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Scaffolding falls off contentious high-rise in downtown Atlanta, extent of damage unclear
By Sam Sachs at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 12, 2026
· 2 min read
Damage at a long-abandoned high-rise had debris on part of 14th Street Sunday afternoon.At the Campanile Building, now called The Midtowne, scaffolding and other pieces fell off the building.Coming up at Channel 2 Action News at 6, neighbors weigh in on the damaged building.While the building is ...
Key takeaway Coming up at Channel 2 Action News at 6, neighbors weigh in on the damaged building.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The scaffolding collapse at The Midtowne building raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the city's blight tax ordinance. With the building's history of stalled development and expired construction permits, it's clear that the city's efforts to address neglected properties are being put to the test. The fact that the building's owners have been unresponsive to inquiries about the collapse suggests a lack of accountability, which may embolden other property owners to neglect their own sites. As the city council weighs its next steps, it will be important to consider how the blight tax ordinance can be enforced more effectively to prevent similar incidents in the future. The collapse also highlights the need for increased transparency and communication between property owners, city officials, and the public to ensure that problem properties like The Midtowne are addressed in a timely and responsible manner.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Damage at a long-abandoned high-rise had debris on part of 14th Street Sunday afternoon.At the Campanile Building, now called The Midtowne, scaffolding and other pieces fell off the building.Coming up at Channel 2 Action News at 6, neighbors weigh in on the damaged building.While the building is ...
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