Atlanta's Stitch Project Moves Forward with Nonprofit Formation

The 14-acre green space project aims to 'stitch' parts of downtown Atlanta together

Jan. 27, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Stitch project in Atlanta is moving forward with the formation of a nonprofit, Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc., to oversee its development. The nonprofit will advance the 14-acre green space project that will be built atop a platform over the I-75/85 connector, 'stitching' parts of Downtown back together. The inaugural board of directors has been announced and the project is expected to generate over $9 million in economic value and bring 4,500 jobs to the city.

Why it matters

The Stitch project is a major urban development initiative that aims to reconnect and revitalize parts of downtown Atlanta that have been divided by the interstate highway system. The formation of a dedicated nonprofit to oversee the project's development is a key milestone that will help ensure its success through community collaboration and strategic oversight.

The details

Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc. will oversee construction, event programming, and financing for the $713 million Stitch project. The first phase, a 5-acre park along Peachtree Street and Ralph McGill Boulevard, is expected to be completed by 2030 and is on track to be shovel-ready this summer. The project will be partially funded through taxes from property owners in the Stitch Special Assessment District, approved by the Atlanta City Council in 2025.

  • The formation of Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc. was announced on January 27, 2026.
  • The Atlanta City Council approved the Stitch Special Assessment District in April 2025.
  • The first phase of the Stitch project is expected to be completed by 2030.
  • Construction on the first phase is slated to begin next year, with the site expected to be shovel-ready this summer.

The players

Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc.

A newly formed nonprofit that will oversee the development, construction, event programming, and financing of the Stitch project in Atlanta.

Ron Alston

The Senior Vice President of Not-For-Profit and Government Banking Leader at Truist, and a member of the inaugural board of directors for Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc.

Nichole Miles-Sullivan

The Atlanta Region Executive for Georgia Power, and a member of the inaugural board of directors for Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc.

Jason Dozier

A member of the Atlanta City Council representing District 4, and a member of the inaugural board of directors for Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc.

Jack Cebe

The CEO and President of Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“To echo Mayor Andre Dickens, The Stitch is a group project that requires community collaboration for its success. I'm honored to work with a diverse and accomplished group of Downtown leaders to bring The Stitch to life and ensure it meets the aspirations set forth in The Stitch Master Plan.”

— Jack Cebe, CEO and President of Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc. (roughdraftatlanta.com)

What’s next

The site of the first phase of the Stitch project is expected to be shovel-ready this summer, with construction starting next year. The Stitch project is projected to be completed in three phases over the next decade.

The takeaway

The formation of a dedicated nonprofit to oversee the Stitch project is a significant step forward in realizing this ambitious plan to reconnect and revitalize downtown Atlanta. By bringing together a diverse group of community leaders and leveraging public-private partnerships, the Stitch has the potential to generate substantial economic and social benefits for the city.