Atlanta Beltline
Welcome to the Atlanta Beltline
The Atlanta Beltline is one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. This network of public parks, multi-use trails, transit, and affordable housing along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor is enhancing mobility, connecting intown neighborhoods, and improving economic opportunity and sustainability.
Clyde Higgs, President & CEO
Clyde Higgs was named President and CEO of the Atlanta Beltline in February 2019 after serving as Interim CEO for a year and a half and as Chief Operating Officer for three years. In his role, Higgs leads the company and works to strengthen the Beltline’s partnerships with private and public partners across the region, state, and nation. Recognized for his servant leadership style, he was named by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a “Most Admired CEO” honoree and included in Georgia Trend’s “100 Most Influential Georgians.”
Before joining the Atlanta Beltline in 2015, Higgs served as Executive Vice President of a disruptive, billion-dollar revitalization initiative led by Castle & Cooke and the state of North Carolina where he had full P&L responsibility for the North Carolina Research Campus.
He currently serves on the boards of T & M Associates, the International Economic Development Council, and the Council for Quality Growth.
An avid live music fan, Clyde enjoys attending concerts whenever the opportunity arises.
Ruben Brooks
RBrooks@atlbeltline.org
Chief Operating Officer
Aasia Mustakeem
amustakeem@atlbeltline.org
Vice President & General Counsel
Nonet Sykes
NSykes@atlbeltline.org
Chief People & Impact Officer
We are building a more equitable and inclusive Atlanta and engaging partners by delivering transformative public infrastructure that enhances mobility, fosters culture, and improves connections to economic opportunity.
To be the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable city life.
Equity – Realize benefits accessible to all
Partnership – Engage and collaborate with integrity
Innovation – Lead with creative solutions
Commitment – Be accountable for quality in delivery and service
Respect – Create trust and transparency with community and each other