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Howard Lalli
Communications Director
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 910, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404-790-0224 
Fax: 404-446-4403
howard@beltlinepartnership.org

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Director of Communications
86 Pryor St. SW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404-614-8325 
Fax:  404-880-0626
edavidson@atlbeltline.org

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BeltLine in the News
 
 TitleDescriptionSizeModified Date
BeltLine takes shape with new execs, projectsAtlanta Business Chronicle - Maria Saporta17.98 KB12/14/2009
AJC One on One with Brian LearyBrian Leary sits down with the AJC to discuss the BeltLine.19.99 KB12/14/2009
Georgia Department of Transportation and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. reach agreement on Southwest and Southeast Corridors for BeltLineGEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ATLANTA BELTLINE, INC. REACH AGREEMENT ON EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO PURCHASE LAND IN SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST CORRIDORS FOR BELTLINE53.74 KB7/9/2009
Landscape Architecture magazine"The BeltLine... changed the way I envision Atlanta's future." J. William "Bill" Thompson, Editor, Landscape Architecture magazine.726.95 KB5/8/2009
Saporta Report - Passenger Trains Belong DowntownMaria Saporta takes a stand against GDOT. 37.93 KB3/19/2009
Landscape Architecture - Designing the BeltLineArticle on the landscape design of the BeltLine. 3.77 MB3/19/2009
AJC Article - Restaurants Around the BeltLineJohn Kessler's take on dining around the BeltLine. 18.75 KB3/19/2009
Joint Statement Regarding Abandonment of the Decatur BeltAfter 30 days of review and analysis by officials from organizations including the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI), Amtrak, MARTA, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and the Transit Impleme79.58 KB3/6/2009
Business Chronicle - AGL CEO Takes Chair of BeltLine PartnershipArticle detailing new board appointments for BLP45.11 KB2/13/2009
Beltline Partnership announces new board membersCreative Loafing, AtlantaUnknown2/13/2009
AJC: Beltline leaders, council to discuss impact of tax ruling.Beltline leaders plan to conduct a work session with the Atlanta City Council to discuss the recent TAD ruling23.34 KB2/4/2009
Joint Statement from GDOT, Atlanta Beltline, Inc., Amtrak, the City of Atlanta and MARTA UPDATE76.13 KB2/2/2009
Study: Beltline and AMTRAK can co-existCreative Loafing, Atlanta Unknown1/28/2009
DOT action could kill Beltline, mayor saysAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionUnknown1/27/2009
Beltline Network special meeting called over GDOT, AMTRAK disputeCreative Loafing, AtlantaUnknown1/27/2009
Beltline Project at RiskWSB RadioUnknown1/26/2009
GDOT, AMTRAK throw wrench in Beltline plansCreative Loafing, AtlantaUnknown1/26/2009
5 Questions for: Valarie Wilson, Executive Director, BeltLine PartnershipInterview with Philanthropy News DigestUnknown1/15/2009
Atlanta Jumps Into Smart Growth MovementBlackEnterprise.comUnknown1/8/2009
Next American City - The Life PreserverFeature Article on BeltLine progress to date3.45 MB12/18/2008
Beltline Cleanup Nets Hundreds of Volunteers, Tons of TrashOver 400 volunteers participate in the Beltline North East Corridor Cleanup16.10 KB11/10/2008
Business Chronicle- Voters Pass TAD AmendmentGeorgia Voters Approve Amendment #213.63 KB11/5/2008
Business Chronicle- City Closes on Bonds for BeltlineFirst Beltline Bonds Sold14.85 KB11/3/2008
Business Chronicle- Council Approves first Beltline bondAtlanta City Council approves first BeltLine bond sale14.29 KB10/30/2008
AJC- Bond deal enables Beltline purchaseFirst BeltLine bond sale approved by City Council20.77 KB10/30/2008
Business Chronicle- Council OKs BeltLine Parks PlanAtlanta City Council Approves BeltLine Parks Plan13.23 KB10/20/2008
AJC- 5k Kicks off Opening of West End TrailWest End Trail Opening and 5k Race16.52 KB10/19/2008
Epoch Times- Beltline starts in Fourth WardHistoric Fourth Ward Park Groundbreaking35.79 KB10/16/2008
Atlanta Business Chronical - Historic 4th Ward Park On Its Way Column on Historic Fourth Ward Park22.14 KB10/15/2008
WABE- Ground Broken for Historic Fourth Ward ParkHistoric Fourth Ward Park Goundbreaking15.99 KB10/15/2008
AP: Atlanta Breaks Ground on Major Beltline ProjectHistoric Fourth Ward Park Groundbreaking22.91 KB10/15/2008
Creative Loafing- BeltLine's Best ShotEditorial in support of Amendment #230.86 KB10/15/2008
AJC: Beltline Breaks Ground Near City Hall EastHistoric Fourth Ward Park Groundbreaking and other new Beltline developments67.21 KB10/15/2008
AJC: Guide to Voting on State Ballot QuestionsInformation about ammendments on ballot for Nov. 4th election.20.90 KB10/1/2008
Livable Communities CoalitionPress Release78.17 KB10/1/2008
Leinberger: Atlanta should look to Washington for future growth modelUrban growth expert Chris Leinberger, author of The Option of Urbanism: Investing in a New American Dream, urges Atlanta to “focus its efforts on building Atlanta’s BeltLine, new commuter rail, and overall regional transportation networks. Unknown9/30/2008
AJC: Voters Hold Key to Redevelopment PlansOp Ed piece by Mike King discusses the ammendment on the Nov. 4th ballot. 17.86 KB9/27/2008
AJC: Atlanta Ranked 19th on Sustainable Cities ListAtlanta moved from 39th to 19th place on the Sustainable Media website.13.81 KB9/23/2008
WSB-TV: New Developments concerning Beltline projectVideo aired by WSB-TV about the BeltLineUnknown8/22/2008
WSB-TV VIDEONew Developments Concerning Beltline Project. Justin Farmer reports. Unknown8/21/2008
AJC: New policy for land bank will benefit nonprofitsAJC article on The Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority 23.06 KB8/21/2008
AJC: Cash fuel for BeltlineAfter legal fight, $117 million in bonds repositions project 22.29 KB8/20/2008
AJC: City approves $117 million in bonds for BeltlineAJC article about the recent approval of bonds for the BeltLine18.92 KB8/19/2008
Atlanta Magazine: What's Happening with the BeltLine?Article in the August issue of Atlanta Magazine answers questions that are on everyone's minds. 1.48 MB8/1/2008
AJC: INSIDE: Inner circles chart BeltLineAJC article discussing community involvement and the BeltLine planning process19.07 KB7/31/2008
AJC: The BeltlineIn-depth description of the BeltLine 23.07 KB7/31/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline takes heat Article about NE Corridor and community concerns35.41 KB7/30/2008
AJC: For Beltline "good enough" isn'tAJC article about the NE Corridor and land sales 21.59 KB7/29/2008
Atlanta Progressive News:Community Gives Input on BeltLine Affordable Housing Article about the first BeltLine Affordable Housing citywide conversation 27.42 KB7/20/2008
CNN VIDEOAtlanta's mayor and transit CEO discuss the impact of rising fuel costs and the future of mass transit.Unknown7/16/2008
TechLinks: Atlanta writers support BeltLine Project Write2Market, a marketing communications firm, is partnering with BLP to show readers how the BeltLine is impacting lives 24.39 KB7/15/2008
AJC: Unequal spending likely for BeltlineArticle about TAD bond allocation 18.04 KB7/9/2008
WABE (Audio): Atlanta Beltline, Inc President/CEO updates on Beltline StatusAn Audio stream from the PBA NewsroomUnknown7/7/2008
AJC: Develop Beltline denselyGet on board: Mass transit needs sustainable level of ridership to succeed28.93 KB6/24/2008
AJC: Develop BeltLine DenselyLivable Communities Coalition Executive Director Jim Durrett published an op-ed in The Atlanta Journal Constitution about transit-oriented development and the BeltLine.18.64 KB6/24/2008
AJC: At long last, governor gets aboard transit need Article about Governor Sonny Perdue recognizing the need for more public transit in Georgia29.47 KB6/16/2008
AJC: BeltLine Hires Director of Design New Director of Design joins BeltLine Team145.08 KB6/2/2008
AJC: Tech student unearthed potential of Beltline Article about BeltLine visionary, Ryan Gravel 81.03 KB5/30/2008
AJC: TAD Bond ValidationJudge approves sale of bond for BeltLine14.73 KB5/29/2008
AJC: TADs are local, voluntary--and beneficialArticle by Atlanta Development Authority President, Peggy McCormick 44.35 KB5/28/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline hits financial hurdles Article in Creative Loafing41.04 KB5/28/2008
AJC: Get involved to help BeltLine take shapeArticle by Georgia State University President, Dr. Carl Patton 22.85 KB5/19/2008
AJC: Beltline exec to leaveArticle discussing the departure of COO Tina Arbes from the BeltLine team 33.29 KB5/19/2008
Grist: Outer LimitsSprawling Atlanta seeks new routes to the future51.40 KB5/14/2008
LoftLife Magazine: Is it time for the BeltLine? Article about the BeltLine project 69.92 KB5/14/2008
AJC: MARTA loan to fill gap in Beltline study funds Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is borrowing $5 million from MARTA to pay its portion of a joint study41.38 KB5/13/2008
AJC: Beltline deal feels tight credit squeeze Article about the Northeast Corridor 37.35 KB5/12/2008
AJC: Neighbors to fight new proposed Beltline trail Article about a proposed trail that goes through Atlanta Memorial Park and Bobby Jones golf course38.45 KB5/5/2008
AJC: Atlanta weighs Beltline's bond finance proposal Atlanta City Council must decide if BeltLine officials can sell up to $120 million in bonds29.91 KB5/5/2008
AJC: Atlanta weighs Beltline's bond finance proposal Atlanta City Council must decide if BeltLine officials can sell up to $120 million in bonds29.91 KB5/5/2008
AJC: Voters to consider use of school taxes for redevelopmentVoters will have to decide if school taxes can be used to finance redevelopment projects in November 48.84 KB5/4/2008
Atlanta INtown: Boulevard Crossing ParkUpdate on Boulevard Crossing Park18.88 KB5/1/2008
Atlanta INtown: BeltLine update: Boulevard CrossingUpdate on Boulevard Crossing 18.88 KB5/1/2008
Creative Loafing: BeltLine CEO: Problems Beltline was created to address aren't slowing down Article by Terri Montague, President and CEO of ABI 66.27 KB4/21/2008
AJC: Bike tour gives riders closer look at BeltlineArticle discussing the BeltLine bike tour sponsored by the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and BeltLine Partnership 98.22 KB4/21/2008
AJC: Beltline trail will skirt meadow Article about a compromise reached on the Tanyard Creek Park PATH 65.61 KB4/21/2008
Buckhead Reporter: Compromise reached on Tanyard Park PATH routeA compromise has been worked out on the BeltLine/PATH Foundation trail through Tanyard Creek Park 87.40 KB4/18/2008
Buckhead Reporter: Collaboration led to compromise on Tanyard Creek Park PATHArticle about Tanyard Creek Park PATH by BeltLine President and CEO, Terri Montague63.20 KB4/18/2008
Buckhead Reporter: Trail proposals for Memorial Park draw objections, alternative ideasBuckhead Reporter article about Memorial Park Trail 72.61 KB4/18/2008
Cox News Release: Cox Enterprises announces $5 million gift in support of BeltLine PartnershipCox Enterprises announces a $5 million contribution to BLP 78.37 KB4/16/2008
USA Today: Push for urban parkland takes rootHuge parks follow demand for more greenspace--BeltLine mentioned 282.06 KB4/14/2008
AJC: Group rebukes Beltline communication with communitiesAJC article about recent TADAC letter sent to BeltLine officials 24.07 KB4/3/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline bicycle tour on Earth DayThe Atlanta Bicycle Campaign plans a bicycle tour around the BeltLine on Earth Day62.01 KB4/2/2008
Atlanta Progressive News: State resolutions address public transit, TADsArticle about the effort to adopt two state resolutions that support funding for public transit projects 87.38 KB4/1/2008
The Bond Buyer: Fulton County, Ga., Official wont disburse school tax dollars for TADs Fulton County tax commissioner Arthur E. Ferdinand is refusing to dole out school property-tax dollars25.36 KB3/27/2008
AJC: Legal delay may back BeltlineBond financing faces crunch in interest rates26.13 KB3/7/2008
AJC: Senate passes bill 43-2 calling for tax district referendumThe Georgia Senate passed a bill calling for a statewide referendum to amend the state constitution in favor of TADs24.07 KB3/4/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline breaks ground in Southwest Atlanta Groundbreaking of the first miles of the project-a bike trail built in cooperation with PATH 80.17 KB2/25/2008
Creative Loafing: Beltline a TAD off track but not derailedExplains court ruling and funding for Beltline56.95 KB2/20/2008
AJC: Atlanta believes in BeltlineCommunity support for the BeltLine is well on track 45.03 KB2/15/2008
AJC: Beltline donors unfazed by rulingMajor donors to Atlanta's Beltline initiative remain steadfast behind the project despite the recent TAD ruling 29.95 KB2/14/2008
AJC: Referendum to use school taxes for redevelopment soughtTwo Atlanta senators seek referendum for recent TAD ruling 35.44 KB2/14/2008
AJC: Ruling jolts Beltline, other projects High court throws funding plans in disarray by restricting use of school taxes50.52 KB2/12/2008
Creative Loafing: Mayor: Beltline effort will continueMayor Franklin tells press that "all big dreams have challenges" 43.20 KB2/11/2008
AJC: Atlanta weighs Beltline's bond finance proposal Atlanta City Council will vote to decide if BeltLine officials can sell up to $120 million in bonds27.83 KB2/11/2008
AJC: Court's ruling is crushing blow to Beltline projectAtlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and other city leaders said they will move forward with the Beltline project, despite the court ruling40.06 KB2/11/2008
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Supreme Court deals BeltLine a blowArticle on the implications of the BeltLine Supreme Court ruling 27.83 KB2/11/2008
Atlanta INtown: Beltline Update: Construction starts in West EndThe first wave of BeltLine construction has started 1.38 MB2/5/2008
Atlanta INtown: BeltLine Update: Construction Starts in the West EndInterview with PATH Foundation Executive Director, Ed McBrayer, on recent Beltline trail ground breaking1.38 MB2/1/2008
AJC: Art wraps around the BeltlineArt review of Beltline photos featured in a Georgia State University gallery 41.63 KB1/22/2008
AJC: Wachovia gives $1 million to Beltline AJC article on Wachovia gift14.79 KB1/17/2008
AJC: Residents despair at choice of Beltline routeArticle about trail route options at Tanyard Creek park 30.74 KB1/15/2008
AJC: BeltLine Project Puts Overlooked Area in the LoopGrant Park revitalization19.25 KB1/11/2008
Creative Loafing: Grant Park-area stakeholders get peek at BeltlineBeltline planners present the latest vision for the Southeast Study Area 52.45 KB1/11/2008
AJC: Coke Donates $2 million for BeltLine TrailsAJC article on donation from Coca Cola13.54 KB1/10/2008
AJC: Photos document the world of BeltlineArtist, students photographing current state of route and plan to capture its change.39.44 KB1/7/2008
AJC: A path in search of a visionArticle on BeltLine design 57.34 KB1/6/2008
AJC: Beltline designArticle on future design of BeltLine projects 33.21 KB1/3/2008
AJC: Funding Lawsuit ties up BeltlineArticle about the TAD lawsuit filed by John Woodham 21.59 KB12/27/2007
AJC: Markham Smith, principal, Smith Dalia Architects: Beltline forceQ & A with Smith Dalia architect, Markham Smith 27.63 KB12/16/2007
AJC: Home Depot boosts local charitable giving by 50% Home Depot makes a significant contribution to the BeltLine project as well as other organizations 27.60 KB11/29/2007
Buckhead Reporter: 30 walk and talk the Tanyard Creek park PATH optionsArticle on the Tanyard Creek park plans 22.33 KB11/16/2007
AJC: New hopes for old Fourth Ward Councilman Kwanza Hall hopes to revitalize his childhood neighborhood 29.75 KB11/14/2007
AJC: Woodruff gives Beltline a big boost An $8 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation will go toward creating a major city park 26.27 KB11/13/2007
WABE: New transportation planning for AtlantaAtlanta residents will have a chance to participate in the new transportation plan, Connect Atlanta 17.98 KB11/6/2007
AJC: City, partner buy Beltline segment for $66 million AJC article on Northeast Corridor acquisition 26.63 KB11/2/2007
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Wayne Mason sells BeltLine landArticle describing the purchase of the Northeast Corridor 17.95 KB11/2/2007
AJC: The Beltline: Before & AfterArticle and link photo gallery displaying possible before and after picturesUnknown11/1/2007
WAGA (Fox 5) : Work Begins on First Stretch of BeltLine Article on Westend Clean-up October 20th. 12.62 KB10/21/2007
USA Today: N.J. city pushes for national park statusArticle on Paterson, NJ and how the city mirrored cities like Atlanta and Denver and their park plans to bring businesses, visitors, and development.Unknown10/21/2007
AJC: Beltline project begins this weekendArticle describing the work on a new trail in southwest Atlanta26.11 KB10/18/2007
AJC: Q&A on the news New Georgia resident asks about the BeltLine 13.42 KB10/17/2007
Neighbor Newspapers: Beltline quarterly meeting focuses on housing Article about the BeltLine Quarterly Briefing16.49 KB10/17/2007
USA Today: San Francisco makeover: Nothing short of inspiredBeltLine transit and trails listed as an example of efforts to cut traffic congestion and pollution 102.37 KB10/15/2007
Atlanta Daily World: New MARTA GM has bold new plans Dr. Beverly Scott is selected as MARTA's new General Manager32.68 KB10/5/2007
AJC: Plan for $75 million Beltline project unveiled Grant Park apartments and townhomes to be built near BeltLine 13.86 KB10/5/2007
Buckhead Reporter: Is PATH taking a new turn? Buckhead Reporter article on the Tanyard Creek park trail34.16 KB10/5/2007
Fulton Daily Report: Study: TADs boost property value Fulton Daily Report article on the benefits of TADs33.37 KB10/5/2007
Creative Loafing: Southwest residents fear being cut out of BeltlineSW residents worry that rising property taxes will displace them52.63 KB10/3/2007
WABE: Debate over equal funding for Atlanta's Beltline Article discussing community concerns about the equal dispersion of the BeltLine's funding14.34 KB10/2/2007
AJC: Atlanta Plans Park Near City Hall EastArticle on the storm water retention pond and park planned for the area around City Hall East16.66 KB10/1/2007
AJC: State Supreme Court Hears Case Against BeltLine Article on pending Supreme Court case.14.35 KB9/25/2007
Creative Loafing: The Digital Divide Article on SE and SW residents concerns with how BeltLine information is conveyed. 13.92 KB9/24/2007
Atlanta INtown: The BeltLine: What a difference a year makesSummary of BeltLine progress for 2006913.88 KB12/1/2006

Press Releases
 
 TitleModified DateSize 
BeltLine Partnership 2009 Board Transition2/13/200921.16 KBDownload
Boulevard Crossing, City's First New BeltLine Park, Acquired Along Southeast Route 2/4/200915.62 KBDownload
Northeast Corridor Acquisition Moves BeltLine Vision Another Step Forward2/4/200926.20 KBDownload
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Grants City's Motion in $28 Million BeltLine Bonds Case2/4/200982.69 KBDownload
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Names Terri Y. Montague President and CEO2/4/200941.64 KBDownload
BeltLine Partnership Names Valarie Wilson Executive Director, Expands Board and Marks First-Year Milestones 2/4/200959.20 KBDownload
Fulton County Commission Approve BeltLine Tax Allocation District 2/4/200927.42 KBDownload
BeltLine Vision Moves Closer in Northeast Corridor2/4/200925.42 KBDownload
Atlanta Development Authority Names New General Counsel 2/4/200922.78 KBDownload
BeltLine Partnership: A Year of Accomplishment 2/4/20097.50 MBDownload
City of Atlanta Completes Purchase of the Quarry2/4/200947.78 KBDownload
Joint Statement from Atlanta Beltline, Inc., the City of Atlanta, GDOT, Amtrak, and MARTA2/2/200976.13 KBDownload
First BeltLine Bonds Sold10/31/200822.98 KBDownload
AIA High School Design Competition4/17/200857.30 KBDownload
Atlantans' Top BeltLine Priorities: Reducing Gridlock, Improving Environment 5/22/200723.08 KBDownload
BeltLine Draft WorkPlan Now Available 3/31/200639.03 KBDownload
Mayor Franklin Forms BeltLine Partnership 07.26.20057/26/200524.98 KBDownload
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