The Atlanta Beltline has purchased more property near the intersection of Peachtree Road and Bennett Street in Buckhead along the Northwest Trail.
According to a press release, this is the second major acquisition along Peachtree Road purchased by the Beltline with the first – the shuttered Elleven45 lounge space – acquired last fall. The purchase of property around the former nightclub creates a 3.2 acre assemblage for the future Northwest Trail and affordable housing and commercial space.
“This Bennett Street purchase in Buckhead demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that all Atlantans can benefit from the transformative power of the Beltline,” Mayor Andre Dickens said in the press release.“For years, this property stood as a symbol of neglect and missed potential. Today, we’re turning that around. By securing affordable housing and commercial space in this neighborhood, we’re not just building trails—we’re building an inclusive city where working families can live, work, and thrive in every neighborhood, including some of our most sought-after areas. This is what it looks like to take a hard past and shape a better future.”
Beltline officials said planning and community engagement for the site will involve community leaders, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The buildings on site, which are now vacant, will be prepared for demolition while future site planning efforts are underway, according to the release.
The recent parcel acquired by the Beltline is situated next to the three parcels acquired in November of last year, which were needed to complete Segment 2 of the Northwest Trail.
Segment 2 begins at the southwest corner of the Bobby Jones Golf Course and extends 0.7 miles east along Colonial Hills Circle, and currently is in the final phase of real estate acquisitions. To the east of the property lies Segment 1 of the Northwest Trail, a 0.8-mile stretch that begins at the western edge of the Peachtree Park Apartments and follows Peachtree Creek southward. This segment is under construction and slated for completion in the second quarter of 2026.
To date, the Beltline has completed 12.6 miles of the mainline loop, with an additional 10.3 miles of connector trails. The entire 22-mile loop is projected to be completed by 2030 with nearly 18 miles expected to be finished in time to welcome residents and international visitors arriving for the FIFA World Cup.
