Atlanta Beltline has all the land needed for the 22-mile loop
The group says the work took two decades and nearly 200 closings, and the full loop would connect more than 45 neighborhoods.
Atlanta Beltline says it now has all of the land needed to complete the 22-mile loop.
The effort took two decades and nearly 200 closings, many with help from partners, organizations and property owners. The group says the full Beltline vision would connect more than 45 neighborhoods across the city.
From Atlanta Beltline· Instagram · Oct 1
Open the post“It’s time to celebrate: We’ve officially have all of the land needed to complete the 22-mile loop! 🙌 After two decades and nearly 200 closings (many of which wouldn’t be possible without the support and collaboration of many partners, organizations, and property owners), we’re one step closer to bringing the full Beltline vision to life and connecting more than 45 neighborhoods across the city.”
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