See the plans for 'Midtown Green' cultural space in Atlanta

Midtown to get massive new green space

A vacant four-acre lot in Midtown is being transformed into a world-class public destination featuring a restaurant, cafe, and an 800-person amphitheater.

ATLANTA - Midtown Alliance leaders showcased a bold vision Tuesday for a massive new public space called "Midtown Green" that is designed to become a landmark cultural destination for Atlanta.

New 'cultural destination' coming to Midtown

What we know:

Midtown Alliance showcased conceptual designs for the park during its annual meeting on Tuesday. The project sits on a four-acre site at 98 14th Street, located between Peachtree and West Peachtree streets. The Midtown Improvement District purchased the land in March 2025.

The concept was designed by the firm Field Operations, the same group behind the High Line in New York City. The plans include a "magnolia blossom" pavilion, a restaurant, a cafe, public restrooms, and an amphitheater that can hold 800 people for evening performances.

Bulldozers are already on the site to fill a giant hole with 750 dump truckloads of dirt. Once the area is level, crews will plant seed to open a temporary public space by July 1.

What we don't know:

The total cost of the project and the final construction timeline for the permanent park are still being developed. Leaders noted that "Midtown Green" is a working title and may change as the project moves forward. Funding will depend on an upcoming capital campaign.

Building a park in the heart of the city

By the numbers:

• 4: The number of acres the park will cover.
• 70: The feet of elevation change across the site's hilly topography.
• 800: The maximum capacity for events at the new amphitheater.
• 6,000: The number of Atlantans who provided input during community engagement.
• 49: The number of design teams that competed for the project.
• 150: The number of new buildings delivered in Midtown since 2000.

Creating a landmark for Atlanta

What they're saying:

"This is a chance to create one of Atlanta’s next great civic landmarks … a place people don’t just pass through, but go out of their way to experience," Midtown Alliance President and CEO Kevin Green said. "We’re looking to create a cultural destination without walls. Open, accessible, and always evolving."

Green noted that the park is a necessary addition to a rapidly growing neighborhood. "We’ve had almost 150 buildings delivered since 2000 and, you know, we’ve got 1.5 acres of permanently protected open space up to now. And that's not very much for all these people," Green said.

Timeline:

• March 2025: Midtown Improvement District finalized the purchase and financing of the site.
• April 14, 2026: Concept designs revealed at the Midtown Alliance annual meeting.
• Current: Crews are leveling the site and filling holes with dirt.
• July 1, 2026: Target date for the temporary public space to open.
• Next 2 months: Leaders will finalize engineering plans and cost estimates.

The backstory:

The Midtown Improvement District finalized the purchase and financing of the 14th Street site in early 2025. The land is currently surrounded by high-rise buildings and was previously an empty lot. Field Operations, the firm behind New York City's famous High Line, was selected from nearly 50 global applicants to lead the design.

What's next:

Midtown Alliance will focus on schematic and final engineering designs over the next six to eight weeks. Once costs are confirmed, the organization will launch a capital campaign to fund the permanent construction. Leaders hope to build the entire park in a single phase once fundraising is complete.