Atlanta BeltLine Completes Westside Trail Extension, Connecting 10 New Neighborhoods
The 2.2-mile extension opens the BeltLine to some of Atlanta's most historically underserved communities, fulfilling a decade-old promise to ensure equitable access to the trail.
Priya Nair
Development Reporter
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ATLANTA — The Atlanta BeltLine celebrated the completion of a 2.2-mile extension of the Westside Trail on Saturday, connecting 10 additional neighborhoods to the 22-mile urban trail loop.
The extension passes through some of Atlanta's most historically underserved areas, including Adair Park, Sylvan Hills, and Venetian Hills.
"This is what equity looks like," said Atlanta BeltLine CEO Clyde Higgs. "The BeltLine was always meant to be for everyone, and today we take a major step toward making that a reality."
The $85 million project was funded through a combination of tax allocation district revenues, federal transportation grants, and private philanthropy. The completion brings the total length of the completed BeltLine trail to 14.2 miles.
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Priya Nair
Development Reporter at Atl Daily Now