Atlanta Project Thread IV - Page 186

shivtim · #1 Posted **Jan 12, 2021, 5:41 PM**

Came across this model of the orginal proposal for Promenade, in the mid 1980s.

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SteveD · #2 Posted **Jan 12, 2021, 10:39 PM**

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Came across this model of the orginal proposal for Promenade, in the mid 1980s.

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I remember that well.....

shivtim · #3 Posted **Jan 12, 2021, 5:45 PM**

Lots of fascinating things on this tumblr. Unfortunately its no longer updated.

Gateway Center Mall, proposed for 10th and Peachtree in 1988.

atlantaguy · #4 Posted **Jan 16, 2021, 6:31 PM**

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Lots of fascinating things on this tumblr. Unfortunately its no longer updated.

Gateway Center Mall, proposed for 10th and Peachtree in 1988.

I remember this! They tore down Weekends and the Bar on Peachtree to develop it, then the Australian based company filed for bankruptcy. This was to be where the Federal Reserve is now - before they ever thought of leaving Downtown. Weekends was my favorite late night club, and RuPaul used to be there dancing on the speakers in mile-high platform shoes practically every visit. The Bar on Peachtree was wonderful, a very cool bar with rotating art and an amazing deck separated into dozens of outdoor rooms under the shade of old oaks.

The mall was supposed to be anchored by two long defunct NYC department stores - B. Altman and Bonwit Teller, and topped by two 40 story towers. One for offices, the other for condos. This was right after I moved here, back when Atlanta was really feeling its oats and just exploding with development and new residents. Sigh...now I feel old.

bigstick · #5 Posted **Jan 16, 2021, 9:19 PM**

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I remember this! They tore down Weekends and the Bar on Peachtree to develop it, then the Australian based company filed for bankruptcy. This was to be where the Federal Reserve is now - before they ever thought of leaving Downtown. Weekends was my favorite late night club, and RuPaul used to be there dancing on the speakers in mile-high platform shoes practically every visit. The Bar on Peachtree was wonderful, a very cool bar with rotating art and an amazing deck separated into dozens of outdoor rooms under the shade of old oaks.

The mall was supposed to be anchored by two long defunct NYC department stores - B. Altman and Bonwit Teller, and topped by two 40 story towers. One for offices, the other for condos. This was right after I moved here, back when Atlanta was really feeling its oats and just exploding with development and new residents. Sigh...now I feel old.

LOL, I remember all of that and more. I am 67...

atlantaguy · #6 Posted **Jan 16, 2021, 10:15 PM**

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LOL, I remember all of that and more. I am 67...

Now I don't feel so old, LOL! Just kidding, I'm only a few years younger than you.

Anyway, 60 is the new 40.

bigstick · #7 Posted **Jan 17, 2021, 3:13 PM**

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Now I don't feel so old, LOL! Just kidding, I'm only a few years younger than you.

Anyway, 60 is the new 40.

Thx,,,those were amazing memories...I remember the Gallus on Cypress, now that area is so dense it is mind boggling, one who lives in ATL then would be hard pressed to find where it once stood..

shivtim · #8 Posted **Jan 13, 2021, 3:16 PM**

Big news for the westside. Apple is helping to fund the Propel Center, "...aimed at offering technology skills and education to students at HBCUs. Apple said the project will establish two grants to help faculty build curriculum, research and lab space. It'll also fund 100 new scholarships."

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Apple is working with Southern Company and a range of community stakeholders to support the launch of the Propel Center, a first-of-its-kind innovation and learning hub for the HBCU community. Apple’s $25 million contribution will enable the Propel Center to support HBCU students and faculty through a robust virtual platform, a physical campus in the historic Atlanta University Center, as well as on-campus activations at partner institutions.
The center is designed to support the next generation of diverse leaders, providing innovative curricula, technology support, career opportunities, and fellowship programs. The Propel Center will offer a wide range of educational tracks, including AI and machine learning, agricultural technologies, social justice, entertainment arts, app development, augmented reality, design and creative arts, career preparation, and entrepreneurship. Experts from Apple will help develop curricula and provide ongoing mentorship and learning support, along with offering internship opportunities.

DNR · #9 Posted **Jan 13, 2021, 4:09 PM**

Beautiful design! - Lets hope they don't "water it down" like so many Atlanta proposals.

Buck · #10 Posted **Jan 13, 2021, 4:20 PM**

I like it. Reminds me of a lot of what I saw in Barcelona.

alco89 · #11 Posted **Jan 13, 2021, 5:25 PM**

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Beautiful design! - Lets hope they don't "water it down" like so many Atlanta proposals.

I almost expect it to be VE'd, at this point

smArTaLlone · #12 Posted **Jan 15, 2021, 12:23 AM**

https://portmanresidential.com/

STrek777 · #13 Posted **Jan 15, 2021, 4:56 PM**

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https://portmanresidential.com/

The image makes it look like the building is called "Living"... Am I the only one that sees the irony that the building is next to a funeral home. Maybe it's just a dark joke by the artist.

smArTaLlone · #14 Posted **Jan 24, 2021, 12:23 AM**

The land development permit has been issued suggesting that construction is coming.

Street Advocate · #15 Posted **Jan 24, 2021, 2:29 AM**

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The land development permit has been issued suggesting that construction is coming.

Bring it on. Will look great next to the cycle track coming to boulevard (multiple years out).

smArTaLlone · #16 Posted **Jan 27, 2021, 5:14 AM**

This is a nice neighborhood scaled project.

https://www.525moreland.com/updates/2021/1/25/community-update-7

smArTaLlone · #17 Posted **Jan 27, 2021, 5:40 AM**

A couple of projects are close to moving forward having recently filed new construction permits.

Modera Prominence Phase II

130 Luckie Street

ATLonthebrain · #18 Posted **Jan 27, 2021, 7:30 PM**

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A couple of projects are close to moving forward having recently filed new construction permits.

Modera Prominence Phase II

130 Luckie Street

For Modera Prominence Phase II, I watched that drone video of Buckhead that was posted a few days ago and noticed that there was already a fair amount of foundation work in place. Because of the hidden location it's an easy one to miss since you can't see it from the street. Great that it's moving forward.

ATLotb

NYbyWAYofGA · #19 Posted **Jan 27, 2021, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by ATLonthebrain

For Modera Prominence Phase II, I watched that drone video of Buckhead that was posted a few days ago and noticed that there was already a fair amount of foundation work in place. Because of the hidden location it's an easy one to miss since you can't see it from the street. Great that it's moving forward.

ATLotb

So, Modera Prominence Phase II has started already?

smArTaLlone · #20 Posted **Jan 29, 2021, 2:44 AM**

Per the project update from the Board of Governors meeting, construction is expected to proceed in April.