The African American Heritage Initiative presents the fourth and final seminar of our #PreservingFreedom series: The School to Prison Pipeline and the Legacy of Integration. We’re discussing how public education landscapes were shaped and why those inequities still impact students of color today.
Details
📅 May 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
🔗 Link in bio to RSVP!
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #AtlantaHistory #PublicEducation
For #PreservationMonth, we’re exploring the soul of the "Chitlin Circuit." From the stage at the Royal Peacock to the booths at Pal’s Lounge, Sweet Auburn was the training ground for musical legends.
Join our Historic Preservation team and Sweet Auburn Works as we walk the avenue, admire the public art, and hear the stories that keep this heritage alive.
Join the Walk:
🗓️ May 2 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Auburn Ave Research Library (101 Auburn Ave NE)
🔗 Link in bio to register
#CityofAtlanta #ATLPlanning #DiscoverATL #AuburnAve #ChitlinCircuit #MusicHistory #RoyalPeacock #PalsLounge
We are thrilled to announce the return of #LoveOurPlaces!
We believe that the best public spaces start with the people who use them every day. We aren't just looking for sites; we’re looking for visions. Join us for our first informational webinar to learn how you can transform underutilized spaces into vibrant community hubs. We’ll throw in the design assistance for free 😉
Details:
📆 May 7, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
🔗 Link in bio to register!
The 2026 Design Awards are almost here!
This May, we are coming together to honor the projects, places, and people that make our city truly special. From historic preservation to innovative new spaces, it’s time to recognize the excellence that shapes our daily lives and strengthens our community.
Celebrate with the Atlanta Urban Design Commission and the Department of City Planning as we reveal this year’s winners at Atlanta City Hall.
📅 When: Friday, May 15 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Old Council Chamber, Atlanta City Hall (55 Trinity Ave SW)
🎟️ Tickets are available now! Check the link in our bio for details.
Featured 2025 Awardee: @ArtInThePaintOrg
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #UrbanDesignAwards #UrbanDesignCommission #ThingsToDoInAtlanta
We are celebrating Preservation Month with a special two-part tour series and we’re kicking things off by diving into the soul of Sweet Auburn.
Come take a stroll with us and @SweetAuburnWorks down one of the most iconic streets in the world. We will explore the legendary "Chitlin Circuit" venues that once hosted the biggest icons, such as the Royal Peacock and Pal's Lounge. We will also take some time to admire the vibrant public art that keeps this history alive today. Grab your walking shoes and join us May 2nd.
The Details
🗓️ May 2, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
📍 Auburn Ave Research Library
🔗 Link in bio to register!
Photo Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Skip Mason Archives
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #PreservationMonth #ChitlinCircuit #AtlantaHistory
Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, but how do we make our streets feel more like shared community spaces?
For our May session, the Atlanta City Studio Book Club is diving into Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives. We’re looking at how prioritizing people can transform our daily experience of the City. Whether you’re a regular on the BeltLine or love a good stroll through your local neighborhood, we want your voice in the conversation.
📅 When: Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: East Atlanta Library (400 Flat Shoals Ave SE)
🔗 Register: Link in bio!
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #AtlantaCityStudio #ACSBookClub #ATLReads
This Earth Day, we celebrate the hands that feed our city. At the Department of City Planning, we’re committed to a greener, more equitable future. Our AgLanta program supports local growers and urban farmers who are working to eliminate food deserts and foster community connection through agriculture.
By transforming underutilized land into productive urban farms and community gardens, we are strengthening our local food systems and increasing green space in every zip code.
Visit the link in our bio to find an AgLanta garden or farm near you!
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #AgLanta #EarthDay #Sustainability #ConservationATL
We’re kicking off the 2026 Love Our Places season and we want to meet the people behind the visions! Whether you have a fully sketched-out plan for a local lot or just a "what if" for your favorite sidewalk, come hang out with our team. We’ll be sharing insights on the process and answering your technical questions.
Event Details:
🗓️ April 21 | 4pm – 8pm
📍 Bob & Harriet's Home Bar | 1992 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE
🔗 Tap the link in our bio for details
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #LoveOurPlaces #Placemaking #AtlantaDesign #PublicSpace
Did you know Atlanta’s Flatiron Building is the original?
For #ArchitectureWeek, we’re throwing it back to 1897. While the famous NYC namesake gets all the glory, Atlanta’s English-American Building (our Flatiron!) actually beat it to the punch by five years.
Standing 11 stories tall at the corner of Peachtree and Broad, this wedge-shaped wonder was Atlanta’s first steel-frame skyscraper. It’s a masterclass in the Chicago School style, proving that good design doesn’t just fill a space; it defines it.
Next time you’re downtown, look up and appreciate one of the "originals" of the ATL skyline. 🍑
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #DowntownATL #FlatironBuilding #EnglishAmericanBuilding
That empty lot? That wide sidewalk? To some, it's just space, but we see opportunity.
Love Our Places is BACK for 2026! We’re teaming up with residents to turn underutilized spots into community treasures. If you’ve got the idea, we’ve got the technical expertise to help you build it.
Ready to transform your block? Check out the link in our bio for all the details on how to apply this June.
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #LOP #LoveOurPlaces #UrbanDesign
The transformation of the Chattahoochee Brick Co. Site and the Atlanta RiverLands Trail Network is moving forward, and your voice is essential!
We’re working together to create a space that reflects our past and looks toward our future. Join the Department of City Planning for our third community meeting. This open-house-style meeting is your opportunity to get the latest news on the Memorial, Park, and Trail Network and share your input to help us build a unified vision.
Don't miss the chance to help shape this historic project for our city. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details:
🗓️ April 25 | 10:30 AM
📍 Jean Childs Young Middle School (3116 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW)
🔗 Tap the link in our bio for details and to learn more!
#CityOfAtlanta #ATLPlanning #ChattahoocheeBrickCo #AtlantaRiverlands #ChattBrick #AtlantaGreenspace
