The Atlanta Beltline will mark a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, October 30. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting for Northwest Trail Segment 5 and a groundbreaking for Segment 4. This event takes place at 1405 Fairmont Ave NW, Atlanta.
Atlanta Beltline Expands Trail Network Connecting Neighborhoods
Atlanta Beltline’s newly opened segment 5 spans 0.8 miles from the northeast corner of Marietta Boulevard and Huff Road to Elaine Avenue. Segment 4 is a stretch of 0.9 miles from English St. NW and Culpepper St. NW.
Together, the two segments will link the Beltline to the Northwest Trail, connecting the Blandtown, Berkeley Park, and Upper Westside neighborhoods. These new trail projects will create a 13-mile continuous trail network in Atlanta.
Event Details
The ceremony for both segments will happen on October 30 from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM at 1405 Fairmont Ave NW in Atlanta.
Several community leaders and public officials are scheduled to speak at the event, including
- Clyde Higgs, President & CEO, Atlanta Beltline, Inc.
- Dustin Hillis, Atlanta City Councilmember, District 9
- Erika Mitchell, Board Chair, Atlanta Public Schools, District 5
- Yasmeen Hyder, President, Blandtown Neighborhood Association
The site is accessible via MARTA bus route 14, with parking available at Victory Church Midtown (1429 Fairmont Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318). There will be additional street parking available on English St NW.
About Atlanta Beltline
The Atlanta Beltline continues to reshape the city’s neighborhoods through major infrastructure and community projects. It features a 22-mile rail-to-trail project and includes 11 miles of connector trails. The project is now one of the country’s biggest infrastructure efforts. The initiative aims to build a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable Atlanta.
The organization partners with local communities and civic groups to strengthen Atlanta’s neighborhoods. Their focus is on inclusive growth, affordable housing, and easy transportation. They also promote community health and engagement.
With the opening of Segment 5 and the groundbreaking for Segment 4, the BeltLine continues expanding its trail network across the city. The Beltline envisions a fully connected, walkable city that brings communities together through an expanding network of trails.
