Beltline acquires final piece of land needed to close 22-mile loop
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. has acquired the final piece of land needed to complete the 22-mile loop. The acquisition of the 0.2-acre parcel marks the end of a two-decade effort to finish the city's trail project.
After two decades, four mayoral administrations and nearly 200 real estate acquisitions, the Beltline finally has the land it needs to close the 22-mile loop and complete Atlanta’s “emerald necklace.” Atlanta Beltline, Inc. closed the sale for the final piece on Sept. 22, and announced it Oct. 1. It’s a minor parcel — only 0.2-acres […]
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