A flurry of grand openings, a sprinkling of construction, and a dash of planning and design efforts will be keeping staff busy for our 9th year in existence.
Read more below!
★ Grand Openings ★
Woodall Rail Trail (pictured left)
This 0.7 mile trail beginning at the future Beltline crossing at Ellsworth Industrial Blvd & Elaine Ave stretches along a beautiful undisturbed forest and up to The Works. It’ll be a link in the forthcoming Silver Comet Connector. Celebration to be scheduled this spring.
The Spur Trail (pictured right)
Another 0.7 mile trail that connects Westside Paper south to the Westside Beltline Connector Trail. Celebration to be scheduled this spring.
⇨ Construction ⇦
Signalized Pedestrian Crossing
Frogger no more across Howell Mill Road just south of I-75 between the Piedmont offices and The District at Howell Mill. Soon a push-button activated red light will help you cross the street!
✼ Design Followed by Construction ✼
Chattahoochee Avenue Improvements
A new multi-use path predominantly on the south-side of Chattahoochee Avenue and repurposing a west-bound travel lane on Chattahoochee into a north-bound left turn lane onto Howell Mill Road to help with congestion. Construction is anticipated to begin at the end of 2025.
17th Street Sidewalk
Finally, the sidewalk you’ve been waiting for between Waterworks Greenspace and Huff Hill is in design and funded for construction! You’ll soon be able to safely walk on the north side of 17th all the way to Atlantic Station.
Ellsworth Industrial Blvd Sidewalk
We’ll design a safe and consistent sidewalk on the west side of the street between Huff Rd and Elaine Blvd.
✎ Planning ✎
Collier Road Multimodal Study
We are gathering community input to identify a preferred plan for a Collier Road that accommodates walking, biking, and driving with a focus on creating a sense of place!
☀ Business Spotlight ☀
Base Athletics
Did you know you could rent an indoor soccer pitch right here in the Upper Westside? Base Athletics is a sports and recreation venue that recently opened in Blandtown off of Boyd Ave.
✧ Events Around the District ✧
Click the images above for more information on upcoming events in the Westside!
This season is full of exciting events—whether you’re ready for to run in the Frozen Feet Finale or join in on the laughs during the “At the Wedding” comedy show, the Westside has something in store for you! For those who enjoy a day of drink tasting, Guardian Works is holding a Winter Bourbon Festival on February 8, and Chattahoochee Food Works will be hosting their 3rd Annual West Side Food, Booze, and Brews Fest on February 22! 🍻👣🥳
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