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Ponce City Market donates $100,000 for 5 Atlanta Beltline initiatives

The American flag flies over the renovated Ponce City Market in this 2015 file photo.
The American flag flies over the renovated Ponce City Market in this 2015 file photo.
By Becca J G Godwin
June 6, 2017

For the second year in a row, Ponce City Market is donating $100,000 to the Atlanta Beltline Partnership.

The donation, announced Tuesday, will go towards the following five Beltline events and initiatives:

  • Art on the Atlanta Beltline
  • Lantern Parade
  • Adopt-the-Atlanta Beltline
  • Free Health & Fitness Series
  • Run.Walk.Go! Series/Eastside 10K.

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The donation from Ponce City Market developer Jamestown is part of its "commitment to encourage alternative transportation, public art, health, and green space," CEO Matt Bronfman said in a statement.

A portion of the parking fee at Ponce City Market is donated to ABP.

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