Before/after: South Downtown parking lot reborn as versatile park

Written By Nia Thompson

Founders Green to function as social hub near wave of food-and-beverage offerings, new MARTA line

Josh Green

May 20, 2026

A uniquely green lynchpin in South Downtown's multi-block rebirth has officially arrived.

Formerly a parking lot wedged between Broad and Peachtree streets, among some of Atlanta's most richly historic blocks, Founders Green has opened as one of the key public spaces in the area's redevelopment.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and other dignitaries were scheduled to lead a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the 1/2-acre greenspace at 110 Broad St. Situated next to the forthcoming third outpost of popular taqueria El Tesoro and MARTA's new Rapid A-Line bus route, Founders Green includes seating areas, a stage, and enough space for concerts, viewing parties, and movie nights.

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