Centennial Yards
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'''Centennial Yards''' is a mixed-use development project in [[Downtown Atlanta]], |
'''Centennial Yards''' is a mixed-use development project in [[Downtown Atlanta]], Georgia. The project, located in the area known as [[The Gulch (Atlanta)|The Gulch]], aims to transform former railyards into a vibrant district featuring residential, commercial, and entertainment spaces.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Christopher |date=November 2, 2024 |title=Centennial Yards: Atlanta's $5B mega-project to revitalize Downtown area |url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/centennial-yards-atlantas-5b-mega-project-revitalize-downtown-area |access-date=March 28, 2025 |website=FOX 5 Atlanta |language=en-US}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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== Transit == |
== Transit == |
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| ⚫ | Several [[Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority|MARTA]] stations, including the [[Five Points station|Five Points]], [[SEC District station|SEC District]] and [[Vine City station|Vine City stations]], will provide pedestrian access to Centennial Yards and neighboring event venues.{{Cite news |last=Hansen |first=Zachary |title=Centennial Yards starting entertainment district, limits Gulch parking |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/business/centennial-yards-to-break-ground-on-next-phase-restrict-parking-in-downtown-atlantas-gulch/KZTL3OPKUFEB7ELV7X62Y2N7SM/#:~:text=Several%20MARTA%20stations%20provide%20close,commencement%20July%2024%20through%2026. |access-date=2025-05-15 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |issn=1539-7459}} A September 2025 presentation to the [[Atlanta City Council]] mentioned that a new entrance for SEC District station is planned to connect with Centennial Yards.{{Cite web |title=City of Atlanta 2025 Q3 Update |url=https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/18197 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250912145359/https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/18197 |archive-date=2025-09-12 |access-date=2025-09-12 |website=citycouncil.atlantaga.gov|page=18}} |
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| ⚫ | Centennial Yards does not currently include plans to construct a downtown multi-modal passenger [[Train station|rail terminal]], despite the site's ideal transit location between Five Points, and SEC District stations. While future commuter rail is still a possibility, a terminal is not part of current plans. [[Georgia Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal|Long-standing visions]] for a major transit hub at The Gulch have stalled due to lack of state and city support, and a major setback occurred in 2013 when [[Norfolk Southern Railway|Norfolk Southern]] stated it couldn't accommodate [[commuter rail]] on its tracks. |
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| ⚫ | Several [[Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority|MARTA]] stations, including the [[Five Points station|Five Points]], [[SEC District station|SEC District]] and [[Vine City station|Vine City stations]], will provide pedestrian access to Centennial Yards and neighboring event venues.{{Cite news |last=Hansen |first=Zachary |title=Centennial Yards starting entertainment district, limits Gulch parking |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/business/centennial-yards-to-break-ground-on-next-phase-restrict-parking-in-downtown-atlantas-gulch/KZTL3OPKUFEB7ELV7X62Y2N7SM/#:~:text=Several%20MARTA%20stations%20provide%20close,commencement%20July%2024%20through%2026. |access-date=2025-05-15 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |issn=1539-7459}} |
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On September 10, 2025, MARTA Interim General Manager/CEO Jonathan Hunt in a presentation to the Atlanta City Council mentioned that a new MARTA entrance is planned into Centennial Yards. Where exactly this entrance will be is not clear considering the proximity to existing entrances.{{Cite web |title=Wayback Machine |url=https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/18197 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250912145359/https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/18197 |archive-date=2025-09-12 |access-date=2025-09-12 |website=citycouncil.atlantaga.gov}} |
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* [[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]] |
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* [[State Farm Arena]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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