Delta One Lounge could expand to Atlanta — but airport real estate presents challenge
Delta One Lounge could expand to Atlanta — but airport real estate presents challenge
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may one day be home to the exclusive Delta One Lounge.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may one day be home to the exclusive Delta One Lounge. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may one day be home to the exclusive Delta One Lounge.
Wells Fargo Forecloses On Westside Portfolio For Half Of 2021 Price
Wells Fargo Forecloses On Westside Portfolio For Half Of 2021 Price
One of the nation’s largest banks is now in possession of a portfolio of Atlanta office and retail buildings leased to a brewery, an events space and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
One of the nation’s largest banks is now in possession of a portfolio of Atlanta office and retail buildings leased to a brewery, an events space and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Read MoreBisnow News Feed
One of the nation’s largest banks is now in possession of a portfolio of Atlanta office and retail buildings leased to a brewery, an events space and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
As taxes climb, Atlanta launches special fund to combat displacement
As taxes climb, Atlanta launches special fund to combat displacement
As taxes climb, Atlanta launches special fund to combat displacement
Josh Green
Mon, 05/05/2025 – 08:09
For longtime, older Atlantans feeling the pinch of rising property taxes, relief could be on the way.
Invest Atlanta has opened the application process for a program designed to provide legacy residents in the city with financial support to ease the burden of rising property taxes and keep them in their homes.
The Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund, launched in partnership with the City of Atlanta, will cover property tax increases above the city’s base amount over a 20-year period for anyone who qualifies (and continues to qualify over time). City officials have allocated $10 million for the program from private resources, with the Centennial Yards Housing Trust Fund being a primary source, according to Invest Atlanta.
The Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund application period ends May 31 this year.
According to Invest Atlanta, qualified applicants must be age 60 or older, an Atlanta resident since 2015 (though priority will go to homeowners of more than 15 years), have a household income of 60 percent AMI or less, and be currently enrolled in qualifying homestead exemption programs, among other requirements.
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The tax-relief issue is critical now because Atlanta’s rapid development and growth has put many longstanding community members and seniors at risk of displacement from the very neighborhoods they helped stabilize and build up, according to the program’s backers.
According to Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Invest Atlanta president and CEO, a pilot program in 2024 accepted 105 applicants and saved legacy residents $41,405 in property tax increases. The agency expects 245 applications this year as the relief efforts spread citywide.
“These payments, for some, represent more than a 30-percent increase to their tax bill,” Klementich said in a program announcement. “For those on fixed income it becomes very difficult to absorb.”
Invest Atlanta has teamed with Forward as the program’s administration contractor to help with community outreach, application support (it’s available in 68 languages via phone, text, and email), and eligibility screening “in a way that uses taxpayer dollars efficiently,” per the agency. The program is one component of a broader city strategy to mitigate housing instability and aim for equitable growth.
“By providing direct financial assistance to our Atlanta seniors for a 20-year period, we aim to not only alleviate the burden of escalating property taxes—particularly in areas of rapid gentrification—but also to empower residents to achieve greater stability,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, an Invest Atlanta chair, in the announcement. “This program is a significant step toward ensuring that our seniors and legacy residents feel secure in their homes and are not forced to relocate due to financial pressures.”
More details on the program can be found online here, or by calling 855-582-3973.
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As taxes climb, Atlanta launches special fund to combat displacement
Josh Green
Mon, 05/05/2025 – 08:09
For longtime, older Atlantans feeling the pinch of rising property taxes, relief could be on the way. Invest Atlanta has opened the application process for a program designed to provide legacy residents in the city with financial support to ease the burden of rising property taxes and keep them in their homes. The Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund, launched in partnership with the City of Atlanta, will cover property tax increases above the city’s base amount over a 20-year period for anyone who qualifies (and continues to qualify over time). City officials have allocated $10 million for the program from private resources, with the Centennial Yards Housing Trust Fund being a primary source, according to Invest Atlanta. The Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund application period ends May 31 this year. According to Invest Atlanta, qualified applicants must be age 60 or older, an Atlanta resident since 2015 (though priority will go to homeowners of more than 15 years), have a household income of 60 percent AMI or less, and be currently enrolled in qualifying homestead exemption programs, among other requirements.
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The tax-relief issue is critical now because Atlanta’s rapid development and growth has put many longstanding community members and seniors at risk of displacement from the very neighborhoods they helped stabilize and build up, according to the program’s backers. According to Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Invest Atlanta president and CEO, a pilot program in 2024 accepted 105 applicants and saved legacy residents $41,405 in property tax increases. The agency expects 245 applications this year as the relief efforts spread citywide. “These payments, for some, represent more than a 30-percent increase to their tax bill,” Klementich said in a program announcement. “For those on fixed income it becomes very difficult to absorb.” Invest Atlanta has teamed with Forward as the program’s administration contractor to help with community outreach, application support (it’s available in 68 languages via phone, text, and email), and eligibility screening “in a way that uses taxpayer dollars efficiently,” per the agency. The program is one component of a broader city strategy to mitigate housing instability and aim for equitable growth. “By providing direct financial assistance to our Atlanta seniors for a 20-year period, we aim to not only alleviate the burden of escalating property taxes—particularly in areas of rapid gentrification—but also to empower residents to achieve greater stability,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, an Invest Atlanta chair, in the announcement. “This program is a significant step toward ensuring that our seniors and legacy residents feel secure in their homes and are not forced to relocate due to financial pressures.” More details on the program can be found online here, or by calling 855-582-3973. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram Affordable housing news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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As taxes climb, Atlanta launches special fund to combat displacement
Josh Green
Mon, 05/05/2025 – 08:09
For longtime, older Atlantans feeling the pinch of rising property taxes, relief could be on the way. Invest Atlanta has opened the application process for a program designed to provide legacy residents in the city with financial support to ease the burden of rising property taxes and keep them in their homes. The Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund, launched in partnership with the City of Atlanta, will cover property tax increases above the city’s base amount over a 20-year period for anyone who qualifies (and continues to qualify over time). City officials have allocated $10 million for the program from private resources, with the Centennial Yards Housing Trust Fund being a primary source, according to Invest Atlanta. The Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund application period ends May 31 this year. According to Invest Atlanta, qualified applicants must be age 60 or older, an Atlanta resident since 2015 (though priority will go to homeowners of more than 15 years), have a household income of 60 percent AMI or less, and be currently enrolled in qualifying homestead exemption programs, among other requirements.
Invest Atlanta
The tax-relief issue is critical now because Atlanta’s rapid development and growth has put many longstanding community members and seniors at risk of displacement from the very neighborhoods they helped stabilize and build up, according to the program’s backers. According to Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Invest Atlanta president and CEO, a pilot program in 2024 accepted 105 applicants and saved legacy residents $41,405 in property tax increases. The agency expects 245 applications this year as the relief efforts spread citywide. “These payments, for some, represent more than a 30-percent increase to their tax bill,” Klementich said in a program announcement. “For those on fixed income it becomes very difficult to absorb.” Invest Atlanta has teamed with Forward as the program’s administration contractor to help with community outreach, application support (it’s available in 68 languages via phone, text, and email), and eligibility screening “in a way that uses taxpayer dollars efficiently,” per the agency. The program is one component of a broader city strategy to mitigate housing instability and aim for equitable growth. “By providing direct financial assistance to our Atlanta seniors for a 20-year period, we aim to not only alleviate the burden of escalating property taxes—particularly in areas of rapid gentrification—but also to empower residents to achieve greater stability,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, an Invest Atlanta chair, in the announcement. “This program is a significant step toward ensuring that our seniors and legacy residents feel secure in their homes and are not forced to relocate due to financial pressures.” More details on the program can be found online here, or by calling 855-582-3973. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram Affordable housing news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Tech firm: Downtown Atlanta megaproject lands buyer, back on table
Tech firm: Downtown Atlanta megaproject lands buyer, back on table
Tech firm: Downtown Atlanta megaproject lands buyer, back on table
Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 15:33
In downtown Atlanta, a mixed-use proposal of immense scale that tumbled into foreclosure two years ago is back on the table and set to move forward in some capacity, according to a technology firm with a growing interest in Sunbelt real estate.
Officials with an LLC called Forge Atlanta Asset Management have signed a Letter of Intent to buy and redevelop the massive Forge Atlanta project where downtown’s underutilized, industrial southernmost blocks meet Castleberry Hill, according to an announcement issued Thursday.
That LLC is 80 percent owned by Webstar Technology Group, which describes itself as a pioneer in the “tokenization of real estate assets” with a goal of redeveloping “urban and resort landscapes through smart design, community focus, and cutting-edge technology.”
Previously called Forge Atlanta, the 3-million-square-foot downtown proposal is referred to in Webstar communications as The Forge Project, or simply The Forge.
How the 10-acre Forge Atlanta project would lord over I-20, as seen looking west, toward West End.Courtesy of Urbantec Development Partners
According to Webstar, The Forge’s site is “fully entitled and shovel-ready” with direct access to MARTA rail and Interstate 20. If previous renderings are any indication, the transformative scope of the project would add a new dimension to downtown.
The development mix would include “boutique and condo hotel rooms,” flex spaces, a sports entertainment complex, restaurant and retail, a cultural center, and other residential facets. The site’s current zoning allows for the highest density in the city, according to Webstar.
Life-sciences components that were integral to the former Urbantec Development Partners proposal for the site—initially called Artisan Yards—are not mentioned.
“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Webstar’s strategic expansion into high-density urban development,” Ricardo Haynes, Webstar’s CEO, said in the announcement. “With this LOI, we are poised to bring new life to Atlanta’s urban core while creating long-term value for our investors and stakeholders.”
We’re reached out to Webstar officials for information on when The Forge development could break ground, and what components would be built first, and we’ll update this story with any additional details that come. Webstar notes in the release that further information on The Forge site’s acquisition and financing structure will be revealed in coming weeks.
Webstar says its committed to tokenizing The Forge using blockchain technology. That means, through digital securities offerings, investors “will be able to purchase fractional ownership in the project via dividend-paying digital tokens, offering unprecedented liquidity and transparency in commercial real estate investing,” per the announcement.
Forge Atlanta, looking east toward Summerhill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
The Forge Atlanta proposal as seen from over Interstate 20. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
It’s not Webstar’s first big proposal in North Georgia to make a splash this year.
In February, the tech company picked veteran firm Nelson Worldwide to lead architectural design of a $650-million concept called Bear Village Resort in Commerce, about 65 miles northeast of Atlanta off I-85. Nelson Worldwide’s work includes the Medley project in Johns Creek, The Battery Atlanta, St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, and a new town coming together in Forsyth County, among other sizable projects. According to Webstar, Nelson Worldwide is also now onboard to help bring The Forge to fruition.
Back in September, Atlanta-based investment firm SSG Realty Partners listed for sale The Forge’s 10-acre redevelopment site (asking price: $86 per square foot) at the intersection of Ted Turner Drive and Whitehall Street. SSG called the area downtown’s “Ring of Fire” and “one of the most dynamic development corridors in the Southeastern U.S.,” in that it’s undergoing more than $10 billion in investment, per the sellers’ estimates.
The 10-acre property had been purchased by Urbantec for $26 million in early 2021, before going back to its lender in early 2023.
The acreage is immediately south of the former Gulch property where CIM Group’s Centennial Yards has begun transforming a 50-acre slice of downtown with new ground-up development. Atlanta Ventures’ South Downtown holdings and renovation endeavors are just north of the site, and other walkable attractions in the area include Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and the Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel.
Forge Atlanta’s former site plan, illustrating possible building arrangements, uses, and a potential “Highline” pedestrian bridge link to Castleberry Hill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
According to early site plans, Forge Atlanta would have erected seven buildings around a central plaza, with a potential pedestrian bridge spanning active railroad lines to Castleberry Hill.
The site was formerly the distribution center for Gourmet Foods International, which relocated to a larger facility in Decatur several years ago, setting the stage for redevelopment that has yet to find footing—unit, just maybe, now?
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The 10-acre site where Ted Turner Drive meets Whitehall Street in the broader context of downtown. Courtesy of SSG Realty Partners
Closer look at the acreage in question, just north of Interstate 20. Courtesy of SSG Realty Partners
How the 10-acre Forge Atlanta project would lord over I-20, as seen looking west, toward West End.Courtesy of Urbantec Development Partners
The Forge Atlanta proposal as seen from over Interstate 20. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Forge Atlanta, looking east toward Summerhill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Forge Atlanta’s former site plan, illustrating possible building arrangements, uses, and a potential “Highline” pedestrian bridge link to Castleberry Hill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Location of the 10 acres where Forge Atlanta’s cluster of high-rises is proposed. Google Maps
Tech firm: Downtown Atlanta megaproject lands buyer, back on table
Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 15:33
In downtown Atlanta, a mixed-use proposal of immense scale that tumbled into foreclosure two years ago is back on the table and set to move forward in some capacity, according to a technology firm with a growing interest in Sunbelt real estate. Officials with an LLC called Forge Atlanta Asset Management have signed a Letter of Intent to buy and redevelop the massive Forge Atlanta project where downtown’s underutilized, industrial southernmost blocks meet Castleberry Hill, according to an announcement issued Thursday. That LLC is 80 percent owned by Webstar Technology Group, which describes itself as a pioneer in the “tokenization of real estate assets” with a goal of redeveloping “urban and resort landscapes through smart design, community focus, and cutting-edge technology.”Previously called Forge Atlanta, the 3-million-square-foot downtown proposal is referred to in Webstar communications as The Forge Project, or simply The Forge.
How the 10-acre Forge Atlanta project would lord over I-20, as seen looking west, toward West End.Courtesy of Urbantec Development Partners
According to Webstar, The Forge’s site is “fully entitled and shovel-ready” with direct access to MARTA rail and Interstate 20. If previous renderings are any indication, the transformative scope of the project would add a new dimension to downtown. The development mix would include “boutique and condo hotel rooms,” flex spaces, a sports entertainment complex, restaurant and retail, a cultural center, and other residential facets. The site’s current zoning allows for the highest density in the city, according to Webstar.Life-sciences components that were integral to the former Urbantec Development Partners proposal for the site—initially called Artisan Yards—are not mentioned. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Webstar’s strategic expansion into high-density urban development,” Ricardo Haynes, Webstar’s CEO, said in the announcement. “With this LOI, we are poised to bring new life to Atlanta’s urban core while creating long-term value for our investors and stakeholders.”We’re reached out to Webstar officials for information on when The Forge development could break ground, and what components would be built first, and we’ll update this story with any additional details that come. Webstar notes in the release that further information on The Forge site’s acquisition and financing structure will be revealed in coming weeks.Webstar says its committed to tokenizing The Forge using blockchain technology. That means, through digital securities offerings, investors “will be able to purchase fractional ownership in the project via dividend-paying digital tokens, offering unprecedented liquidity and transparency in commercial real estate investing,” per the announcement.
Forge Atlanta, looking east toward Summerhill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
The Forge Atlanta proposal as seen from over Interstate 20. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
It’s not Webstar’s first big proposal in North Georgia to make a splash this year. In February, the tech company picked veteran firm Nelson Worldwide to lead architectural design of a $650-million concept called Bear Village Resort in Commerce, about 65 miles northeast of Atlanta off I-85. Nelson Worldwide’s work includes the Medley project in Johns Creek, The Battery Atlanta, St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, and a new town coming together in Forsyth County, among other sizable projects. According to Webstar, Nelson Worldwide is also now onboard to help bring The Forge to fruition. Back in September, Atlanta-based investment firm SSG Realty Partners listed for sale The Forge’s 10-acre redevelopment site (asking price: $86 per square foot) at the intersection of Ted Turner Drive and Whitehall Street. SSG called the area downtown’s “Ring of Fire” and “one of the most dynamic development corridors in the Southeastern U.S.,” in that it’s undergoing more than $10 billion in investment, per the sellers’ estimates. The 10-acre property had been purchased by Urbantec for $26 million in early 2021, before going back to its lender in early 2023. The acreage is immediately south of the former Gulch property where CIM Group’s Centennial Yards has begun transforming a 50-acre slice of downtown with new ground-up development. Atlanta Ventures’ South Downtown holdings and renovation endeavors are just north of the site, and other walkable attractions in the area include Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and the Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel.
Forge Atlanta’s former site plan, illustrating possible building arrangements, uses, and a potential “Highline” pedestrian bridge link to Castleberry Hill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
According to early site plans, Forge Atlanta would have erected seven buildings around a central plaza, with a potential pedestrian bridge spanning active railroad lines to Castleberry Hill. The site was formerly the distribution center for Gourmet Foods International, which relocated to a larger facility in Decatur several years ago, setting the stage for redevelopment that has yet to find footing—unit, just maybe, now? …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Downtown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The Forge Atlanta proposal as seen from over Interstate 20. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Forge Atlanta, looking east toward Summerhill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Forge Atlanta’s former site plan, illustrating possible building arrangements, uses, and a potential “Highline” pedestrian bridge link to Castleberry Hill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Location of the 10 acres where Forge Atlanta’s cluster of high-rises is proposed. Google Maps
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Tech firm: Downtown Atlanta megaproject lands buyer, back on table
Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 15:33
In downtown Atlanta, a mixed-use proposal of immense scale that tumbled into foreclosure two years ago is back on the table and set to move forward in some capacity, according to a technology firm with a growing interest in Sunbelt real estate. Officials with an LLC called Forge Atlanta Asset Management have signed a Letter of Intent to buy and redevelop the massive Forge Atlanta project where downtown’s underutilized, industrial southernmost blocks meet Castleberry Hill, according to an announcement issued Thursday. That LLC is 80 percent owned by Webstar Technology Group, which describes itself as a pioneer in the “tokenization of real estate assets” with a goal of redeveloping “urban and resort landscapes through smart design, community focus, and cutting-edge technology.”Previously called Forge Atlanta, the 3-million-square-foot downtown proposal is referred to in Webstar communications as The Forge Project, or simply The Forge.
How the 10-acre Forge Atlanta project would lord over I-20, as seen looking west, toward West End.Courtesy of Urbantec Development Partners
According to Webstar, The Forge’s site is “fully entitled and shovel-ready” with direct access to MARTA rail and Interstate 20. If previous renderings are any indication, the transformative scope of the project would add a new dimension to downtown. The development mix would include “boutique and condo hotel rooms,” flex spaces, a sports entertainment complex, restaurant and retail, a cultural center, and other residential facets. The site’s current zoning allows for the highest density in the city, according to Webstar.Life-sciences components that were integral to the former Urbantec Development Partners proposal for the site—initially called Artisan Yards—are not mentioned. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Webstar’s strategic expansion into high-density urban development,” Ricardo Haynes, Webstar’s CEO, said in the announcement. “With this LOI, we are poised to bring new life to Atlanta’s urban core while creating long-term value for our investors and stakeholders.”We’re reached out to Webstar officials for information on when The Forge development could break ground, and what components would be built first, and we’ll update this story with any additional details that come. Webstar notes in the release that further information on The Forge site’s acquisition and financing structure will be revealed in coming weeks.Webstar says its committed to tokenizing The Forge using blockchain technology. That means, through digital securities offerings, investors “will be able to purchase fractional ownership in the project via dividend-paying digital tokens, offering unprecedented liquidity and transparency in commercial real estate investing,” per the announcement.
Forge Atlanta, looking east toward Summerhill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
The Forge Atlanta proposal as seen from over Interstate 20. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
It’s not Webstar’s first big proposal in North Georgia to make a splash this year. In February, the tech company picked veteran firm Nelson Worldwide to lead architectural design of a $650-million concept called Bear Village Resort in Commerce, about 65 miles northeast of Atlanta off I-85. Nelson Worldwide’s work includes the Medley project in Johns Creek, The Battery Atlanta, St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, and a new town coming together in Forsyth County, among other sizable projects. According to Webstar, Nelson Worldwide is also now onboard to help bring The Forge to fruition. Back in September, Atlanta-based investment firm SSG Realty Partners listed for sale The Forge’s 10-acre redevelopment site (asking price: $86 per square foot) at the intersection of Ted Turner Drive and Whitehall Street. SSG called the area downtown’s “Ring of Fire” and “one of the most dynamic development corridors in the Southeastern U.S.,” in that it’s undergoing more than $10 billion in investment, per the sellers’ estimates. The 10-acre property had been purchased by Urbantec for $26 million in early 2021, before going back to its lender in early 2023. The acreage is immediately south of the former Gulch property where CIM Group’s Centennial Yards has begun transforming a 50-acre slice of downtown with new ground-up development. Atlanta Ventures’ South Downtown holdings and renovation endeavors are just north of the site, and other walkable attractions in the area include Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and the Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel.
Forge Atlanta’s former site plan, illustrating possible building arrangements, uses, and a potential “Highline” pedestrian bridge link to Castleberry Hill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
According to early site plans, Forge Atlanta would have erected seven buildings around a central plaza, with a potential pedestrian bridge spanning active railroad lines to Castleberry Hill. The site was formerly the distribution center for Gourmet Foods International, which relocated to a larger facility in Decatur several years ago, setting the stage for redevelopment that has yet to find footing—unit, just maybe, now? …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Downtown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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How the 10-acre Forge Atlanta project would lord over I-20, as seen looking west, toward West End.Courtesy of Urbantec Development Partners
The Forge Atlanta proposal as seen from over Interstate 20. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Forge Atlanta, looking east toward Summerhill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Forge Atlanta’s former site plan, illustrating possible building arrangements, uses, and a potential “Highline” pedestrian bridge link to Castleberry Hill. Urbantec Development Partners; designs, Nelson Wakefield Beasley & Associates; via Office of Zoning and Development/submitted
Location of the 10 acres where Forge Atlanta’s cluster of high-rises is proposed. Google Maps
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Can Alpharetta support an NHL team at North Point Mall? City leaders begin to look into it.
Can Alpharetta support an NHL team at North Point Mall? City leaders begin to look into it.
Alpharetta’s development authority kick-started the process of evaluating the demand for a major sports and entertainment venue at a revitalized North Point Mall.
Alpharetta’s development authority kick-started the process of evaluating the demand for a major sports and entertainment venue at a revitalized North Point Mall. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2022-04-02 21:43:57)
Alpharetta’s development authority kick-started the process of evaluating the demand for a major sports and entertainment venue at a revitalized North Point Mall.
Can Alpharetta support an NHL team at North Point Mall? City leaders begin to look into it.
Can Alpharetta support an NHL team at North Point Mall? City leaders begin to look into it.
Alpharetta’s development authority kick-started the process of evaluating the demand for a major sports and entertainment venue at a revitalized North Point Mall.
Alpharetta’s development authority kick-started the process of evaluating the demand for a major sports and entertainment venue at a revitalized North Point Mall. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
Alpharetta’s development authority kick-started the process of evaluating the demand for a major sports and entertainment venue at a revitalized North Point Mall.
Longest Atlanta Beltline stretch (almost 7 miles) is THIS CLOSE to finish
Longest Atlanta Beltline stretch (almost 7 miles) is THIS CLOSE to finish
Longest Atlanta Beltline stretch (almost 7 miles) is THIS CLOSE to finish
Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 13:59
For longtime observers, the idea of nearly seven miles of contiguous Atlanta Beltline trail has seemed like a pipe dream since today’s high schoolers were in diapers. But that’s coming—and soon.
As the latest Beltline construction update illustrates, the Westside Trail’s Segment 4 is quickly pouring concrete and installing necessary infrastructure. It’s on track to open sometime before the second quarter of 2025 concludes at the end of next month, per construction leaders.
The 1.3-mile segment in question runs north to south, directly west of Midtown and downtown, with views to landmarks such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium (especially in winter) over the roofs and treetops.
Part of it was opened last fall, but a gap of nearly a mile remains, restricting off-street travel across a multitude of Westside and Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods.
Latest construction progress map for the Beltline’s 22-mile loop, with the 1.3-mile Westside Trail’s Segment 4 at left. Atlanta BeltLine Inc.
Recent photos showing Westside Trail construction progress at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (left) and what was formerly referred to as the Kudzu Line Trail. ABI staff photo
Once that missing link opens in coming weeks, the Westside Trail will connect Washington Park up to Bankhead and Historic Westin Heights. It will also create the longest Beltline section to date—6.5 miles—in conjunction with the rest of the Westside Trail, the connector trail that shoots out of downtown, and the Southside Trail’s first finished segment.
That means you’ll be able to board a bike or scooter or electric skateboard downtown and whip all the way around to Pittsburgh Yards—and vice versa—while on Beltline pathways removed from busy streets.
According to Beltline officials, Segment 4’s mainline trail now has its concrete in place, while work continues on connections to roads in adjacent neighborhoods. Landscaping along Segment 4 will begin in the cooler fall months.
Beltline leadership has called the section in question complex, with its new bridges and other elevated structures. It includes a fiber duct bank, vertical connections to neighborhood streets, security cameras, and lighting, alongside storm drainage and management systems with green infrastructure.
Westside Trail Segment 4B construction progress under the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge.ABI staff photo
An illustration of how the Westside Trail’s final segment to be built will sweep under a Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge. Atlanta BeltLine Inc.; 2021
Segment 4 is being built by Astra Group, a Woodstock-based general contracting firm with experience building other sections of the loop and the lovely Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Vine City.
When ground broke in March 2023, Beltline officials forecasted the full Segment 4 would deliver this summer. Sounds like that was on the money.
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Latest construction progress map for the Beltline’s 22-mile loop, with the 1.3-mile Westside Trail’s Segment 4 at left. Atlanta BeltLine Inc.
Westside Trail Segment 4B construction progress under the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge.ABI staff photo
Recent photos showing Westside Trail construction progress at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (left) and what was formerly referred to as the Kudzu Line Trail. ABI staff photo
Longest Atlanta Beltline stretch (almost 7 miles) is THIS CLOSE to finish
Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 13:59
For longtime observers, the idea of nearly seven miles of contiguous Atlanta Beltline trail has seemed like a pipe dream since today’s high schoolers were in diapers. But that’s coming—and soon. As the latest Beltline construction update illustrates, the Westside Trail’s Segment 4 is quickly pouring concrete and installing necessary infrastructure. It’s on track to open sometime before the second quarter of 2025 concludes at the end of next month, per construction leaders. The 1.3-mile segment in question runs north to south, directly west of Midtown and downtown, with views to landmarks such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium (especially in winter) over the roofs and treetops.Part of it was opened last fall, but a gap of nearly a mile remains, restricting off-street travel across a multitude of Westside and Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods.
Latest construction progress map for the Beltline’s 22-mile loop, with the 1.3-mile Westside Trail’s Segment 4 at left. Atlanta BeltLine Inc.
Recent photos showing Westside Trail construction progress at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (left) and what was formerly referred to as the Kudzu Line Trail. ABI staff photo
Once that missing link opens in coming weeks, the Westside Trail will connect Washington Park up to Bankhead and Historic Westin Heights. It will also create the longest Beltline section to date—6.5 miles—in conjunction with the rest of the Westside Trail, the connector trail that shoots out of downtown, and the Southside Trail’s first finished segment.That means you’ll be able to board a bike or scooter or electric skateboard downtown and whip all the way around to Pittsburgh Yards—and vice versa—while on Beltline pathways removed from busy streets. According to Beltline officials, Segment 4’s mainline trail now has its concrete in place, while work continues on connections to roads in adjacent neighborhoods. Landscaping along Segment 4 will begin in the cooler fall months. Beltline leadership has called the section in question complex, with its new bridges and other elevated structures. It includes a fiber duct bank, vertical connections to neighborhood streets, security cameras, and lighting, alongside storm drainage and management systems with green infrastructure.
Westside Trail Segment 4B construction progress under the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge.ABI staff photo
An illustration of how the Westside Trail’s final segment to be built will sweep under a Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge. Atlanta BeltLine Inc.; 2021
Segment 4 is being built by Astra Group, a Woodstock-based general contracting firm with experience building other sections of the loop and the lovely Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Vine City.When ground broke in March 2023, Beltline officials forecasted the full Segment 4 would deliver this summer. Sounds like that was on the money. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Beltline news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Westside Trail Segment 4B construction progress under the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge.ABI staff photo
Recent photos showing Westside Trail construction progress at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (left) and what was formerly referred to as the Kudzu Line Trail. ABI staff photo
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Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 13:59
For longtime observers, the idea of nearly seven miles of contiguous Atlanta Beltline trail has seemed like a pipe dream since today’s high schoolers were in diapers. But that’s coming—and soon. As the latest Beltline construction update illustrates, the Westside Trail’s Segment 4 is quickly pouring concrete and installing necessary infrastructure. It’s on track to open sometime before the second quarter of 2025 concludes at the end of next month, per construction leaders. The 1.3-mile segment in question runs north to south, directly west of Midtown and downtown, with views to landmarks such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium (especially in winter) over the roofs and treetops.Part of it was opened last fall, but a gap of nearly a mile remains, restricting off-street travel across a multitude of Westside and Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods.
Latest construction progress map for the Beltline’s 22-mile loop, with the 1.3-mile Westside Trail’s Segment 4 at left. Atlanta BeltLine Inc.
Recent photos showing Westside Trail construction progress at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (left) and what was formerly referred to as the Kudzu Line Trail. ABI staff photo
Once that missing link opens in coming weeks, the Westside Trail will connect Washington Park up to Bankhead and Historic Westin Heights. It will also create the longest Beltline section to date—6.5 miles—in conjunction with the rest of the Westside Trail, the connector trail that shoots out of downtown, and the Southside Trail’s first finished segment.That means you’ll be able to board a bike or scooter or electric skateboard downtown and whip all the way around to Pittsburgh Yards—and vice versa—while on Beltline pathways removed from busy streets. According to Beltline officials, Segment 4’s mainline trail now has its concrete in place, while work continues on connections to roads in adjacent neighborhoods. Landscaping along Segment 4 will begin in the cooler fall months. Beltline leadership has called the section in question complex, with its new bridges and other elevated structures. It includes a fiber duct bank, vertical connections to neighborhood streets, security cameras, and lighting, alongside storm drainage and management systems with green infrastructure.
Westside Trail Segment 4B construction progress under the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge.ABI staff photo
An illustration of how the Westside Trail’s final segment to be built will sweep under a Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge. Atlanta BeltLine Inc.; 2021
Segment 4 is being built by Astra Group, a Woodstock-based general contracting firm with experience building other sections of the loop and the lovely Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Vine City.When ground broke in March 2023, Beltline officials forecasted the full Segment 4 would deliver this summer. Sounds like that was on the money. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Beltline news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Recent photos showing Westside Trail construction progress at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (left) and what was formerly referred to as the Kudzu Line Trail. ABI staff photo
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Another big build-to-rent project moves forward in Gwinnett County
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Another big build-to-rent project moves forward in Gwinnett County
Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 12:43
A national analysis in February found that metro Atlanta ranks third in the U.S. “boom” of build-to-rent housing, and that trend shows few signs of petering out.
The latest company to dip toes in the BTR zeitgeist is Crescent Communities, a Charlotte-based developer that’s been building trendy, mixed-use apartment complexes in hot intown Atlanta neighborhoods such as Buckhead and Old Fourth Ward for years.
Crescent officials announced Thursday they’ve closed on acreage in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County’s growing county seat, to build the company’s first BTR community (non-apartments) in metro Atlanta.
The project—Harmon Cedar Run, a joint venture with Heitman LLC—will claim 38 acres. Site plans call for 151 townhomes and standalone houses, with three or four bedrooms each, along with a network of walking trails and sidewalks linking the community with surrounding nature.
In terms of amenities, expect a game lawn, pool, large greenspaces, and a multipurpose sports court, according to Crescent officials.
Site plan for Harmon Cedar Run’s 151 BTR houses and townhomes in Lawrenceville. Courtesy of Crescent Communities
The project is scheduled to barrel forward quickly, with the first move-ins anticipated later this year. (We asked Crescent reps Thursday for a specific site address and more renderings and will post if those come.) Harmon Cedar Run’s range of rent pricing hasn’t been specified. But the intent of the Harmon brand, according to Crescent, is to introduce “best-in-class suburban multifamily communities with local character at a more approachable cost.”
A key selling point will be proximity to job and lifestyle hubs in the area, including Georgia Gwinnett College, the expanding campus of Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Primerica’s corporate headquarters, and a Publix distribution center, per the developer.
As with other metros, the BTR model has drawn criticism around Atlanta for claiming available land that could have gone to for-sale housing, where first-time homebuyers in particular could start to build wealth via equity. Advocates say the rental housing allows occupants flexibility that mortgages don’t, with options that are typically larger than apartments.
Gwinnett’s county seat (top right) in relation to ITP Atlanta. Google Maps
Crescent says its financial partnership with Heitman, which has ballooned its initial investment of $235 million to $345 million, reflects a growing appetite for single-family rentals in growth markets such as Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. DRB Group has signed on as the Lawrenceville development’s homebuilder.
Harmon Cedar Run marks Crescent’s 13th multifamily venture in metro Atlanta.
The developer’s recent intown projects include 14-story Novel Midtown, the 340-unit Novel West Midtown, and mixed-use Novel Blandtown, which broke ground last year along Huff Road.
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Site plan for Harmon Cedar Run’s 151 BTR houses and townhomes in Lawrenceville. Courtesy of Crescent Communities
Gwinnett’s county seat (top right) in relation to ITP Atlanta. Google Maps
Another big build-to-rent project moves forward in Gwinnett County
Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 12:43
A national analysis in February found that metro Atlanta ranks third in the U.S. “boom” of build-to-rent housing, and that trend shows few signs of petering out. The latest company to dip toes in the BTR zeitgeist is Crescent Communities, a Charlotte-based developer that’s been building trendy, mixed-use apartment complexes in hot intown Atlanta neighborhoods such as Buckhead and Old Fourth Ward for years. Crescent officials announced Thursday they’ve closed on acreage in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County’s growing county seat, to build the company’s first BTR community (non-apartments) in metro Atlanta.The project—Harmon Cedar Run, a joint venture with Heitman LLC—will claim 38 acres. Site plans call for 151 townhomes and standalone houses, with three or four bedrooms each, along with a network of walking trails and sidewalks linking the community with surrounding nature. In terms of amenities, expect a game lawn, pool, large greenspaces, and a multipurpose sports court, according to Crescent officials.
Site plan for Harmon Cedar Run’s 151 BTR houses and townhomes in Lawrenceville. Courtesy of Crescent Communities
The project is scheduled to barrel forward quickly, with the first move-ins anticipated later this year. (We asked Crescent reps Thursday for a specific site address and more renderings and will post if those come.) Harmon Cedar Run’s range of rent pricing hasn’t been specified. But the intent of the Harmon brand, according to Crescent, is to introduce “best-in-class suburban multifamily communities with local character at a more approachable cost.” A key selling point will be proximity to job and lifestyle hubs in the area, including Georgia Gwinnett College, the expanding campus of Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Primerica’s corporate headquarters, and a Publix distribution center, per the developer. As with other metros, the BTR model has drawn criticism around Atlanta for claiming available land that could have gone to for-sale housing, where first-time homebuyers in particular could start to build wealth via equity. Advocates say the rental housing allows occupants flexibility that mortgages don’t, with options that are typically larger than apartments.
Gwinnett’s county seat (top right) in relation to ITP Atlanta. Google Maps
Crescent says its financial partnership with Heitman, which has ballooned its initial investment of $235 million to $345 million, reflects a growing appetite for single-family rentals in growth markets such as Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. DRB Group has signed on as the Lawrenceville development’s homebuilder. Harmon Cedar Run marks Crescent’s 13th multifamily venture in metro Atlanta. The developer’s recent intown projects include 14-story Novel Midtown, the 340-unit Novel West Midtown, and mixed-use Novel Blandtown, which broke ground last year along Huff Road. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Gwinnett County news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Josh Green
Fri, 05/02/2025 – 12:43
A national analysis in February found that metro Atlanta ranks third in the U.S. “boom” of build-to-rent housing, and that trend shows few signs of petering out. The latest company to dip toes in the BTR zeitgeist is Crescent Communities, a Charlotte-based developer that’s been building trendy, mixed-use apartment complexes in hot intown Atlanta neighborhoods such as Buckhead and Old Fourth Ward for years. Crescent officials announced Thursday they’ve closed on acreage in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County’s growing county seat, to build the company’s first BTR community (non-apartments) in metro Atlanta.The project—Harmon Cedar Run, a joint venture with Heitman LLC—will claim 38 acres. Site plans call for 151 townhomes and standalone houses, with three or four bedrooms each, along with a network of walking trails and sidewalks linking the community with surrounding nature. In terms of amenities, expect a game lawn, pool, large greenspaces, and a multipurpose sports court, according to Crescent officials.
Site plan for Harmon Cedar Run’s 151 BTR houses and townhomes in Lawrenceville. Courtesy of Crescent Communities
The project is scheduled to barrel forward quickly, with the first move-ins anticipated later this year. (We asked Crescent reps Thursday for a specific site address and more renderings and will post if those come.) Harmon Cedar Run’s range of rent pricing hasn’t been specified. But the intent of the Harmon brand, according to Crescent, is to introduce “best-in-class suburban multifamily communities with local character at a more approachable cost.” A key selling point will be proximity to job and lifestyle hubs in the area, including Georgia Gwinnett College, the expanding campus of Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Primerica’s corporate headquarters, and a Publix distribution center, per the developer. As with other metros, the BTR model has drawn criticism around Atlanta for claiming available land that could have gone to for-sale housing, where first-time homebuyers in particular could start to build wealth via equity. Advocates say the rental housing allows occupants flexibility that mortgages don’t, with options that are typically larger than apartments.
Gwinnett’s county seat (top right) in relation to ITP Atlanta. Google Maps
Crescent says its financial partnership with Heitman, which has ballooned its initial investment of $235 million to $345 million, reflects a growing appetite for single-family rentals in growth markets such as Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. DRB Group has signed on as the Lawrenceville development’s homebuilder. Harmon Cedar Run marks Crescent’s 13th multifamily venture in metro Atlanta. The developer’s recent intown projects include 14-story Novel Midtown, the 340-unit Novel West Midtown, and mixed-use Novel Blandtown, which broke ground last year along Huff Road. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Gwinnett County news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Along Chattahoochee River, park’s $9.5M renovation nears finish line
Along Chattahoochee River, park’s $9.5M renovation nears finish line
Along Chattahoochee River, park’s $9.5M renovation nears finish line
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 16:29
A Chattahoochee River greenspace project that aimed to refresh “Atlanta’s best kept secret” is set to go totally public soon.
Officials with Cumberland Community Improvement District and nonprofit One Cumberland have scheduled the official ribbon-cutting for the first phase of a project called “New Day Palisades” the morning of Saturday, June 7.
Public festivities at Paces Mill including educational exhibits and free refreshments are planned after the ceremony.
The project has created a 22-acre, riverside “tranquil greenspace” with pathways, shade structures, new restrooms, and other features from what was little more than a sloped surface parking lot before.
Overview of changes planned as part of the two-phase New Day Palisades project. New Day Palisades; via Cumberland CID
The full greenspace overhaul is expected to cost $15.8 million, and the June 7 event will also serve as a preview of phase two for attendees, according to Cumberland CID officials.
Another goal with phase one was to restore and rehabilitate the Paces Mill in the Palisades Unit, which is considered one of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s most popular sites and a top draw for Atlanta nature lovers.
Phase one built a new parking lot and landscape features to enhance access to the river, with a focus on visitor circulation and sustainability.
The more complex phase two—expected to cost $9.5 million—is scheduled to kick off in fall 2026. Plans tentatively call for a “distinct national park experience” with expanded river entry points, a new visitor information center, and more visitor circulation improvements for that phase.
Location of the $15.8 million project in relation to Cumberland, The Battery, and interstates 285 and 75. Google Maps
Pending funding, all New Day Palisades work is scheduled to wrap in spring 2027. All necessary construction documents were finalized in 2023.
Paces Mill was opened in 1978 as a natural respite from Atlanta’s urban growth, and today the park counts more than 270,000 visitors annually.
The area had seen very few improvements over the decades, as the need for adequate parking, environmental protection, improved facilities, and enhanced river access only continued to grow, project officials have said.
Below, find before/after images that show changes on tap for the full New Day Palisades project.
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Overview of changes planned as part of the two-phase New Day Palisades project. New Day Palisades; via Cumberland CID
Along Chattahoochee River, park’s $9.5M renovation nears finish line
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 16:29
A Chattahoochee River greenspace project that aimed to refresh “Atlanta’s best kept secret” is set to go totally public soon. Officials with Cumberland Community Improvement District and nonprofit One Cumberland have scheduled the official ribbon-cutting for the first phase of a project called “New Day Palisades” the morning of Saturday, June 7. Public festivities at Paces Mill including educational exhibits and free refreshments are planned after the ceremony.The project has created a 22-acre, riverside “tranquil greenspace” with pathways, shade structures, new restrooms, and other features from what was little more than a sloped surface parking lot before.
Overview of changes planned as part of the two-phase New Day Palisades project. New Day Palisades; via Cumberland CID
The full greenspace overhaul is expected to cost $15.8 million, and the June 7 event will also serve as a preview of phase two for attendees, according to Cumberland CID officials. Another goal with phase one was to restore and rehabilitate the Paces Mill in the Palisades Unit, which is considered one of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s most popular sites and a top draw for Atlanta nature lovers. Phase one built a new parking lot and landscape features to enhance access to the river, with a focus on visitor circulation and sustainability.The more complex phase two—expected to cost $9.5 million—is scheduled to kick off in fall 2026. Plans tentatively call for a “distinct national park experience” with expanded river entry points, a new visitor information center, and more visitor circulation improvements for that phase.
Location of the $15.8 million project in relation to Cumberland, The Battery, and interstates 285 and 75. Google Maps
Pending funding, all New Day Palisades work is scheduled to wrap in spring 2027. All necessary construction documents were finalized in 2023.Paces Mill was opened in 1978 as a natural respite from Atlanta’s urban growth, and today the park counts more than 270,000 visitors annually.The area had seen very few improvements over the decades, as the need for adequate parking, environmental protection, improved facilities, and enhanced river access only continued to grow, project officials have said. Below, find before/after images that show changes on tap for the full New Day Palisades project. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Cobb County news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Along Chattahoochee River, park’s $9.5M renovation nears finish line
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 16:29
A Chattahoochee River greenspace project that aimed to refresh “Atlanta’s best kept secret” is set to go totally public soon. Officials with Cumberland Community Improvement District and nonprofit One Cumberland have scheduled the official ribbon-cutting for the first phase of a project called “New Day Palisades” the morning of Saturday, June 7. Public festivities at Paces Mill including educational exhibits and free refreshments are planned after the ceremony.The project has created a 22-acre, riverside “tranquil greenspace” with pathways, shade structures, new restrooms, and other features from what was little more than a sloped surface parking lot before.
Overview of changes planned as part of the two-phase New Day Palisades project. New Day Palisades; via Cumberland CID
The full greenspace overhaul is expected to cost $15.8 million, and the June 7 event will also serve as a preview of phase two for attendees, according to Cumberland CID officials. Another goal with phase one was to restore and rehabilitate the Paces Mill in the Palisades Unit, which is considered one of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s most popular sites and a top draw for Atlanta nature lovers. Phase one built a new parking lot and landscape features to enhance access to the river, with a focus on visitor circulation and sustainability.The more complex phase two—expected to cost $9.5 million—is scheduled to kick off in fall 2026. Plans tentatively call for a “distinct national park experience” with expanded river entry points, a new visitor information center, and more visitor circulation improvements for that phase.
Location of the $15.8 million project in relation to Cumberland, The Battery, and interstates 285 and 75. Google Maps
Pending funding, all New Day Palisades work is scheduled to wrap in spring 2027. All necessary construction documents were finalized in 2023.Paces Mill was opened in 1978 as a natural respite from Atlanta’s urban growth, and today the park counts more than 270,000 visitors annually.The area had seen very few improvements over the decades, as the need for adequate parking, environmental protection, improved facilities, and enhanced river access only continued to grow, project officials have said. Below, find before/after images that show changes on tap for the full New Day Palisades project. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Cobb County news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Overview of changes planned as part of the two-phase New Day Palisades project. New Day Palisades; via Cumberland CID
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Serenbe eyes $1.7 billion expansion over 10 years
Serenbe welcomed its first residents 20 years ago.
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Serenbe welcomed its first residents 20 years ago.