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DESTINATION. CAMPUS. COMMUNITY.
Making history in downtown atlanta
PAST
Atlanta was founded as the hub of the South’s rail network.
For generations, the site of Centennial Yards has been central to the region’s amazing growth.
PRESENT
Downtown has become the center of Atlanta’s tourism, sports and special events economy.
There remains massive potential for new development that builds on strong equities — location, growth and a built-in base of customers and talent.
FUTURE
Centennial Yards will be a catalyst for Downtown to realize its potential as both a world-class destination and a growing neighborhood for all Atlantans.
Set in a public realm designed to focus on wellbeing and a true sense of place.
a place of choice and opportunity
a place of choice and opportunity
ATTRACTS A BROAD USER BASE
Scale to offer an inclusive mix — from affordable luxury to weekend entertainment to everyday amenities in a growing neighborhood
DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT
Accommodates a broad range of commercial potential and job creation
CUSTOMIZABLE PLATFORM
Unlike many Downtown developments, a virtual blank slate for early adopters
HIGH-VISIBILITY PRESENCE
Naming, sponsorship, signage opportunities with an audience of millions — workers, commuters, residents, tourists
AN EXPERIENCE FOR
ALL COMMUNITIES
AN EXPERIENCE FOR
ALL COMMUNITIES
A new green heart for Downtown — extending the common spaces of Centennial Olympic Park.
Bringing convenient shopping and amenities to our neighbors in Castleberry Hill, Fairlie-Poplar and the Historic Westside.
A new location to host Peach Drop on New Year’s Eve — a family-friendly “Times Square of the South”.
A lasting new place that respects and builds on the best of Downtown Atlanta’s established community
INFRASTRUCTURE
BUILT TO LAST
INFRASTRUCTURE
BUILT TO LAST
Centennial Yards will connect the street grid of Downtown for the first time, facilitating growth in the neighborhoods around the project
Establishes over a dozen new city blocks
A new fire station and new Atlanta Police Department mini-precinct
Reconstruction and pedestrianization of the Nelson Street Bridge
Welcome to Atlanta
Centennial Yards is part of a broader effort for economic empowerment & sustainable growth
in Downtown. Check out the backstory from Atlanta’s own Will Packer.
Smart city on the move
Smart city on the move
PEOPLE MAKING AN IMPACT
Young, Growing Population — more than half of adults have a BA degree or higher (the U.S. average is 31%)
The South’s College Town — 98,000+ students at six nearby universities. Nearly 75% of grads stay on to live and work in Atlanta
#1 City for Black Entrepreneurs — with the second-most black-owned businesses, after NYC
THE TOWN EVERYONE’S WATCHING
THE TOWN EVERYONE’S WATCHING
AMERICA’S CULTURAL HOT HOUSE
Hollywood of the South — Since 2016, more feature film production than California
Hip-Hop Center of Gravity — more than 300 recording studios, 60 music venues, 30 showcase festivals
Gamers and Geeks — #1 Esports Environment — MomoCon is the fastest-growing animation, gaming, comics & cosplay convention