The proposed development

The Project

Atlanta Track Club has proposed an indoor competition venue and parking lot on public-school land at Cheney.

Aerial view of Cheney Stadium and surrounding Summerhill blocks with the proposed indoor track and parking lot footprints highlighted in red
The proposed indoor track and parking areas are highlighted in red. The existing Cheney Stadium track is shown at center right.

The proposal at a glance

A major venue and a long-term public-land decision.

Atlanta Track Club proposes replacing the athletic field north of Cheney Stadium with a 3,250-person indoor track venue and converting the neighboring soccer fields into parking. The facility is intended to host events ranging from local meets to nationally broadcast championships.

Venue capacity
3,250 seats
Lease
50 years
Community access
30 hours weekly
Average rent
$67,964 constant dollars

Go deeper

The details behind the proposal.

Our commentary examines what the current documents promise, what they leave open, and how the financial terms compare with the value of the land.

Use, access, and safeguards

What does the deal define?

The competition calendar is ambitious, but commitments to students and neighbors are less specific. Read about APS use, community access, major events, and the agreement’s long-term risks.

Read the deal summary

Lease, rent, and public value

What would APS receive?

The proposed 50-year schedule averages $67,964 per year in 2026 dollars. Explore the rent calculation, possible reductions, profit-sharing terms, and estimated gap from market value.

Explore the financial analysis