Renovation of the historic Atlanta Constitution building in Downtown into a mixed-use development is underway.

Invest Atlanta and development partner Gorman & Company held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project at 143 Alabama Street on June 5. Built in 1947 as the headquarters of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper, the Art Moderne-style building has sat derelict for decades, but will now be transformed into Folio House.

The first phase will activate the space and surrounding streets by stabilizing and restoring the building’s exterior and daylighting the 5,575 square feet of ground floor commercial space in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

An adjacent outdoor area called “The Pitch” will be used for cultural and World Cup-related events. Phase one will also include converting the up

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