Midtown Alliance

Discover the history of Atlanta with 100+ FREE events and tours happening across the city. ?? Phoenix Flies is a celebration of historic buildings, landscapes + neighborhoods, including Midtown! From walking tours to webinars to open houses, you can learn about, celebrate + experience Atlanta’s historic landmarks! ???? ?? Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/3F4597f ?? View the full calendar here: https://bit.ly/4kdi9aO ?? Photo Credit: Atlanta Preservation Center

?? Midtown Alliance's 2025 Annual Meeting will examine a timely question on the minds of many urbanists: As federal priorities change and national disruption escalates, what can cities do to adapt? ?? The program will feature insight from Bruce Katz, researcher and co-author of “The New Localism,” an emerging governing philosophy and practice for the 21st century. ?? Katz's work examines the power shift occurring from traditional sources like national and state governments to more locally tailored action led by networks of public, private, civic, university and community leaders and institutions. ?? Tuesday, March 18 ?? 11am - 1:30pm ??The Fox Theatre ??? $75 Midtown Alliance Members /$100 non-members ?? Get details and purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/3CSy7Xk

Atlanta History Center's "Party with the Past" programming connects young Atlantans to historic sites in an exciting way. This Thursday, join Atlanta History Center and Center for Puppetry Arts for a ?free? night of puppetry, history and fun at Party with the Past! ?? ?? Bring your friends and coworkers to discover the history of the largest puppetry museum in the country. Explore the art of puppetry and enjoy a live demonstration from artist-in-residence Dolph Amick! ?? Entry is free, registration is encouraged: https://bit.ly/41hJHTZ ?? Thursday, February 27 ?? 6:30pm ??1404 Spring St NW ??: The Jim Henson Company

Midtown Alliance's Young Professionals of Midtown (YPM) special interest group went behind the scenes at Woodruff Arts Center! ??? Earlier this month, YPM received an exclusive tour to dive into the history of ?? Alliance Theatre, ?? Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and ?? High Museum of Art. The group got a hard-hat-worthy look at the under-construction Goizueta Stage, a new space for families and youth to enjoy the arts and explored Georgia O'Keeffe's "My New Yorks" exhibition at the High! Midtown Alliance's goal for YPM is to foster opportunities for young professionals in Midtown to connect and contribute to the district's story. ?? If you're a local young professional and want to get involved, learn more here: https://bit.ly/4b5xSEK

Hey, Midtown! MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is seeking community input in the proposed NextGen Bus Network changes. ?? You can register for in-person or virtual sessions to ask questions and engage directly with MARTA’s planning team! ???????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ?? Thursday, February 20 ? Noon, In-Person Register here: https://bit.ly/4hGsDOd ???????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? & ?????????? ?? Thursday, February 20 ? Noon, Virtual Register here: https://bit.ly/4hJAISs

Meet Midtown’s 2025-26 artists in residence!????? Five new artists have been selected to move into Midtown studio spaces: ??Gavin Bernard ??Charity Hamidullah ??Nicole Kang Ahn ??Masela Nkolo ??Aysha Pennerman The Heart of the Art studio residency program enters its third term, pairing Atlanta's creative talent with underutilized space in Midtown. ?? All Saints’ Episcopal Church is joining Emory as a property host in repurposing empty storefronts as dedicated arts workspace - thank you, partners! We're excited to work with these artists and curator Neda Abghari of Asha Advisory to create public art concepts for the district. Look forward to opportunities to engage with these artists and their work in the months ahead. ?? Give Midtown’s newest artists your warmest welcomes below! Read more about the new artists and learn more here: https://bit.ly/419Kx6r"

New railcars. New bus networks. New approaches to innovation. ?? MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) recently presented new initiatives that will power the future of regional transit and transform the rider experience. ?? The new projects address demand for a safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation network that connects communities and reduces congestion. ? Read our recap about the upcoming enhancements shared at the State of MARTA event here: https://bit.ly/3WYJzY0 ??: MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

Get your tickets for Midtown Alliance’s 2025 Annual Meeting! ?? Mark your calendar for an afternoon of substantive updates, great food, and community connection inside an ATL landmark. ?? Join local business leaders, policymakers, residents and civic enthusiasts to discuss what it means to be bold and seize the opportunities ahead for Midtown and our city. ?? ?? Tuesday, March 18 ?? 11am - 1:30pm ?? Fox Theatre ??? $75 Midtown Alliance Members / $100 non-members Purchase your ticket here: https://bit.ly/42Ni8Ee

For Midtown to succeed long-term, our retail identity needs to evolve. ?? After a record year of residential growth in the district, Colony Square’s new ownership team at Jamestown believes the soft-goods shopping scene is poised to grow. ?? Read more from Atlanta Business Chronicle: https://bit.ly/4aCoBUF

?? Community gathering spaces and human connection matter now more than ever. But has something felt different in recent years? We observe that screentime + home delivery services are making it increasingly easier for people to scale back on the public encounters that build community bonds. ?? This recent story on @NPR caught our attention about the slow burn of social withdrawal happening in society, and the challenges it presents in fostering healthy public life in places like Midtown. Read the story here: https://n.pr/4gl7rvL Our staff is working in 2025 to deliver a lineup of 80+ free community events and programs in Midtown's public spaces that bring people together. This is your invitation to be part of it. Watch this space for more info about events and dates, and we hope to see you around the district. ??