Atlanta

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. receives $11 million grant for trail construction

Atlanta Beltline trail construction Southside Trail below the intersection of University Avenue, Hank Aaron Drive, and McDonough Boulevard, bypassing the roads and freight rail above. (Erin Sintos)

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Atlanta BeltLine has been allocated $11 million to support construction on two of their multi-use trails.

The Southside Trail is slated to receive $6 million, while the Northeast Trail will receive $5 million.

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“We appreciate the continued support for the Atlanta BeltLine from the Atlanta Regional Commission,” said Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. “The completion of the Southside and Northeast Trails will exemplify true connectivity and provide more and better access to jobs, affordable housing, and transit options.”

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The Atlanta BeltLine is one of the largest urban redevelopment programs in the U.S.

Construction on Segments 2 and 3 of the Southside Trail are anticipated to begin in September 2023.

Construction on Segment 3 of the Northeast Trail is anticipated to go into construction in 2024.

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