How do you measure the momentum of a city? Is it the cranes reshaping the skyline? The businesses opening their doors? The people choosing to live, work, and invest here? Or the millions of visitors who come to experience everything Atlanta has to offer?

The answer is all of the above, and that's exactly why we publish the State of Downtown Atlanta Report.

Each year, Downtown Atlanta Inc. takes a close look at the numbers behind our city's growth, bringing together data on economic development, employment, residential trends, commercial real estate, tourism, transportation, and investment. It's an opportunity to look beyond the headlines and understand what's really happening in the heart of Atlanta.

But this publication is more than an annual snapshot. It's a resource for the people making decisions about Downtown's future. For businesses considering where to open their doors, developers identifying opportunities, investors looking at emerging trends, and residents who want to better understand the neighborhood they call home, the report provides the information needed to make informed decisions.

And in a year like 2026, there's plenty to talk about.

Atlanta welcomed the world for the FIFA World Cup, bringing unprecedented international attention to Downtown. But the story of Downtown Atlanta isn't defined by a single event, no matter how extraordinary. It's about the nearly 200,000 people who work here, the growing residential community, the investments transforming our public spaces, and the partnerships driving progress every day of the year.

The 2026 State of Downtown Atlanta Report tells that bigger story.

Through research, data, and analysis, we explore where Downtown stands today, how it continues to evolve, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Because understanding where we are is essential to deciding where we go next.

Explore the 2026 State of Downtown Atlanta Report