Transforming Downtown Atlanta: Centennial Yards' Next Phase to Bring New Entertainment, Retail, and Dining Options

Centennial Yards has announced the next phase of its urban project in downtown Atlanta, set to start in June. The project, near the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, plans to convert an eight-acre site into a mixed-use area. This phase will have 480,000 square feet of entertainment, retail, and restaurant space, an immersive entertainment building, a single-tenant entertainment venue, a food and beverage retail building, a hotel, and a fan gathering plaza. The plaza is expected to be a key location for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

The Centennial Yards project is a 50-acre initiative aimed at revitalizing underused property in downtown Atlanta. The project will include businesses, retail stores, an entertainment district, and new apartments. The area, known as the Gulch, is currently used mainly for parking.

The project's design aims to balance the surrounding Centennial Olympic Park and Atlanta’s high-rise buildings. It will have lower tiered buildings with green terraces at different levels, offering a pedestrian-friendly experience with communal spaces and walkways filled with greenery. The entertainment district will reflect Atlanta’s industrial history and the site’s railroad past.

William Pate, president and CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, is optimistic about the project's potential for visitors. He mentioned that convention attendees are seeking more restaurants, entertainment venues, nightlife, and retail stores near the Georgia World Congress Center, and this project will fulfill those needs.

Centennial Yards, one of America's largest public-private partnerships, will have eight million square feet of commercial and residential space. This includes local and national retailers, multiple hotels, Class-A office buildings, and residential offerings. The project aims to be a symbol of pride for Atlanta, reflecting the city's legacy of humanitarian achievement through collaboration, inclusion, and progress.

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