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Mar 15, 2021 · Shaneel Lalani, a Decatur-based developer, bought Underground Atlanta from WRS in 2020 and wants to revive the historic district. He plans to create a mixed-use hub with shops, restaurants, nightlife, and a midrise building over the rail tracks.
- Thomas Wheatley
On June 15, 1989, during heavy thunderstorms, Underground Atlanta re-opened as more of a modern shopping mall than an entertainment district; the revamped Underground had double the retail space of the old entertainment district, with 225,000 sq ft (20,900 m 2).
Mar 12, 2020 · March 12, 2020. Years after being sold by the city to private developers, Underground Atlanta remains years away from promised redevelopment. A complete revamp of the downtown landmark is set...
Feb 5, 2024 · After decades of decline, Underground Atlanta is revived by a new developer who offers subsidized space to artists and nightlife. The complex features galleries, clubs, comedy, and a Banksy exhibit, but faces challenges to attract visitors.
- Rachel Garbus
Aug 11, 2021 · Underground Atlanta, a historic four-block property in downtown, is undergoing a revitalization by new owner Lalani Ventures. See photos of the food hall, art hub, and other changes coming to the once-popular destination.
Jul 22, 2023 · By Morse Diggs. Published July 21, 2023 8:20pm EDT. Downtown. FOX 5 Atlanta. Underground Atlanta's rebirth. Underground Atlanta is trying for another comeback. Can the once thriving...
Jan 16, 2019 · In the early 1900s, Atlanta experienced heavy congestion from horses, cars, pedestrians and trains. To solve this, a series of viaducts were built to move the city above train tracks. These viaducts covered the lower parts of buildings, causing merchants to reopen storefronts on higher ground.
