Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and community leaders held a ribbon cutting this morning to celebrate the completion of Northeast Trail – Segment 2.
This 1.2-mile section is the newest portion of the BeltLine loop to reach completion.
The segment extends from Westminster Drive to Mayson Street and connects neighborhoods to Ansley Mall and Piedmont Park with a pedestrian and bike-friendly path.
“The BeltLine is, indeed, a people’s project and we are thrilled to have this destination be able to serve all of Atlanta’s residents,” Mayor Andre Dickens said. “This is one of the most highly anticipated segments of the overall BeltLine project. One of the goals of the BeltLine is to help connect, and sometimes reconnect, 45 Atlanta neighborhoods and it offers a chance to bring vitality, economic development and mobility to more of our neighborhoods.”
“We are excited to have the BeltLine open in our community, not only for the significant increase in green space, but also for the increased connectivity within our community, to our neighbors to the south, as well as to Armour Yards and – eventually – Lindbergh Center to the north.” said Bill Compton, President, Piedmont Heights Civic Association. “We celebrate the growth of Atlanta and opportunities this brings to Piedmont Heights.”
