Memorial Drive Greenway Is Back | Atlanta’s New Park Plan Explained
Atlanta's Memorial Drive Greenway is moving forward with $1M in funding for design and construction of a half-mile green corridor near Oakland Cemetery. Public input begins this month before designs are finalized.
August 20, 2025 · Mellanda Reese
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The Memorial Drive Greenway is finally moving forward after years of delays and it could completely reshape this part of Atlanta.
The project will run about half a mile from Oakland Cemetery west to the Downtown Connector, between Memorial Drive and MLK Jr. Drive.
Current design options on the table include:
• Event lawns with views of the State Capitol
• Wide promenades and art spaces
• Fountains and woodland gardens
• Shaded walking paths
• A central water feature near the food truck plaza
Phase one is funded with $560,000 from District 5’s Moving Atlanta Forward bond and $500,000 from the Parks Department’s Improvement Fund. This will cover the design work and construction of one block of the park.
Public input starts later this month and the city is asking for feedback before anything is finalized.
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