Building The Stitch: A Visionary Project Reconnecting Atlanta

Описание: In this episode, we explore one of Atlanta's most ambitious urban renewal projects with Jack Cebe, Director of 'The Stitch'. Learn how this transformative project aims to cap the Downtown Connector with a park, heal historical divisions, and create new opportunities for affordable housing and community connection in downtown Atlanta.

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⭐ Featured Guest: Jack Cebe
Jack Cebe is the Director of The Stitch at the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, leading the charge to reconnect neighborhoods divided by the Downtown Connector. The Stitch is an ambitious urban renewal project that will create a park over the highway, spurring thousands of affordable housing units, new mixed-use development, and an estimated $9 billion in economic impact for Atlanta. A landscape architect and civil engineer, Jack brings deep expertise in coalition-building and urban planning, ensuring that The Stitch not only reshapes the city's skyline but also its future.

Connect with Jack Cebe:
LinkedIn: [  / jackcebe  ]
🔗 Learn more about The Stitch: [thestitchatl.com]

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🎙️ Host: Brent Macon
Brent Macon is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. As a dad and spiritual seeker, he's passionate about exploring how technology can help us live better, more connected lives. Through his podcast Macon Atlanta, Brent talks with inspiring individuals about big ideas, personal growth, and building a thriving community. He believes in balancing ambition with wellbeing and using business as a force for good.

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📺 About the Show:
Macon Atlanta is a podcast exploring big questions, bold ideas, and better living with inspiring Atlantans. Host Brent Macon sits down with innovators and thought leaders from diverse fields to delve into their stories, insights, and visions for creating a better world with more thriving.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Making Atlanta & Jack Cebe
00:42 - What is The Stitch? Project Overview
04:07 - Federal Funding & First Phase Details
05:39 - Transportation & Community Access Plans
07:34 - The Stitch as the "Buckle" of the Beltline
08:02 - Historical Context & Downtown Development
12:02 - History of Buttermilk Bottoms Community
14:21 - Community Engagement & Listening Sessions
15:38 - Park Size & Comparison to O4W Park
17:57 - Community-Focused Park Programming
20:24 - Engineering Challenges & Project Timeline
24:11 - Project Success & Management Strategy
26:06 - Economic Impact Analysis
30:53 - Housing & Affordability Goals
34:35 - Construction Timeline & World Cup Considerations
37:11 - Vision for The Stitch's Future Impact
39:14 - Closing Remarks

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