Fresh renderings: Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s ‘Backyard’ on pace for fall debut

Fresh renderings: Mercedes-Benz Stadium's 'Backyard' on pace for fall debut Green space neighboring Atlanta's grandest coliseum will offer more than tailgating brouhaha, officials stressThe autumnal Falcons pre-party scene, plus a section for kids, as seen from the Northside Drive side. Expect turf installation by month's end, and a variety of permanent structures to take shape thereafter, officials said. It'll be part of "curated, year-round activations focusing on enriching residents and uplifting the community," per a press release. As for the Backyard's more raucous purpose, tailgating, expect gates to open four and 1⁄2 hours before games. Lingerers will be booted two hours after the Falcons and United triumph, or at midnight for later contests.

Photos: Explore Mercedes-Benz Stadium's backyard park as construction nears finish

Photos: Explore Mercedes-Benz Stadium's backyard park as construction nears finish Media tour provides glimpses and details of a project leaders say will be uniquely inclusive and versatileDowntown's hybrid community park and tailgating lot, expected to open within two months in the shadow of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, couldn't be more literally rising from the ashes of the Georgia Dome. On days without games and matches, the green space will be open to Atlantans like any public park. Totaling 11 acres, the project is scheduled to be finished in time for pigskin brouhaha in early September. Latonda Henderson, director of community activation with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, leads a presentation about the park component. Programming will include "things like theater in the park, arts in the park, really representing all cultures," said Henderson.

Images: The latest on Mercedes-Benz Stadium's dazzling bridge project

as informed in Images: The latest on Mercedes-Benz Stadium's dazzling bridge project Pricey downtown Atlanta pedestrian bridge is destined to shine, literallyOn the northwestern flank of downtown Atlanta's $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a pedestrian bridge is taking shape over Northside Drive that project leaders say will be as eye-catching as it is functional. With sloping curls at each end, the bridge spans five-lane Northside Drive, connecting the new stadium with the Vine City MARTA Station, nearby parking, and westside neighborhoods. The colored LED lighting along the bridge can be customized to highlight events, festivals, and holidays. Georgia Bridge and ConcreteDesigns for the bridge's eastern ramp (below, at left) were changed from initial renderings to create better continuity with the Home Depot Backyard project. Officials estimate the bridge project will finish sometime in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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