The Atlanta BeltLine

Project Overview

The Atlanta BeltLine Project is a major planning initiative for the City of Atlanta that provides a unique opportunity to bring together neighborhood revitalization, new development and workforce housing organized around a 22-mile corridor of transit, trails, open space, historic resources, and public art. The City of Atlanta’s Bureau of Planning is an active member of the team of agencies and organizations working to make the Atlanta BeltLine a reality.

For more information about the Atlanta BeltLine visit www.beltline.org

Community Engagement

Upcoming Meetings and Ways to Get Involved

Visit the BeltLine’s Get Involved webpage for the latest information on upcoming meetings and be sure to check out Community Engagement for summaries of previous meetings.

View Subarea Map or view Study Group Map to identify your area of interest

Atlanta BeltLine Happenings

For recent Atlanta BeltLine media coverage click here

Atlanta BeltLine Zoning Ordinance

Due to the Atlanta BeltLine’s role as a stimulus for economic development in the City of Atlanta, the Bureau of Planning has implemented a set of urban design regulations to facilitate growth throughout the BeltLine Planning Area. The ordinance which was adopted in February 2007 is used to evaluate all development activities within the BeltLine overlay district.

BeltLine Zoning Ordinance Presentation (3 MB pdf)

Overlay Boundary Maps (4 MB pdf)

For rezoning, variance, special exception, special use permits, and special administrative permit forms, visit our forms and applications page.

The Atlanta BeltLine Zoning Overlay Ordinance

Atlanta BeltLine Council Legislation

Acquisition of the Bellwood Quarry