ATLANTA | Development Thread V

[pawelra]

Would be great if they also build a streetcar from downtown to get over there.

[scania]

Originally Posted by mayhem

Hopefully that GSU projects pulls through, looks like an amazing revitalization of some prime real estate. Love the nod to Fulton Co Stadium.

Agreed!!! This would be one of the more amazing projects of the city. It would be AWESOME for the city to have this same type of thought from Ga. State to take over/embrace the entire Underground Atlanta.

[Tuckerman]

It is great to see that there are some visionaries around. 100% backing for this effort! This could be a real encouragement for the downtown area.

[Buck]

Georgia State has already done so much good downtown... this would be a phenomenal use for the area and a huge benefit for both the city and the university. I work in a GSU owned building (25 Park Place... the old SunTrust Plaza) and I love all the real estate they've bought and fixed up in town.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Buck

Yes, arjay57, it is appropriate to post proposals and other developments here.

Thank you, Buck.

[AtlantaMustang]

Took these today.

The tower crane is about to go up at Centergy North. There's the base.



University House.



Both.

[Newnan_Eric]

Originally Posted by pawelra

Would be great if they also build a streetcar from downtown to get over there.

Check out the Streetcar/Beltline implementation plan. Phase one extends the currrent street car to the beltline, but Phase 2 has a leg that goes down Capital Ave, turns left on Georgia Ave. and terminates at Grant Park. Pretty sweet connectivity for this development!

[Newnan_Eric]

Originally Posted by micropundit

Carter and Georgia State University on Wednesday teamed on a proposal for a $300 million redevelopment proposal for the property around Turner Field for multiple uses, including football and baseball stadiums, retail, residential and student housing.


Atlanta-based real estate developer Carter and Georgia State University on Wednesday teamed on a proposal for a $300 million redevelopment of the property around Turner Field for multiple uses, including football and baseball stadiums, retail, residential and student housing.

The redevelopment of the 77-acre site would be funded by public and private sources, the organizations said in a statement. Carter’s preliminary proposal would include a 30,000-seat football stadium on the Turner Field site and a Georgia State baseball complex. The baseball stadium would be designed in the former location of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and would incorporate the Hank Aaron wall.Residential and student housing, retail businesses, green space and plazas also would be added to the property.

Here are some renders: #88 Unread Posted Today, 10:03 PM


http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...velopment.html

I cannot say enough about how excited I am to see this proposal. I really hope it comes to fruition. Not to be too blunt, but this development could bear out that the Braves leaving for Cobb County could be the best thing for this area of town. The City/County were never going to give over the development control that the Braves wanted. With the announcement of their departure, the remaining stakeholders are desperate to make lemonade out of lemons. I think something like this does even more than that.

1. This will provide a re-development that has vibrancy. If successful, there should be student housing, market rate housing, housing for lower/middle income families, retail, etc.

2. It will give GSU some sports facilities that are their own, and aren't way out in the burbs. It will help with developing a campus identity.

3. It preserves a bit of Atlanta's Olympic legacy. They will be able to keep part of Turner field / Olympic arena. This avoids the unnecessary demolition of a building far to early.

4. By re-building a baseball field on the grounds of the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, and preserving the "Hank Aaron" wall, it also pays homage to another pivotal moment in Atlanta sports history. This is important in a town that has so few.

5. It should connect to the streetcar system via the Downtown-Grant Park leg in Phase 2 of the implementation plan. Thus giving it transit service that isn't bus service.

6. I have already read that it could lead to more enhancements of the "Liberty Plaza" concept on the East side of the capital building. So, the halo effect of this development could expand further.

7. Over time, with this development seriously upgrading this spot and the already hot Grant Park neighborhood to the East, this could lift the whole area between the connector and Grant Park.

Anyway, go GSU!

[scania]

Originally Posted by Newnan_Eric

I cannot say enough about how excited I am to see this proposal. I really hope it comes to fruition. Not to be too blunt, but this development could bear out that the Braves leaving for Cobb County could be the best thing for this area of town. The City/County were never going to give over the development control that the Braves wanted. With the announcement of their departure, the remaining stakeholders are desperate to make lemonade out of lemons. I think something like this does even more than that.

1. This will provide a re-development that has vibrancy. If successful, there should be student housing, market rate housing, housing for lower/middle income families, retail, etc.

2. It will give GSU some sports facilities that are their own, and aren't way out in the burbs. It will help with developing a campus identity.

3. It preserves a bit of Atlanta's Olympic legacy. They will be able to keep part of Turner field / Olympic arena. This avoids the unnecessary demolition of a building far to early.

4. By re-building a baseball field on the grounds of the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, and preserving the "Hank Aaron" wall, it also pays homage to another pivotal moment in Atlanta sports history. This is important in a town that has so few.

5. It should connect to the streetcar system via the Downtown-Grant Park leg in Phase 2 of the implementation plan. Thus giving it transit service that isn't bus service.

6. I have already read that it could lead to more enhancements of the "Liberty Plaza" concept on the East side of the capital building. So, the halo effect of this development could expand further.

7. Over time, with this development seriously upgrading this spot and the already hot Grant Park neighborhood to the East, this could lift the whole area between the connector and Grant Park.

Anyway, go GSU!

Agreed on all points! GSU is the catalyst for the transformation to an urban Downtown. Along with the streetcar, and other things in the works, I see Downtown in a few years having a climate change of energy. This will only produce more and more development.

[cactuspunk]

Originally Posted by thebigATL

do not own this photo lol

So wait, the COA wouldn't let the Braves have any say or let them own the rights to redevelopment around the stadium (which the Braves had been complaining about for years), but now that they are leaving the COA is ready to sell all the property. WTF, am I missing something??

[clexmond]

Originally Posted by cactuspunk

So wait, the COA wouldn't let the Braves have any say or let them own the rights to redevelopment around the stadium (which the Braves had been complaining about for years), but now that they are leaving the COA is ready to sell all the property. WTF, am I missing something??

The Braves wanted something for nothing. They wanted to a) not have to buy the property, b) have the city improve the stadium, c) be able to bid on developing the property, and d) have a say in what was approved for development. They were looking for a handout and wanted to sit on both sides of the table in regards to development.

[tdawg]

I think this proposal is genius and will not only benefit the city but go a long way to giving GSU a real campus and dispelling its reputation as one of the nation's ugliest. I went to GSU for three years before transferring to school here in NYC. Hope the city and school can make this happen.

[micropundit]

Here is the list of retailers and restaurants:

Retailers:

•Swiss fashion label Akris will open its fifth U.S. boutique in a 2,164 square foot space at Buckhead Avenue.
•Luxury purse consignment store Bella Bag will open its 1,178 square foot boutique at Peachtree Road.
•Brunello Cucinelli, a luxury Italian retailer known for fine cashmere fashions, will open its first Atlanta location in 2,491 square feet on Bolling Way;
•Canali, a specialist in tailor-made suiting and men’s clothing will open a 2,111 square foot space on Buckhead Avenue.
•French footwear designer Christian Louboutin will open its first Atlanta location in a 1,787 square foot space at Bolling Way.
•diptyque, a French perfumer, will open its first Atlanta boutique in 496 square feet at Bolling Way.
•Luxury Italian fashion label Etro will open a 2,214 square foot store on Buckhead Avenue.
•Italian fashion house Helmut Lang will open its first Atlanta location in a 2,116 square foot space on Buckhead Avenue.
•Hermès, a French purveyor of leather, accessories, luxury goods and ready-to-wear will open in a 4,100 square foot space on Buckhead Avenue and Bolling Way.
•British high fashion house Jimmy Choo will open its footwear boutique in 2,162 square feet of space at the corner of Buckhead Avenue.
•L’Occitane, producer of French beauty and skincare products will open a 2,784 square foot space on Buckhead Avenue.
•Luxury retailer Moncler plans to open a 1,899 square foot space on Bolling Way to showcase its ski-inspired fashion.
•Scoop NYC, retailer of luxury, designer and contemporary ready-to-wear apparel, will open a 2,461 square foot space on Buckhead Avenue.
•Shapewear innovator Spanx will open its flagship store in 2,999 square feet on Bolling Way.
•Theory, a minimalist fashion label started in New York, will open its first Atlanta location in a 2,580 square foot space at Bolling Way.
•Italian shoe and leather goods designer Tod’s will open its first Atlanta location in 2,101 square feet at Buckhead Avenue.


Restaurants:

•American Cut, an upscale American steakhouse, will open its first Atlanta location in a 10,000 square foot space on Peachtree Road.
•Fine dining restaurant American F+B will open its first Atlanta eatery in a 6,370 square foot space on Buckhead Avenue.
•Corso Coffee, an Italian-style coffee bar featuring handcrafted beverages, great food and live music will open its Atlanta outpost in a 1,596 square foot space on Peachtree Road.
•Doraku Sushi, a sushi and sake outpost with locations from Miami to Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam opens its first Atlanta location in 2,725 square feet on East Paces Ferry Road.
•Georgetown Cupcake, a gourmet cupcake purveyor, will open in 2,700 square feet on East Paces Ferry Road.
•Spanish fusion restaurant Gypsy Kitchen will open in a 3,750 square foot space on Peachtree Road.
•New York hotspot Le Bilboquet will open in a 3,686 square foot space on Bolling Way for breakfast, lunch and dinner;
•Lugo Caffé, an Italian concept specializing in handmade pastas will open in 6,050 square feet on Buckhead Avenue;
•An Atlanta outpost of New York-based Shake Shack, plans to open in a 2,500 square foot space on Peachtree Road.
•The Southern Gentleman, a gastropub featuring farm-sourced ingredients, will open in a 3,750 square foot space on Peachtree Road.
•Purveyor of artisan pizzas Thirteen Pies will open in 4,300 square feet of space on Buckhead Avenue.
•Qing Mu, a noodle restaurant from the owners of Doraku Sushi, will be a brand new restaurant concept that will debut at Buckhead Atlanta in 2,725 square feet on East Paces Ferry Road.
http://m.bizjournals.com/atlanta/real_ta...ms-28-retailers-for-buckhead.html?r=full

[AtlantaMustang]

First Look: Upscale Townhomes Bound For Old Fourth Ward

Ground should break this summer on an "industrial modern" complex bringing eight high-end townhomes and two stand-alone houses to the Old Fourth Ward, all in the shadow of the neighborhood's historic concrete water tower.

http://atlanta.curbed.com/archives/2014/...-for-old-fourth-ward.php#reader_comments

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by AtlantaMustang

First Look: Upscale Townhomes Bound For Old Fourth Ward


http://atlanta.curbed.com/archives/2014/...-for-old-fourth-ward.php#reader_comments

I like this one a lot. Epic does great work.

[nature's calling]

Speaking of Buckhead Atlanta, the grand opening has been postponed to September.

http://buckheadview.com/2014/05/07/buckh...openings-now-delayed-to-at-least-sept-2/

[tdawg]

wow, Scoop, Helmut Lang, Etro. These are big scores for Buckhead Atlanta.

[micropundit]

Posted on 5/6/2014 8:23:00 AM by Rebecca Burns

Well, Atlanta, be careful what you wish for. The endless touting of the ATL as a world-class city is paying off, with our town squeaking into the top 25 on a new Guardian study of global city brands. Barely.

We’re No. 22, sandwiched between Melbourne and Mecca. We can muster pride in being one of only six U.S. cities on the list; take that, Houston and Charleston! But when you go toe-to-toe with other world cities, the assessment can be harsh. “There just isn't enough for visitors to see to make the capital of Georgia competitive with the top tier of U.S. cities,” writes the Guardian’s Chris Michael. Ouch. But, what do you expect when the World of Coca-Cola goes up against the Louvre and Sagrada Familia?

The Guardian commissioned the brand survey from Saffron, a consulting company that specializes in city branding and published a ranking of European cities in 2008. The study considered a city’s “assets,” which range from weather to infrastructure, safety, economic prosperity, and “buzz.”

Factors in Atlanta’s favor include transportation (although Michael’s praise for MARTA was mystifyingly enthusiastic; one presumes he's never been stuck in the bowels of the Peachtree Center station waiting for a delayed train) and our stature in the hip-hop world. Aside from a dearth of attractions, Atlanta was also dinged as “dangerous in places.”


The Top 25 City Brands
1.Los Angeles
2.New York City
3.London
4.Paris
5.Seoul
6.Barcelona
7.Rio de Janeiro
8.San Francisco
9.Las Vegas
10.Dubai
11.Istanbul
12.Madrid
13.Chicago
14.Singapore
15.Bangkok
16.Sydney
17.Mexico City
18.Buenos Aires
19.Mumbai
20.Sao Paulo
21.Mecca
22.Atlanta
23.Melbourne
24.Milan
25.Berlin
http://www.atlantamagazine.com/agenda/2014/05/06/survey-atlanta-no-22-global-city-brand

[rds989]

Originally Posted by Curious Atlantan

Here is how I see it: we are currently at point A, which is a basically a suburban setup in which everybody drives. We want to get to point B, where the city is vibrant, urban, dense, with a variety of modes of transportation including transit, cycling, walking. Getting from point A to point B is a chicken and egg problem in which we either 1) start building the density and allow for temporary increase in automobile traffic congestion then have people resort to other modes for congestion relief, or 2) start building the infrastructure for the alternative modes (transit, bike lanes, etc) then build the density.
In the first case you will hear people complain about congestion. In the second case you will hear people complain about runaway government spending on useless infrastructure.
I cannot see any other way to get from point A to point B, and I believe pretty much everybody on this forum agrees that this needs to happen. What do you think?

I support adding density (and support this project) and agree that some people will be incented to use public transportation more as the density is added, but that won'twork for some people. I'm a lawyer who unavoidably has extremely variable hours (have no idea on any given night whether I have to stay until 2:30 in the morning if an emergency arises, which happens with some frequency), and I can't take MARTA home to Roswell in those circumstances. Mostly because MARTA takes too long in the middle of the night. You might say don't live in Roswell, but I have three children and have genuine need of a reasonably-priced spacious home and solid public schools. Plus Roswell is really nice.

Anyway, I'm really happy to hear that the developers are being so thoughtful about the traffic issue and are trying to find ways for the new cars to access through W. Peachtree and 15th Street, rather than make a bad situation on 14th Street worse.

[thebigATL]

Originally Posted by micropundit

Posted on 5/6/2014 8:23:00 AM by Rebecca Burns

Well, Atlanta, be careful what you wish for. The endless touting of the ATL as a world-class city is paying off, with our town squeaking into the top 25 on a new Guardian study of global city brands. Barely.

We’re No. 22, sandwiched between Melbourne and Mecca. We can muster pride in being one of only six U.S. cities on the list; take that, Houston and Charleston! But when you go toe-to-toe with other world cities, the assessment can be harsh. “There just isn't enough for visitors to see to make the capital of Georgia competitive with the top tier of U.S. cities,” writes the Guardian’s Chris Michael. Ouch. But, what do you expect when the World of Coca-Cola goes up against the Louvre and Sagrada Familia?

The Guardian commissioned the brand survey from Saffron, a consulting company that specializes in city branding and published a ranking of European cities in 2008. The study considered a city’s “assets,” which range from weather to infrastructure, safety, economic prosperity, and “buzz.”

Factors in Atlanta’s favor include transportation (although Michael’s praise for MARTA was mystifyingly enthusiastic; one presumes he's never been stuck in the bowels of the Peachtree Center station waiting for a delayed train) and our stature in the hip-hop world. Aside from a dearth of attractions, Atlanta was also dinged as “dangerous in places.”


The Top 25 City Brands
1.Los Angeles
2.New York City
3.London
4.Paris
5.Seoul
6.Barcelona
7.Rio de Janeiro
8.San Francisco
9.Las Vegas
10.Dubai
11.Istanbul
12.Madrid
13.Chicago
14.Singapore
15.Bangkok
16.Sydney
17.Mexico City
18.Buenos Aires
19.Mumbai
20.Sao Paulo
21.Mecca
22.Atlanta
23.Melbourne
24.Milan
25.Berlin
http://www.atlantamagazine.com/agenda/2014/05/06/survey-atlanta-no-22-global-city-brand

Great, now hopefully we will be able to reach the top 10 by 2020.