It Was Supposed to Connect Segregated Neighborhoods. Did It Gentrify Them Instead?

The Atlanta Beltline turned a mostly derelict 22-mile loop around the city into a wildly popular — and profitable — urban park. It also contributed to displacing longtime residents.

Sep 3, 2025 - 00:00
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It Was Supposed to Connect Segregated Neighborhoods. Did It Gentrify Them Instead?
The Atlanta Beltline turned a mostly derelict 22-mile loop around the city into a wildly popular — and profitable — urban park. It also contributed to displacing longtime residents.