Now Under Construction: 17th Street Sidewalk Improvements

The Upper Westside CID has officially begun construction on the 17th Street sidewalk project, a major step forward in improving walkability and connectivity within the district.

Funded through the City of Atlanta’s Moving Atlanta Forward program, this project will deliver a new, ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk between Howell Mill Road and Northside Drive and is scheduled for completion in May.

This long-requested improvement creates a critical pedestrian connection between two of the Upper Westside’s most valued public spaces—The Hill and Waterworks Greenspace—making it safer and easier for residents to walk between key destinations.

📍 Location: 17th Street (Howell Mill Road to Northside Drive)

Help Shape a Future Public Art Project

The Underwood Hills neighborhood is currently gathering community input to inform a proposed mural project in the district.

Residents and stakeholders are invited to share feedback on three different design concepts that reflect the character and future of the Upper Westside. Input collected through this survey will help guide the project design as it moves forward through a grant application process and GDOT permitting.

📝 Take the community art survey
(Survey open through Feb 13th)

New Business Spotlight: Grindhouse on Chattahoochee Avenue

Craving a neighborhood burger spot to catch a game or meet up with friends? Grindhouse Killer Burgers is now open on Chattahoochee Avenue, bringing a familiar local favorite to the Upper Westside.

The new location adds another easy, go-to option for grabbing a bite, hanging out, and enjoying the area—whether you’re stopping by after work or meeting friends nearby. And looking ahead, this is exactly the kind of place that will be even easier to reach as future walking and biking connections along Chattahoochee Avenue continue to take shape.

👉 Check it out and see what’s new on the corridor.

Photo credits: @grindhouseburgers

Now Open: F1 Arcade at The Interlock

There’s a new reason to head to The Interlock.

F1 Arcade is now open, bringing immersive racing simulators, food, and drinks to the interactive space.

Whether you’re competitive, curious, or just looking for a fun night out, F1 Arcade offers a fresh experience that’s easy to jump into—and hard to miss!

👉 Follow The Interlock on social media for opening highlights and event details.

Photo credits: @theinterlockatl

A New Way to Stay Connected

We’ve officially moved to a new Upper Westside Facebook page, designed to share real-time updates, progress photos, and neighborhood moments as they happen. 

This is where you’ll see:

  • Transportation Project updates
  • Greenspace highlights
  • Construction milestones and quick notices

👉 Follow the new Upper Westside Facebook page and stay connected!

Check out the Bocce Court in Action

As infrastructure projects move forward, the Upper Westside’s public spaces continue to do what they’re meant to do—get used.

The bocce ball court remains an active, low-key social hub, showing how small-scale amenities can have an outsized impact on daily life and community connection.

Looking Ahead

February is a short month that packs a punch as we move from planning to pavement. As work begins on 17th Street, you’ll start seeing tangible improvements connecting our two greenspaces and serving as a gateway into our district! And it is the first of several construction projects we are kicking off this quarter.

More updates—and more activity—are ahead.
Thanks for staying engaged with the Upper Westside!