Transformation of historic Downtown newspaper building kicks off
Transformation of historic Downtown newspaper building kicks off
Plans are to turn the 95,000-square-foot building and an adjacent parking lot into affordable housing and commercial space for entrepreneurs.
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Plans are to turn the 95,000-square-foot building and an adjacent parking lot into affordable housing and commercial space for entrepreneurs.
Options emerge for block-changing Beltline project in Reynoldstown
Options emerge for block-changing Beltline project in Reynoldstown
Options emerge for block-changing Beltline project in Reynoldstown
Josh Green
Fri, 06/06/2025 – 13:21
The scope of what could be a transformative redevelopment project beside the Atlanta Beltline is starting to come to light.
As revealed on these pages last month, Star Metals developer Allen Morris Company is seeking to transform two blocks in Reynoldstown along the popular Southeast Trail (formerly Eastside Trail), just north of Memorial Drive.
The Florida-based developer and its partners brought early design concepts before the Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League Zoning Committee this week, lending the first glimpses of what one block in question could become—and how it might function next to the multi-use trail.
The two Reynoldstown blocks poised for redevelopment on Mauldin and Holtzclaw streets, as shown prior to more recent development at the neighboring Stein Steel project. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Allen Morris’s presentation was meant to start the process of working with the neighborhood to change the property’s zoning from a C-1-C industrial designation to MR-4A-C to allow for multifamily development.
Early visuals show what appears to be the same Z-shaped designs in place for the more northern block, 930 Mauldin St., that initially started coming to light in 2022.
Immediately south of that, at 205 Holtzclaw St., three massing options have emerged for a multifamily building that appears larger, though designs aren’t finalized.
Massing for what’s described as Option 1 for the Allen Morris-led project on the 205 Holtzclaw St. block, with the Beltline’s Eastside (now Southeast) Trail shown at right. Allen Morris Company; submitted
One option for how the 205 Holtzclaw property would relate to (but not connect with) the Beltline corridor. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Two of the massing concepts presented would include stair-stepped facades, echoing designs on the 930 Mauldin block.
Allen Morris now owns the southernmost site, which houses an empty lot and low-rise, warehouse-style buildings formerly home to the DooGallery.
RCIL’s feedback will help determine construction timing, scope, and other details, but Allen Morris plans to build both retail and multifamily residential on the southernmost block, officials said last month. “We look forward to working with the neighborhood,” a rep noted, “to develop a project that inspires, impresses, and improves the lives of all who interact with it.”
For the more northern block, development ideas have been kicked around for nearly two decades but haven’t moved into construction. Allen Morris officials told Urbanize Atlanta last month they’re entering a joint partnership with that block’s longtime property owners, developers Metzger & Co.
Massing Option 2 presented this week. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 3, which excludes stair-stepped features. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Metzger & Co.’s development plans for Mauldin Street have been proposed, off and on, for more than 17 years, long before Beltline hysteria swept over the historic eastside neighborhood.
Metzger & Co.’s most recent, retooled plans called for 142 apartments (15 percent reserved as affordable housing) and 2,700 square feet of retail spaces fronting the Beltline, in a 140,000-square-foot building that would top out at six stories.
Those designs were approved by NPU and other neighborhood groups as part of a successful rezoning process in 2022.
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The two Reynoldstown blocks poised for redevelopment on Mauldin and Holtzclaw streets, as shown prior to more recent development at the neighboring Stein Steel project. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing for what’s described as Option 1 for the Allen Morris-led project on the 205 Holtzclaw St. block, with the Beltline’s Eastside (now Southeast) Trail shown at right. Allen Morris Company; submitted
One option for how the 205 Holtzclaw property would relate to (but not connect with) the Beltline corridor. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 2 presented this week. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 3, which excludes stair-stepped features. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Overview of the 930 Mauldin St. and 205 Holtzclaw St. properties in question alongside the Beltline’s Eastside Trail. Google Maps
According to previous renderings, how the completed 930 Mauldin St. project would look to Beltline patrons, with retail spaces depicted at left. Perkins & Will; via City of Atlanta Office of Zoning and Development
Options emerge for block-changing Beltline project in Reynoldstown
Josh Green
Fri, 06/06/2025 – 13:21
The scope of what could be a transformative redevelopment project beside the Atlanta Beltline is starting to come to light. As revealed on these pages last month, Star Metals developer Allen Morris Company is seeking to transform two blocks in Reynoldstown along the popular Southeast Trail (formerly Eastside Trail), just north of Memorial Drive.The Florida-based developer and its partners brought early design concepts before the Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League Zoning Committee this week, lending the first glimpses of what one block in question could become—and how it might function next to the multi-use trail.
The two Reynoldstown blocks poised for redevelopment on Mauldin and Holtzclaw streets, as shown prior to more recent development at the neighboring Stein Steel project. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Allen Morris’s presentation was meant to start the process of working with the neighborhood to change the property’s zoning from a C-1-C industrial designation to MR-4A-C to allow for multifamily development. Early visuals show what appears to be the same Z-shaped designs in place for the more northern block, 930 Mauldin St., that initially started coming to light in 2022. Immediately south of that, at 205 Holtzclaw St., three massing options have emerged for a multifamily building that appears larger, though designs aren’t finalized.
Massing for what’s described as Option 1 for the Allen Morris-led project on the 205 Holtzclaw St. block, with the Beltline’s Eastside (now Southeast) Trail shown at right. Allen Morris Company; submitted
One option for how the 205 Holtzclaw property would relate to (but not connect with) the Beltline corridor. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Two of the massing concepts presented would include stair-stepped facades, echoing designs on the 930 Mauldin block. Allen Morris now owns the southernmost site, which houses an empty lot and low-rise, warehouse-style buildings formerly home to the DooGallery.RCIL’s feedback will help determine construction timing, scope, and other details, but Allen Morris plans to build both retail and multifamily residential on the southernmost block, officials said last month. “We look forward to working with the neighborhood,” a rep noted, “to develop a project that inspires, impresses, and improves the lives of all who interact with it.”For the more northern block, development ideas have been kicked around for nearly two decades but haven’t moved into construction. Allen Morris officials told Urbanize Atlanta last month they’re entering a joint partnership with that block’s longtime property owners, developers Metzger & Co.
Massing Option 2 presented this week. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 3, which excludes stair-stepped features. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Metzger & Co.’s development plans for Mauldin Street have been proposed, off and on, for more than 17 years, long before Beltline hysteria swept over the historic eastside neighborhood.Metzger & Co.’s most recent, retooled plans called for 142 apartments (15 percent reserved as affordable housing) and 2,700 square feet of retail spaces fronting the Beltline, in a 140,000-square-foot building that would top out at six stories. Those designs were approved by NPU and other neighborhood groups as part of a successful rezoning process in 2022. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Reynoldstown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The two Reynoldstown blocks poised for redevelopment on Mauldin and Holtzclaw streets, as shown prior to more recent development at the neighboring Stein Steel project. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing for what’s described as Option 1 for the Allen Morris-led project on the 205 Holtzclaw St. block, with the Beltline’s Eastside (now Southeast) Trail shown at right. Allen Morris Company; submitted
One option for how the 205 Holtzclaw property would relate to (but not connect with) the Beltline corridor. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 2 presented this week. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 3, which excludes stair-stepped features. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Overview of the 930 Mauldin St. and 205 Holtzclaw St. properties in question alongside the Beltline’s Eastside Trail. Google Maps
According to previous renderings, how the completed 930 Mauldin St. project would look to Beltline patrons, with retail spaces depicted at left. Perkins & Will; via City of Atlanta Office of Zoning and Development
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Options emerge for block-changing Beltline project in Reynoldstown
Josh Green
Fri, 06/06/2025 – 13:21
The scope of what could be a transformative redevelopment project beside the Atlanta Beltline is starting to come to light. As revealed on these pages last month, Star Metals developer Allen Morris Company is seeking to transform two blocks in Reynoldstown along the popular Southeast Trail (formerly Eastside Trail), just north of Memorial Drive.The Florida-based developer and its partners brought early design concepts before the Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League Zoning Committee this week, lending the first glimpses of what one block in question could become—and how it might function next to the multi-use trail.
The two Reynoldstown blocks poised for redevelopment on Mauldin and Holtzclaw streets, as shown prior to more recent development at the neighboring Stein Steel project. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Allen Morris’s presentation was meant to start the process of working with the neighborhood to change the property’s zoning from a C-1-C industrial designation to MR-4A-C to allow for multifamily development. Early visuals show what appears to be the same Z-shaped designs in place for the more northern block, 930 Mauldin St., that initially started coming to light in 2022. Immediately south of that, at 205 Holtzclaw St., three massing options have emerged for a multifamily building that appears larger, though designs aren’t finalized.
Massing for what’s described as Option 1 for the Allen Morris-led project on the 205 Holtzclaw St. block, with the Beltline’s Eastside (now Southeast) Trail shown at right. Allen Morris Company; submitted
One option for how the 205 Holtzclaw property would relate to (but not connect with) the Beltline corridor. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Two of the massing concepts presented would include stair-stepped facades, echoing designs on the 930 Mauldin block. Allen Morris now owns the southernmost site, which houses an empty lot and low-rise, warehouse-style buildings formerly home to the DooGallery.RCIL’s feedback will help determine construction timing, scope, and other details, but Allen Morris plans to build both retail and multifamily residential on the southernmost block, officials said last month. “We look forward to working with the neighborhood,” a rep noted, “to develop a project that inspires, impresses, and improves the lives of all who interact with it.”For the more northern block, development ideas have been kicked around for nearly two decades but haven’t moved into construction. Allen Morris officials told Urbanize Atlanta last month they’re entering a joint partnership with that block’s longtime property owners, developers Metzger & Co.
Massing Option 2 presented this week. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 3, which excludes stair-stepped features. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Metzger & Co.’s development plans for Mauldin Street have been proposed, off and on, for more than 17 years, long before Beltline hysteria swept over the historic eastside neighborhood.Metzger & Co.’s most recent, retooled plans called for 142 apartments (15 percent reserved as affordable housing) and 2,700 square feet of retail spaces fronting the Beltline, in a 140,000-square-foot building that would top out at six stories. Those designs were approved by NPU and other neighborhood groups as part of a successful rezoning process in 2022. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Reynoldstown news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The two Reynoldstown blocks poised for redevelopment on Mauldin and Holtzclaw streets, as shown prior to more recent development at the neighboring Stein Steel project. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing for what’s described as Option 1 for the Allen Morris-led project on the 205 Holtzclaw St. block, with the Beltline’s Eastside (now Southeast) Trail shown at right. Allen Morris Company; submitted
One option for how the 205 Holtzclaw property would relate to (but not connect with) the Beltline corridor. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 2 presented this week. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Massing Option 3, which excludes stair-stepped features. Allen Morris Company; submitted
Overview of the 930 Mauldin St. and 205 Holtzclaw St. properties in question alongside the Beltline’s Eastside Trail. Google Maps
According to previous renderings, how the completed 930 Mauldin St. project would look to Beltline patrons, with retail spaces depicted at left. Perkins & Will; via City of Atlanta Office of Zoning and Development
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Tower project near East Lake Golf Club seeks muralist for giant wall
Tower project near East Lake Golf Club seeks muralist for giant wall
Tower project near East Lake Golf Club seeks muralist for giant wall
Josh Green
Fri, 06/06/2025 – 11:48
A massive canvas—and a $30,000 payout—awaits the right artist in East Lake.
A $35-million renovation project for Legacy at East Lake (formerly known as East Lake Highrise) recently wrapped at 380 Eva Davis Way.
Neighboring Charles Yates Golf Course and Drew Charter School, just west of East Lake Golf Club, the eight-story, 1970s tower now offers 149 units for residents 55 and older, all at rates deemed affordable.
But an important component of the project remains TBD.
Project developer Columbia Residential has issued a call for artists capable of completing a mural with dimensions of nearly 60 by 72 feet—at least. It’s a $30,000 commission, with a goal of celebrating East Lake’s history and traditions (and seniors) through art.
The roughly 4,200-square-foot brick canvas in question at the Legacy at East Lake project today. Courtesy of Columbia Residential
The mural’s themes—Family, Hope, Identity, and Community Unity—shouldn’t totally obscure the building’s original 1971 red-brick north face, according to Columbia reps.
“Artists are encouraged to thoughtfully incorporate the building’s original red brick masonry, allowing portions of the historic façade to remain visible as part of the artistic composition—a powerful blend of preservation and innovation,” reads a project description.
To apply, and for full details, artists age 18 and older are asked to email murals@columbiares.com. Deadline for submissions is June 30, and the mural’s unveiling will coincide with Legacy at East Lake’s grand opening this fall.
Columbia partnered on the tower renovation with Atlanta Housing, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Invest Atlanta, aiming to preserve affordable housing in the area while boosting the quality of life for the property’s tenants. (Of 121 residents temporarily relocated, Columbia officials say 74 are expected to return, with help from Dash & Dwell services.)
The Legacy at East Lake project as construction entered final phases in January. Google Maps
All units are reserved for tenants earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, and project-based vouchers ensure that no resident has to pay more than 30 percent of their income to rent, according to project officials.
Along with replacement of most major systems, refreshed apartment interiors, and energy-efficient additions, the renovation added and updated amenities, including a theater, a computer and business center, a wellness room, and a community garden, among other perks.
According to Columbia, the East Lake venture marks the company’s 10th renovation and preservation project since 2020 focused on quality affordable housing.
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The Legacy at East Lake project as construction entered final phases in January. Google Maps
The roughly 4,200-square-foot brick canvas in question at the Legacy at East Lake project today. Courtesy of Columbia Residential
Tower project near East Lake Golf Club seeks muralist for giant wall
Josh Green
Fri, 06/06/2025 – 11:48
A massive canvas—and a $30,000 payout—awaits the right artist in East Lake. A $35-million renovation project for Legacy at East Lake (formerly known as East Lake Highrise) recently wrapped at 380 Eva Davis Way. Neighboring Charles Yates Golf Course and Drew Charter School, just west of East Lake Golf Club, the eight-story, 1970s tower now offers 149 units for residents 55 and older, all at rates deemed affordable. But an important component of the project remains TBD. Project developer Columbia Residential has issued a call for artists capable of completing a mural with dimensions of nearly 60 by 72 feet—at least. It’s a $30,000 commission, with a goal of celebrating East Lake’s history and traditions (and seniors) through art.
The roughly 4,200-square-foot brick canvas in question at the Legacy at East Lake project today. Courtesy of Columbia Residential
The mural’s themes—Family, Hope, Identity, and Community Unity—shouldn’t totally obscure the building’s original 1971 red-brick north face, according to Columbia reps. “Artists are encouraged to thoughtfully incorporate the building’s original red brick masonry, allowing portions of the historic façade to remain visible as part of the artistic composition—a powerful blend of preservation and innovation,” reads a project description. To apply, and for full details, artists age 18 and older are asked to email murals@columbiares.com. Deadline for submissions is June 30, and the mural’s unveiling will coincide with Legacy at East Lake’s grand opening this fall. Columbia partnered on the tower renovation with Atlanta Housing, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Invest Atlanta, aiming to preserve affordable housing in the area while boosting the quality of life for the property’s tenants. (Of 121 residents temporarily relocated, Columbia officials say 74 are expected to return, with help from Dash & Dwell services.)
The Legacy at East Lake project as construction entered final phases in January. Google Maps
All units are reserved for tenants earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, and project-based vouchers ensure that no resident has to pay more than 30 percent of their income to rent, according to project officials.Along with replacement of most major systems, refreshed apartment interiors, and energy-efficient additions, the renovation added and updated amenities, including a theater, a computer and business center, a wellness room, and a community garden, among other perks. According to Columbia, the East Lake venture marks the company’s 10th renovation and preservation project since 2020 focused on quality affordable housing.
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The Legacy at East Lake project as construction entered final phases in January. Google Maps
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Tower project near East Lake Golf Club seeks muralist for giant wall
Josh Green
Fri, 06/06/2025 – 11:48
A massive canvas—and a $30,000 payout—awaits the right artist in East Lake. A $35-million renovation project for Legacy at East Lake (formerly known as East Lake Highrise) recently wrapped at 380 Eva Davis Way. Neighboring Charles Yates Golf Course and Drew Charter School, just west of East Lake Golf Club, the eight-story, 1970s tower now offers 149 units for residents 55 and older, all at rates deemed affordable. But an important component of the project remains TBD. Project developer Columbia Residential has issued a call for artists capable of completing a mural with dimensions of nearly 60 by 72 feet—at least. It’s a $30,000 commission, with a goal of celebrating East Lake’s history and traditions (and seniors) through art.
The roughly 4,200-square-foot brick canvas in question at the Legacy at East Lake project today. Courtesy of Columbia Residential
The mural’s themes—Family, Hope, Identity, and Community Unity—shouldn’t totally obscure the building’s original 1971 red-brick north face, according to Columbia reps. “Artists are encouraged to thoughtfully incorporate the building’s original red brick masonry, allowing portions of the historic façade to remain visible as part of the artistic composition—a powerful blend of preservation and innovation,” reads a project description. To apply, and for full details, artists age 18 and older are asked to email murals@columbiares.com. Deadline for submissions is June 30, and the mural’s unveiling will coincide with Legacy at East Lake’s grand opening this fall. Columbia partnered on the tower renovation with Atlanta Housing, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Invest Atlanta, aiming to preserve affordable housing in the area while boosting the quality of life for the property’s tenants. (Of 121 residents temporarily relocated, Columbia officials say 74 are expected to return, with help from Dash & Dwell services.)
The Legacy at East Lake project as construction entered final phases in January. Google Maps
All units are reserved for tenants earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, and project-based vouchers ensure that no resident has to pay more than 30 percent of their income to rent, according to project officials.Along with replacement of most major systems, refreshed apartment interiors, and energy-efficient additions, the renovation added and updated amenities, including a theater, a computer and business center, a wellness room, and a community garden, among other perks. According to Columbia, the East Lake venture marks the company’s 10th renovation and preservation project since 2020 focused on quality affordable housing.
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People-friendly remake of Avondale Estates’ main drag hits milestone
People-friendly remake of Avondale Estates’ main drag hits milestone
People-friendly remake of Avondale Estates’ main drag hits milestone
Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 14:57
This week marks a year since the Complete Street overhaul of Avondale Estates’ primary traffic corridor broke ground, and city officials report that all aspects of the project are so far going according to plan.
Years in the making, the Complete Street remake of U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is designed to turn Avondale’s main drag into a more attractive, efficient, accessible, and safer corridor for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
The project remains on schedule and budget, and it recently reached a “big milestone” by completing all stormwater pipe installation and underground utility relocation along the corridor, according to Avondale Estates spokesperson Ellen Powell.
Another new addition is decorative pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village meant to echo the area’s architecture and expand outdoor seating options.
Ongoing infrastructure work along North Avondale Road this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The most recent, updated overview of Complete Streets progress along U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue). Courtesy of Avondale Estates
The project is remaking a five-lane highway and basic sidewalk that pass the Town Green and many of Avondale Estates’ most popular restaurants and shops, reducing the roadway to three lanes for roughly 1.15 miles.
At the western end, the Complete Street will start at Sams Crossing near MARTA’s Avondale station; from there, it will travel past the new park and through downtown, ending at Ashton Place.
Changes in between call for a 10-foot-wide path for pedestrians and bicyclists, upgraded traffic signals, a center median, landscape buffer, pedestrian and bike crossings, as well as road repaving and re-striping.
According to Powell, Complete Street hardscape installation is continuing, including work on the multimodal path in places along the corridor. Once that’s wrapped, landscaping and signal installation will come this autumn, per Powell.
Recently completed aspects of the project include new pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village that aim to reflect the distinctive architecture. Also shown is new seating in front of Galette bakery and a fresh Avon Theater marquee that returns the sign to its historic structure.Courtesy of Ellen Powell/Avondale Estates
Construction this week near My Parents’ Basement restaurant. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
City documents pertaining to the project stipulate the winning bidder was required to complete construction within 18 months.
Powell said this week the project is on pace to finish sometime in January next year.
In conjunction with the Town Green and a growing slate of retail and event spaces, the Complete Street project aims to create a more walkable, bikeable, and cohesive downtown for the DeKalb County city.
The roadway and narrow sidewalk in question today. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
How a remade U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is expected to look and function through Avondale Estates’ downtown area. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
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The most recent, updated overview of Complete Streets progress along U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue). Courtesy of Avondale Estates
Recently completed aspects of the project include new pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village that aim to reflect the distinctive architecture. Also shown is new seating in front of Galette bakery and a fresh Avon Theater marquee that returns the sign to its historic structure.Courtesy of Ellen Powell/Avondale Estates
Ongoing infrastructure work along North Avondale Road this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Construction this week near My Parents’ Basement restaurant. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
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Site work prepping for installation of a 10-foot-wide multimodal path as part of the Complete Street overhaul. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Facing west toward downtown Decatur, where construction work currently ends near Maple Street. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Extent of the Complete Street project stretching from Sams Crossing, at left, to Ashton Place in Avondale Estates. Google Maps
The roadway and narrow sidewalk in question today. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
How a remade U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is expected to look and function through Avondale Estates’ downtown area. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
People-friendly remake of Avondale Estates’ main drag hits milestone
Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 14:57
This week marks a year since the Complete Street overhaul of Avondale Estates’ primary traffic corridor broke ground, and city officials report that all aspects of the project are so far going according to plan. Years in the making, the Complete Street remake of U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is designed to turn Avondale’s main drag into a more attractive, efficient, accessible, and safer corridor for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.The project remains on schedule and budget, and it recently reached a “big milestone” by completing all stormwater pipe installation and underground utility relocation along the corridor, according to Avondale Estates spokesperson Ellen Powell. Another new addition is decorative pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village meant to echo the area’s architecture and expand outdoor seating options.
Ongoing infrastructure work along North Avondale Road this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The most recent, updated overview of Complete Streets progress along U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue). Courtesy of Avondale Estates
The project is remaking a five-lane highway and basic sidewalk that pass the Town Green and many of Avondale Estates’ most popular restaurants and shops, reducing the roadway to three lanes for roughly 1.15 miles.At the western end, the Complete Street will start at Sams Crossing near MARTA’s Avondale station; from there, it will travel past the new park and through downtown, ending at Ashton Place.Changes in between call for a 10-foot-wide path for pedestrians and bicyclists, upgraded traffic signals, a center median, landscape buffer, pedestrian and bike crossings, as well as road repaving and re-striping. According to Powell, Complete Street hardscape installation is continuing, including work on the multimodal path in places along the corridor. Once that’s wrapped, landscaping and signal installation will come this autumn, per Powell.
Recently completed aspects of the project include new pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village that aim to reflect the distinctive architecture. Also shown is new seating in front of Galette bakery and a fresh Avon Theater marquee that returns the sign to its historic structure.Courtesy of Ellen Powell/Avondale Estates
Construction this week near My Parents’ Basement restaurant. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
City documents pertaining to the project stipulate the winning bidder was required to complete construction within 18 months.Powell said this week the project is on pace to finish sometime in January next year. In conjunction with the Town Green and a growing slate of retail and event spaces, the Complete Street project aims to create a more walkable, bikeable, and cohesive downtown for the DeKalb County city.
The roadway and narrow sidewalk in question today. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
How a remade U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is expected to look and function through Avondale Estates’ downtown area. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
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The most recent, updated overview of Complete Streets progress along U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue). Courtesy of Avondale Estates
Recently completed aspects of the project include new pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village that aim to reflect the distinctive architecture. Also shown is new seating in front of Galette bakery and a fresh Avon Theater marquee that returns the sign to its historic structure.Courtesy of Ellen Powell/Avondale Estates
Ongoing infrastructure work along North Avondale Road this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Construction this week near My Parents’ Basement restaurant. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
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Site work prepping for installation of a 10-foot-wide multimodal path as part of the Complete Street overhaul. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Facing west toward downtown Decatur, where construction work currently ends near Maple Street. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Extent of the Complete Street project stretching from Sams Crossing, at left, to Ashton Place in Avondale Estates. Google Maps
The roadway and narrow sidewalk in question today. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
How a remade U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is expected to look and function through Avondale Estates’ downtown area. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
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Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 14:57
This week marks a year since the Complete Street overhaul of Avondale Estates’ primary traffic corridor broke ground, and city officials report that all aspects of the project are so far going according to plan. Years in the making, the Complete Street remake of U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is designed to turn Avondale’s main drag into a more attractive, efficient, accessible, and safer corridor for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.The project remains on schedule and budget, and it recently reached a “big milestone” by completing all stormwater pipe installation and underground utility relocation along the corridor, according to Avondale Estates spokesperson Ellen Powell. Another new addition is decorative pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village meant to echo the area’s architecture and expand outdoor seating options.
Ongoing infrastructure work along North Avondale Road this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The most recent, updated overview of Complete Streets progress along U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue). Courtesy of Avondale Estates
The project is remaking a five-lane highway and basic sidewalk that pass the Town Green and many of Avondale Estates’ most popular restaurants and shops, reducing the roadway to three lanes for roughly 1.15 miles.At the western end, the Complete Street will start at Sams Crossing near MARTA’s Avondale station; from there, it will travel past the new park and through downtown, ending at Ashton Place.Changes in between call for a 10-foot-wide path for pedestrians and bicyclists, upgraded traffic signals, a center median, landscape buffer, pedestrian and bike crossings, as well as road repaving and re-striping. According to Powell, Complete Street hardscape installation is continuing, including work on the multimodal path in places along the corridor. Once that’s wrapped, landscaping and signal installation will come this autumn, per Powell.
Recently completed aspects of the project include new pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village that aim to reflect the distinctive architecture. Also shown is new seating in front of Galette bakery and a fresh Avon Theater marquee that returns the sign to its historic structure.Courtesy of Ellen Powell/Avondale Estates
Construction this week near My Parents’ Basement restaurant. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
City documents pertaining to the project stipulate the winning bidder was required to complete construction within 18 months.Powell said this week the project is on pace to finish sometime in January next year. In conjunction with the Town Green and a growing slate of retail and event spaces, the Complete Street project aims to create a more walkable, bikeable, and cohesive downtown for the DeKalb County city.
The roadway and narrow sidewalk in question today. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
How a remade U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is expected to look and function through Avondale Estates’ downtown area. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
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The most recent, updated overview of Complete Streets progress along U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue). Courtesy of Avondale Estates
Recently completed aspects of the project include new pavers in Avondale’s Tudor Village that aim to reflect the distinctive architecture. Also shown is new seating in front of Galette bakery and a fresh Avon Theater marquee that returns the sign to its historic structure.Courtesy of Ellen Powell/Avondale Estates
Ongoing infrastructure work along North Avondale Road this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Construction this week near My Parents’ Basement restaurant. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
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Site work prepping for installation of a 10-foot-wide multimodal path as part of the Complete Street overhaul. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Facing west toward downtown Decatur, where construction work currently ends near Maple Street. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Extent of the Complete Street project stretching from Sams Crossing, at left, to Ashton Place in Avondale Estates. Google Maps
The roadway and narrow sidewalk in question today. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
How a remade U.S. Highway 278 (North Avondale Road/East College Avenue) is expected to look and function through Avondale Estates’ downtown area. Courtesy of Avondale Estates
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Atlanta (again) crowned best U.S. city for recent college grads
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Atlanta (again) crowned best U.S. city for recent college grads
Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 13:09
With graduation season freshly in the rearview, researchers with online database CoworkingCafe have weighed factors from attractive places across the U.S. to determine the best big-city landing spot for people who’ve recently obtained college degrees.
Their answer for 2025? The Big Peach.
For the second time in three years, CoworkingCafe has placed Atlanta at No. 1 in its annual “Top Cities for Grads” ranking, returning the crown from 2024’s winner, San Francisco.
Researchers cited Atlanta’s “dynamic cultural scene” and “economic vitality,” along with stable price levels and relatively strong graduate job rates as reasons for the pick, though the picture wasn’t entirely rosy.
Of 290 U.S. cities analyzed, Atlanta was ranked in the “Big City” category for those with populations of 400,000 or more.
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The study marks another strong showing for ATL when it comes to being a career launchpad. In both 2023 and 2024, personal finance website WalletHub declared Atlanta the best U.S. city for starting a career among 182 studied.
For 2025, strong financial and employment metrics working in Atlanta’s favor included these main CoworkingCafe findings:
- Atlanta’s median income swelled by $2,287 over the course of a year, now reaching $82,201—good for the seventh highest among large cities;
- The city’s nearly 64 percent share of population with employer-based health insurance lands it at 14th place;
- Atlanta earned the ninth spot for 50.5 percent share of its population having bachelor’s degrees, also counting nearly 6 percent graduate jobs per total jobs;
- But the city shined brightest in the lifestyle category. In 2025, Atlanta counts 733 leisure establishments (up eight total from 2024) and nearly 24 coworking spaces per 100,000 residents, ranking second and first, respectively, among large cities for those metrics.
Not all Atlanta metrics are heading in positive directions, however.
CoworkingCafe analysts noted a “modest but noticeable decline” in Atlanta’s share of young adults holding bachelor’s degrees—and a bigger drop in those covered by employer health insurance. Those dips could affect overall workforce qualifications and benefits accessibility, the study notes.
But another selling point, as usual, remains Atlanta’s relative housing affordability in comparison to other major markets, ranking less than just 1 percent above the national average.
In terms of methodology, CoworkingCafe pulled data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey and County Business Patterns reports, along with data points from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and coworking space market data from SSI.
Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 big U.S. cities for recent grads right now, as CoworkingCafe sees it:
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Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 13:09
With graduation season freshly in the rearview, researchers with online database CoworkingCafe have weighed factors from attractive places across the U.S. to determine the best big-city landing spot for people who’ve recently obtained college degrees.Their answer for 2025? The Big Peach.For the second time in three years, CoworkingCafe has placed Atlanta at No. 1 in its annual “Top Cities for Grads” ranking, returning the crown from 2024’s winner, San Francisco. Researchers cited Atlanta’s “dynamic cultural scene” and “economic vitality,” along with stable price levels and relatively strong graduate job rates as reasons for the pick, though the picture wasn’t entirely rosy. Of 290 U.S. cities analyzed, Atlanta was ranked in the “Big City” category for those with populations of 400,000 or more.
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The study marks another strong showing for ATL when it comes to being a career launchpad. In both 2023 and 2024, personal finance website WalletHub declared Atlanta the best U.S. city for starting a career among 182 studied. For 2025, strong financial and employment metrics working in Atlanta’s favor included these main CoworkingCafe findings: Atlanta’s median income swelled by $2,287 over the course of a year, now reaching $82,201—good for the seventh highest among large cities;The city’s nearly 64 percent share of population with employer-based health insurance lands it at 14th place;Atlanta earned the ninth spot for 50.5 percent share of its population having bachelor’s degrees, also counting nearly 6 percent graduate jobs per total jobs;But the city shined brightest in the lifestyle category. In 2025, Atlanta counts 733 leisure establishments (up eight total from 2024) and nearly 24 coworking spaces per 100,000 residents, ranking second and first, respectively, among large cities for those metrics.Not all Atlanta metrics are heading in positive directions, however. CoworkingCafe analysts noted a “modest but noticeable decline” in Atlanta’s share of young adults holding bachelor’s degrees—and a bigger drop in those covered by employer health insurance. Those dips could affect overall workforce qualifications and benefits accessibility, the study notes. But another selling point, as usual, remains Atlanta’s relative housing affordability in comparison to other major markets, ranking less than just 1 percent above the national average.In terms of methodology, CoworkingCafe pulled data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey and County Business Patterns reports, along with data points from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and coworking space market data from SSI.Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 big U.S. cities for recent grads right now, as CoworkingCafe sees it:
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Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 13:09
With graduation season freshly in the rearview, researchers with online database CoworkingCafe have weighed factors from attractive places across the U.S. to determine the best big-city landing spot for people who’ve recently obtained college degrees.Their answer for 2025? The Big Peach.For the second time in three years, CoworkingCafe has placed Atlanta at No. 1 in its annual “Top Cities for Grads” ranking, returning the crown from 2024’s winner, San Francisco. Researchers cited Atlanta’s “dynamic cultural scene” and “economic vitality,” along with stable price levels and relatively strong graduate job rates as reasons for the pick, though the picture wasn’t entirely rosy. Of 290 U.S. cities analyzed, Atlanta was ranked in the “Big City” category for those with populations of 400,000 or more.
CoworkingCafe
The study marks another strong showing for ATL when it comes to being a career launchpad. In both 2023 and 2024, personal finance website WalletHub declared Atlanta the best U.S. city for starting a career among 182 studied. For 2025, strong financial and employment metrics working in Atlanta’s favor included these main CoworkingCafe findings: Atlanta’s median income swelled by $2,287 over the course of a year, now reaching $82,201—good for the seventh highest among large cities;The city’s nearly 64 percent share of population with employer-based health insurance lands it at 14th place;Atlanta earned the ninth spot for 50.5 percent share of its population having bachelor’s degrees, also counting nearly 6 percent graduate jobs per total jobs;But the city shined brightest in the lifestyle category. In 2025, Atlanta counts 733 leisure establishments (up eight total from 2024) and nearly 24 coworking spaces per 100,000 residents, ranking second and first, respectively, among large cities for those metrics.Not all Atlanta metrics are heading in positive directions, however. CoworkingCafe analysts noted a “modest but noticeable decline” in Atlanta’s share of young adults holding bachelor’s degrees—and a bigger drop in those covered by employer health insurance. Those dips could affect overall workforce qualifications and benefits accessibility, the study notes. But another selling point, as usual, remains Atlanta’s relative housing affordability in comparison to other major markets, ranking less than just 1 percent above the national average.In terms of methodology, CoworkingCafe pulled data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey and County Business Patterns reports, along with data points from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and coworking space market data from SSI.Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 big U.S. cities for recent grads right now, as CoworkingCafe sees it:
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Gated ‘Celesta’ project set for debut near Decatur, Avondale Estates
Gated ‘Celesta’ project set for debut near Decatur, Avondale Estates
Gated ‘Celesta’ project set for debut near Decatur, Avondale Estates
Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 01:02
For the first time in years, veteran suburban homebuilder David Weekley Homes has returned to a site Inside The Perimeter to develop an 80-unit project called Celesta. The company is set to officially pull back the curtain this month, promising a Decatur address with (relatively) attainable prices.
Celesta’s grand opening is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21, with tours of a professionally designed model home on site, project officials relayed this week.
The gated community’s goal is to bring a “mix of urban convenience and Southern suburban charm” with home floorplans dense enough to resemble townhomes from afar, though none are attached.
Celesta is located in the unincorporated DeKalb County community of Scottdale, tucked off East Ponce de Leon Avenue, about a mile and ½ due north of Your DeKalb Farmers Market.
Downtown Decatur’s shops and eats are three miles away by car, while Avondale Estates’ commercial village is two miles south.
A rendering depicting Celesta facades near Decatur and Avondale Estates. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The project will echo zero-lot line, high-density homes the builder has put together (and sold out) in other metro Atlanta markets. Plans for the 731 Valley Brook Road site also call for extensive greenspace, walking trails, and a dog park tucked around the community. Several modest single-family homes were cleared from the acreage as infrastructure including streets was put in several years ago.
Project reps tell Urbanize Atlanta prices at Celesta will start in the high $400,000s, and all plans will include four bedrooms, three and ½ bathrooms, and rear-loading, two-car garages. (A few designer-appointed options will also be ready later this month, priced in the low $500,00s, per officials.)
Two and three-story floorplans currently available range from 1,919 to 2,320 square feet. Expect five floorplans overall.
Adam Cornett, David Weekley Homes Atlanta division president, said in this week’s announcement that interest in the building type and location has been high.
“From the moment we announced [Celesta] was coming soon to the Scottdale-Decatur area,” Cornett said, “we’ve received a lot of interest from homebuyers.”
Examples of two finished David Weekley Homes communities—Belmont in Smyrna, at left, and Hargrove in Decatur—that resemble what Celesta will be. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The initial site plan for the 80-unit Celesta community in Decatur. (Homesite placement is correct here, but homebuilders are working to increase onsite park space, per project reps.)Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The community will be districted to Druid Hills High School, which developers call a selling point.
Beyond nearby commercial hubs, other perks of the location include proximity to major employers such as Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plus Interstate 285 and Ga. Highway 78, according to the homebuilder.
Owning at Celesta will require HOA dues, but those will cover lawn care. The project’s website lists those fees as $1,000 annually, following a $2,800 initiation fee.
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The 80-home site in relation to downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, Interstate 285, and other landmarks. Google Maps
The cleared site along Valley Brook Road in Scottdale last summer. Google Maps
The initial site plan for the 80-unit Celesta community in Decatur. (Homesite placement is correct here, but homebuilders are working to increase onsite park space, per project reps.)Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
Examples of two finished David Weekley Homes communities—Belmont in Smyrna, at left, and Hargrove in Decatur—that resemble what Celesta will be. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
A rendering depicting Celesta facades near Decatur and Avondale Estates. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
Gated ‘Celesta’ project set for debut near Decatur, Avondale Estates
Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 01:02
For the first time in years, veteran suburban homebuilder David Weekley Homes has returned to a site Inside The Perimeter to develop an 80-unit project called Celesta. The company is set to officially pull back the curtain this month, promising a Decatur address with (relatively) attainable prices. Celesta’s grand opening is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21, with tours of a professionally designed model home on site, project officials relayed this week. The gated community’s goal is to bring a “mix of urban convenience and Southern suburban charm” with home floorplans dense enough to resemble townhomes from afar, though none are attached.Celesta is located in the unincorporated DeKalb County community of Scottdale, tucked off East Ponce de Leon Avenue, about a mile and ½ due north of Your DeKalb Farmers Market. Downtown Decatur’s shops and eats are three miles away by car, while Avondale Estates’ commercial village is two miles south.
A rendering depicting Celesta facades near Decatur and Avondale Estates. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The project will echo zero-lot line, high-density homes the builder has put together (and sold out) in other metro Atlanta markets. Plans for the 731 Valley Brook Road site also call for extensive greenspace, walking trails, and a dog park tucked around the community. Several modest single-family homes were cleared from the acreage as infrastructure including streets was put in several years ago.Project reps tell Urbanize Atlanta prices at Celesta will start in the high $400,000s, and all plans will include four bedrooms, three and ½ bathrooms, and rear-loading, two-car garages. (A few designer-appointed options will also be ready later this month, priced in the low $500,00s, per officials.) Two and three-story floorplans currently available range from 1,919 to 2,320 square feet. Expect five floorplans overall. Adam Cornett, David Weekley Homes Atlanta division president, said in this week’s announcement that interest in the building type and location has been high. “From the moment we announced [Celesta] was coming soon to the Scottdale-Decatur area,” Cornett said, “we’ve received a lot of interest from homebuyers.”
Examples of two finished David Weekley Homes communities—Belmont in Smyrna, at left, and Hargrove in Decatur—that resemble what Celesta will be. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The initial site plan for the 80-unit Celesta community in Decatur. (Homesite placement is correct here, but homebuilders are working to increase onsite park space, per project reps.)Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The community will be districted to Druid Hills High School, which developers call a selling point. Beyond nearby commercial hubs, other perks of the location include proximity to major employers such as Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plus Interstate 285 and Ga. Highway 78, according to the homebuilder.Owning at Celesta will require HOA dues, but those will cover lawn care. The project’s website lists those fees as $1,000 annually, following a $2,800 initiation fee.Swing up to the gallery for more context and a closer look. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Decatur news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The initial site plan for the 80-unit Celesta community in Decatur. (Homesite placement is correct here, but homebuilders are working to increase onsite park space, per project reps.)Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
Examples of two finished David Weekley Homes communities—Belmont in Smyrna, at left, and Hargrove in Decatur—that resemble what Celesta will be. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
A rendering depicting Celesta facades near Decatur and Avondale Estates. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
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Josh Green
Thu, 06/05/2025 – 01:02
For the first time in years, veteran suburban homebuilder David Weekley Homes has returned to a site Inside The Perimeter to develop an 80-unit project called Celesta. The company is set to officially pull back the curtain this month, promising a Decatur address with (relatively) attainable prices. Celesta’s grand opening is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21, with tours of a professionally designed model home on site, project officials relayed this week. The gated community’s goal is to bring a “mix of urban convenience and Southern suburban charm” with home floorplans dense enough to resemble townhomes from afar, though none are attached.Celesta is located in the unincorporated DeKalb County community of Scottdale, tucked off East Ponce de Leon Avenue, about a mile and ½ due north of Your DeKalb Farmers Market. Downtown Decatur’s shops and eats are three miles away by car, while Avondale Estates’ commercial village is two miles south.
A rendering depicting Celesta facades near Decatur and Avondale Estates. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The project will echo zero-lot line, high-density homes the builder has put together (and sold out) in other metro Atlanta markets. Plans for the 731 Valley Brook Road site also call for extensive greenspace, walking trails, and a dog park tucked around the community. Several modest single-family homes were cleared from the acreage as infrastructure including streets was put in several years ago.Project reps tell Urbanize Atlanta prices at Celesta will start in the high $400,000s, and all plans will include four bedrooms, three and ½ bathrooms, and rear-loading, two-car garages. (A few designer-appointed options will also be ready later this month, priced in the low $500,00s, per officials.) Two and three-story floorplans currently available range from 1,919 to 2,320 square feet. Expect five floorplans overall. Adam Cornett, David Weekley Homes Atlanta division president, said in this week’s announcement that interest in the building type and location has been high. “From the moment we announced [Celesta] was coming soon to the Scottdale-Decatur area,” Cornett said, “we’ve received a lot of interest from homebuyers.”
Examples of two finished David Weekley Homes communities—Belmont in Smyrna, at left, and Hargrove in Decatur—that resemble what Celesta will be. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The initial site plan for the 80-unit Celesta community in Decatur. (Homesite placement is correct here, but homebuilders are working to increase onsite park space, per project reps.)Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
The community will be districted to Druid Hills High School, which developers call a selling point. Beyond nearby commercial hubs, other perks of the location include proximity to major employers such as Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plus Interstate 285 and Ga. Highway 78, according to the homebuilder.Owning at Celesta will require HOA dues, but those will cover lawn care. The project’s website lists those fees as $1,000 annually, following a $2,800 initiation fee.Swing up to the gallery for more context and a closer look. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Decatur news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The 80-home site in relation to downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, Interstate 285, and other landmarks. Google Maps
The cleared site along Valley Brook Road in Scottdale last summer. Google Maps
The initial site plan for the 80-unit Celesta community in Decatur. (Homesite placement is correct here, but homebuilders are working to increase onsite park space, per project reps.)Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
Examples of two finished David Weekley Homes communities—Belmont in Smyrna, at left, and Hargrove in Decatur—that resemble what Celesta will be. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
A rendering depicting Celesta facades near Decatur and Avondale Estates. Courtesy of David Weekley Homes
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The National Observer: Real Estate: New steel, aluminum tariffs to hit construction industry
The National Observer: Real Estate: New steel, aluminum tariffs to hit construction industry
Additional U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect Wednesday.
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Additional U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect Wednesday.
The National Observer: Real Estate: New steel, aluminum tariffs to hit construction industry
The National Observer: Real Estate: New steel, aluminum tariffs to hit construction industry
Additional U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect Wednesday.
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Additional U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect Wednesday.
San Francisco firm closes on $134 million deal for Midtown office tower
San Francisco firm closes on $134 million deal for Midtown office tower
The buyer secured an $82.75 million loan to fund its Midtown acquisition.
The buyer secured an $82.75 million loan to fund its Midtown acquisition. Read MoreBizjournals.com Feed (2019-09-06 17:16:48)
The buyer secured an $82.75 million loan to fund its Midtown acquisition.
San Francisco firm closes on $134 million deal for Midtown office tower
San Francisco firm closes on $134 million deal for Midtown office tower
The buyer secured an $82.75 million loan to fund its Midtown acquisition.
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The buyer secured an $82.75 million loan to fund its Midtown acquisition.