ATLANTA | Development Thread V

[TimCity2000]

Originally Posted by jnihiser

This is my favorite way to come into the skyline:

Mine is from Birmingham on I-20, cresting the hill near Six Flags and seeing the city start to rise up in front of you. Looks huge because you're seeing the entire thing stretch from Downtown / Midtown / Buckhead to the northern suburbs.

[scania]

Originally Posted by TimCity2000

Mine is from Birmingham on I-20, cresting the hill near Six Flags and seeing the city start to rise up in front of you. Looks huge because you're seeing the entire thing stretch from Downtown / Midtown / Buckhead to the northern suburbs.

That's one of my favorites too. If any of you ever want a jaw-dropping view of Atlanta, there is a mountain called Sweat Mountain in East Cobb. You can drive up to the cul de sac on a Highborne Dr Marietta, Ga. It's probably one the most spectacular views of Atlanta. You can see everything from Kennesaw Mountain, to Downtown/Midtown/Buckhead, to Stone Mountain. You and your friends will be impressed!!!

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

Streetcar officially opened for service today. Looking forward to hopping on marta from Midtown station to five points to hop on streetcar to the Sweet Auburn Curb Market and back.

[Frankster87]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeanuts

Streetcar officially opened for service today. Looking forward to hopping on marta from Midtown station to five points to hop on streetcar to the Sweet Auburn Curb Market and back.

If you want a more direct route, the Streetcar actually connects with the Peachtree Center stop, one stop north of 5 Points. Take the Ellis St. Exit on the platform of Peachtree Center and then Exit the side that isn't the Atlanta Public Library and you'll exit right onto a Streetcar platform.

[forj]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeanuts

Streetcar officially opened for service today. Looking forward to hopping on marta from Midtown station to five points to hop on streetcar to the Sweet Auburn Curb Market and back.

it would probably be quicker to walk honestly. unless you timed it perfectly to where the street car arrived right when you got off the train. But if you picked up some groceries at the Sweet Auburn it would definitely be beneficial having the street car to take back home!

[Verge]

Originally Posted by forj

it would probably be quicker to walk honestly. unless you timed it perfectly to where the street car arrived right when you got off the train. But if you picked up some groceries at the Sweet Auburn it would definitely be beneficial having the street car to take back home!

Hopefully its the start of a comprehensive system--

[Eightball]

Atlanta streetcar to start service today
http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2014...ar-to-start-passenger-service-on-tuesday

[SteveD]

Article in today's New York Times discusses Atlanta's new street car.

[Ant131531]

Originally Posted by jnihiser

If you haven't driven or walked by Inman Quarter in a bit, go check it out ASAP. The quality of building materials, and the way they break up the vastness of the building with different facades is really impressive. Additionally, the retail portion of the project looks totally pro.

Want to tag along this post since I got photos of this impressive project...one of the best apartment projects in the last 5 years or so. These are photos from different angles. This is mainly for people who have not been to the neighborhood in a while. I took these with my DSLR and post-processed them so they're pretty high quality photos.

Inman Quarter from Highland Avenue


The inner area of Inman Quarter(Retail, parking garage and park entrance is here


Inman Quarter with the rest of the neighborhood.



Inman Quarter from the intersection of Elizabeth and Highland


Inman Quarter from the intersection of Elizabeth and Euclid


From Euclid


From the tiny park/public space in the middle of all of the development


The back of the apartment complex




Also a small update on the apartment project near Krog market.

[A-town]

I think the most impressive thing about Inman Quarter is it's layout and how it seamlessly blends in with the surrounding area. That being said, it looks cheap for the prices they're charging. The development seems to lack character and high-end finishes. It already looks dated and it hasn't even opened yet. I know it's too early to make a final call be these are just some of my initial thoughts.

[BunkyWay]

Originally Posted by A-town

I think the most impressive thing about Inman Quarter is it's layout and how it seamlessly blends in with the surrounding area. That being said, it looks cheap for the prices they're charging. The development seems to lack character and high-end finishes. It already looks dated and it hasn't even opened yet. I know it's too early to make a final call be these are just some of my initial thoughts.

I agree. This building looks like crap due to all of the EIFS. It will age terribly.

[Verge]

Originally Posted by BunkyWay

I agree. This building looks like crap due to all of the EIFS. It will age terribly.

There is no EIFS on this building at all, hardy panel, brick, metal panels (that look like wood) and storefront-- I actually think its one of the better designed projects going up now-- Do some folks equate simple contemporary design with cheap?-- that is certainly not the case, though its not an expensive building, in materials or detailing-wise, it is well proportioned and urbane--
This project is so much better that whats across N. Highland--

[ATL_J]

Originally Posted by Verge

There is no EIFS on this building at all, hardy panel, brick, metal panels (that look like wood) and storefront-- I actually think its one of the better designed projects going up now-- Do some folks equate simple contemporary design with cheap?-- that is certainly not the case, though its not an expensive building, in materials or detailing-wise, it is well proportioned and urbane--
This project is so much better that whats across N. Highland--

I absolutely agree. Eye of the beholder and all that, but not sure how it "already looks dated" considering this is a bit trendier design than current design trends (at least in multifamily). I do like how along highland they're a bit more aggressive with the design (metal panels) and facing the SFH neighborhood, they go with a brick look that fits into the neighborhood better. All in all, great addition.

[BunkyWay]

Originally Posted by Verge

There is no EIFS on this building at all, hardy panel, brick, metal panels (that look like wood) and storefront-- I actually think its one of the better designed projects going up now-- Do some folks equate simple contemporary design with cheap?-- that is certainly not the case, though its not an expensive building, in materials or detailing-wise, it is well proportioned and urbane--
This project is so much better that whats across N. Highland--

Yes, there is. See the picture taken from the back of the building. And you believe that is hard-coat stucco?

[Verge]

Originally Posted by BunkyWay

Yes, there is. See the picture taken from the back of the building. And you believe that is hard-coat stucco?

No its hardy board (a panel product)-- I've toured the building-- Sorry

[Atlanta3000]

Marriott AC Hotel Is Officially Under Construction

[Buck]

Originally Posted by Verge

No its hardy board (a panel product)-- I've toured the building-- Sorry

He's correct. There's no stucco.

[RocketSurgeon]

Originally Posted by ATL_J

All in all, great addition.

I agree that it's one of the better projects going right now. Price is more about the location than finishes and design, and I'm not sure what it is people are looking for in that regard anyway. How it ages will be dictated mostly by how well it's maintained, and that will probably be pretty well since Inman Park shows no signs of becoming undesirable.

I think some people are just destined to be unhappy about anything that doesn't "wow" them, which will be a lot since most things are average by definition. At the end of the day this is an apartment project in an inner suburb that the vast majority of non-residents will never see. Every piece of infill in the entire metro doesn't need to be a candidate for the world stage. Even the so-called "world-class" cities can't pull that off.

It looks respectable and will bring more density and retail into a neighborhood served by transit. Job well done if you ask me.

[scania]

Originally Posted by RocketSurgeon

I agree that it's one of the better projects going right now. Price is more about the location than finishes and design, and I'm not sure what it is people are looking for in that regard anyway. How it ages will be dictated mostly by how well it's maintained, and that will probably be pretty well since Inman Park shows no signs of becoming undesirable.

I think some people are just destined to be unhappy about anything that doesn't "wow" them, which will be a lot since most things are average by definition. At the end of the day this is an apartment project in an inner suburb that the vast majority of non-residents will never see. Every piece of infill in the entire metro doesn't need to be a candidate for the world stage. Even the so-called "world-class" cities can't pull that off.

It looks respectable and will bring more density and retail into a neighborhood served by transit. Job well done if you ask me.

I totally agree!!!

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Marriott AC Hotel Is Officially Under Construction

Do you know whether this go all the way to the corner of Peachtree? I thought I read somewhere that they were reserving the corner for a restaurant.