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Atlanta BeltLine reports $10B economic impact, warns of federal grant risks as construction accelerates
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The Atlanta BeltLine reported it has generated nearly $10 billion in economic impact and is ahead of its affordable-housing targets, but officials said two federal grants are at risk and urged county support to secure funds. Construction milestones and new park openings were highlighted
Atlanta BeltLine officials told Fulton County commissioners the program has driven nearly $10 billion in economic development impact and is on pace to exceed its affordable-housing target, but warned that two federal grants supporting Wi‑Fi and the Northeast trail are currently at risk.
Clyde Higgs, Atlanta BeltLine CEO, said the authority has spent roughly $800 million on BeltLine projects and delivered strong leverage from public funding — the 10:1 return cited in the presentation reflects private development that followed public infrastructure investment.
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