[LoveAtlanta]

What NEIGHBORHOOD of Atlanta you would love to live in?
Is that single home, townhouse or a big luxury building?

Why you would like to live there? Please post your reasons.

I love Twelve CP building. It will be near W hotel and its downtown near many attractions. No commute.

[mayhem]

I'm pretty content in Midtown. :) I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the city really.

[MattSal]

Midtown would probably be best as well.

[Hybrid0NE]

A condo in Midtown for a more urban lifestyle and Park Vinings (if it's ever built) for an amazing panorama of 4/5 of Atlanta's most promienent skylines.

[jason21atl]

I'm pretty content in Midtown. :) I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the city really.

I'm with you......I can't imagine living anywhere else in the city. I live in a condo in a 1927 apartment building on Penn Ave and couldn't be happier. Midtown is my favorite Atlanta "neighborhood" and Piedmont, Myrtle, and Penn are my favorite residential streets. You get the look and feel of a historic neighborhood and you are still literally steps from Peachtree.

[sabino86]

I like North Druid Hills (yea, I know it's in unincorporated DeKalb), but I would love to live in Midtown/Virginia Highland (need the $$$ though) for the short commute to GSU.

[tomtheastronomer]

I'm with you......I can't imagine living anywhere else in the city. I live in a condo in a 1927 apartment building on Penn Ave and couldn't be happier. Midtown is my favorite Atlanta "neighborhood" and Piedmont, Myrtle, and Penn are my favorite residential streets. You get the look and feel of a historic neighborhood and you are still literally steps from Peachtree.


i live in a building on penn, too. and i can't imagine anywhere being better. it feels like the neighborhoods i've lived in in savannah and augusta, yet, in a few blocks i can access all of midtown, and take a train easily to most other places i need to go.

the only other place i'd live is inmanpark/little five points. there's plenty to walk to there, too. being in a good city doesn't necessarily mean huge buildings to me, it means having the building i live in well integrated into the city fabric, and to be able to pleasantly walk to the places i need to go, like the grocery, restraurants, etc. people complain that atlanta doesn't have enough of it, which is true...but compared to ten years ago, i feel atlanta has come a long way.

[Dragonheart8588]

I live with my boyfriend in east Cobb on Column Drive off of Johnson Ferry in a condo. I think it is very nice, a resort-like environment. Every time, I come home from work and drive into Column Drive, I feel like there is beach at the end of it. It is a quite neighborhood, pedestrian friendly, plenty of joggers/bikers, plenty of greenery, fresh air, and a really nice hiking park at the end of the condos.

[sabino86]

I live with my boyfriend in east Cobb on Column Drive off of Johnson Ferry in a condo. I think it is very nice, a resort-like environment. Every time, I come home from work and drive into Column Drive, I feel like there is beach at the end of it. It is a quite neighborhood, pedestrian friendly, plenty of joggers/bikers, plenty of greenery, fresh air, and a really nice hiking park at the end of the condos.

SNOB ;)

Hell, I grew up in that area. Used to do some morning runs on Columns Drive.

[Dragonheart8588]

SNOB ;)

Hell, I grew up in that area. Used to do some morning runs on Columns Drive.

:D Hey, I just live with my boyfriend. I'm a broke college student. Do you teach or a student at GSU?

[sabino86]

:D Hey, I just live with my boyfriend. I'm a broke college student. Do you teach or a student at GSU?

Ditto on the broke college student part. :cheers:

[SteveD]

I live in Ormewood Park, which is a great neighborhood east of Grant Park and west of East Atlanta Village. I can walk across the street to an italian or cuban restaurant, an ice cream shop, a salon...Grant Park and East Atlanta Village are 15 minute walks or 5 minute bike rides away. I can drive to the airport in 15 minutes...five minutes to downtown, ten minutes to midtown...There's a wonderful variety of young, old, single, married, gay, straight, black, white, professional, blue collar...It's a vast improvement over the 14 years I spent in unincorporated DeKalb near the Briarcliff/Clairmont intersection, close to Lakeside High (and Fred Milani's White House)...I never knew how bland that was 'til I moved here 3 years ago. I'd like to make a transition to a high rise condo, preferably downtown, like 12 CP, but I have an aggressive dog, and I'm going to have to allow him to live out his life in the comfort of this home before I can make a move. Also, by then (the dog is 6 yrs old) I will probably be nearing the point when I can make a transition from 60 to 70 hr work weeks back to perhaps 20 to 30 hr work weeks, and I'm not sure if I have a bunch of extra leisure time if I will want to stay in Atlanta or go elsewhere. I get sad thinking about leaving Atlanta, but I can see myself doing it in 10 years or so...

[MidtownMile]

I'll be buying in Midtown in May (so if anyone has a cool place for under $175k near One Atlantic Center they are looking to unload, let me know. :haha: )

But, my choice would be to pick up one of the Turquoise plans in AQUA. Having that 700 sq. ft. balcony on about the 10th Floor with a Midtown/Buckhead/AS view would be about as good as it can get. Not that I've thought about it... :D

[CityFan]

What NEIGHBORHOOD of Atlanta you would love to live in?
Is that single home, townhouse or a big luxury building?

Why you would like to live there? Please post your reasons.

I love Twelve CP building. It will be near W hotel and its downtown near many attractions. No commute.
So far I have seen two posts mentioning 12 CP. It's really a nice building in a prime location. By the time all developments are completed (covering 9 blocks or so), it will be the center of Atlanta. With W hotel next to it, you will see business growing in that area. Plus the Marta station is right in the same block. I guess five to ten minutes walk taking you to midtown where Art museums and Fox thearter are located. It's a good time to buy in before the prices go up.

[catlike]

I'm very happy in Midtown with the ability to walk to a lot of amenities and the potential for more density. A couple of areas I really like, though, are Cabbagetown/Grant Park and the City of Decatur.

[(four 0 four)]

In the early 90's I lived downtown (in 'residential' lofts) two times, on Mitchell and Mangum Streets. Although there was an amazing energy to living there, downtown wasn't yet equipped for residential life. I'd consider a move back especially once more retail to support residents opens up.

I also lived for 2 years in Candler Park. This is a wonderful neighborhood especially since the addition of Freedom Park and the bike trail. CP has a lot of reasonably priced living options but for me, is a litle too far off the beaten path.

I lived in three places in Midtown (8th, 13th and 14th Streets) and found it to be extremely convenient and never boring. :) I really miss the views I had and would consider a move back tomorrow if the right place (at the right price) came along.

Right now I live in Brookwood, just north of the Amtrack station...not quite Midtown, not quite Buckhead, but a no-mans land in between. It's extremely convenient with easy access to pretty much anywhere in the city. Being able to walk to Kroger, Borders and several shops and restaurants is a great asset.

I (somewhat jokingly) judge a neighborhood by how interesting it would be if the power was off or I was snowed in. Right now, Midtown is the only area that would pass the test.

[Chris Creech]

Steve D - I have to agree, I live in N. Ormewood.

I'm 5-6 blocks from the EAV and 4-5 blocks from Glenwood Park shops. It's a nice mixed community with older homes being fixed up, a very active neighborhood assoc., new charter schools.

To me, if you're looking at a new up and coming "neighborhood" EAV, Ormewood (SAND), and Grant Park are finally coming into their own. Once people and real estate agents got over the fear of being south of I-20, everyone realized how convenient it is. I'm 5-10 mins from my clients downtown, there's new shopping close by at L5P and Edgewood, nothing in the city is more than 15-20 mins away (with light traffic). I can also walk to 3-4 diff buss routes to hit the MARTA line, or drive up and park with no problem in the free lots.

Now I just need to get my house fixed up, and the last of the drug dealers gone, but the momentum is definitely there. It's no longer a case of pioneering. House values are appreciating wildly for those who braved the early years.

And since I'm on the top of the big hill, in the winter time I get a great view of downtown just sitting on my front porch.

[Tombstoner]

For single-family homes with yards, a pleasant in-town feel and great access to everything else, I don't think you can beat Inman Park/Candler Park/Lake Claire/Downtown Decatur. Of course, if money were no object you could probably get me to move to Ansley Park with a great view of Midtown. ;)

[shanthemanatl]

I'm pretty happy with my SoNo/Midtown location, though, if I had the money, I'd love to be right on Peachtree in a highrise somewhere between 3rd and 10th.

[land234]

With kids and dogs and schools and safety being a concern...I guess Decatur.

otherwise midtown

[austin356]

VH if I ever get a family, but Midtown otherwise.

[jason21atl]

I lived right around the East Atlanta Village for about 5 years. I really liked some aspects of it........really low taxes, reasonable prices, proximity to midtown/downtown, shopping, etc. The whole "transitional neighborhood" thing can really wear on you fast. I had my car broken into and stolen a few times, friends were assaulted in the village, dogs and strays turned out on the street, etc. MARTA is a bit more challenging out there as there are no stations in the immediate vicinity and traffic on Moreland has gotten out of hand over the last few years. For the most part, I enjoyed my time in that part of town but I am much happier in Midtown.

[Optimus Prime]

Hanover House at the Colony Square.

[SteveD]

I lived right around the East Atlanta Village for about 5 years. I really liked some aspects of it........really low taxes, reasonable prices, proximity to midtown/downtown, shopping, etc. The whole "transitional neighborhood" thing can really wear on you fast. I had my car broken into and stolen a few times, friends were assaulted in the village, dogs and strays turned out on the street, etc. MARTA is a bit more challenging out there as there are no stations in the immediate vicinity and traffic on Moreland has gotten out of hand over the last few years. For the most part, I enjoyed my time in that part of town but I am much happier in Midtown.


:previous: yes, unfortunately there's still some of that. I suppose that's true of most in-town locations tho. My step-brother's wife was mugged in broad daylight in EAV last fall, on the sidewalk of Glenwood, and I have to carry canine pepper spray (it's specifically designed to repel dogs, it's much lower strength than reg. pepper spray...since dogs can't generate tears, regular pepper spray would be inhumane) when I'm walking my dog. I got it after we'd been charged one too many times by aggressive dogs on the loose...

[Terminus]

I'm pretty content in Midtown. :) I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the city really.

Really? For some reason I thought you lived on Marietta Street.

[mayhem]

Really? For some reason I thought you lived on Marietta Street.

I moved. I still have that property though. My shop is on Marietta as well.

[martarider]

I generally am happy in Midtown, but I could see myself moving downtown some day (F-P perhaps?). It would be great to have walking access to both the N/S and E/W rail lines.

I think the relative lack of retail is main thing holding me back. Has there been any progress on a downtown supermarket lately?

[bATLbecks]

I'm in the Old Fourth Ward -- the old red light district of ATL...and I love every minute of it!

[WSUSOM]

Without a doubt the Cascade area would be my number one choice followed by Inman Park.

[Terminus]

I generally am happy in Midtown, but I could see myself moving downtown some day (F-P perhaps?). It would be great to have walking access to both the N/S and E/W rail lines.

I think the relative lack of retail is main thing holding me back. Has there been any progress on a downtown supermarket lately?

The rail access is key to me, which is why I live in Downtown.

As for shopping, I use the Plaza Midtown Publix. On a good day it is literally 8 minutes from door to door from there to my house via MARTA. I often go up there for one or two items.

There is a plan for a supermarket in Allen Plaza on the block bounded by Spring, Ivan Allen, Williams and West Peachtree Pl.

The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is also getting a great grocery tenant in March. The owner is moving his organic bakery/produce shop/food shop from Munich Germany to Atlanta (for family reasons). It will be along the lines of Star Provisions meets Alon's. It has been in Munich for 20+ years. The owner has bought a loft Downtown and walks everywhere. It's just the kind of local, high quality business that we need.

[scania]

I'm up in the air between Midtown and Buckhead. If you live within a 3 minute walk to Buckhead, Art Center, and Midtown train stations, I think you"ll have a great experience with what the city has to offer. I love to go out and eat. Buckhead and Midtown have great restaurants, but at 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning there are more options in Buckhead to eat than in Midtown. Neither of the two in my opion has great a coffee house that I would frequent on a regular basis. The Barnes and Noble @ Tech has a horrible magazine collection. I wish there was something comparable to a Joe Muggs in either area. I'm into fashion and there are a couple of stores in Midtown, but obviously it doesn't compare to the retail in Buckhead. Midtown has the park, which is a huge bonus. I go to the Fox Theater maybe 3 times a year, so its not that much of a factor to me. All in all, its a win win with for both locations. The ambience of Buckhead, especially after the streetscape improvements and the new buildings is going to be incredible. The vibe of Midtown is also going to be awsome. The atmosphere has already started but will be on another level in a couple years.

[sprtsluvr8]

I'm happy with where I live now, but I've got my eye on Bankhead Hwy...or Donald E. Trump Blvd or whatever it is since the latest name change. I hear it's exciting and something to experience.

[Tombstoner]

The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is also getting a great grocery tenant in March. The owner is moving his organic bakery/produce shop/food shop from Munich Germany to Atlanta (for family reasons). It will be along the lines of Star Provisions meets Alon's. It has been in Munich for 20+ years. The owner has bought a loft Downtown and walks everywhere. It's just the kind of local, high quality business that we need.

This sounds fantastic! Can't wait :tup:

[kanc2001]

stuck in the burbs, hate it. ((((((Woodstock))))))) was transferred here for work last oct, had no clue of where to live decided to rent in w-stock because it was close to work in roswell, well not a good idea, im in a brand new house and the neighborhood is quickly turning into slums and boarding houses, as soon as the lease is up we look to buy in the city.....

[LoveAtlanta]

let me tell you one thing guys: i live in NYC and in Atlanta downtown. Because of my biz.
Well downtown New York was very undeveloped, like Soho, Tribeca, NoHo, Chelsea.
Well now downtown New York is most fun to live in, most expensive and trandy place to be.
Atlanta is like that now. But in 5 years things are going to change. It is always like that in big cities.

[Fiorenza]

I'm happy with where I live now, but I've got my eye on Bankhead Hwy...or Donald E. Trump Blvd or whatever it is since the latest name change. I hear it's exciting and something to experience.


I think not.....however, I drove down that strip several weeks ago and dropped in a couple of places, talked to people, looked around. Those are some poor people but yes they have their own community vibe and spirit.

[alleystreetindustry]

no doubt, a loft in the cabbagetown or inman park. i feel that area has the up-beat personality i look for in a neighborhood. my ideal location is the fulton cotton mill lofts right across the street from oakland cemetery. i find the area to be charming with the narrow streets, artsy roar, and overall old industry. if it were to be in inman park, it would be an old place on dekalb avenue.

i live in midtown, and it is ok. it is right up the street from my school, grady high. it is a couple blocks from piedmont park, which is also an upside. i can walk down the street to see a movie, or up the street for a marta station. if i go south i meet up with krispy kreme, and if i go north i have colony square and amsterdam. but in having all of that, i also have traffic, lots of traffic. i also have hos, bums, and convicted criminals wandering my streets at night. i have my yard full of strange people visiting festivals that age fast during the summer, and i have the opportunity to not talk to my neighbors that tend to keep to themselves; and live a nonsocial life style that is only furnished with friends from out of town.

east side of atlanta is the place for me. nice people, awesome places (example being little five), and the up-beat personality along with the charm of old atlanta.

[Teshadoh]

^ If you want to live in Cabbagetown, rent or buy a shotgun or row home - not rent at Fulton Cotton Mill. But I agree - Cabbagetown is a great community, I miss it.


The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is also getting a great grocery tenant in March. The owner is moving his organic bakery/produce shop/food shop from Munich Germany to Atlanta (for family reasons). It will be along the lines of Star Provisions meets Alon's. It has been in Munich for 20+ years.

That is great news terminus - that was a big problem I had with the curb market. Besides wanting a chili dog, fried fish or a slice of pumpkin cheesecake - there wasn't much to pick up in terms of baked goods.

[alleystreetindustry]

oh yea, no doubt; shot gun house all the way. when i have the money, ill buy one. much of the "talk" about f.c.m has scared me away from it. check out this link if you want to- http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/GA-Atlanta-Fulton-Cotton-Mill-Lofts.html