Downtown Zoning Change Set to Transform City | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

City council just greenlit a bold new zoning law that’ll let downtown boom with mixed-use buildings—apartments and shops side by side where commercial use used to reign. Supporters say it’s the shot in the arm the city needs for housing and economic growth, but not everyone’s thrilled: some worry about traffic and overburdened infrastructure. The vote was tight, revealing deep divides on how to shape the city’s future. Developers are salivating at the new opportunities, while residents may soon have more housing choices. To handle the rush, officials are rolling out transit upgrades and…