The Atlanta Beltline was built to serve a culture, but it has also formed its own in turn. The Beltline and all its areas were originally a way to give old spaces new life, and it certainly has. Connecting many major parks restaurants, markets, and other resources makes the Beltline a place at the service of the public, providing access to many different areas by one direct path. Predominately a trail, the Beltline differs from much urban infrastructure by its focus on walking as the main means of travel, not a car. People now have a way to walk down one street and pick up groceries, let the kids play, walk the dog, get some fresh air, and join in any events happening while they are out. It is literally “one stop shopping,” and to have a place like this within a city is revolutionary enough to define what a city really is or could be. While being on the Beltline, one could almost forget they were in a city, it seems very removed from all the bustle that a city normally entails.

While rather new in its origin, the Beltline already is becoming an area visited by much traffic, and the number of people that come to the Beltline regularly continues to grow. The issue is now becoming one of crowds, at least on the weekends. However, the plan for light transit should be coming to fruition within the next year so moving a greater amount of people along the Beltline will not be an issue for long.

The Beltline provides an atmosphere that can easily enjoyed by everyone, due to the immediate access and diverse things of interest that can keep all entertained. As more people learn about the Beltline, the more people want to be a part of it, and the more the Beltline will expand and the culture will grow as more people come to the Beltline.