@ThreadATL

Thread ATL is a loosely organized group advocating for good urbanism in the City of Atlanta. Contact: [email protected]

 Atlanta, GA
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Alan Holmes@oh_HOLMESOct 5
This is a bad move by Bottoms. Expanding casino gambling shouldn’t be thought of as an economic development tool. It will only worsen the gambling addiction many folks have already. Online betting+ casino expansion= folk hooked on gambling like crack in the 80’s.
Greg Bluestein
@bluesteinOct 5
Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms is going further than simply supporting a statewide vote on casino gambling, casting legalization as an economic development tool for struggling communities. #gapol ajc.com/politics/2026/10/kei…

AJC interview: Bottoms talks casinos, 2020 unrest and Joe Biden

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms defends her record as mayor: "Atlanta didn't burn."

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Darin Givens@atlurbanistOct 1
The area around Midtown MARTA Station in 2026 & 2005. In that same period, our only rail expansion was a pitiful streetcar loop 1.3 miles long. Infill density moves faster than transit construction. While we wait for new rail, densifying near existing stops is important. 1/ – at Atlanta, GA
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Yes, I'm still writing about housing. Here's my latest for Shelterforce: shelterforce.org/2026/09/09/…

Can Atlanta Make Tax-Increment Financing Work in an Equitable Way? — Shelterforce

A $5 billion initiative aims to reduce inequity between the city's neighborhoods, but its financing method might not get the needed buy-in.

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Darin Givens@atlurbanistAug 25
This idea for a freight-rail bypass for Atlanta is amazing! I was lucky enough to be part of the group that got a presentation of it and I was instantly sold. It creates opportunities for new passenger rail by diverting freight trains out of the city. saportareport.com/vision-to-…
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Phil@Urban_ConnectorAug 22
Gem of knowledge from Kronberg per usual. Major permitting and zoning reform needed in Atlanta if we’re ever going to address housing affordability.
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Phil@Urban_ConnectorJun 10
We don’t have to “hope” it’s literally a proven countermeasure.
WSB-TV
@wsbtvJun 10
City hopes new ‘No Turn on Red’ signs will help lower number of people being hit by cars wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta…
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Atlanta DOT Howell Mill sidewalk and bike lane construction north of the Trabert Ave future Beltline crossing up to the bridge over the rail line is nearly complete on the east side. The extension on to the bridge may be more complicated.
Charlotte Chevalier 💙 💫🚉💫
@barely_th3reMay 21
for context, this is what that section of Howell Mill used to look like. absolutely horrible to walk on and biking/micromobility is suicide. extremely excited about these long awaited improvements
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Eric Phillips@HowEPhilJun 4
When introductions occur like this… it is intentional and intended to sway. Means either BeltLine (& potentially Atlanta) leadership knew they wanted autonomous pods to be recommended &/or RFP not competitive to produce unbiased outcome. What a failure. ajc.com/news/2026/06/atlanta…
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ThreadATL@ThreadATL17 Apr 2024
"We will create a more equitable transportation network in our city. We'll add bike lanes, sidewalks, complete streets, and yes, rail on the Atlanta Beltline." -- Mayor Dickens' inaugural address to Atlanta youtube.com/watch?v=NiRDrSYb…
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Phil@Urban_ConnectorMay 27
“Irking some neighbors” of course smh It’s the middle of the City with an actual decent grid system and connectivity. Get a grip.
Urbanize Atlanta@UrbanizeATLMay 27
New #Atlanta Beltline affordable rental plans come into focus, irking some neighbors. atlanta.urbanize.city/post/t…

Beltline affordable rental plans come into focus, irking some neighbors

Adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline’s newest section, a low-rise community of affordable housing that’s stood for generations could be replaced by a multifamily development, peeving some neighbors who...

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I-85 Joe@bigjoe93May 28
East Cobb residents express the need for MARTA (1977)
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absolutely wonderful news from @MARTAtransit !! i was always skeptical about reported ridership numbers, but i didnt realize it was *this* bad this puts MARTA at around 75% rail ridership recovery compared w/ pre-pandemic numbers - on par with the other heavy rail systems in the country
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Kelsea Bond@KelseaBondD2Apr 16
It’s a bike lane! 🚴👏 This morning I was proud to join @ATLDOT @MidtownATL and community members to welcome the new Juniper Complete Street & bike lane! It’s so essential that we keep investing in infrastructure to build a safer, more equitable, and less car dependent Atlanta.
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Darin Givens@atlurbanistFeb 26
💯 "I believe that the Beltline is a failure without rail." — Atlanta City Council member Liliana Bakhtiari, addressing MARTA interim general manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt at Wednesday's Transportation Committee axios.com/newsletters/axios-… – at Atlanta, GA

🚈 Beltline rail "failure"

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Eric Phillips@HowEPhilFeb 16
IF ONLY ATLANTA HAD THE MONEY AND SPACE TO BUILD A SIMILAR PROJECT WITH TRAMS ON GRASS, SEPARATED FROM CARS 👀
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Did you go to the Lunch with a CEO presented by @InvestAtlanta with @eklementich and @AtlantaBeltline CEO Clyde Higgs? Do you have any notes or video? Or thoughts? Sounds like I missed out and picked the wrong event today. Share what you have or DM us. @ThreadATL
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Congrats to disability advocate Carden Wyckoff for being selected by Atlanta City Council this afternoon as the interim Council member for District 2 (my district)!! Good choice, y'all.
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I've discovered a cool trick for avoiding any parking fees in Virginia Highland. – at Atlanta, GA
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Where should a new Amtrak Location Go? ARC and the City of Atlanta are conducting a study to find the best options to replace the current station, which is too small, not ADA-compliant, and far from MARTA rail. Learn more on ARC's News Center page: bit.ly/41Qbjk4
Close-up of an Amtrak dining car entrance, featuring the logo and "Dining Car" text, with metallic exterior walls.

ALT Close-up of an Amtrak dining car entrance, featuring the logo and "Dining Car" text, with metallic exterior walls.

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MARTA Army@MARTAarmy8 Aug 2025
Come mingle, chat, and listen to a few speakers w/us in NW Atlanta @ Washington Park. The Let’s Talk Transit brand and movement these are the communities meetups. See you soon ~ Register: bit.ly/LTT-Aug-2025 @beltlinerailnow @MARTAarmy @gasierraclub
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