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Photos: Pittsburgh Yards opens along the Beltline in SW Atlanta

It’s called Pittsburgh Yards®, a mixed-use development that will eventually span 31 acres off University Avenue along the BeltLine in southwest Atlanta.

In this first image in a new photographic series, pictured is The Nia Building℠ at Pittsburgh Yards. The building is a professional and maker space in the Pittsburgh neighborhood in southwest Atlanta as of Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

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Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jacksonville City Council backs gas tax increase on 13-6 vote but final tally could change

Jacksonville City Council backs gas tax increase on 13-6 vote but final tally could change

Jacksonville City Council leaned in favor Wednesday of approving a gas tax increase when the first round of votes showed 13-6 support for the measure that will get a final up-or-down verdict next week. If the 13-6 margin holds up when the council convenes in another special meeting on May 26, it would be above the requirement that at least 11 of 19 council members back the legislation for the tax increase to happen.

But three council members — Michael Boylan, Randy DeFoor and Terrance Freeman —prefaced their “yes” votes by saying they continue to evaluate the legislation and get feedback from constituents.

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Source: Jacksonville Daily Record

Union Terminal Incentives Fall Short of Developer’s Request

Downtown Investment Authority staff recommends a $8.28 million loan for the $60.8 million project.

Atlanta-based Columbia Ventures LLC could receive $893,883 less than requested in city incentives for a $60.8 million plan to convert the historic Union Terminal Warehouse to apartments.

In its report, DIA staff said only $52.9 million of the project costs are eligible expenses under the program resulting in the lower incentives offer. The report says that $7.9 million comprise developer fees, expected tenant improvements and reserves.

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Source: Jacksonville Daily Record

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