Midtown’s Juniper Complete Street Project Nears Completion: A Real Estate Perspective
After two years of extensive infrastructure work, the Juniper Complete Street Project is entering its final phase — an exciting milestone for Midtown property owners.
🚧 What's happening now
As of early July 2025, crews have begun repaving Juniper Street between 12th and 14th Streets. Alongside new pavement, a raised, barrier‑protected southbound bike lane (cycletrack) is under construction, designed to improve safety and access for cyclists.
Following a construction pause for the Fourth of July holiday, work will shift further south from 12th to 10th Streets next week — particularly installing bike‑lane separation medians. Throughout the 12‑block stretch, crews are managing erosion control and traffic‑control systems while paving continues.
Timeline, funding & design
The project initially broke ground in May 2023, with an anticipated 20‑month schedule. Despite utility conflicts and filming interruptions causing earlier pauses, contractors now expect to complete the overhaul by late summer 2025, weather and supply chain permitting.
Total estimated cost stands at $8.7 million, funded through city transportation fees, state and federal grants, and Midtown Improvement District contributions.
Designed over a decade ago (with early concepts dating back to 2010 and design work by TSW), the project was slowed by previous administrative procurement holdups. However, revisions during 2022 under a new procurement chief have simplified execution, according to Midtown Alliance leadership.
Key changes coming
A one‑way southbound cycletrack from 14th Street down to Ponce de Leon Avenue, separated from traffic by planters and curb buffers.
Vehicle configurations reduced to two travel lanes with dedicated parallel parking tucked into buffer zones.
Seven‑foot wide painted bike lanes, protected at intersections by raised medians, plus wider sidewalks, new LED streetlights, bioswales, street furniture, and street tree installations as planting seasons permit.
During early work, project crews also unearthed and preserved historic trolley tracks originally buried beneath Juniper Street.
Why this matters to real estate stakeholders
Improved walkability and bike connectivity mean Midtown becomes an even more attractive residential and commercial locale — appealing to tenants and buyers who value mobility options and urban design.
With the corridor linking Colony Square, Midtown’s edge, and access to Piedmont Park via Ponce de Leon, the enhanced corridor supports both foot traffic and neighborhood placemaking.
Upgraded street amenities and safety features are likely to enhance property values, while reducing dependence on cars—especially for short urban commutes.
The investment sends a long‑term signal: Midtown remains committed to smart infrastructure upgrades, which helps drive confidence among developers and investors.