City of Atlanta receives $16 million grant for Westside infrastructure improvements

The City of Atlanta has received a $16 million grant for Westside infrastructure improvements through the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program.

The RAISE grant funds will “improve connectivity and safety around one of Atlanta’s newest iconic additions, Westside Park,” according to a city news release. The project will encompass key areas along Johnson Road, West Marietta Street, Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, Brady Avenue and 10^th Street.

Multi-use paths, buffered bike lanes, sidewalk improvements, ADA bus improvements, lighting and stormwater updates are all part of the planned improvement.

“We are excited about what this means for one of our fastest growing neighborhoods,” Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement. “By completing more than 3.1 miles of multimodal improvements in and around Westside Park, we will be able to promote more convenient transportation options for everyone, while creating a vibrant urban environment.”

“I am thrilled that the City of Atlanta has been awarded the $16 million RAISE grant,” said Council Member Dustin Hillis. “The project, in partnership with the Upper Westside CID, will connect neighborhoods and significantly improve the corridor between Westside Park and Georgia Tech, increasing access and safety for all users here in Northwest Atlanta.”

Construction of this project is expected to begin in January 2028.