Downtown Atlanta's Big Change: New Project Brings Jobs and Homes

A big project is coming to downtown Atlanta. A company has bought 10 acres of land near the Garnett MARTA station. They plan to build a huge mixed-use area called Forge Atlanta. This means there will be places to live, shop, and have fun all in one spot. The first part of the project will have a hotel, fancy condos, and spaces for shops and entertainment. People think this will create a lot of jobs. Around 2, 100 jobs will be made during the building phase. And about 900 permanent jobs will be there when it's all done. The whole project could bring in about 3, 000 jobs and a lot of money for the city.The area is close to big roads and public transport. This makes it easy for people to get there without needing a car. The company is using regular money sources to pay for the first part. They also want to use some digital money options. This could help more people invest in the project. The team working on this project has a lot of experience. They have people who know about building, designing, and managing big projects. The company says they will work with the local community. They want to make sure the project is good for the people who live nearby. The first part of the project should start in 2026. They will sell some of the condos early. This will help pay for the project and let people buy homes in the city center. The company will also have meetings and events with the community. They want to make sure everyone has a say in how the area grows.