A former steel mill-turned landmark Midtown destination, Atlantic Station, marks its 20th anniversary this October with a season of celebration, headlined by signature events that highlight the community’s vibrant energy.
The festivities shine brightest with the Diwali Festival, transforming Atlantic Green with colorful décor, traditional art, live performances, and authentic bites. The month culminates in a landmark 20th anniversary finale, where a Roaring ’20s–inspired celebration brings Atlantic Station’s two decades to life with live entertainment and festive flair for all ages.
This milestone event transforms Atlantic Green into a dazzling tribute to the Roaring ’20s, complete with vintage-inspired décor, immersive activities, and electrifying live entertainment by Jules & the Gents. Under the glow of the skyline, guests will be transported to an era of elegance and energy to celebrate this landmark moment for one of Atlanta’s most beloved destinations.
Since opening its doors on Oct. 21, 2005, Atlantic Station has become a vibrant symbol of innovation and reinvention at the heart of Atlanta. Serving as a testament to Atlanta’s spirit of reinvention, the city within a city continues to evolve as a community-focused development connecting residents, guests, and businesses.
Once the site of the Atlantic Steel Mill, a cornerstone of the city’s industrial boom for close to a century, the Mill proudly served as a symbol of grit and work ethic as it helped power Atlanta’s thriving economy.
After shuttering in 1990 and sitting dormant for over a decade, an ambitious vision in the early 2000s paved the way for one of the country’s first large-scale brownfield redevelopments.
Today, Atlantic Station’s LEED-certified buildings, walkability and connectivity serve as a nationally recognized model for sustainable urban design, earning praise from city planners across the globe.
“Atlantic Station represents a transformative chapter in Atlanta’s modern resurgence, living up to the city’s motto of ‘Resurgens’,” Vikram Mehra, Senior Managing Director at Hines said. “Over the past 20 years, it has grown from a visionary redevelopment into a vibrant, mixed-use district and a center of economic and cultural vitality. Atlantic Station has created thousands of jobs and helped establish Midtown as a thriving hub for retail, residential, and business.”
Since its debut in 2005, Atlantic Station has grown into a 138-acre mixed-use neighborhood that blends business, lifestyle, and entertainment.
The thoughtfully designed destination features communal green spaces, a dog park, a children’s playground, a bicycle training area, a historic walking path, and a free shuttle. Of the more than eight million square feet of residential, retail, hotel, and office space, more than two million square feet house recognizable brands such as Microsoft, Piedmont Healthcare, and Wells Fargo.
The development’s transformation from steel to skyline has become a key part of the city’s economic engine.
“Atlantic Station has attracted billions in investment, created thousands of jobs, and helped establish Midtown as a thriving hub for retail, residential, and business,” Vikram said. “At Hines, we’re proud to have played a role in shaping this neighborhood that continues to drive meaningful impact for Atlanta.”
Mayor Andre Dickens displayed a message on the big screen stating that Atlantic Station is a place that represents the power, progress, and momentum that move the city forward every day.
“Congratulations to everyone who helped make Atlantic Station a landmark for Atlanta,” he said. “Happy 20th anniversary to such a legendary landmark like Atlantic Station.”
Atlantic Station’s thriving ecosystem is formed of more than 6,000 residents, 11 million annual visitors and one of Atlanta’s most active event calendars, hosting approximately 250 annual festivals, dining, and cultural experiences. Once viewed primarily as a shopping and entertainment complex, today the urban neighborhood serves as an inclusive gathering place for people from all occupations.