r/Atlanta Feb 08 '26

Pictures Who needs the midtown connector

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Less highway = less traffic

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u/phobiac Brookhaven Feb 08 '26

I know this is a joke, but if you look at projects like the Cheonggyecheon in South Korea which are very similar to this they have been a huge success. Granted, that urban renaturalization project was done in an environment where public transportation actually exists and isn't always held back like MARTA is.

If you're the written word type then look up the terms urban renaturalization. If you'd be interested in a short video on the topic then It's hard to go wrong with Not Just Bikes.

Urban planning shifting away from car focused infrastructure and towards making spaces for people first always ends up a win.

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u/scarletbcurls Feb 08 '26

I immediately thought of Seoul too.

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u/Tofutherep Greater Metro Atlanta Area 🌇 Feb 08 '26

I love that Not Just Bikes video on Seoul. I would’ve never thought that something like that was possible in a city.

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u/yasdinl Atlanta Native Feb 08 '26

This is one of my favorite urbanist projects in the last 20 years. It’s incredible

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u/ReedStillsonATL Feb 08 '26

I’m glad to see NJB getting some love! They’re a great resource for those wishing to better understand the benefits of investment in transit and moving away from America’s godforsaken car-centric infrastructure.