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For lonesome Grant Park building, it’s back to square one after grocer bails
For lonesome Grant Park building, it’s back to square one after grocer bails
For lonesome Grant Park building, it’s back to square one after grocer bails
Josh Green
Thu, 05/15/2025 – 09:00
An architecturally striking building in one of Atlanta’s most celebrated parks that’s sat empty during three different presidential terms will reportedly remain that way for the near future.
After nearly a year without construction progress, the city’s pick to fill the Grant Park Gateway project’s retail portion, Savi Provisions, is officially out, as the AJC first reported.
The city’s Departments of Procurement and Parks and Recreation picked the gourmet grocer in June over two other concepts vying to fill the entire 7,000-square-foot Gateway space. The distinctive building, officially opened in January 2021, overlooks a 2.5-acre park atop a parking garage, crowning a space that city leaders have described as “iconic.”
The city council approved Savi’s selection last fall. But nearby residents and officials including city councilmember Jason Winston, whose District 1 covers Grant Park, have more recently expressed frustrations at Savi’s lack of construction progress and transparency. Months after Savi had won the Gateway sweepstakes, the company still hadn’t signed a lease, stymying the process of building out the voluminous space next to Zoo Atlanta, as Winston told Urbanize Atlanta earlier this year.
News that city officials were cutting bait with Savi came during a Community Development/Human Resources Committee meeting Tuesday. The committee voted to endorse an alternate Gateway plan put together by Terminus Commercial Real Estate Partners that had initially lost out to Savi, a quickly growing regional grocery chain. But the Terminus selection will still have to be approved by the full Atlanta City Council, and when it might open isn’t known, the newspaper reports.
The 2.5-acre park space in relation to the restaurant structure. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Terminus’ submitted plan for the Gateway space was called “Gateway Park and Market.”
The team included Terminus, an Atlanta-based CRE firm, alongside Kraig Torres, owner of alcohol purveyor Hopcity, and Mike Walbert, a longtime Atlanta event curator. Their concept called for a micro food hall “foodie destination” and “cultural experience” that leans heavily into public programming and capitalizes on proximity to Zoo Atlanta.
A Department of Parks and Recreation official said this week Terminus is planning three fresh food vendors for the space, plus a grab-and-go market, coffee and tea options, a full-service bar, and a deli counter, among other aspects, per the AJC.
Founded in 2009, Savi counts locations in North Carolina and 16 stores across metro Atlanta, spanning from the airport to Howell Mill Road, Decatur, and Brookhaven to the Crabapple district in Milton. It’s known for its wine selection and organic foods.
The third finalist was Rease Group Holdings Inc., an Atlanta-based company led by CEO Andy Rease and founded in 2010. Few details about that idea were publicly divulged.
Winston has said no public funds or other incentives were used to entice Savi or its competitors to lease the Gateway space.
The spacious interior of the Gateway building, as seen in early 2021, looks largely the same today. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Invest Atlanta has approved more than $8 million to help Savi open two other locations in what city leaders have classified as food deserts: the former Walgreen’s space near Woodruff Park downtown and another in Cascade. A Savi company official recently told the AJC he’s struggled to obtain liability insurance for new stores in areas considered economically distressed.
Savi’s buildout of the Gateway space was expected to have taken about six months.
The $48-million Gateway project replaced a parking lot with the park-topped garage, finishing construction in 2020 but officially opening in January 2021. The following year, it earned the Atlanta Urban Design Commission’s Award of Excellence for sustainable design.
City officials took ownership of the Gateway space from the Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority two years after it’d opened, which project leaders called a key first step in getting it leased and occupied. The city’s first Request for Proposals issued in February 2023, however, didn’t attract a single bid from prospective tenants. Department of Procurement officials blamed that on rising construction costs spurred by inflation and increased interest rates.
The second stab at an RFP, issued in February last year, was a more detailed pitch to businesses that could fill such a large space. It called for a single enterprise to create a Gateway concept that would “increase the property value of the neighborhood [and] improve the area’s livability.”
Will that finally happen soon? Only time will tell.
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For lonesome Grant Park building, it’s back to square one after grocer bails
Josh Green
Thu, 05/15/2025 – 09:00
An architecturally striking building in one of Atlanta’s most celebrated parks that’s sat empty during three different presidential terms will reportedly remain that way for the near future. After nearly a year without construction progress, the city’s pick to fill the Grant Park Gateway project’s retail portion, Savi Provisions, is officially out, as the AJC first reported. The city’s Departments of Procurement and Parks and Recreation picked the gourmet grocer in June over two other concepts vying to fill the entire 7,000-square-foot Gateway space. The distinctive building, officially opened in January 2021, overlooks a 2.5-acre park atop a parking garage, crowning a space that city leaders have described as “iconic.” The city council approved Savi’s selection last fall. But nearby residents and officials including city councilmember Jason Winston, whose District 1 covers Grant Park, have more recently expressed frustrations at Savi’s lack of construction progress and transparency. Months after Savi had won the Gateway sweepstakes, the company still hadn’t signed a lease, stymying the process of building out the voluminous space next to Zoo Atlanta, as Winston told Urbanize Atlanta earlier this year. News that city officials were cutting bait with Savi came during a Community Development/Human Resources Committee meeting Tuesday. The committee voted to endorse an alternate Gateway plan put together by Terminus Commercial Real Estate Partners that had initially lost out to Savi, a quickly growing regional grocery chain. But the Terminus selection will still have to be approved by the full Atlanta City Council, and when it might open isn’t known, the newspaper reports.
The 2.5-acre park space in relation to the restaurant structure. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Terminus’ submitted plan for the Gateway space was called “Gateway Park and Market.” The team included Terminus, an Atlanta-based CRE firm, alongside Kraig Torres, owner of alcohol purveyor Hopcity, and Mike Walbert, a longtime Atlanta event curator. Their concept called for a micro food hall “foodie destination” and “cultural experience” that leans heavily into public programming and capitalizes on proximity to Zoo Atlanta.A Department of Parks and Recreation official said this week Terminus is planning three fresh food vendors for the space, plus a grab-and-go market, coffee and tea options, a full-service bar, and a deli counter, among other aspects, per the AJC. Founded in 2009, Savi counts locations in North Carolina and 16 stores across metro Atlanta, spanning from the airport to Howell Mill Road, Decatur, and Brookhaven to the Crabapple district in Milton. It’s known for its wine selection and organic foods.The third finalist was Rease Group Holdings Inc., an Atlanta-based company led by CEO Andy Rease and founded in 2010. Few details about that idea were publicly divulged.Winston has said no public funds or other incentives were used to entice Savi or its competitors to lease the Gateway space.
The spacious interior of the Gateway building, as seen in early 2021, looks largely the same today. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Invest Atlanta has approved more than $8 million to help Savi open two other locations in what city leaders have classified as food deserts: the former Walgreen’s space near Woodruff Park downtown and another in Cascade. A Savi company official recently told the AJC he’s struggled to obtain liability insurance for new stores in areas considered economically distressed.Savi’s buildout of the Gateway space was expected to have taken about six months. The $48-million Gateway project replaced a parking lot with the park-topped garage, finishing construction in 2020 but officially opening in January 2021. The following year, it earned the Atlanta Urban Design Commission’s Award of Excellence for sustainable design. City officials took ownership of the Gateway space from the Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority two years after it’d opened, which project leaders called a key first step in getting it leased and occupied. The city’s first Request for Proposals issued in February 2023, however, didn’t attract a single bid from prospective tenants. Department of Procurement officials blamed that on rising construction costs spurred by inflation and increased interest rates.The second stab at an RFP, issued in February last year, was a more detailed pitch to businesses that could fill such a large space. It called for a single enterprise to create a Gateway concept that would “increase the property value of the neighborhood [and] improve the area’s livability.”Will that finally happen soon? Only time will tell. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Grant Park news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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For lonesome Grant Park building, it’s back to square one after grocer bails
Josh Green
Thu, 05/15/2025 – 09:00
An architecturally striking building in one of Atlanta’s most celebrated parks that’s sat empty during three different presidential terms will reportedly remain that way for the near future. After nearly a year without construction progress, the city’s pick to fill the Grant Park Gateway project’s retail portion, Savi Provisions, is officially out, as the AJC first reported. The city’s Departments of Procurement and Parks and Recreation picked the gourmet grocer in June over two other concepts vying to fill the entire 7,000-square-foot Gateway space. The distinctive building, officially opened in January 2021, overlooks a 2.5-acre park atop a parking garage, crowning a space that city leaders have described as “iconic.” The city council approved Savi’s selection last fall. But nearby residents and officials including city councilmember Jason Winston, whose District 1 covers Grant Park, have more recently expressed frustrations at Savi’s lack of construction progress and transparency. Months after Savi had won the Gateway sweepstakes, the company still hadn’t signed a lease, stymying the process of building out the voluminous space next to Zoo Atlanta, as Winston told Urbanize Atlanta earlier this year. News that city officials were cutting bait with Savi came during a Community Development/Human Resources Committee meeting Tuesday. The committee voted to endorse an alternate Gateway plan put together by Terminus Commercial Real Estate Partners that had initially lost out to Savi, a quickly growing regional grocery chain. But the Terminus selection will still have to be approved by the full Atlanta City Council, and when it might open isn’t known, the newspaper reports.
The 2.5-acre park space in relation to the restaurant structure. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Terminus’ submitted plan for the Gateway space was called “Gateway Park and Market.” The team included Terminus, an Atlanta-based CRE firm, alongside Kraig Torres, owner of alcohol purveyor Hopcity, and Mike Walbert, a longtime Atlanta event curator. Their concept called for a micro food hall “foodie destination” and “cultural experience” that leans heavily into public programming and capitalizes on proximity to Zoo Atlanta.A Department of Parks and Recreation official said this week Terminus is planning three fresh food vendors for the space, plus a grab-and-go market, coffee and tea options, a full-service bar, and a deli counter, among other aspects, per the AJC. Founded in 2009, Savi counts locations in North Carolina and 16 stores across metro Atlanta, spanning from the airport to Howell Mill Road, Decatur, and Brookhaven to the Crabapple district in Milton. It’s known for its wine selection and organic foods.The third finalist was Rease Group Holdings Inc., an Atlanta-based company led by CEO Andy Rease and founded in 2010. Few details about that idea were publicly divulged.Winston has said no public funds or other incentives were used to entice Savi or its competitors to lease the Gateway space.
The spacious interior of the Gateway building, as seen in early 2021, looks largely the same today. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Invest Atlanta has approved more than $8 million to help Savi open two other locations in what city leaders have classified as food deserts: the former Walgreen’s space near Woodruff Park downtown and another in Cascade. A Savi company official recently told the AJC he’s struggled to obtain liability insurance for new stores in areas considered economically distressed.Savi’s buildout of the Gateway space was expected to have taken about six months. The $48-million Gateway project replaced a parking lot with the park-topped garage, finishing construction in 2020 but officially opening in January 2021. The following year, it earned the Atlanta Urban Design Commission’s Award of Excellence for sustainable design. City officials took ownership of the Gateway space from the Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority two years after it’d opened, which project leaders called a key first step in getting it leased and occupied. The city’s first Request for Proposals issued in February 2023, however, didn’t attract a single bid from prospective tenants. Department of Procurement officials blamed that on rising construction costs spurred by inflation and increased interest rates.The second stab at an RFP, issued in February last year, was a more detailed pitch to businesses that could fill such a large space. It called for a single enterprise to create a Gateway concept that would “increase the property value of the neighborhood [and] improve the area’s livability.”Will that finally happen soon? Only time will tell. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Grant Park news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Opportunity Zones could get a big makeover under tax proposal
Opportunity Zones could get a big makeover under tax proposal
Under a recent tax proposal, the federal Opportunity Zone program may get extended to 2033 — with some major changes.
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Under a recent tax proposal, the federal Opportunity Zone program may get extended to 2033 — with some major changes.
Opportunity Zones could get a big makeover under tax proposal
Opportunity Zones could get a big makeover under tax proposal
Under a recent tax proposal, the federal Opportunity Zone program may get extended to 2033 — with some major changes.
Under a recent tax proposal, the federal Opportunity Zone program may get extended to 2033 — with some major changes. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
Under a recent tax proposal, the federal Opportunity Zone program may get extended to 2033 — with some major changes.
New condos near Ponce City Market dangle perks to lure buyers
New condos near Ponce City Market dangle perks to lure buyers
New condos near Ponce City Market dangle perks to lure buyers
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 16:37
Just west of the Atlanta Beltline and Ponce City Market, a new building of rare, for-sale condos has rolled out a slate of incentives in hopes of luring in buyers before summer kicks off.
Six months after its sales push began, The Leon on Ponce in Old Fourth Ward is dangling between $30,000 and $55,000 in “grand opening incentives” for contracts inked before June 1, according to its sales team.
The Leon began opening in late 2024 with a distinctly modern façade that includes oversized, V-shaped steel struts facing east and west, all perched over one of Atlanta’s most well-known commercial corridors.
According to marketing materials, The Leon’s incentives can be applied to closing costs and rate buydowns. Other carrots being dangled for buyers include complimentary storage units in the building, specialty built-in cabinetry in condos, and complimentary, transferable leasing permits.
Rendering for a typical The Leon living room, with 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank oak flooring. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
As seen in December, how The Leon on Ponce facade turned out over Ponce de Leon Avenue, facing north. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
We’ve asked the sales team for an update on how many of the building’s 74 units remain available; this story will be updated with any additional info that comes.
Current pricing at The Leon starts at $394,000 for a single bedroom and one bathroom in 629 square feet. That’s a third-floor condo with a 193-square-foot balcony, facing west—and a $610 per-square-foot breakdown.
The priciest option is penthouse residence 501—dubbed the “Roebuck” plan as a nod to area history—that’s asking $1.23 million for 1,425 square feet, plus another 161 square feet outside. That buys two bedrooms and two and ½ bathrooms at $862 per square foot.
Building perks include a 2,200-square-foot coworking space with Ark Coffeebar, a dog run for pet owners, and bicycle storage, per marketing materials.
Living room views over Ponce City Market from a corner unit. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The building’s east facade in full, as seen in December. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The Leon was first marketed in spring 2019 as the replacement for a cleared, .9-acre site that had served as surface parking, situated between Mister Carwash and a new boutique hotel, less than a block west of Ponce City Market. Delays caused by construction material sourcing bumped back the opening timeline in more recent years, project officials have said.
A sales center is now open with two model residences between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Swing up to the gallery for more images and context.
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The Leon on Ponce’s site, at right, as surface parking in October 2019. Google Maps
Rendering of The Leon’s facade along Ponce. Courtesy of Urban Eco Group/Compass; designs, Place Maker Design
A rendering illustrating the project’s vehicle entry point and balconies over Ponce de Leon Avenue—and proximity to Ponce City Market. Urban Eco Group/Compass; designs, Place Maker Design
As seen in December, how The Leon on Ponce facade turned out over Ponce de Leon Avenue, facing north. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Patio of the boutique Wylie Hotel next door to the west. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Proximity of the condos to a longstanding carwash next door. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The building’s east facade in full, as seen in December. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Rendering for a typical The Leon living room, with 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank oak flooring. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
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Living room views over Ponce City Market from a corner unit. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
New condos near Ponce City Market dangle perks to lure buyers
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 16:37
Just west of the Atlanta Beltline and Ponce City Market, a new building of rare, for-sale condos has rolled out a slate of incentives in hopes of luring in buyers before summer kicks off. Six months after its sales push began, The Leon on Ponce in Old Fourth Ward is dangling between $30,000 and $55,000 in “grand opening incentives” for contracts inked before June 1, according to its sales team. The Leon began opening in late 2024 with a distinctly modern façade that includes oversized, V-shaped steel struts facing east and west, all perched over one of Atlanta’s most well-known commercial corridors.According to marketing materials, The Leon’s incentives can be applied to closing costs and rate buydowns. Other carrots being dangled for buyers include complimentary storage units in the building, specialty built-in cabinetry in condos, and complimentary, transferable leasing permits.
Rendering for a typical The Leon living room, with 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank oak flooring. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
As seen in December, how The Leon on Ponce facade turned out over Ponce de Leon Avenue, facing north. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
We’ve asked the sales team for an update on how many of the building’s 74 units remain available; this story will be updated with any additional info that comes. Current pricing at The Leon starts at $394,000 for a single bedroom and one bathroom in 629 square feet. That’s a third-floor condo with a 193-square-foot balcony, facing west—and a $610 per-square-foot breakdown. The priciest option is penthouse residence 501—dubbed the “Roebuck” plan as a nod to area history—that’s asking $1.23 million for 1,425 square feet, plus another 161 square feet outside. That buys two bedrooms and two and ½ bathrooms at $862 per square foot. Building perks include a 2,200-square-foot coworking space with Ark Coffeebar, a dog run for pet owners, and bicycle storage, per marketing materials.
Living room views over Ponce City Market from a corner unit. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The building’s east facade in full, as seen in December. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The Leon was first marketed in spring 2019 as the replacement for a cleared, .9-acre site that had served as surface parking, situated between Mister Carwash and a new boutique hotel, less than a block west of Ponce City Market. Delays caused by construction material sourcing bumped back the opening timeline in more recent years, project officials have said.A sales center is now open with two model residences between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Swing up to the gallery for more images and context. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Old Fourth Ward news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The Leon on Ponce’s site, at right, as surface parking in October 2019. Google Maps
Rendering of The Leon’s facade along Ponce. Courtesy of Urban Eco Group/Compass; designs, Place Maker Design
A rendering illustrating the project’s vehicle entry point and balconies over Ponce de Leon Avenue—and proximity to Ponce City Market. Urban Eco Group/Compass; designs, Place Maker Design
As seen in December, how The Leon on Ponce facade turned out over Ponce de Leon Avenue, facing north. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Patio of the boutique Wylie Hotel next door to the west. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Proximity of the condos to a longstanding carwash next door. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The building’s east facade in full, as seen in December. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Rendering for a typical The Leon living room, with 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank oak flooring. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
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Living room views over Ponce City Market from a corner unit. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
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New condos near Ponce City Market dangle perks to lure buyers
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 16:37
Just west of the Atlanta Beltline and Ponce City Market, a new building of rare, for-sale condos has rolled out a slate of incentives in hopes of luring in buyers before summer kicks off. Six months after its sales push began, The Leon on Ponce in Old Fourth Ward is dangling between $30,000 and $55,000 in “grand opening incentives” for contracts inked before June 1, according to its sales team. The Leon began opening in late 2024 with a distinctly modern façade that includes oversized, V-shaped steel struts facing east and west, all perched over one of Atlanta’s most well-known commercial corridors.According to marketing materials, The Leon’s incentives can be applied to closing costs and rate buydowns. Other carrots being dangled for buyers include complimentary storage units in the building, specialty built-in cabinetry in condos, and complimentary, transferable leasing permits.
Rendering for a typical The Leon living room, with 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank oak flooring. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
As seen in December, how The Leon on Ponce facade turned out over Ponce de Leon Avenue, facing north. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
We’ve asked the sales team for an update on how many of the building’s 74 units remain available; this story will be updated with any additional info that comes. Current pricing at The Leon starts at $394,000 for a single bedroom and one bathroom in 629 square feet. That’s a third-floor condo with a 193-square-foot balcony, facing west—and a $610 per-square-foot breakdown. The priciest option is penthouse residence 501—dubbed the “Roebuck” plan as a nod to area history—that’s asking $1.23 million for 1,425 square feet, plus another 161 square feet outside. That buys two bedrooms and two and ½ bathrooms at $862 per square foot. Building perks include a 2,200-square-foot coworking space with Ark Coffeebar, a dog run for pet owners, and bicycle storage, per marketing materials.
Living room views over Ponce City Market from a corner unit. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The building’s east facade in full, as seen in December. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The Leon was first marketed in spring 2019 as the replacement for a cleared, .9-acre site that had served as surface parking, situated between Mister Carwash and a new boutique hotel, less than a block west of Ponce City Market. Delays caused by construction material sourcing bumped back the opening timeline in more recent years, project officials have said.A sales center is now open with two model residences between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Swing up to the gallery for more images and context. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Old Fourth Ward news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The Leon on Ponce’s site, at right, as surface parking in October 2019. Google Maps
Rendering of The Leon’s facade along Ponce. Courtesy of Urban Eco Group/Compass; designs, Place Maker Design
A rendering illustrating the project’s vehicle entry point and balconies over Ponce de Leon Avenue—and proximity to Ponce City Market. Urban Eco Group/Compass; designs, Place Maker Design
As seen in December, how The Leon on Ponce facade turned out over Ponce de Leon Avenue, facing north. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Patio of the boutique Wylie Hotel next door to the west. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Proximity of the condos to a longstanding carwash next door. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The building’s east facade in full, as seen in December. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Rendering for a typical The Leon living room, with 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank oak flooring. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
Living room views over Ponce City Market from a corner unit. The Leon on Ponce/ownatleon.com
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‘Womack Yards’ pitched at MARTA, Tyler Perry Studios doorstep
‘Womack Yards’ pitched at MARTA, Tyler Perry Studios doorstep
‘Womack Yards’ pitched at MARTA, Tyler Perry Studios doorstep
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 13:46
A unique infill project that’s been in the works for several years across the street from a MARTA station and famed intown TV/film hub is seeking a new path forward.
Envisioned as a stylish mix of residential and retail space with direct transit access, Womack Yards is designed for a .11-acre corner where Womack Avenue meets Main Street. Currently the site houses two standalone homes and two lots.
According to plans compiled by Atlanta-based architecture firm Xena Design, Womack Yards would stand three and four stories, with some of the top residential levels overlooking MARTA’s East Point station and the sprawling Terry Perry Studios next door.
How Womack Yards retail would meet the corner opposite East Point’s MARTA station, according to plans compiled in 2021. Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
The site and project plans came to market last month with Maximum One Realty Greater ATL, asking $924,999. The concept calls for seven townhomes on both sides of a market and tavern-style restaurant with a rooftop lounge. “[It’s] perfect for capturing foot traffic and creating a vibrant community hub,” according to listings.
When the project’s leadership, including owners Annette Coleman and Tiffany Coleman, presented it to East Point’s Downtown Development Authority two years ago, it had begun the permitting process and was expected to be built out over three phases.
According to its architect, the project later gained city approval and qualifies for Opportunity Zone Incentives to help make it viable. But construction has not moved forward.
The 1259 Womack Ave. site in question (bottom) in relation to East Point MARTA station and Tyler Perry’s movie studio complex. Google Maps
Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
The recent listing paints East Point as a hot bet for developers right now, with property values having climbed 25 percent in three years and $1 billion in recent infrastructure and commercial investment in the area.
The location is a “commuter’s dream” and the overall package “an investor’s goldmine,” per Marietta-based Maximum One Realty.
According to listings, Womack Yards’ seller is entertaining best offers right now. Find more context and imagery in the gallery above.
The .11-acre site in question, at left, and MARTA parking lots, as seen in March. Google Maps
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The 1259 Womack Ave. site in question (bottom) in relation to East Point MARTA station and Tyler Perry’s movie studio complex. Google Maps
The .11-acre site in question, at left, and MARTA parking lots, as seen in March. Google Maps
How Womack Yards retail would meet the corner opposite East Point’s MARTA station, according to plans compiled in 2021. Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
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‘Womack Yards’ pitched at MARTA, Tyler Perry Studios doorstep
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 13:46
A unique infill project that’s been in the works for several years across the street from a MARTA station and famed intown TV/film hub is seeking a new path forward. Envisioned as a stylish mix of residential and retail space with direct transit access, Womack Yards is designed for a .11-acre corner where Womack Avenue meets Main Street. Currently the site houses two standalone homes and two lots.According to plans compiled by Atlanta-based architecture firm Xena Design, Womack Yards would stand three and four stories, with some of the top residential levels overlooking MARTA’s East Point station and the sprawling Terry Perry Studios next door.
How Womack Yards retail would meet the corner opposite East Point’s MARTA station, according to plans compiled in 2021. Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
The site and project plans came to market last month with Maximum One Realty Greater ATL, asking $924,999. The concept calls for seven townhomes on both sides of a market and tavern-style restaurant with a rooftop lounge. “[It’s] perfect for capturing foot traffic and creating a vibrant community hub,” according to listings. When the project’s leadership, including owners Annette Coleman and Tiffany Coleman, presented it to East Point’s Downtown Development Authority two years ago, it had begun the permitting process and was expected to be built out over three phases. According to its architect, the project later gained city approval and qualifies for Opportunity Zone Incentives to help make it viable. But construction has not moved forward.
The 1259 Womack Ave. site in question (bottom) in relation to East Point MARTA station and Tyler Perry’s movie studio complex. Google Maps
Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
The recent listing paints East Point as a hot bet for developers right now, with property values having climbed 25 percent in three years and $1 billion in recent infrastructure and commercial investment in the area. The location is a “commuter’s dream” and the overall package “an investor’s goldmine,” per Marietta-based Maximum One Realty. According to listings, Womack Yards’ seller is entertaining best offers right now. Find more context and imagery in the gallery above.
The .11-acre site in question, at left, and MARTA parking lots, as seen in March. Google Maps
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The 1259 Womack Ave. site in question (bottom) in relation to East Point MARTA station and Tyler Perry’s movie studio complex. Google Maps
The .11-acre site in question, at left, and MARTA parking lots, as seen in March. Google Maps
How Womack Yards retail would meet the corner opposite East Point’s MARTA station, according to plans compiled in 2021. Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
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‘Womack Yards’ pitched at MARTA, Tyler Perry Studios doorstep
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 13:46
A unique infill project that’s been in the works for several years across the street from a MARTA station and famed intown TV/film hub is seeking a new path forward. Envisioned as a stylish mix of residential and retail space with direct transit access, Womack Yards is designed for a .11-acre corner where Womack Avenue meets Main Street. Currently the site houses two standalone homes and two lots.According to plans compiled by Atlanta-based architecture firm Xena Design, Womack Yards would stand three and four stories, with some of the top residential levels overlooking MARTA’s East Point station and the sprawling Terry Perry Studios next door.
How Womack Yards retail would meet the corner opposite East Point’s MARTA station, according to plans compiled in 2021. Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
The site and project plans came to market last month with Maximum One Realty Greater ATL, asking $924,999. The concept calls for seven townhomes on both sides of a market and tavern-style restaurant with a rooftop lounge. “[It’s] perfect for capturing foot traffic and creating a vibrant community hub,” according to listings. When the project’s leadership, including owners Annette Coleman and Tiffany Coleman, presented it to East Point’s Downtown Development Authority two years ago, it had begun the permitting process and was expected to be built out over three phases. According to its architect, the project later gained city approval and qualifies for Opportunity Zone Incentives to help make it viable. But construction has not moved forward.
The 1259 Womack Ave. site in question (bottom) in relation to East Point MARTA station and Tyler Perry’s movie studio complex. Google Maps
Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
The recent listing paints East Point as a hot bet for developers right now, with property values having climbed 25 percent in three years and $1 billion in recent infrastructure and commercial investment in the area. The location is a “commuter’s dream” and the overall package “an investor’s goldmine,” per Marietta-based Maximum One Realty. According to listings, Womack Yards’ seller is entertaining best offers right now. Find more context and imagery in the gallery above.
The .11-acre site in question, at left, and MARTA parking lots, as seen in March. Google Maps
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The .11-acre site in question, at left, and MARTA parking lots, as seen in March. Google Maps
How Womack Yards retail would meet the corner opposite East Point’s MARTA station, according to plans compiled in 2021. Xena Design/ Maximum One Realty Greater ATL
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Lenders face tough choices as $957B in commercial mortgages come due this year
Lenders face tough choices as $957B in commercial mortgages come due this year
Borrowers and lenders are figuring out how to handle commercial real estate properties that have lost significant value since they were last refinanced.
Borrowers and lenders are figuring out how to handle commercial real estate properties that have lost significant value since they were last refinanced. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
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Lenders face tough choices as $957B in commercial mortgages come due this year
Lenders face tough choices as $957B in commercial mortgages come due this year
Borrowers and lenders are figuring out how to handle commercial real estate properties that have lost significant value since they were last refinanced.
Borrowers and lenders are figuring out how to handle commercial real estate properties that have lost significant value since they were last refinanced. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2022-04-02 21:43:57)
Borrowers and lenders are figuring out how to handle commercial real estate properties that have lost significant value since they were last refinanced.
Centennial Yards’ wins continue with signing of large music venue
Centennial Yards’ wins continue with signing of large music venue
Centennial Yards’ wins continue with signing of large music venue
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 08:18
Another sizable live music venue is bound for Atlanta’s core.
Centennial Yards Company revealed Tuesday it has signed a long-term lease with entertainment giant Live Nation to bring concerts and more to a section of the downtown megaproject now rising from the former Gulch.
The unnamed Live Nation venue will anchor Centennial Yards’ under-construction entertainment and sports section, situated across the street from both State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Expect a wide range of performances across genres, “from national headliners to global touring acts and local artists,” in the 5,300-capacity venue, according to Centennial Yards Company.
For context, the Fox Theatre’s seating capacity is 4,665 seats, and the nearby Tabernacle’s is 2,600.
Overview of the Live Nation music venue’s position and scope (foreground) relative to the rest of the entertainment district and State Farm Arena. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Designs call for an “unwavering focus on the fan” with “exceptional sound quality, clear sightlines, and a range of customizable options” that include upgraded food and beverage packages and premium experiences, per officials. Renderings indicate the mid-rise venue will be wedged next to active railroad lines along M.L.K. Jr. Drive. It will also neighbor the third Cosm venue in the U.S., a three-story immersive entertainment concept that’s going vertical this month.
The music venue is scheduled to open sometime in 2027, project officials tell Urbanize Atlanta.
Jordan Zachary, Live Nation’s president of global venues, predicted the downtown venture will fill “a key gap in the local entertainment landscape” and “further strengthen the city’s position as a cultural and economic powerhouse,” according to a prepared statement.
The broader district “is poised to be the epicenter of sports and entertainment for the southeastern United States where people of all ages can enjoy concerts, sporting events, bars, restaurants, and retail stores,” added Brian McGowan, Centennial Yards Company president. “This new [venue] is exactly what our region needs and adds a key element to what has already been a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown.”
The unnamed music facility (middle), tucked beside Cosm and active railroad lines. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Centennial Yards’ first two towers—the 292-key Hotel Phoenix and a 304-apartment building The Mitchell, both 19 stories—are nearing the final phases of construction. Centennial Yards reps said last month the apartments are on pace to debut this summer, followed by the district’s first hotel sometime this fall.
Across Centennial Yards’ master-planned 50 acres, facets that have already opened include adaptive-reuse projects Centennial Yards South and Wild Leap Brewery. The connected, pedestrians-only Steele Bridge now hosts tailgating parties before large events with live music, food offerings, and other activities for fans and families.
All told, Centennial Yards is expected to cost $5 billion and span some 8 million square feet of mixed uses, described by its financial backers as one of the largest public-private partnerships in the U.S. right now. It’s all backed by a nearly $2-billion tax-incentive package, a record for Atlanta.
Centennial Yards Company—a partnership between an affiliate of CIM Group and another group led by Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler—is serving as the project’s master developer.
Construction progress on Centennial Yards’ entertainment component as of April, plus the north view from downtown to Midtown, Buckhead, and beyond.
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Overview of the Live Nation music venue’s position and scope (foreground) relative to the rest of the entertainment district and State Farm Arena. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
The unnamed music facility (middle), tucked beside Cosm and active railroad lines. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Construction progress on Centennial Yards’ entertainment component as of April, plus the north view from downtown to Midtown, Buckhead, and beyond.
Centennial Yards’ wins continue with signing of large music venue
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 08:18
Another sizable live music venue is bound for Atlanta’s core.Centennial Yards Company revealed Tuesday it has signed a long-term lease with entertainment giant Live Nation to bring concerts and more to a section of the downtown megaproject now rising from the former Gulch. The unnamed Live Nation venue will anchor Centennial Yards’ under-construction entertainment and sports section, situated across the street from both State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Expect a wide range of performances across genres, “from national headliners to global touring acts and local artists,” in the 5,300-capacity venue, according to Centennial Yards Company. For context, the Fox Theatre’s seating capacity is 4,665 seats, and the nearby Tabernacle’s is 2,600.
Overview of the Live Nation music venue’s position and scope (foreground) relative to the rest of the entertainment district and State Farm Arena. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Designs call for an “unwavering focus on the fan” with “exceptional sound quality, clear sightlines, and a range of customizable options” that include upgraded food and beverage packages and premium experiences, per officials. Renderings indicate the mid-rise venue will be wedged next to active railroad lines along M.L.K. Jr. Drive. It will also neighbor the third Cosm venue in the U.S., a three-story immersive entertainment concept that’s going vertical this month. The music venue is scheduled to open sometime in 2027, project officials tell Urbanize Atlanta. Jordan Zachary, Live Nation’s president of global venues, predicted the downtown venture will fill “a key gap in the local entertainment landscape” and “further strengthen the city’s position as a cultural and economic powerhouse,” according to a prepared statement. The broader district “is poised to be the epicenter of sports and entertainment for the southeastern United States where people of all ages can enjoy concerts, sporting events, bars, restaurants, and retail stores,” added Brian McGowan, Centennial Yards Company president. “This new [venue] is exactly what our region needs and adds a key element to what has already been a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown.”
The unnamed music facility (middle), tucked beside Cosm and active railroad lines. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Centennial Yards’ first two towers—the 292-key Hotel Phoenix and a 304-apartment building The Mitchell, both 19 stories—are nearing the final phases of construction. Centennial Yards reps said last month the apartments are on pace to debut this summer, followed by the district’s first hotel sometime this fall. Across Centennial Yards’ master-planned 50 acres, facets that have already opened include adaptive-reuse projects Centennial Yards South and Wild Leap Brewery. The connected, pedestrians-only Steele Bridge now hosts tailgating parties before large events with live music, food offerings, and other activities for fans and families. All told, Centennial Yards is expected to cost $5 billion and span some 8 million square feet of mixed uses, described by its financial backers as one of the largest public-private partnerships in the U.S. right now. It’s all backed by a nearly $2-billion tax-incentive package, a record for Atlanta. Centennial Yards Company—a partnership between an affiliate of CIM Group and another group led by Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler—is serving as the project’s master developer.
Construction progress on Centennial Yards’ entertainment component as of April, plus the north view from downtown to Midtown, Buckhead, and beyond.
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Overview of the Live Nation music venue’s position and scope (foreground) relative to the rest of the entertainment district and State Farm Arena. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
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Construction progress on Centennial Yards’ entertainment component as of April, plus the north view from downtown to Midtown, Buckhead, and beyond.
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Centennial Yards’ wins continue with signing of large music venue
Josh Green
Wed, 05/14/2025 – 08:18
Another sizable live music venue is bound for Atlanta’s core.Centennial Yards Company revealed Tuesday it has signed a long-term lease with entertainment giant Live Nation to bring concerts and more to a section of the downtown megaproject now rising from the former Gulch. The unnamed Live Nation venue will anchor Centennial Yards’ under-construction entertainment and sports section, situated across the street from both State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Expect a wide range of performances across genres, “from national headliners to global touring acts and local artists,” in the 5,300-capacity venue, according to Centennial Yards Company. For context, the Fox Theatre’s seating capacity is 4,665 seats, and the nearby Tabernacle’s is 2,600.
Overview of the Live Nation music venue’s position and scope (foreground) relative to the rest of the entertainment district and State Farm Arena. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Designs call for an “unwavering focus on the fan” with “exceptional sound quality, clear sightlines, and a range of customizable options” that include upgraded food and beverage packages and premium experiences, per officials. Renderings indicate the mid-rise venue will be wedged next to active railroad lines along M.L.K. Jr. Drive. It will also neighbor the third Cosm venue in the U.S., a three-story immersive entertainment concept that’s going vertical this month. The music venue is scheduled to open sometime in 2027, project officials tell Urbanize Atlanta. Jordan Zachary, Live Nation’s president of global venues, predicted the downtown venture will fill “a key gap in the local entertainment landscape” and “further strengthen the city’s position as a cultural and economic powerhouse,” according to a prepared statement. The broader district “is poised to be the epicenter of sports and entertainment for the southeastern United States where people of all ages can enjoy concerts, sporting events, bars, restaurants, and retail stores,” added Brian McGowan, Centennial Yards Company president. “This new [venue] is exactly what our region needs and adds a key element to what has already been a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown.”
The unnamed music facility (middle), tucked beside Cosm and active railroad lines. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Centennial Yards’ first two towers—the 292-key Hotel Phoenix and a 304-apartment building The Mitchell, both 19 stories—are nearing the final phases of construction. Centennial Yards reps said last month the apartments are on pace to debut this summer, followed by the district’s first hotel sometime this fall. Across Centennial Yards’ master-planned 50 acres, facets that have already opened include adaptive-reuse projects Centennial Yards South and Wild Leap Brewery. The connected, pedestrians-only Steele Bridge now hosts tailgating parties before large events with live music, food offerings, and other activities for fans and families. All told, Centennial Yards is expected to cost $5 billion and span some 8 million square feet of mixed uses, described by its financial backers as one of the largest public-private partnerships in the U.S. right now. It’s all backed by a nearly $2-billion tax-incentive package, a record for Atlanta. Centennial Yards Company—a partnership between an affiliate of CIM Group and another group led by Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler—is serving as the project’s master developer.
Construction progress on Centennial Yards’ entertainment component as of April, plus the north view from downtown to Midtown, Buckhead, and beyond.
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Overview of the Live Nation music venue’s position and scope (foreground) relative to the rest of the entertainment district and State Farm Arena. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
The unnamed music facility (middle), tucked beside Cosm and active railroad lines. Courtesy of Centennial Yards Company
Construction progress on Centennial Yards’ entertainment component as of April, plus the north view from downtown to Midtown, Buckhead, and beyond.
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For Kirkwood’s central park, long-sought redo begins taking shape
For Kirkwood’s central park, long-sought redo begins taking shape
For Kirkwood’s central park, long-sought redo begins taking shape
Josh Green
Tue, 05/13/2025 – 15:29
Maybe it lacks the cool cachet of Historic Fourth Ward Park, or the scope of Chastain and Grant parks, but Kirkwood’s centralized, century-old greenspace is no less a pillar and functional asset for eastside communities.
Now, after several years of planning, Bessie Branham Park’s comprehensive renovation is set to ramp up soon, according to project officials.
The first completed section of what’s called the Bessie Branham Park Renewal is set to be officially unveiled with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at the southwest entrance of the park, nearest to Kirkwood’s commercial village.
The event will serve as the kickoff to the 22nd annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes, the historic neighborhood’s signature festival.
Planning and fundraising efforts to upgrade the circa-1924 greenspace—spread across 7 acres at 2051 Delano Drive—have been ongoing since 2022.
Historical photo of the entrance in question at the century-old park, where Kirkwood and Ridgedale roads meet. Courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
Features of the revamped (but still historic-looking) entrance include new monumental signage, landscaped areas, and a path with personalized bricks purchased by local organizations and families as tributes to the neighborhood, according to Kirkwood Neighbors Organization officials.
Beyond the entrance, HGOR-designed renovation plans for Bessie Branham Park call for ADA-accessible walkways, playground upgrades, and solutions for water runoff issues that can leave areas swampy after heavy rains.
Playground updates call for modern equipment and a more accessible, engaging space overall. Another aspect will restore the park’s Urban Treehouse deck—implemented in 1994 and shaped like the United States—with durable composite materials that will preserve the deck’s uniquely state-inspired features.
Megan Owens, KNO outreach chair, said work on the playground and treehouse sections is scheduled to commence after the Spring Fling festival and wrap sometime in December.
Rendering for the upgraded Bessie Branham Park playground expected to open later this year. Courtesy of KNO
Overview of planned updates across the park’s south end, including the existing Urban Treehouse deck shaped like the U.S. (with an Alaska satellite deck). HGOR; courtesy of KNO
According to Owens, about 60 to 70 percent of festival proceeds have been channeled into park upgrades over the past few years. (We’ve asked for an estimate on what the project will cost overall and will update this story should additional information come.) This year, proceeds from KNO Environmental t-shirt sales at the new entrance will go toward park upgrades—and ditto for the bulk of beer and beverage sales. (Bottoms up, ATL).
The free festival, held rain or shine, also features an array of live music in the park, a large kid zone, a 5K run, artist market, and rows of food offerings.
Swing up to the gallery for more Bessie Branham Park Renewal project images and context.
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
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Bessie Branham Park’s centralized location on Delano Drive, in relation to downtown Kirkwood businesses and eastside landmarks such as Pullman Yards. Google Maps
Historical photo of the entrance in question at the century-old park, where Kirkwood and Ridgedale roads meet. Courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
Rendering for the upgraded Bessie Branham Park playground expected to open later this year. Courtesy of KNO
Existing conditions at the Kirkwood park beyond the rejuvenated entrance. HGOR; courtesy of KNO
Overview of planned updates across the park’s south end, including the existing Urban Treehouse deck shaped like the U.S. (with an Alaska satellite deck). HGOR; courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
For Kirkwood’s central park, long-sought redo begins taking shape
Josh Green
Tue, 05/13/2025 – 15:29
Maybe it lacks the cool cachet of Historic Fourth Ward Park, or the scope of Chastain and Grant parks, but Kirkwood’s centralized, century-old greenspace is no less a pillar and functional asset for eastside communities. Now, after several years of planning, Bessie Branham Park’s comprehensive renovation is set to ramp up soon, according to project officials. The first completed section of what’s called the Bessie Branham Park Renewal is set to be officially unveiled with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at the southwest entrance of the park, nearest to Kirkwood’s commercial village. The event will serve as the kickoff to the 22nd annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes, the historic neighborhood’s signature festival. Planning and fundraising efforts to upgrade the circa-1924 greenspace—spread across 7 acres at 2051 Delano Drive—have been ongoing since 2022.
Historical photo of the entrance in question at the century-old park, where Kirkwood and Ridgedale roads meet. Courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
Features of the revamped (but still historic-looking) entrance include new monumental signage, landscaped areas, and a path with personalized bricks purchased by local organizations and families as tributes to the neighborhood, according to Kirkwood Neighbors Organization officials. Beyond the entrance, HGOR-designed renovation plans for Bessie Branham Park call for ADA-accessible walkways, playground upgrades, and solutions for water runoff issues that can leave areas swampy after heavy rains. Playground updates call for modern equipment and a more accessible, engaging space overall. Another aspect will restore the park’s Urban Treehouse deck—implemented in 1994 and shaped like the United States—with durable composite materials that will preserve the deck’s uniquely state-inspired features. Megan Owens, KNO outreach chair, said work on the playground and treehouse sections is scheduled to commence after the Spring Fling festival and wrap sometime in December.
Rendering for the upgraded Bessie Branham Park playground expected to open later this year. Courtesy of KNO
Overview of planned updates across the park’s south end, including the existing Urban Treehouse deck shaped like the U.S. (with an Alaska satellite deck). HGOR; courtesy of KNO
According to Owens, about 60 to 70 percent of festival proceeds have been channeled into park upgrades over the past few years. (We’ve asked for an estimate on what the project will cost overall and will update this story should additional information come.) This year, proceeds from KNO Environmental t-shirt sales at the new entrance will go toward park upgrades—and ditto for the bulk of beer and beverage sales. (Bottoms up, ATL). The free festival, held rain or shine, also features an array of live music in the park, a large kid zone, a 5K run, artist market, and rows of food offerings. Swing up to the gallery for more Bessie Branham Park Renewal project images and context.
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
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Bessie Branham Park’s centralized location on Delano Drive, in relation to downtown Kirkwood businesses and eastside landmarks such as Pullman Yards. Google Maps
Historical photo of the entrance in question at the century-old park, where Kirkwood and Ridgedale roads meet. Courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
Rendering for the upgraded Bessie Branham Park playground expected to open later this year. Courtesy of KNO
Existing conditions at the Kirkwood park beyond the rejuvenated entrance. HGOR; courtesy of KNO
Overview of planned updates across the park’s south end, including the existing Urban Treehouse deck shaped like the U.S. (with an Alaska satellite deck). HGOR; courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
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HGOR; courtesy of KNO
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
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Century-old Bessie Branham Park’s new entrance to debut at Saturday’s Kirkwood Spring Fling festival
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For Kirkwood’s central park, long-sought redo begins taking shape
Josh Green
Tue, 05/13/2025 – 15:29
Maybe it lacks the cool cachet of Historic Fourth Ward Park, or the scope of Chastain and Grant parks, but Kirkwood’s centralized, century-old greenspace is no less a pillar and functional asset for eastside communities. Now, after several years of planning, Bessie Branham Park’s comprehensive renovation is set to ramp up soon, according to project officials. The first completed section of what’s called the Bessie Branham Park Renewal is set to be officially unveiled with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at the southwest entrance of the park, nearest to Kirkwood’s commercial village. The event will serve as the kickoff to the 22nd annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes, the historic neighborhood’s signature festival. Planning and fundraising efforts to upgrade the circa-1924 greenspace—spread across 7 acres at 2051 Delano Drive—have been ongoing since 2022.
Historical photo of the entrance in question at the century-old park, where Kirkwood and Ridgedale roads meet. Courtesy of KNO
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Features of the revamped (but still historic-looking) entrance include new monumental signage, landscaped areas, and a path with personalized bricks purchased by local organizations and families as tributes to the neighborhood, according to Kirkwood Neighbors Organization officials. Beyond the entrance, HGOR-designed renovation plans for Bessie Branham Park call for ADA-accessible walkways, playground upgrades, and solutions for water runoff issues that can leave areas swampy after heavy rains. Playground updates call for modern equipment and a more accessible, engaging space overall. Another aspect will restore the park’s Urban Treehouse deck—implemented in 1994 and shaped like the United States—with durable composite materials that will preserve the deck’s uniquely state-inspired features. Megan Owens, KNO outreach chair, said work on the playground and treehouse sections is scheduled to commence after the Spring Fling festival and wrap sometime in December.
Rendering for the upgraded Bessie Branham Park playground expected to open later this year. Courtesy of KNO
Overview of planned updates across the park’s south end, including the existing Urban Treehouse deck shaped like the U.S. (with an Alaska satellite deck). HGOR; courtesy of KNO
According to Owens, about 60 to 70 percent of festival proceeds have been channeled into park upgrades over the past few years. (We’ve asked for an estimate on what the project will cost overall and will update this story should additional information come.) This year, proceeds from KNO Environmental t-shirt sales at the new entrance will go toward park upgrades—and ditto for the bulk of beer and beverage sales. (Bottoms up, ATL). The free festival, held rain or shine, also features an array of live music in the park, a large kid zone, a 5K run, artist market, and rows of food offerings. Swing up to the gallery for more Bessie Branham Park Renewal project images and context.
HGOR; courtesy of KNO
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Bessie Branham Park’s centralized location on Delano Drive, in relation to downtown Kirkwood businesses and eastside landmarks such as Pullman Yards. Google Maps
Historical photo of the entrance in question at the century-old park, where Kirkwood and Ridgedale roads meet. Courtesy of KNO
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Rendering for the upgraded Bessie Branham Park playground expected to open later this year. Courtesy of KNO
Existing conditions at the Kirkwood park beyond the rejuvenated entrance. HGOR; courtesy of KNO
Overview of planned updates across the park’s south end, including the existing Urban Treehouse deck shaped like the U.S. (with an Alaska satellite deck). HGOR; courtesy of KNO
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Century-old Bessie Branham Park’s new entrance to debut at Saturday’s Kirkwood Spring Fling festival
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