Atlanta georgia underground city. Underground will provide downtown neighbors with unique shops restaurants markets entertainment and a variety of workspace options. First opened in 1969 it takes advantage of the viaducts built over the citys many railroad tracks to accommodate later automobile traffic. It is my highest honor to serve as the 60th mayor of our great city.
Its easy to see why atlanta georgia is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast to live and to visit. Know before you go. The groundwork for this forward thinking neighborhood will enhance the social fabric of downtown by bringing living spaces commerce and vibrant culture back to where atlantas first mile was established.
Welcome to the city of atlanta website. In atlanta fine dining shopping and rich history combine with inspiration inducing attractions to create a city with southern charm and world class sophistication. As a fifth generation daughter of atlanta the opportunity to lead our beloved city is a testament that atlanta remains a place where impossible dreams are able to take form.
Underground atlanta which opened in 1969 as a city beneath the streets is a shopping and entertainment district in the five points neighborhood of downtown atlanta. Explore six city blocks 12 acres and three levels of 225000 square feet of shopping restaurants and entertainment. Patterson began to plan a private development there to restore and reopen the city beneath the city as a retail and entertainment district.
Atlanta mayor kasim reed referred to the 346 million sale of the underground mall another milestone in the revitalization of south downtown atlanta. Underground atlanta is a shopping and entertainment district in the five points neighborhood of downtown atlanta georgia united states near the five points marta stationit is currently undergoing renovations. Georgia state university 142 64 january 1 2020 1200 pm.
Was incorporated may 2 1967. Underground atlanta was recently purchased from the city of atlanta by a south carolina developer and is awaiting redevelopment.