Reynoldstown self-storage project advances near Beltline as residential plans recede with city ban

A self-storage facility is taking shape on a Reynoldstown corner that once held plans for nearly 200 residences, marking a clear shift as Atlanta’s ban on new projects in the area begins to bite.

The change matters now because the Beltline corridor continues to draw competing ideas for land use, and city rules are locking in which projects can move forward this summer. Developers and residents alike are watching how the ban reshapes blocks that sit steps from the trail.

The site at 1061 Memorial Drive previously hosted a church before plans for housing gave way to The Space Shop. Construction photos show the building rising quickly, with the storage operator already marketing units while the citywide restriction on similar approvals takes hold.

Brookhaven bridge funding moves into focus

Across town, Brookhaven officials have released early drawings and a funding outline for a pedestrian bridge that would carry the Peachtree Creek Greenway over I-85. The span would connect the greenway directly to Emory’s Executive Park campus, creating a continuous route for walkers and cyclists who currently face the highway barrier.

Local detail centers on the precise crossing location and the mix of city, county and private dollars needed to close the gap. The drawings show a cable-stayed or arch design that keeps clearance for interstate traffic while adding ramps that tie into existing paths on both sides.

South Boulevard project adds parking after design changes

Closer to Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta, crews continue work on the South Boulevard Safe Street project. Updated plans now include on-street parking spaces that earlier versions omitted, responding to feedback from nearby residents and businesses that rely on curb access.

Urbanize Atlanta reports the revised layout keeps protected bike lanes and wider sidewalks while fitting in the new parking. The adjustments come as the street remains under construction and final striping decisions approach.

These projects share a common thread: each reached a visible milestone in mid-July, yet each still requires concrete choices on money, design tweaks and timing before they are finished. City staff must decide how much of the Brookhaven bridge cost can be covered by existing greenway bonds versus new grants. Grant Park neighbors will weigh whether the added parking on South Boulevard meets their needs or requires further changes before paving crews seal the surface. In Reynoldstown the immediate question is whether any remaining church-site parcels could support small-scale additions once the ban window closes.

Next steps hinge on public meetings scheduled for the coming weeks and on whether developers submit revised applications that fit the new rules. Residents can track updates through the city’s development portal and attend the next Beltline and Brookhaven planning sessions to weigh in before final permits are issued.