In this episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon Johnson sits down with Brian McGowan, President of Centennial Yards, to talk about the future of downtown Atlanta and one of the most ambitious development projects in the city’s history.
From reimagining underutilized spaces to building a vibrant, connected urban core, McGowan shares what it takes to transform a city at scale. The conversation explores the vision behind Centennial Yards, the role of infrastructure and investment, and how developments like this can reshape how residents and visitors experience Atlanta.
They also dive into the bigger questions facing the city — density, connectivity, economic growth, and what it will truly take for downtown Atlanta to thrive. This episode is a deeper look at where Atlanta is headed — and what it will take to get there.