The Atlanta Beltline, when fully built, will be a network of parks, trails and transit on a 22-mile former railroad corridor circling Atlanta's intown neighborhoods.

Beltline highlights from The Atlanta Beltline Project:

  • 22 miles of pedestrian friendly rail transit
  • 33 miles of multi-use trails
  • 1,300 acres of parks
  • 5,600 units of affordable housing
  • 1,100 acres of brownfields remediated
  • Public art
  • Historic preservation

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The North Point Mall sign is shown, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Alpharetta. The North Point Mall continues to struggle, with redevelopment in limbo. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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