Real Estate winner
Beltline boom: New City transforms swath of overlooked Old Fourth Ward land with $1B vision
Beltline boom: New City transforms swath of overlooked Old Fourth Ward land with $1B vision
New City Properties’ Fourth Ward project is a Best in Atlanta Real Estate winner
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New City Properties’ Fourth Ward project is a Best in Atlanta Real Estate winner
Cherry Street Energy’s expansion boosts clean energy in state
Cherry Street Energy’s expansion boosts clean energy in state
The clean energy industry has been rapidly growing in Georgia.
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The clean energy industry has been rapidly growing in Georgia.
Photos: ‘Avatar’-inspired space marks latest Underground Atlanta addition
Photos: ‘Avatar’-inspired space marks latest Underground Atlanta addition
Photos: ‘Avatar’-inspired space marks latest Underground Atlanta addition
Josh Green
Wed, 04/23/2025 – 16:16
The latest addition to Underground Atlanta’s roster of restaurants, nightspots, event spaces, and galleries isn’t technically underground, but project leaders hope it adds oomph (and visibility) to the district as next year’s FIFA World Cup hoopla draws closer.
Atlanta real estate company Lalani Ventures officially cut the ribbon Saturday on Utopia, an otherworldly Latin fusion restaurant, during an event attended by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and other dignitaries.
With its patio-lined, standalone space overlooking Underground’s fountains, Utopia now anchors the district’s Upper Alabama Street section and helps boost its daytime offerings, according to Lalani Ventures reps.
How Utopia’s standalone building on Upper Alabama Street looked while vacant in September. Google Maps
Remade exteriors of the Utopia space at Underground Atlanta’s Upper Alabama Street. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
The eatery and lounge will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to “late,” serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night fare. It carries a futuristic theme throughout—a nod to the “lush, bioluminescent world of Pandora in ‘Avatar.’” Expect an elevated menu (sample dish: Wagyu beef served on a hot stone for interactive guest experiences) alongside vegan options, hookahs, and cocktails and mocktails, as Underground officials relayed this week.
Shaneel Lalani, CEO of Lalani Ventures, said Utopia marks the beginning of a new push to activate Upper Alabama Street and draw more pedestrian traffic to Underground all day and night.
“We are transforming the experience here,” Lalani noted in a concept announcement, “and we’ll be ready and excited for the World Cup and other exciting events coming to our city.”
Underground made waves earlier this year with the opening of legendary, relocated Atlanta nightclub MJQ in what had been Dante’s Down the Hatch’s space a quarter-century ago. A new art gallery featuring the works of George F. Baker III (aka, GFB3) is also scheduled to open soon at Underground, serving as the brick-and-mortar location for Baker’s brand FOSTER, a goods shop and event space.
Underground in 2024 tallied more than one million visitors and is on pace to eclipse that this year; meanwhile, Lalani Ventures is in talks with additional dining concepts to keep bringing life to the district’s above-ground area, per officials.
For now, head up to the gallery for a quick photo tour of Utopia’s intergalactic downtown space.
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Photos: ‘Avatar’-inspired space marks latest Underground Atlanta addition
Josh Green
Wed, 04/23/2025 – 16:16
The latest addition to Underground Atlanta’s roster of restaurants, nightspots, event spaces, and galleries isn’t technically underground, but project leaders hope it adds oomph (and visibility) to the district as next year’s FIFA World Cup hoopla draws closer.Atlanta real estate company Lalani Ventures officially cut the ribbon Saturday on Utopia, an otherworldly Latin fusion restaurant, during an event attended by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and other dignitaries. With its patio-lined, standalone space overlooking Underground’s fountains, Utopia now anchors the district’s Upper Alabama Street section and helps boost its daytime offerings, according to Lalani Ventures reps.
How Utopia’s standalone building on Upper Alabama Street looked while vacant in September. Google Maps
Remade exteriors of the Utopia space at Underground Atlanta’s Upper Alabama Street. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
The eatery and lounge will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to “late,” serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night fare. It carries a futuristic theme throughout—a nod to the “lush, bioluminescent world of Pandora in ‘Avatar.’” Expect an elevated menu (sample dish: Wagyu beef served on a hot stone for interactive guest experiences) alongside vegan options, hookahs, and cocktails and mocktails, as Underground officials relayed this week. Shaneel Lalani, CEO of Lalani Ventures, said Utopia marks the beginning of a new push to activate Upper Alabama Street and draw more pedestrian traffic to Underground all day and night. “We are transforming the experience here,” Lalani noted in a concept announcement, “and we’ll be ready and excited for the World Cup and other exciting events coming to our city.”
Utopia’s distinctive interiors today. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Underground made waves earlier this year with the opening of legendary, relocated Atlanta nightclub MJQ in what had been Dante’s Down the Hatch’s space a quarter-century ago. A new art gallery featuring the works of George F. Baker III (aka, GFB3) is also scheduled to open soon at Underground, serving as the brick-and-mortar location for Baker’s brand FOSTER, a goods shop and event space. Underground in 2024 tallied more than one million visitors and is on pace to eclipse that this year; meanwhile, Lalani Ventures is in talks with additional dining concepts to keep bringing life to the district’s above-ground area, per officials. For now, head up to the gallery for a quick photo tour of Utopia’s intergalactic downtown space. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Downtown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Remade exteriors of the Utopia space at Underground Atlanta’s Upper Alabama Street. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
How Utopia’s standalone building on Upper Alabama Street looked while vacant in September. Google Maps
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens leads Saturday’s grand opening at Utopia. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Futuristic signage helps set the tone for the downtown concept. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Social spaces extend outdoors at Utopia, overlooking Underground’s fountains. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
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Utopia’s distinctive interiors today. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Atlanta’s mayor hobnobs with attendees at Saturday’s event. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
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Photos: ‘Avatar’-inspired space marks latest Underground Atlanta addition
Josh Green
Wed, 04/23/2025 – 16:16
The latest addition to Underground Atlanta’s roster of restaurants, nightspots, event spaces, and galleries isn’t technically underground, but project leaders hope it adds oomph (and visibility) to the district as next year’s FIFA World Cup hoopla draws closer.Atlanta real estate company Lalani Ventures officially cut the ribbon Saturday on Utopia, an otherworldly Latin fusion restaurant, during an event attended by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and other dignitaries. With its patio-lined, standalone space overlooking Underground’s fountains, Utopia now anchors the district’s Upper Alabama Street section and helps boost its daytime offerings, according to Lalani Ventures reps.
How Utopia’s standalone building on Upper Alabama Street looked while vacant in September. Google Maps
Remade exteriors of the Utopia space at Underground Atlanta’s Upper Alabama Street. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
The eatery and lounge will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to “late,” serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night fare. It carries a futuristic theme throughout—a nod to the “lush, bioluminescent world of Pandora in ‘Avatar.’” Expect an elevated menu (sample dish: Wagyu beef served on a hot stone for interactive guest experiences) alongside vegan options, hookahs, and cocktails and mocktails, as Underground officials relayed this week. Shaneel Lalani, CEO of Lalani Ventures, said Utopia marks the beginning of a new push to activate Upper Alabama Street and draw more pedestrian traffic to Underground all day and night. “We are transforming the experience here,” Lalani noted in a concept announcement, “and we’ll be ready and excited for the World Cup and other exciting events coming to our city.”
Utopia’s distinctive interiors today. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Underground made waves earlier this year with the opening of legendary, relocated Atlanta nightclub MJQ in what had been Dante’s Down the Hatch’s space a quarter-century ago. A new art gallery featuring the works of George F. Baker III (aka, GFB3) is also scheduled to open soon at Underground, serving as the brick-and-mortar location for Baker’s brand FOSTER, a goods shop and event space. Underground in 2024 tallied more than one million visitors and is on pace to eclipse that this year; meanwhile, Lalani Ventures is in talks with additional dining concepts to keep bringing life to the district’s above-ground area, per officials. For now, head up to the gallery for a quick photo tour of Utopia’s intergalactic downtown space. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Downtown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
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Remade exteriors of the Utopia space at Underground Atlanta’s Upper Alabama Street. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
How Utopia’s standalone building on Upper Alabama Street looked while vacant in September. Google Maps
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens leads Saturday’s grand opening at Utopia. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Futuristic signage helps set the tone for the downtown concept. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Social spaces extend outdoors at Utopia, overlooking Underground’s fountains. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
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Utopia’s distinctive interiors today. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
Atlanta’s mayor hobnobs with attendees at Saturday’s event. Courtesy of Underground Atlanta
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