ATLANTA | Development Thread VI - Page 183

montydawg · #**3641** Posted **Jun 16, 2017, 9:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsvh

I think targeting limited subsidies to just start an area can be a valid strategy, but it still does not address the underlying issues. Once those areas are going they will still be unaffordable.

While I do agree we need more 'dense' 'affordable' housing near the city center, I believe even if they only build luxury buildings in the city core (as is happening now), I believe that will ultimately put downward price pressures on older properties people are leaving, and that will 'trickle down' (kind of hate that phrase) to lower income properties. Of course there is an issue if a growing city cannot develop enough housing to match the influx of residents, and in that case, housing stock will go up at every price point. I kind of think that is the case here in Atlanta.

I think a big problem in Atlanta, even in areas served by Transit (Brookhaven), the NIMBY people shoot down density which will serve the purpose of increasing supply in cheaper areas. I think developers are also having issues securing financing, so that is where Fulton Co and Invest Atlanta come in to help push things along.

jsvh · #**3642** Posted **Jun 16, 2017, 9:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by montydawg

While I do agree we need more 'dense' 'affordable' housing near the city center, I believe even if they only build luxury buildings in the city core (as is happening now), I believe that will ultimately put downward price pressures on older properties people are leaving, and that will 'trickle down' (kind of hate that phrase) to lower income properties. Of course there is an issue if a growing city cannot develop enough housing to match the influx of residents, and in that case, housing stock will go up at every price point. I kind of think that is the case here in Atlanta.

I think a big problem in Atlanta, even in areas served by Transit (Brookhaven), the NIMBY people shoot down density which will serve the purpose of increasing supply in cheaper areas. I think developers are also having issues securing financing, so that is where Fulton Co and Invest Atlanta come in to help push things along.

Agreed.

I think zoning is the main weapon the "F-U-I-got-mine" NIMBYs use to keep new people from moving to an area. So I think we have the same concerns there too.

rgreen2206 · #**3643** Posted **Jun 17, 2017, 5:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Did you see the couple that bought it? The wife looks like she is 16. I swear her face in the picture was screaming .....HELP ME!

You are an incredible asshole.

shivtim · #**3644** Posted **Jun 17, 2017, 2:37 PM**

Couple pics from this morning:

Lilli starting to make an impression on the skyline; from Central Park.

Work continues on 880 West Peachtree. Starting to rise out of the ground. NCR in the background.

pica · #**3645** Posted **Jun 18, 2017, 8:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Hey LinkedIn.com, I think any 36 year old woman would be extremely flattered I thought she looked 16 regardless of what g-damn school she went to.

If you honestly think a grown woman wants to be mistaken for a child and mocked on an internet message board, that says more about you than you probably want people to know.

scania · #**3646** Posted **Jun 18, 2017, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by pica

If you honestly think a grown woman wants to be mistaken for a child and mocked on an internet message board, that says more about you than you probably want people to know.

Honestly, it says more about you that you are still talking about this topic. Let's all move on from this insignificant subject.

ATLSkyPalaceOwner · #**3647** Posted **Jun 18, 2017, 11:46 PM**

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shivtim · #**3648** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 1:27 AM**

Icon (formerly Apogee) from 17th street. They've started putting decorative covering on the garage.

MdtwnATL · #**3649** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 5:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by shivtim

Icon (formerly Apogee) from 17th street. They've started putting decorative covering on the garage.

From the looks of things up up close, I don't think I'd use the word "coverage."

Love the impact this building has on that intersection and on the skyline in general, though.

shivtim · #**3650** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 1:06 PM**

I also noticed some blue and green cladding going up on the spring street frontage of AMLI Arts Center's parking deck.

ATL CTO · #**3651** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 2:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by MdtwnATL

From the looks of things up up close, I don't think I'd use the word "coverage."

Love the impact this building has on that intersection and on the skyline in general, though.

I agree. Although I've been highly disappointed at how few windows are on each unit. It stands in stark contrast to the panoramic effect of next door Atlantic House, Skyhouse, or nearly any other modern highrise project. This alone is a dealbreaker for me.

Atlriser · #**3652** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 3:38 PM**

Ive tried posting a few pics of midtown from GA Tech campus using flickr as outlined in the faq section but it only shows the small square box for each pic. I know others have asked this before, but didn't see posts on how to post pics. Can someone provide info on posting pics and also how do we notify someone to update the faq section as those directions dont work.

Thanks!

Street Advocate · #**3653** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 4:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlriser

Ive tried posting a few pics of midtown from GA Tech campus using flickr as outlined in the faq section but it only shows the small square box for each pic. I know others have asked this before, but didn't see posts on how to post pics. Can someone provide info on posting pics and also how do we notify someone to update the faq section as those directions dont work.

Thanks!

I haven't tried flickr. However, if you upload to Imgur, copy the image address, then post here with a lowercase (or potentially case does not matter?) letter L before the .jpg, it should resize the image to a tolerable width and height.

Street Advocate · #**3654** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 4:29 PM**

Anybody have additional information regarding the GT/Howell Mill/14th Street development? I'm curious as to when we may see a rendering or get more details about the project. SJ Collins was supposed to be working with neighborhood groups and I wasn't sure if any vision had come to light yet. Potentially related, 8 condos at White Provisions are listed for sale. They don't seem to sell too well, although they are usually priced a bit high.

Martinman · #**3655** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlriser

Ive tried posting a few pics of midtown from GA Tech campus using flickr as outlined in the faq section but it only shows the small square box for each pic. I know others have asked this before, but didn't see posts on how to post pics. Can someone provide info on posting pics and also how do we notify someone to update the faq section as those directions dont work.

Thanks!

Sent you a PM

shivtim · #**3656** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 7:55 PM**

The Building/arborist plan for 905 Memorial (Madison Yards) was approved today.

Student · #**3657** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 8:05 PM**

Is anyone hiring?

tdawg · #**3658** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 8:14 PM**

There should be a moratorium on naming developments "Yards." Philly has Schuylkill Yards, Nashville has Nashville Yards, and of course NYC's Hudson Yards was I believe the catalyst for this. Are there actual rail yards at Fuqua's development?

joecool · #**3659** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 8:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by shivtim

The Building/arborist plan for 905 Memorial (Madison Yards) was approved today.

Considering this is Fuckua, it's not that bad.

Libertarian · #**3660** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 9:02 PM**

Even Baltimore Camden Yards has adjacent tracks although there's hardly a rail yard there. But yeah, there's no rail activity at or near Fuqua's project on Memorial Dr.

Edit: From Wikipedia: "Camden Yards was built on land that once served as the rail yard for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Camden Station."