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Three big projects aimed at weak side of downtown Atlanta

Buildings on Broad Street in south downtown Atlanta are in an area where Newport Holding, a German-backed development firm, has recently acquired buildings. PHOTO / JASON GETZ
Buildings on Broad Street in south downtown Atlanta are in an area where Newport Holding, a German-backed development firm, has recently acquired buildings. PHOTO / JASON GETZ
By Matt Kempner
Sept 1, 2017

There's a land rush underway in what was the most forgotten part of downtown Atlanta.

Three big projects -- each powered by investors from outside Georgia -- could change the make up of south downtown Atlanta.

The efforts include a developer purchasing lots of buildings south of the Five Points MARTA station, another group that bought Underground Atlanta and a new push by people connected to the Atlanta Hawks lead owner.

What's ahead? Check out a map and video along with my latest Unofficial Business column on MyAJC.com.

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