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.
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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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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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Another big build-to-rent project moves forward in Gwinnett County
Another big build-to-rent project moves forward in Gwinnett County
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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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 welcomed its first residents 20 years ago.
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Westside ‘Cottages’ project offering standalone homes from low $200Ks
Westside ‘Cottages’ project offering standalone homes from low $200Ks
Westside ‘Cottages’ project offering standalone homes from low $200Ks
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 13:46
Here’s proof that standalone new houses priced squarely in the $200,000s haven’t gone totally extinct in ITP Atlanta.
Situated due west of Midtown and Georgia Tech, residential infill project Cottages of Carey Park has come to marked in recent weeks with new homes priced from the low $200,000s to low $400,000s.
Designed by Kronberg U+A architects and built by Fortas Homes, the community’s broader goal is to offer relatively attainable, low-maintenance, for-sale housing options for everyone from young professionals to budding families and retirees—no strings attached, according to listing agent Taryn Bell of Bell Liberty Group.
The Cottages are offering $40,000 in down payment assistance from City of Atlanta coffers, $7,000 in closing costs, and 100 percent financing for qualified buyers. Perks of the location are listed as Westside Park (two miles), Westside Motor Lounge/Guardian Works (five miles), along with quick access to mixed-use offerings such as Chattahoochee Food Works and Westside Paper.
Example of Cottages of Carey Park facades. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park
But what’s the catch? None, says Bell. (Unless the $50 HOA fee per year is a sticking point.)
“The development is not investor-friendly and is for owner-occupancy only,” Bell tells Urbanize Atlanta. “We did this in order to protect the integrity of the development and the community. The flip side is that because we are not selling to investors, sales have been slow.”
Each house (plus one duplex) at the moment is built with Hardie Plank siding, porches, and interior perks such as granite countertops. Of 10 homes built in the initial phase, Bell says two have closed to date. All are move-in ready.
Those range from a $215,000 offering at 1088 Wedgewood Drive with one bedroom and one bathroom in 640 square feet, up to the largest option: Three bedrooms and two and ½ bathrooms in 1,550 square feet, which was priced at $405,000 but has sold.
Exterior of the least expensive Cottages option listed to date ($215,000). Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Site plan for delivered units at Cottages of Carey Park to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Overall the project is described as a “forward-thinking, fee-simple residential development bringing high-quality, energy-efficient homes to the heart of Atlanta.”
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Exterior of the least expensive Cottages option listed to date ($215,000). Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Two-story floorplan for the least expensive option to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Inside the project’s $215,000 listing today. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group; staging by Fruitful Staging
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Example of Cottages of Carey Park facades. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
The largest and priciest home option built to date is now sold. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Range of pricing along Wedgewood Drive today. Cottages of Carey Park
Site plan for delivered units at Cottages of Carey Park to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Site plan along Wedgewood Drive. Cottages of Carey Park
Cottages of Carey Park
Westside ‘Cottages’ project offering standalone homes from low $200Ks
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 13:46
Here’s proof that standalone new houses priced squarely in the $200,000s haven’t gone totally extinct in ITP Atlanta.Situated due west of Midtown and Georgia Tech, residential infill project Cottages of Carey Park has come to marked in recent weeks with new homes priced from the low $200,000s to low $400,000s. Designed by Kronberg U+A architects and built by Fortas Homes, the community’s broader goal is to offer relatively attainable, low-maintenance, for-sale housing options for everyone from young professionals to budding families and retirees—no strings attached, according to listing agent Taryn Bell of Bell Liberty Group. The Cottages are offering $40,000 in down payment assistance from City of Atlanta coffers, $7,000 in closing costs, and 100 percent financing for qualified buyers. Perks of the location are listed as Westside Park (two miles), Westside Motor Lounge/Guardian Works (five miles), along with quick access to mixed-use offerings such as Chattahoochee Food Works and Westside Paper.
Example of Cottages of Carey Park facades. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park
But what’s the catch? None, says Bell. (Unless the $50 HOA fee per year is a sticking point.) “The development is not investor-friendly and is for owner-occupancy only,” Bell tells Urbanize Atlanta. “We did this in order to protect the integrity of the development and the community. The flip side is that because we are not selling to investors, sales have been slow.” Each house (plus one duplex) at the moment is built with Hardie Plank siding, porches, and interior perks such as granite countertops. Of 10 homes built in the initial phase, Bell says two have closed to date. All are move-in ready. Those range from a $215,000 offering at 1088 Wedgewood Drive with one bedroom and one bathroom in 640 square feet, up to the largest option: Three bedrooms and two and ½ bathrooms in 1,550 square feet, which was priced at $405,000 but has sold.
Exterior of the least expensive Cottages option listed to date ($215,000). Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Site plan for delivered units at Cottages of Carey Park to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Overall the project is described as a “forward-thinking, fee-simple residential development bringing high-quality, energy-efficient homes to the heart of Atlanta.”Head up to the gallery for more images and context. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Westside news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Exterior of the least expensive Cottages option listed to date ($215,000). Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Two-story floorplan for the least expensive option to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Inside the project’s $215,000 listing today. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group; staging by Fruitful Staging
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Example of Cottages of Carey Park facades. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
The largest and priciest home option built to date is now sold. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Range of pricing along Wedgewood Drive today. Cottages of Carey Park
Site plan for delivered units at Cottages of Carey Park to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Site plan along Wedgewood Drive. Cottages of Carey Park
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Westside ‘Cottages’ project offering standalone homes from low $200Ks
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 13:46
Here’s proof that standalone new houses priced squarely in the $200,000s haven’t gone totally extinct in ITP Atlanta.Situated due west of Midtown and Georgia Tech, residential infill project Cottages of Carey Park has come to marked in recent weeks with new homes priced from the low $200,000s to low $400,000s. Designed by Kronberg U+A architects and built by Fortas Homes, the community’s broader goal is to offer relatively attainable, low-maintenance, for-sale housing options for everyone from young professionals to budding families and retirees—no strings attached, according to listing agent Taryn Bell of Bell Liberty Group. The Cottages are offering $40,000 in down payment assistance from City of Atlanta coffers, $7,000 in closing costs, and 100 percent financing for qualified buyers. Perks of the location are listed as Westside Park (two miles), Westside Motor Lounge/Guardian Works (five miles), along with quick access to mixed-use offerings such as Chattahoochee Food Works and Westside Paper.
Example of Cottages of Carey Park facades. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park
But what’s the catch? None, says Bell. (Unless the $50 HOA fee per year is a sticking point.) “The development is not investor-friendly and is for owner-occupancy only,” Bell tells Urbanize Atlanta. “We did this in order to protect the integrity of the development and the community. The flip side is that because we are not selling to investors, sales have been slow.” Each house (plus one duplex) at the moment is built with Hardie Plank siding, porches, and interior perks such as granite countertops. Of 10 homes built in the initial phase, Bell says two have closed to date. All are move-in ready. Those range from a $215,000 offering at 1088 Wedgewood Drive with one bedroom and one bathroom in 640 square feet, up to the largest option: Three bedrooms and two and ½ bathrooms in 1,550 square feet, which was priced at $405,000 but has sold.
Exterior of the least expensive Cottages option listed to date ($215,000). Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Site plan for delivered units at Cottages of Carey Park to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Overall the project is described as a “forward-thinking, fee-simple residential development bringing high-quality, energy-efficient homes to the heart of Atlanta.”Head up to the gallery for more images and context. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Westside news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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Exterior of the least expensive Cottages option listed to date ($215,000). Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Two-story floorplan for the least expensive option to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Inside the project’s $215,000 listing today. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group; staging by Fruitful Staging
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Example of Cottages of Carey Park facades. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
The largest and priciest home option built to date is now sold. Cottages of Carey Park/Curb Appeal Photography; courtesy of Bell Liberty Group
Range of pricing along Wedgewood Drive today. Cottages of Carey Park
Site plan for delivered units at Cottages of Carey Park to date. Cottages of Carey Park
Site plan along Wedgewood Drive. Cottages of Carey Park
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The National Observer: Real Estate: Why recent office-leasing momentum could stall
The National Observer: Real Estate: Why recent office-leasing momentum could stall
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces.
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2022-04-02 21:43:57)
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces.
The National Observer: Real Estate: Why recent office-leasing momentum could stall
The National Observer: Real Estate: Why recent office-leasing momentum could stall
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces.
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces.
Following upgrades, Atlanta’s other airport says bring on World Cup
Following upgrades, Atlanta’s other airport says bring on World Cup
Following upgrades, Atlanta’s other airport says bring on World Cup
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 08:52
If you think Atlanta’s pre-World Cup preparations are limited to gangbusters construction in blocks around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, think again.
That’s the message this month from Fulton County’s airport that isn’t the busiest on the planet—one of just two 24/7-tower airports in Georgia—as the 2026 FIFA World Cup edges closer. (Just 410 days away now).
Located about nine miles due west of downtown Atlanta, Fulton County Executive Airport has been gearing up for an expected influx of international flights next year by implementing infrastructure upgrades that airport leadership calls significant.
Currently, those include new customs services and improved runway conditions, funded with a $6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, that expand capabilities of the 900-acre facility at 3977 Aviation Circle also known as Charlie Brown Field.
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; Goode Van Slyke Architecture
The 3977 Aviation Circle NW airfield in relation to downtown Atlanta. Google Maps
Near-term plans at the airport that logged 78,000 operations in 2024 call for more hangars (from 19 to at least 25) and a new fire station—in addition to a runway extension within the next two years—to satisfy increased demand and keep pace with competing airfields Cobb County International Airport at McCollum Field and Peachtree-DeKalb Airport, as Saporta Report recently relayed.
Fulton County Executive Airport is a landing spot for some of the world’s top brands (Norfolk Southern, Home Depot, and Arthur Blank’s family operations have leased hangars) that helps keep Atlanta’s movers-and-shakers globally connected.
The airport’s upgraded Air Craft Rescue and Fire station. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Changes happening now and planned in the future—commercial redevelopment beyond the airport’s Fulton Industrial Boulevard boundary is one possibility, according to a 2023 presentation—aim to create a seamless and efficient service for international travelers, both existing and new, according to airport reps.
“These upgrades are not just about capacity,” reads a recent announcement, “they signify the airport’s commitment to supporting Atlanta’s economic growth and its status as a global city.”
Overview of near and long-term upgrades planned at Fulton County Executive Airport, as presented to county commissioners two years ago. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; 2023
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The 3977 Aviation Circle NW airfield in relation to downtown Atlanta. Google Maps
Overview of near and long-term upgrades planned at Fulton County Executive Airport, as presented to county commissioners two years ago. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; 2023
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; Goode Van Slyke Architecture
The airport’s upgraded Air Craft Rescue and Fire station. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Following upgrades, Atlanta’s other airport says bring on World Cup
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 08:52
If you think Atlanta’s pre-World Cup preparations are limited to gangbusters construction in blocks around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, think again. That’s the message this month from Fulton County’s airport that isn’t the busiest on the planet—one of just two 24/7-tower airports in Georgia—as the 2026 FIFA World Cup edges closer. (Just 410 days away now). Located about nine miles due west of downtown Atlanta, Fulton County Executive Airport has been gearing up for an expected influx of international flights next year by implementing infrastructure upgrades that airport leadership calls significant.Currently, those include new customs services and improved runway conditions, funded with a $6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, that expand capabilities of the 900-acre facility at 3977 Aviation Circle also known as Charlie Brown Field.
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; Goode Van Slyke Architecture
The 3977 Aviation Circle NW airfield in relation to downtown Atlanta. Google Maps
Near-term plans at the airport that logged 78,000 operations in 2024 call for more hangars (from 19 to at least 25) and a new fire station—in addition to a runway extension within the next two years—to satisfy increased demand and keep pace with competing airfields Cobb County International Airport at McCollum Field and Peachtree-DeKalb Airport, as Saporta Report recently relayed. Fulton County Executive Airport is a landing spot for some of the world’s top brands (Norfolk Southern, Home Depot, and Arthur Blank’s family operations have leased hangars) that helps keep Atlanta’s movers-and-shakers globally connected.
The airport’s upgraded Air Craft Rescue and Fire station. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Changes happening now and planned in the future—commercial redevelopment beyond the airport’s Fulton Industrial Boulevard boundary is one possibility, according to a 2023 presentation—aim to create a seamless and efficient service for international travelers, both existing and new, according to airport reps. “These upgrades are not just about capacity,” reads a recent announcement, “they signify the airport’s commitment to supporting Atlanta’s economic growth and its status as a global city.”
Overview of near and long-term upgrades planned at Fulton County Executive Airport, as presented to county commissioners two years ago. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; 2023
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The 3977 Aviation Circle NW airfield in relation to downtown Atlanta. Google Maps
Overview of near and long-term upgrades planned at Fulton County Executive Airport, as presented to county commissioners two years ago. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; 2023
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The airport’s upgraded Air Craft Rescue and Fire station. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
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Following upgrades, Atlanta’s other airport says bring on World Cup
Josh Green
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 08:52
If you think Atlanta’s pre-World Cup preparations are limited to gangbusters construction in blocks around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, think again. That’s the message this month from Fulton County’s airport that isn’t the busiest on the planet—one of just two 24/7-tower airports in Georgia—as the 2026 FIFA World Cup edges closer. (Just 410 days away now). Located about nine miles due west of downtown Atlanta, Fulton County Executive Airport has been gearing up for an expected influx of international flights next year by implementing infrastructure upgrades that airport leadership calls significant.Currently, those include new customs services and improved runway conditions, funded with a $6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, that expand capabilities of the 900-acre facility at 3977 Aviation Circle also known as Charlie Brown Field.
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; Goode Van Slyke Architecture
The 3977 Aviation Circle NW airfield in relation to downtown Atlanta. Google Maps
Near-term plans at the airport that logged 78,000 operations in 2024 call for more hangars (from 19 to at least 25) and a new fire station—in addition to a runway extension within the next two years—to satisfy increased demand and keep pace with competing airfields Cobb County International Airport at McCollum Field and Peachtree-DeKalb Airport, as Saporta Report recently relayed. Fulton County Executive Airport is a landing spot for some of the world’s top brands (Norfolk Southern, Home Depot, and Arthur Blank’s family operations have leased hangars) that helps keep Atlanta’s movers-and-shakers globally connected.
The airport’s upgraded Air Craft Rescue and Fire station. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
Changes happening now and planned in the future—commercial redevelopment beyond the airport’s Fulton Industrial Boulevard boundary is one possibility, according to a 2023 presentation—aim to create a seamless and efficient service for international travelers, both existing and new, according to airport reps. “These upgrades are not just about capacity,” reads a recent announcement, “they signify the airport’s commitment to supporting Atlanta’s economic growth and its status as a global city.”
Overview of near and long-term upgrades planned at Fulton County Executive Airport, as presented to county commissioners two years ago. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; 2023
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The 3977 Aviation Circle NW airfield in relation to downtown Atlanta. Google Maps
Overview of near and long-term upgrades planned at Fulton County Executive Airport, as presented to county commissioners two years ago. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; 2023
Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport; Goode Van Slyke Architecture
The airport’s upgraded Air Craft Rescue and Fire station. Courtesy of Fulton County Executive Airport
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