Atlanta’s Connected Design & Specification Corridor

A Walkable (Bikable) Ecosystem for Architecture, Design, Construction, and Industry Events

Positioned within Atlanta’s premier design district, the Miami Circle ecosystem sits at the intersection of:

  • luxury interiors
  • architectural specification
  • resilient construction
  • hospitality design
  • conferences
  • CEUs
  • product demonstrations
  • and developer networking

What makes this unique is proximity.

This is not a disconnected collection of venues spread across Atlanta.

This is a connected, walkable corridor anchored by:

  • Miami Circle
  • ADAC Atlanta
  • Resurgens Center
  • and Lindbergh MARTA

all operating within minutes of one another.

Connected by MARTA

Lindbergh MARTA Station

MARTA – Lindbergh Center Station is a major rapid transit and bus hub operated by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Located between Midtown and Buckhead, it serves as both a commuter gateway and the administrative home of MARTA’s headquarters. The station anchors one of Atlanta’s largest transit-oriented developments.

Role in the Transit Network

Lindbergh Center is the only station served at all times by both the Red and Gold rail lines, linking northern destinations like North Springs and Doraville to central and southern Atlanta, including Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It functions as the final transfer point between these lines and provides key bus connections along Piedmont Road, Clifton Road, and Buford Highway.

Facilities and Accessibility

The station features one island platform and one side platform within an open-cut structure, with elevators, escalators, and fare gates for accessibility. Three large parking decks—City Center, Garson, and Sidney Marcus—offer more than 2,500 spaces for daily riders. Bicycle and pedestrian access is integrated into the surrounding Lindbergh City Center complex.

Surroundings and Amenities

Adjacent to MARTA’s headquarters and the Lindbergh/Morosgo neighborhood, the area includes residential, retail, and dining developments. The station connects directly to bus bays, Zipcar rentals, and regional transit services such as Georgia Xpress. A reduced-fare office and other customer services operate in the nearby headquarters building.

Historical and Urban Context

Opened in 1984 and rebuilt in 2002, Lindbergh Center Station was designed by architect Robert Traynham Coles. It stands as MARTA’s third-busiest stop, representing a cornerstone in Atlanta’s push toward mixed-use, transit-oriented living. Its location between major corridors and interstate routes (GA-400 and I-85) makes it a practical hub for both commuters and visitors navigating the city.

The corridor is directly connected to one of Atlanta’s major transit hubs.

Approximate walking distances:

  • Lindbergh MARTA → Miami Circle: ~13 minutes / ~0.6 mi
  • Lindbergh MARTA → ADAC Atlanta: ~12 minutes / ~0.6 mi
  • Miami Circle → Resurgens Center: ~2 minute walk

This creates a rare advantage in Atlanta:
a professional design and specification ecosystem that can realistically function without relying entirely on vehicle transportation.

For hosted events, conferences, visiting manufacturers, designers, developers, and architects, this creates a highly accessible destination environment.

Nearby bike/scooter-related businesses include:

Miami Circle

Experiential Design + Specification

Miami Circle serves as the experiential layer of the corridor.

This is where professionals can physically experience:

  • architectural surfaces
  • stretch ceiling systems
  • lighting environments
  • acoustic systems
  • resilient building products
  • hospitality concepts
  • staging environments
  • and immersive product installations

The district supports:

  • specification meetings
  • hosted tours
  • developer walkthroughs
  • installation demonstrations
  • networking events
  • and future ICF Home Show activations

Featured ecosystem brands and initiatives may include:

  • EverSafe Homes
  • ICF Home Show
  • MURAÉ
  • FORMÉ Light
  • Hathor Audio
  • GHENOGAS Gallery
  • and partner manufacturers

ADAC Atlanta

Trade + Designer Specification Hub

ADAC serves as one of the Southeast’s leading architecture and design resources.

The district provides access to:

  • luxury showrooms
  • designer resources
  • furnishings
  • textiles
  • lighting
  • wallcoverings
  • kitchen and bath resources
  • and specification-oriented trade relationships

The proximity between ADAC and Miami Circle creates opportunities for:

  • hosted designer tours
  • CEU programming
  • specification days
  • manufacturer showcases
  • and multi-location product experiences

Rather than operating independently, the districts can complement one another:
ADAC as the trade resource center,
Miami Circle as the experiential and installation-focused environment.

Resurgens Center

Conferences, Events, and Industry Gatherings

Located adjacent to Miami Circle, Resurgens Center adds conference and event infrastructure directly into the corridor.

Its proximity creates opportunities for:

  • industry presentations
  • hosted conferences
  • CEUs
  • launch events
  • networking receptions
  • educational sessions
  • builder meetings
  • and developer-focused gatherings

Most importantly:
event attendees can transition directly from presentations into physical showroom and product experiences within minutes.

This creates a more immersive and memorable experience than traditional hotel ballroom event models.

Why This Corridor Matters

Most industry events separate:

  • education
  • product experience
  • networking
  • and specification

into completely different locations.

This corridor compresses those layers together.

Architects can attend CEUs.
Builders can meet manufacturers.
Developers can walk product installations.
Designers can source materials.
Hospitality groups can experience lighting and acoustic systems firsthand.

All within a connected district environment.

Future Vision

The long-term vision is to continue developing this corridor into a recognized destination for:

  • architecture
  • resilient construction
  • interiors
  • hospitality environments
  • immersive product demonstrations
  • and specification-driven collaboration

Through initiatives such as:

  • ICF Home Show
  • Sunday Home Show
  • hosted specification tours
  • CEU programming
  • manufacturer showcases
  • and multi-brand collaborative events

the district has the potential to become a recurring industry hub for the Southeast.

Explore the Ecosystem

Miami Circle

Experiential environments, surfaces, lighting, staging, and specification.

ADAC Atlanta

Luxury trade and designer showroom resources.

Resurgens Center

Conference, presentation, and event infrastructure.

Lindbergh MARTA

Transit-connected access point linking the corridor together.