Advocating for Vibrant Communities and Sustainable Growth.

Join ThreadATL in shaping a future where every neighborhood thrives through inclusive planning, innovative solutions, and civic engagement.

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The Vision:

Thoughtful Urbanism, Street by Street.

Explore How We're Crafting a More Livable, Accessible, and Inclusive Atlanta Through Community-Led Planning and Advocacy.

Advocating for Progressive Urban Policies:

ThreadATL actively engages with city officials and community leaders to promote policies that prioritize sustainable urban development, transit solutions tailored to community needs, and equitable housing opportunities.

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Empowering Community Engagement

We believe in the power of resident involvement in shaping the future of their neighborhoods. By encouraging Atlantans to take a proactive role in planning processes, we aim to ensure that development reflects the diverse needs and aspirations of its communities.

Championing Smart Development and Preservation

ThreadATL is dedicated to promoting development that respects Atlanta's rich history while meeting the demands of its growing population. We advocate for mixed-use developments, affordable housing solutions, and the preservation of historic sites.

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ThreadATL is a non-profit advocacy group that aims to influence policy

We encourage residents to take Jane Jacobs’ advice and “get into the thick of the planning job” in their own communities.

Key Areas

Delve deeper into the heart of our mission with these focused explorations of ThreadATL's key advocacy areas. Each section below unfolds to reveal the strategies, projects, and community-driven efforts we're undertaking to transform Atlanta into a model of innovative urbanism and inclusive growth.

From shaping policy to empowering neighborhoods, these are the pillars of our work. Click through to discover more about our initiatives and learn how you can be part of this exciting journey towards a vibrant, equitable Atlanta.

  • Explore our efforts to influence urban planning and policy decisions in Atlanta. From promoting pedestrian-friendly streets to advocating for sustainable public transit options, discover how we're working to ensure that urban development benefits all residents. Learn about our latest campaigns and how policy changes can create a more equitable and vibrant city.

  • Uncover the power of community involvement in shaping the future of our city. ThreadATL facilitates workshops, town hall meetings, and participatory planning sessions to encourage active citizen participation. Find out how you can join our efforts to make your voice heard in the planning process and contribute to the development of your neighborhood.

  • Delve into our initiatives aimed at balancing growth with heritage in Atlanta. We advocate for development that respects our city's history, supports affordable housing, and enhances livability. Discover our stance on issues like land hoarding, property abandonment, and the push for diverse housing options and right-sized retail to meet community needs.

  • Learn about our vision for a more connected Atlanta, where transportation options are abundant and accessible. We challenge the traditional reliance on cars, advocating for a comprehensive network of bike lanes, pedestrian paths, and public transit that caters to the diverse needs of our residents. Join the conversation on how we can transform Atlanta's mobility landscape.

  • Discover how ThreadATL is championing the integration of green spaces and environmental sustainability into urban planning. From advocating for the expansion of public parks to promoting green building practices, find out how we're working towards a greener Atlanta. Learn how you can support initiatives that enhance our city's resilience to climate change and improve the quality of life for all inhabitants.

News & Updates

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The Gulch, the railroads and the start of Atlanta
The Gulch, the railroads and the start of Atlanta

Atlanta’s Gulch was a significant intersection of the Western and Atlantic railroad lines. The confluence of railroads determined the form of the city. Currently a development site, It is important to understand and acknowledge how this urban form evolved, how the building use composition changed and its future impacts.

Where is Atlanta's Freight Plan?
Where is Atlanta's Freight Plan?

With e-commerce on the rise, a construction boom, and a rapidly growing population, there has never been a greater need or a better time for Atlanta to develop a plan for last-mile freight.

Action needed! Tell City Council to reject ordinance targeting tiny homes!
Action needed! Tell City Council to reject ordinance targeting tiny homes!
Atlanta's big urbanism stories of 2022
Atlanta's big urbanism stories of 2022
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The Makeshift City records images of Covid-era Atlanta
The Gulch, the railroads and the start of Atlanta

Atlanta’s Gulch was a significant intersection of the Western and Atlantic railroad lines. The confluence of railroads determined the form of the city. Currently a development site, It is important to understand and acknowledge how this urban form evolved, how the building use composition changed and its future impacts.

Where is Atlanta's Freight Plan?

With e-commerce on the rise, a construction boom, and a rapidly growing population, there has never been a greater need or a better time for Atlanta to develop a plan for last-mile freight.

MARTA’s mess: outrage over Five Points Station is justified
Action needed! Tell City Council to reject ordinance targeting tiny homes!
This is an example of why zoning is important. In 2017, developer Fuqua built this suburban nightmare of a shopping center at 17th Street and Northside Drive. It was in direct conflict with the Loring Heights’ neighborhood plan, which called f
The recent proposal to add a data center near West End MARTA Station was "filed" by City Council -- which is good news. We didn't want that mess. But what does filing mean exactly? Historically, "filing" appears to have been Coun
Thanks to Mayor Dickens for speaking out against the proposal for a data center in Adair Park near the West End MARTA Station!! He emailed City Council members just prior to today's meeting. "NPU T, City Planning staff, and the Zoning Review
Sharing an important message from Julian Bene, who writes: ---- Tomorrow (Monday), City Council will vote on whether to break their own recent ban on data centers near the Beltline and transit, where housing needs to go. This is to allow a data cent
MARTA wants your input on the new design for its bus network -- learn about it here: martanextgenbusnetwork.com (Did the website name need to be that long, BTW? Goodness.) This is the long-awaited product of a planning process that involved transi
Two things: 1.) How absolutely ridiculous! The Beltline is showcasing the multiuse path (for the Atlanta Convention & Visitor's Bureau) by driving vehicles on the path. Please stop that @atlantabeltline 2.) On the upside, Atlanta's very lucky
Something that's likely influencing the NYT's statement about Atlanta's transit being useless to visitors: the recommended places to stay are in eastside neighborhoods unserved by train stations; the top three aren't particularly nice places for walk
In the NY Times' new 36 Hours in Atlanta feature, they state that public transportation here is "of little use to visitors." MARTA is in need of improvement for sure, as is the land-use around MARTA stations, but damn it y'all... that's ha