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1941
Founding Vision
The Central Atlanta Improvement Association (CAIA) is chartered, laying the foundation for CAP
1952
Laying Groundwork
At CAIA's request, the Georgia General Assembly enacts legislation to build Georgia Plaza Park.
1960
Strategic Unification
Uptown Association forms to promote Midtown growth
1967
Strategic Unification
CAIA and Uptown Association merge to form CAP
1971
Urban Planning Emerges
CAP conducts its first planning project, the Central Area Study, which focuses on transportation issues
1977
Establishing Midtown Alliance
CAP starts the Midtown Business Association, now known as the Midtown Alliance.
1984
Community Investment
Trees Atlanta is founded to boost Downtown greenery.
1985
Community Investment
CAP helps create the Downtown Child Development Center, which provides quality child care for 120 children
1995
Public Safety and Equity
CAP forms the 120-block Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) to make Downtown cleaner, safer and more hospitable.
1996
Ambassador Force Begins
The Ambassador Force of Downtown Atlanta begins operation under the direction of CAP.
2003
Imagine Downtown
Imagine Downtown, an eight-month planning process for Downtown, was launched to guide future growth, improvements, and redevelopment.
2007
E-newsletter Launch
Downtown Navigator e-newsletter was launched.
2010's
Innovation and Growth
2014: Atlanta Streetcar opens; Center for Civil and Human Rights debuts. 2016: CAP celebrates 75 years and unveils "The Stitch" connector park vision. 2017: Atlanta City Council approves Arts & Entertainment Atlanta (A&E), a project that combines outdoor media, local art, and ads to support public space programs Downtown. 2018: CAP rebrands as "Atlanta Downtown"
2020s
Future Focus
2022: A&E Atlanta grants $510K+ to local creatives and arts organizations 2023: CAP/ADID create a master plan for The Stitch, a Downtown project designed to increase access to housing, transportation, jobs, and community resources. 2024: Peachtree Street Accessibility Project is completed, adding a 255-ft ADA-accessible path in Woodruff Park

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