Working Together for the Future of the Old Fourth Ward
Wellstar is committed to collaborating with the city, the community and other strategic partners to reimagine the future of our Old Fourth Ward property
Demolition Marks a New Beginning in the Heart of Atlanta
Published July 3, 2025
Leaders from across the city gathered in the Old Fourth Ward to mark the beginning of a long-anticipated transformation. The ceremonial demolition at the northwest corner of the former Atlanta Medical Center site signaled the launch of BLVDNEXT, a major redevelopment that will reconnect neighborhoods and restore opportunity in the city’s core.
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Wellstar and Integral Advance Redevelopment Project
Published January 21, 2025
Atlanta developer The Integral Group, in partnership with Wellstar Health System, announced the selection of Ferma Corporation to lead the next phase of the former Atlanta Medical Center campus redevelopment. Ferma is a nationally recognized leader in demolition services with over 50 years of experience that will lead a team of demolition specialists including local firms Trinity Green and Atlanta Demolition.
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Wellstar Announces Redevelopment Vision for Former Atlanta Medical Center Site
Published October 17, 2024
Wellstar has announced that redevelopment of the former Atlanta Medical Center campus is set to begin in the coming weeks, guided by the land use plan unanimously approved by the Atlanta City Council last month with support from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. To lead the redevelopment process, Wellstar has engaged The Integral Group, a nationally recognized, Atlanta-based firm that specializes in creating spaces that reflect the needs, character and history of their community.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- What’s being announced? Wellstar Health System announced that redevelopment of the former Atlanta Medical Center campus is set to begin in the coming weeks, guided by the land use plan approved by the Atlanta City Council. To lead the redevelopment process, Wellstar has engaged The Integral Group, a nationally recognized, Atlanta-based firm that specializes in creating spaces that reflect the needs, character and history of their community.
- How long will this take? We are still in the early planning stages of a multi-year redevelopment project for the Old Fourth Ward site. We are committed to providing the community with timely updates as they are available.
- How is Wellstar involving the local community in redevelopment plans? The redevelopment concept plan, supported by the Atlanta City Council, was created by Kimley-Horn, an independent engineering and design firm. As part of their planning process, Kimley-Horn hosted several listening sessions with Old Fourth Ward residents to hear their ideas for the future of the site and the community’s needs. We are firmly committed to continuing these conversations and gathering valuable input from community members as redevelopment plans move forward.
- Will patient care or any other Wellstar locations be affected by this? No, the redevelopment of the Old Fourth Ward site will have no impact on patient care. All Wellstar locations will continue to operate as usual.
