Foundation donates $17.5M for BeltLine expansion

The Arthur Blank Foundation has donated $17.5 million to expand the Atlanta BeltLine's parks and trails.

The announcement came Tuesday morning.

The grant will help fund the city's efforts to expand Westside Park in 2020.

The plan calls for ADA accessible trails, event spaces, and a panorama area overlooking Atlanta's skyline.

The city has already invested $26.5 million into the project.

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