[ATLskyline]

I decided to start this thread since it seems like there is a multitude of non-highrise development going on right now in the city. These are projects I found mentioned in other threads. I don't get the opportunity to visit this part of town often, so I would greatly appreciate it if those who do could inform me of other projects and the status of the projects on the list. These smaller projects don't get as much press as the high-rise developments, so many of us never hear about them or if we do it is only once. I am going to try to make a map in the coming days to display where all these projects are.


COMPLETE


Central City Condos -
Website (http://centralcitycondos.com/)
http://www.coldwellbankeratlanta.com/newhomes2/graphics/334.jpg
Construction Photo courtesy of Fiorenza
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3276/centralcityconstructionwn4.png


U/C


Armour Lofts - 372 Units
No Website
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9976/armourloftsyi4.png

Eon at Lindbergh - 362 Units
Website (http://www.livinglindbergh.com/)
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6647/eonatlindberghvm1.png
Construction Photo
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8210/eonconstructionjh8.png

Renaissance Walk at Sweet Auburn -
Website (http://www.liveatsweetauburn.com/)
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2640/sweetauburnxe9.png
Construction Photo courtesy of KCGridlock
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4487/renaissancecontstructioeh2.png

North Highland Steel Lofts - 240 Units
Website (http://perennialproperties.net/perennial-apartments/perennial-apt-nhighlandsteel.php)
http://perennialproperties.net/images2/banners-632x238/p-apt-lg-nhighsteel2.jpg

626 Dekalb - 204 Units
Website (http://www.626dk.com/)
http://www.626dk.com/images/626_article.gif
Construction Photo courtesy of Fiorenza
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/79/626constructionry3.png

Tribute Lofts - 147 Units
Website (http://www.tributelofts.com/)
http://mlsimages.citihomes.com/Photos/18/3388818_0.jpg
Construction Photo courtesy of Fiorenza
http://www.taxangle.com/photos070104/001.jpg

Oakland Park Lofts - 65 Units
Website (http://www.oaklandparkatlanta.com/)
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/2425/oaklandparkloftsen4.png

Inman Crescent - 40 Units
No Website
No Rendering

Axis -
Website (http://www.axisdekalb.com/index.html)
http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/4809/axismb9.png

Skyline at Edgewood - 12 Units
Website (http://www.skylineatedgewood.com/index.asp)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/pincfx/3-Gallery.jpg
Construction Photo courtesy of Fiorenza
http://img472.imageshack.us/img472/9013/skylineconstructionfm0.png

Ansley on the Park - 6 Units
Website (http://www.ansleyonthepark.com/)
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/7261/ansleyontheparkangle500sl7.jpg

Plexus on Ponce - 4 Units
Website (http://www.plexusonponce.com/default.html)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/pincfx/final_7.jpg


PROPOSED


Ponce Park -
Website (http://poncepark.com/)
http://poncepark.com/images/ponce4.jpg

Perennial West Midtown Apartments - 340 Units
Website (http://perennialproperties.net/perennial-apartments/perennial-apt-westmidtown.php)
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8285/westmidtownaptsrr3.png

The 4th - 337 Units
No Website
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6901/the4thyi8.png

Hill St Condos - 270 Units (two buildings one 6-stories and the other 8)
No Website
No Rendering

City View Condos (Metropolitan Ave near Cleveland Ave/I-85) - (3 7-story buildings)
No Website
No Rendering

222 Mitchell St. -
Website (http://www.222mitchellstreet.com/)
http://www.222mitchellstreet.com/images/image_building_3.jpg

Railside Lofts - 186 Units
No Website
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9136/railsideloftssg1.png

Studioplex Lofts - 130 Units
Website (http://studioplexlofts.com/)
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2762/studioplexloftsfy2.png

The Mix @ 841 -
Website (http://www.themix841.com/)
http://www.themix841.com/xsites/Agents/level4info/content/uploadedFiles/Rendering%206.9.2006.jpg

870 Inman -
Website (http://www.inmanparkcondos.com/home.htm)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/494/870inmanoi2.png

The Lofts at Inman Park Village - 68 Units
Website (http://inmanparkvillage.com/lofts.php)
http://inmanparkvillage.com/images/lofts.gif

Castleberry Point -
Website (http://www.castleberrypoint.com/)
http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/9327/castleberrypointkl8.png

565 Boulevard NE (Boulevard @ Boulevard Place) - 29 Units (7-story building)
No Website
No Rendering

Grinnell Lofts - 24 Units
Website (http://perennialproperties.net/perennial-condos/perennial-condo-grinnell.php)
http://perennialproperties.net/images2/banners-632x238/p-con-lg-grinnell2.jpg

Neoterra - 9 Units
Website (http://www.neoterrahomes.com/home.html)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/pincfx/neoterra_homes.jpg

[GThomas]

Good post... I think non-highrise intown living kind of gets pushed aside a lot in our discussions on here. How about Eon at Lindbergh? Is that already developed? Here's the site: www.livinglindbergh.com

[atlantaguy]

GThomas - Eon is under construction. The two tower cranes behind the Lindbergh Station are for Eon.

I really must say I like all of the projects listed - thanks ATLskyline!

I am really liking the Mix a lot. I'm afraid the nimby's in Virginia-Highland are going to derail this one though.

[ATLmangum]

Great job ATLskyline!!!

[Curious Atlantan]

I am really liking the Mix a lot. I'm afraid the nimby's in Virginia-Highland are going to derail this one though.

Really? Stupid, Stuuuupid people :-(

[atlantaguy]

Yeah, Curious - They've been fighting it tooth and nail. I have heard: "It's too tall, it will bring in national retail (it's already there), it's too dense, traffic will be awful (it already is)", etc.

I guess they think that nasty surface lot is more charming.

They are presently raising funds for attorney fees to fight it to death. I guess these folks think they live in Mayberry.

[Atlriser]

It's the same arguments that were put forth by the neighbors in Grant Park over SPI last fall. The end of the earth to hear them talk. Thank God the neighborhood passed the legislation 5 to 1 though. There's an 8 story project on the south end of Grant Park along Hill Street that was winding it way through city zoning in January. I'll see what info I can get on it to add to your list. The location is at Hill along the beltline crossing on the northside of the rails.

[Atlriser]

Tribute Lofts is really cool along the portion that faces Boulevard and the city. The south facing portion if going north on Boulevard is HIDEIOUS in my opinion though.

Looks like a 1980's 5 story suburban hotel or something. Geez! Hope they do something to improve the look of that portion with paint or anything. Might as well have window air units below the windows with the way it looks now.

[Trae]

Great idea for a thread. You see this in a lot of cities, the big highrises are happening, but there are so many infill developments as well.

[bwolfe71]

I have been following the Mix fight for about a year now and the rumors I am hearing is that they are not raising as much money for the legal fight as they thought. Its been a story of 2 camps there - one of "we want to make this the intown Alpharetta" and the other who really wants some fill in that area (like us!). VAHI is just turning to vanilla so I just bought a place in Castleberry Hill and I am hearing good things for there. One pretty solid rumor is that the CastleberryPoint will be getting a small 'urban type' grocery store and that the owners of Apres Diem / Carpe Diem will be putting their 3rd place in the building also. This is from long standing residents of the area.

[Trae]

I can give you some renderings from Ponce Park:

http://www.poncepark.com/images/ponce1.jpg

http://www.poncepark.com/images/ponce2.jpg

http://www.poncepark.com/images/ponce3.jpg

http://www.poncepark.com/images/ponce4.jpg

http://www.poncepark.com/images/050811siteplan.jpg

[ATLskyline]

Thanks everyone. I added Eon at Lindbergh, please let me know about any others you guys might know about. I am also going to divide these into three sections: Complete, U/C, Proposed. So if you have any status updates about any of these projects please let me know.

[mayhem]

Oakland park is topped out.

[ATLskyline]

Thanks for the info mayhem.

Here is info for two projects I found.

Armour Loft Apartments, developed by Worthing Companies is a 372-unit loft apartment project located between Midtown and Buckhead at I-85 and Armour Drive.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9976/armourloftsyi4.png
It sounds like Armour Lofts are U/C can anyone confirm this?

The Fourth, developed by Wood Partners, is a planned 337-unit condominium and apartment project located in the “Poncey Highland” neighborhood and in close proximity to Ponce Park Project (City Hall East) and the proposed Beltline. The expected start date is March 2007.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6901/the4thyi8.png

Link to Article (http://www.westplan.com/press-releases/2006-year-end-summary.html)

[atlantaguy]

Yes, Armour Lofts are under construction. It's almost directly across from Piebar where the old Ramada Plaza used to be.

[Atlriser]

ATLskyline -- are you focusing on any multi family (condo, loft, apts) or just condos? West Midtown (as it's become) is BOOMING with many many projects for multifamily with alot of them being apartments. Here's one from ajc.com today:

'Rooms with a view' to be built near northwest Beltline area
A 340-unit, high-end apartment complex is in the works for the booming Huff Road area in northwest Atlanta, not far from the future Beltline corridor.
The project, as yet unidentified, is to include 14,000 square feet of retail, possibly several restaurants, said Ken Schrager, president with Perennial Properties.
The 5.5-acre site will include a four-story building, swimming pool, outdoor theater and interior courtyard spaces. The property sits on a high point that will offer views of the Midtown and downtown skylines.
Rental prices will start at $800 a month for a studio and range to $1,300 to $1,500 for two-bedroom units.
Other developers have announced plans to build housing complexes in the area, Schrager said.
"West Midtown has obviously got a lot of momentum right now, with Atlantic Station," he said. "In our opinion, growth wants to stay in. It wants to be convenient. People want to be near where all the activity is."


Also, 3 weeks ago a 3 building 7-stories each complex was announced for Metropolitian Avenue near Cleveland Ave/I-85 -- City View Condos I believe is the name. The area around Cleveland/Lankford/Metropolitian is exploding with 4 to 6 story condo and apts right now and has great city views from lot of locations.

[smArTaLlone]

Yes, Armour Lofts are under construction. It's almost directly across from Piebar where the old Ramada Plaza used to be.

The North Highland lofts are also already under construction.

[smArTaLlone]

Here are a couple more

Axis (I believe is already under construction)
website (http://www.axisdekalb.com/)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/pincfx/Axis.jpg

Neoterra
website (http://www.neoterrahomes.com/home.html)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/pincfx/neoterra_homes.jpg

[ATLskyline]

ATLskyline -- are you focusing on any multi family (condo, loft, apts) or just condos?

Any Multi-family project.

The list is updated, thanks for the info everyone.

[Atlriser]

Bidding today is 565 Boulevard NE located at Boulevard & Boulevard Place.

Looks like a 7 story (2 story underground parking) condo building with 29 units (my calcs based on parking counts and looking at blueprints online) with retail on first floor. Appears to be brick exteriors and 2 buildings with some units being 2 story. Looks nice and would be sweet to start seeing Boulevard redevelop moving south toward the Atlanta Medical center and 'clean up' this area.

[Andrea]

Bidding today is 565 Boulevard NE located at Boulevard & Boulevard Place.

Yay!

I love these low and midrise developments. I'd rather cover 8 blocks with well executed 5 story buldings than one block with a 40 story tower.

With the 8 block plan, you'd also get 35 or so street facades, rather than just 4 with the tower.

[daharris80]

:previous:
Agreed. But, it's nice to have a central city area with high-rises. The problem, I find with Atlanta's development in the 90s is that the high-rises moved away from the city. This is a result, I'm afraid, of multi-jurisdictional zoning. The city couldn't control what wasn't built in the city- and still can't. I properly zoned city, IMO, includes a central city high-rise district, surrounded by low-rise developments. This enables the density required to make public transportation feasible. The "Atlanta" model is great for building towers- but bad for density- it leads to circles of growth only accessible by car. Our only "hope" now is for the city to grow into it-self- which is why low-rise, high-density is good to see. (Unfortunately, the zoning problems Atlanta Metro has will never be solved- the city/region missed many opportunities in the 60s/70s/80s to form a more modern form of multi-jurisdictional government. The backlash to this missed opportunity, IMO is the urbanization of suburban Atlanta, as seen in Sandy Springs, John's Creek, Milton.)

[tomtheastronomer]

i read this page all the time, but rarely post. but i have a question for those who are more architecturally savvy than me -

i see lots of midrise buildings going up, like those at atlantic station, and lindbergh, and along ponce, and in capitol gateway, and in bunches of these projects here that have this funny, brightly colored, multilevel blocky style...almost like they were designed with legos, or were normal buildings cut up and put back together oddly. (i hear a lot of people on here complain about it as too fake or silly looking, but as an artist/designer, i really like them.)
i don't travel much (at all) but the few places i have been don't have developments like this. is this part of a bigger architectural trend happening around the country, or is it somewhat local?

[alleystreetindustry]

i am in love with the ponce park development. but for starters, take a drive down dekalb avenue and watch it grow. i find it depressing to see the old industry be demolished from the area though.

[ATLskyline]

Alright I added it to the list. I'm still thinking about how to do a map since these projects are spread over such a large area. Maybe like 3 or 4 smaller maps. Any suggestions?

[Mitko]

Great thread! I live in a townhome in Inman Park Village, so I can see many of these projects just outside of my front door (N. Highland Steel Lofts, IPV Lofts, 870 Inman, Grinnell Lofts). It's pretty incredible the amount of construction that's happening within a block of Highland and Elizabeth in Inman Park in just over two years since I moved to my place. By the way, the rendering for Inman Crescent is not correct. That rendering is merely the final phase of the original group of townhomes along the park. Inman Crescent is a 40-unit townhome phase that's going on vacant land between the Inman Alley development (new Kevin Rathbun Steak restaurant) and the current IPV. The "crescent" refers to a group of townhomes built in a semi-circular shape, similar to the famous buildings in Bath, England. Should be pretty unique once finished.

When N. Highland Steel Lofts and Grinnell Lofts get finished this summer, the whole place should start to take on a little Va-Hi feel, especially with all the street-level retail we're getting. We've heard about Parish, the new Cajun concept from Bob Amick (One Midtown Kitchen, Trois) and the reopening of Sotto Sotto and Inman Perk in new digs.

I also heard from our developer that the land across the street from Fritti and Grape (currently home to Dad's Garage) was bought and will be redeveloped into a mixed-use project with an upscale grocery tenant. We're crossing our fingers for another Trader Joe's!

While Glenwood Park gets all the press for being a new urbanist community, I think Inman Park Village/N. Highland will be just as good in a MUCH better location!

I'll post some pictures here soon of the 'hood.

[Chris Creech]

Great Post -

Yeah, I think that these sort of things get pushed aside by the buzz on midtown condo highrises - but these probobably represent (as a % of population) much more of the current movement back into town than the highrises.

I see you listed 626 Dekalb Ave., there's actually about 5-6 similiar developments going on all up and down Dekalb Ave. I guess it wasn't considered that desirable a location (you have that view of the MARTA tracks) but all those vacant lots and old shops and warehouses are giving way fast.

I should go out and take some pictures on Moreland - there's lots of intown townhouse development going on. Also there's lot going on around the new Edgewood Retail district.

Has anyone seen the new townhouses going up on the north side of ponce near Biarcliff (between Briarcliff and the Majestic. It's a pretty radical deconstructionist modern design, very sculptural, then just recently most of the front wall was covered with copper panels. I REALLY love it. (I'll have to take a picture.)

I also need to take some more pics at Glenwood. I don't know if anyone has been by lately. But after construction of new homes and properities, sort of ground to a halt (never really stopping though) it's now picked up a lot. The whole section along I-20 has mostly been developed. There's single home, more townhomes, and even a new 5-6 story sort of traditional looking apartment looking building. Before long, I guess there's going to be houses all around the pond.

And for those familiar with the area. There's a really seedy old apartment complex that has been a neighborhood eyesore and source of a lot of crime, etc. It's up against I-20 neighboring the Glenwood Park property and even has acces to Moreland. That has now been approved for redevelopment into new condos. It will be a much denser development than the 50s urburban style garden apartments. It includes a nested parking garage, and larger much nicer townhome buildings.

The NPU was asking they make sure it was not a gated development, and they said they'd never even considered it. They're looking to make it something to complemetn and be in the spirt of Glenwood Park.

[Terminus]

I also heard from our developer that the land across the street from Fritti and Grape (currently home to Dad's Garage) was bought and will be redeveloped into a mixed-use project with an upscale grocery tenant. We're crossing our fingers for another Trader Joe's!


Don't count on a grocer anymore. The land is too expensive, the height limit too low, and the other site restraints too small to allow for one.

[Tombstoner]

I see you listed 626 Dekalb Ave., there's actually about 5-6 similiar developments going on all up and down Dekalb Ave. I guess it wasn't considered that desirable a location (you have that view of the MARTA tracks) but all those vacant lots and old shops and warehouses are giving way fast.
...
Has anyone seen the new townhouses going up on the north side of ponce near Biarcliff (between Briarcliff and the Majestic. It's a pretty radical deconstructionist modern design, very sculptural, then just recently most of the front wall was covered with copper panels. I REALLY love it. (I'll have to take a picture.)

The new low-rises along Dekalb Ave. are fine, but I think it's a real shame that so little retail is along this thoroughfare. For folks in the Lake Claire, Kirkwood, Upper Oakhurt, W. Candler Park areas you'ver really got to get into a car to do everything.

But I LOVE those townhouses on Ponce that you mention. VERY cool and edgy without being a parody of 'cool and edgy.' :tup:

[Atlriser]

daharris80 - I don't think what you are referring to has anything to do with Atlanta's zoning. Houston has no zoning and it's the same. Northern cities have strict zoning and they are the same. That's a function of land costs and the automobile in our time. Cities throughout history show the development style to which you are referring. There are so many variables that contribute to the development of cities and zoning as we have today is a relatively modern day issue pretty much and honestly doesn't affect what you are describing IMO.

Developers and people decide where and what to develop outside of just the zoning ordinances in cities. Yes they tie together but much less so than your implications dictate.

[ATLskyline]

Has anyone seen the new townhouses going up on the north side of ponce near Biarcliff (between Briarcliff and the Majestic. It's a pretty radical deconstructionist modern design, very sculptural, then just recently most of the front wall was covered with copper panels. I REALLY love it. (I'll have to take a picture.)

I saw a rendering of it last night on Metroscape forum. It looks good.
http://www.plexusonponce.com/images/marketing_final_3.jpg

[Trae]

One of our members was taught by the architect of that building I believe. I agree with one of our members, in that it looks more like an art museum than a condo/townhome project.

[shanthemanatl]

The new low-rises along Dekalb Ave. are fine, but I think it's a real shame that so little retail is along this thoroughfare. For folks in the Lake Claire, Kirkwood, Upper Oakhurt, W. Candler Park areas you'ver really got to get into a car to do everything.

But I LOVE those townhouses on Ponce that you mention. VERY cool and edgy without being a parody of 'cool and edgy.' :tup:

I love the copper panels, too---nice touch.

Can those panels be treated in some way to retain the coppery finish, or will they turn green like the crown on One Atlantic Center? I kinda like them the way they are.

[Atlriser]

I saw the copper over the weekend! Looks great but in less then a week it will be hideous trust me unless it's sealed already some how.

We put copper gutters around the house and few days later the hand prints were nasty looking where installed. Then the 1st rain and they were ugly sh*t brown and have slowly looked a little better every year. Now 5 years later they are finally beginning to look good again and getting the green hues that reflect the copper aging.

I think they do make a sealant you can apply to keep the copper look because I've considered doing my gutters but you have to make sure it's very clean and apply immediately before any pollutants get under the sealant I believe. Anyone else know about keeping that new copper look outside?

[smArTaLlone]

:previous: That one is called Plexus on Ponce
website (http://www.plexusonponce.com/default.html)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/pincfx/final_7.jpg


and one more

Ansley on the park
website (http://www.ansleyonthepark.com/)

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/7261/ansleyontheparkangle500sl7.jpg

[SteveD]

Great new thread!! There's a smallish but nice looking group of townhomes nearing construction completion at the intersection of Moreland and Ormewood Aves, sort of across the street from where I live. Interesting architecture (at least in my opinion!) and built for street level office for the resident, if desired. I'll try to take a pic and post it in here...

That makes two of the four corners of this intersection redeveloped with two more to go! :tup:

[(four 0 four)]

[QUOTE=smArTaLlone;2691487
and one more

Ansley on the park
website (http://www.ansleyonthepark.com/)
[/QUOTE]

There already is an 'Ansley Above the Park' and now 'Ansley on the Park'...could 'Ansley Adjacent to the Park' be next? How about 'Ansley Sittin' Here at the Park' or 'Ansley Down the Road a Piece from the Park'?

Nice thread, BTW!

[smArTaLlone]

I saw a rendering of it last night on Metroscape forum. It looks good.
http://www.plexusonponce.com/images/marketing_final_3.jpg

These are the same architects for 752 Moreland which should be completed by now.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/pincfx/Midrise/113634_752_Moreland_Ave.jpg

[SteveD]

:previous: Yes, that's the development I was referring to in my post a couple posts above, at the intersection of Moreland and Ormewood Aves (2nd photo above). It is about finished..a couple folks have moved in already...

[Terminus]

I like the Moreland one, but the Ponce development is awful for that site (and I say this as somebody who LOVES modern design). It just sticks out like a sore thumb. They should have at least matched the materials of the adjacent homes in some way, even if the building retained the same form.

[scguy]

I know townhomes are being built all over the Intown area and there are probably too many projects to even list but one that i just found online is Lullwater Park in Virginia Highlands. Should be 50 ultra luxury townhomes and manor houses.
Also, not in Atlanta but Inside the Perimeter, The Artisan II condos (7-8 floor?) are UC in Decatur, and arent there some fairly cool projects going up in and around Atlanta rd., Grant Park, Chamblee, and in the CampCreek parkway area of South Atlanta, not to forget College Park and East Point.

[Chris Creech]

I like the Moreland one, but the Ponce development is awful for that site (and I say this as somebody who LOVES modern design). It just sticks out like a sore thumb. They should have at least matched the materials of the adjacent homes in some way, even if the building retained the same form.

I first went back and forth on the context issue with those too. There's some newish condos on the corner there that are more traditional brick.

I think you could almost make the argument though that theres' really no context to work with on that stretch. Most of the houses are crap through there. You do have that great church across the street. Some of that beige brick might have worked nicely in this new buidling with the copper.

That church though does have that beautful green copper dome/roof - I wonder if that actually inspired the front of the new building?

However when I really thought about it, the townhouses on the corner blend in to the point where they're actually sort of boring. Then there's that AWFUL condo on the othe corner that tries to be a loft building and fit into the architectural style of the area - and fails miserably.

The architect could probably make a case that he's bouncing off of the Plaza.

But you know if that Ponce building and the one on Moreland weren't a little "adventurous" we wouldn't even notice twice or be talking about them.

[Tombstoner]

I first went back and forth on the context issue with those too. There's some newish condos on the corner there that are more traditional brick.

I think you could almost make the argument though that theres' really no context to work with on that stretch. Most of the houses are crap through there. You do have that great church across the street. Some of that beige brick might have worked nicely in this new buidling with the copper.

That church though does have that beautful green copper dome/roof - I wonder if that actually inspired the front of the new building?

However when I really thought about it, the townhouses on the corner blend in to the point where they're actually sort of boring. Then there's that AWFUL condo on the othe corner that tries to be a loft building and fit into the architectural style of the area - and fails miserably.

The architect could probably make a case that he's bouncing off of the Plaza.

But you know if that Ponce building and the one on Moreland weren't a little "adventurous" we wouldn't even notice twice or be talking about them.


I honestly don't mean this to be gratitously snide, but talking about "context" in Atlanta is a little...'optimistic.' WHAT CONTEXT??? This is a city where they're going to plop a 'batteries-not-included' McMonument with NO link to native history, context or even design in the middle of a New Urbanist work-live-play community (and I actually like AS).

Seriously, if Atlanta can claim to have any style, it better be "eclecticism" or "postmodernism" in which context is the least of your concerns. Maybe that's not a bad thing, and I think Midtown is showing how it can be done fairly well, but I think the "context train" left the station long ago...

I personally like Plexus on Ponce--it (and the church) gives the eye something to alight upon on this pretty eclectic stretch of Ponce.

[Andrea]

Slightly off topic, but I had to do some stuff in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area yesterday and it is amazing how many low and midrise projects have been built and are now being built there. Although none of them knock my socks off architecturally I will have to say they are pretty nice. I'm increasingly beginning to think of that area as an extension of Atlanta's urban core. They did their skyscrapers in the 80s, I guess, so now you see the infill coming.

[boomtown]

Yeah, Curious - They've been fighting it tooth and nail. I have heard: "It's too tall, it will bring in national retail (it's already there), it's too dense, traffic will be awful (it already is)", etc.

I guess they think that nasty surface lot is more charming.

They are presently raising funds for attorney fees to fight it to death. I guess these folks think they live in Mayberry.

Damn nimbys. There are alot of people that just don't want any change unless it is to remove buildings for passive "green space".....and if that happens, don't install lighting (as it will encourage organized events) or benches (as it will encourage homeless sleepers). The NPU system is over-democratized IMO and seems to encourage participation by the angry, suspicious and paranoid....
On a positive note, this is a great thread.....

[trainiac]

They started demolition on the old National Linen building at 525 Glen Iris. From what I can find it's supposed to be a 338 unit mixed use project called Alta Glen Iris but I don't see a website or picture anywhere online.

Anybody know what it's supposed to look like?

[johntunes]

Hello,

It's my understanding that the National Linen building will rise approx. 5-7 stories. That seems to be the only way to get 300 plus units in a footprint that size...

"Alta Glen Iris LLC" is the partnership behind this project. Recently I found a city zoning application for this project online, in which the structure was referred to as "The Fourth" on glen iris.

The entire north side of Dallas street has been or is being RAZED!

I would like to se a rendering as well. Hopefully will be able to post soon.

[galaca]

^Doesn't Alta usually build bland, suburban style apts?

[Terminus]

^Doesn't Alta usually build bland, suburban style apts?

No, only in suburbs. And it's not Alta, it's Wood Partners. Alta is a brand name. Even so, this project is now called The Fourth because it's in the Old Fourth Ward and next to the Future North Avenue/Old Fourth Ward Park.

It's actually going to be quite nice. I did the zoning for it and my office is doing the streetscape design work.

[johntunes]

Terminus,

that is cool. would you happen to know if any site plans exist for "the fourth"? or any idea how big this is going to be?

I own property on Dallas St.. and you can't imagine how thrilled I was to see those backhoes show up Monday.:)

Thanks

[johntunes]

Terminus,

that is cool. would you happen to know if any site plans exist for "the fourth"? or any idea how big this is going to be?

I own property on Dallas St.. and you can't imagine how thrilled I was to see those backhoes show up Monday.:)

Thanks

[whoDean]

Where is the North Ave. park going to be located?

[smArTaLlone]

In the Business Chronicle article on the Westown development that'll have 1,450 homes, they list several other westside projects that total more than 5,200 housing units and more than 500,000 sf of retail.

[Andrea]

In the Business Chronicle article on the Westown development that'll have 1,450 homes, they list several other westside projects that total more than 5,200 housing units and more than 500,000 sf of retail.

I love all this low and midrise stuff. That's what will turn this town into a bona fide city.

[atlantaguy]

I totally agree, Andrea.

When I saw the renederings in the BC print edition on Friday, I was wondering/hoping that Terminus' firm had a hand in this. That whole area is about to totally explode!

[MidtownMile]

I love all this low and midrise stuff. That's what will turn this town into a bona fide city.

Absolutely. I also think that is one aspect of the spine-like development of the city that is great. Unlike many other major cities where you get the core and rings around it, you can have upstart and smaller neighborhoods that are very close to the spine all the way along it. Just look at Collier Hills, the Highlands, etc. All very close to Peachtree but distinctly neighborhood-ish.

[vandynole]

Anyone know what's going on at the NE corner of Irwin and Randolph, in the Old Fourth Ward? A couple of years ago, an old store was torn down and an apparent live/work space built in its place. There's been no activity at all, though, since then. It seems like a few other properties along that stretch are ripe to be rebuilt as well.

[Terminus]

Anyone know what's going on at the NE corner of Irwin and Randolph, in the Old Fourth Ward? A couple of years ago, an old store was torn down and an apparent live/work space built in its place. There's been no activity at all, though, since then. It seems like a few other properties along that stretch are ripe to be rebuilt as well.

It's for sale.

We're doing the redevelopment of StudioPlex via the addition of 183 homes, a 450 seat theater (True Colors), a very small amount of new retail/restaurant space, and a completion repositioning of the existing mill building.

[vandynole]

This afternoon, I drove by the Auburn Avenue development currently under construction. It was extremely impressive; felt very urban. It looked like they were incorporating existing, historic storefronts into the new building, which was really cool.

This project doesn't get much pub, but could be one of Atlanta's best non-highrise developments in recent years.

[galaca]

^Totally agree!

[Terminus]

This afternoon, I drove by the Auburn Avenue development currently under construction. It was extremely impressive; felt very urban. It looked like they were incorporating existing, historic storefronts into the new building, which was really cool.

This project doesn't get much pub, but could be one of Atlanta's best non-highrise developments in recent years.

It is certainly the best infill project - in that it's built to the side lot line and incorporates old buildings - rather than just plunking some random building down.

[trainiac]

We're doing the redevelopment of StudioPlex via the addition of 183 homes, a 450 seat theater (True Colors), a very small amount of new retail/restaurant space, and a completion repositioning of the existing mill building.

Oooh, I saw the drawings at the last IPNA meeting and it looks great! Love the connection to the viaduct at Edgewood and the theater to be run by Kenny Leon. :yes: Typical of my hood, even though this was just a courtesy-call as we have no say in fourth ward projects, they wasted 20 minutes hammering the developer about it. Groan

A little further north....After the demolition of the National Linen building, you can really tell how big that site is. For some reason seemed smaller. I bet there's some nasty chemicals in the soil there. Glen Iris is getting pretty nice.

[boomtown]

Spring Start Set for 108-Unit Condo Project
Globe Street
By Natalie Keith

ATLANTA-Construction is expected to begin in the spring on Castleberry Point, a 108-unit condominium project in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. Miller Gallman Developers LLC is the force behind the project.

The four-story flat-iron development will also include 35,000 sf of street-level retail and restaurant space. The project will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 748 sf to more than 2,800 sf with 17 floor plans, including five live/work spaces. Prices for the units range from the low $200,000s to the $700,000s.

Contracts have been signed for 50% of the units and two of the live/work spaces. “Castleberry Point’s success flies in the face of the notion that pre-sales aren’t happening in the condo market in Atlanta,” says Jerry Miller, of Miller Gallman. “Not only are they happening, but they are exceeding all our expectations.”
The Castleberry Hill neighborhood sits at the edge of Downtown and Midtown--with Downtown a short walk and Midtown less than three miles away. The neighborhood, which is less than a mile from CNN Center and Philips Arena, features a variety of restaurants, coffee houses and art galleries.

Other projects that Miller Gallman has been involved with in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood include Swift & Co. Lofts, West Lumber Lofts, 330 Peters St., Castleberry Row and Fair & Walker Lofts.

[bwolfe71]

Great news. Thanks for the info Boomtown since thats my 'hood. I know one of the live work spaces is being filled with a restaraunt from the same owners as Apres Diem.

[micropundit]

Railroad District


April 16, 2007

The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) board voted to expand the District to include 20 blocks in Atlanta’s south central business district. Property owners are re-branding the area bounded by Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr, Peachtree Street, and the Norfolk-Southern Railroad tracks that border the west side of Downtown as the Railroad District to highlight the neighborhood’s rich and vibrant history as well as its potential for future redevelopment. A majority of property owners petitioned the ADID board to expand the existing district to include their area.

“We first expanded the Downtown Improvement District in 2000 at the request of a majority of property owners to the north of our original District boundaries,” said Paul Kelman, executive vice president of Central Atlanta Progress, the non-profit organization that administers the ADID. “We have expected for some time that property owners to our south would also want to join the District. By expanding the reach of the Ambassador Force and Clean Team, we will continue to improve Downtown Atlanta. Our momentum right now is great and this expansion will provide a boost to Downtown’s next growth area.”

In late 2006, redevelopers the Morsberger Group hosted a charette for more than twenty area stakeholders to discuss the current state of affairs, challenges, opportunities and re-naming possibilities for the Railroad District.

“My experience with other real estate developers and partners has convinced me that a team can work together to achieve a favorable outcome for the whole neighborhood more effectively that going it alone,” said Emory Morsberger, president of the Morsberger Group. “This has been an incredible team effort so far and we look forward to the next several years working together.”

In order to strengthen the movement to revitalize this neighborhood, the Railroad District team working closely with City of Atlanta, Central Atlanta Progress, and the Atlanta Development Authority set out to encourage other fellow property owners to join the efforts to unite the community.

"I am impressed and encouraged by the leadership and collaboration of multiple business owners in bringing together the City of Atlanta, Central Atlanta Progress, and the owners of properties of all sizes to produce a concrete vision and action plan for this vitally important and promising area within our central business district," said Councilman Ceasar Mitchell.

Securing the expansion of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District is only the first step toward the Railroad District’s revival. The bright future of the area also includes plans for streetscape enhancements, essential transportation improvements, potential renovation of the Nelson Street Bridge and establishing more effective neighborhood connectivity, open spaces and green space.

The different companies working together included the Morsberger Group, Central Parking, Gallman Development Group and Wood Partners. All of these companies are active in redevelopment plans for the area. The Morsberger Group owns the former C&S Bank building, which it plans to convert into 231 condominiums, 24,000 s.f. of street level retail and 6,000 s.f. of office space. Gallman Development Group is currently working on mixed-use projects immediately west of the Railroad District, such as Castleberry Point, and also owns property near the Garnett St. MARTA station. Developers Wood Partners is currently planning a potential redevelopment of the Norfolk-Southern building into 500 residential units with street level retail. All will be heavily involved in the revitalization of the neighborhood with a combined total of nearly $200 million in investments.

These projects, when combined with the under construction Department of Justice building, City of Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters, renovations to the Richard B. Russell building and MLK Jr. Federal Building, and the pending Atlanta Multimodal Passenger Terminal and many other important locales, public and private, will all contribute to a vibrant future for the neighborhood.

[TallTallScraperATL]

Does anybody know what might happen on the site of the old ramada at piedmont rd and 85. I'm amazed at the demolition along piedmont, must be one of the areas most transforming in the atl. At last we wont be a one street town anymore lol.

[ATLonthebrain]

TallTall, I remember reading something about this last month, with this site becoming apartments. Ah, I found it. Here's the info from the ABC a couple weeks back (and the company is building all around the metro area!):

Piedmont apartments
Apartments are going up on a former Ramada Inn site on Piedmont Road.

Alliance Residential Co. has begun construction on Broadstone Piedmont, a 212-unit mid-rise complex at 2115 Piedmont Road in Atlanta on what once was the 181-room Ramada Inn.

The $35 million project will also include nine live/work spaces and 7,000 square feet of office suites, said Bill Bollwerk, managing director of Alliance Residential in Atlanta.

Alliance Residential has also begun construction on the $37 million Broadstone Perimeter Park at North Peachtree Road and I-285. The firm is building 230 units on the 7.7-acre site.

Both projects should open in May 2008, he said.

Phoenix-based Alliance Residential, which has two apartment complexes in Atlanta, bought the 4.45-acre Piedmont Road site Jan. 22 for $7.2 million, in a deal brokered by Marcus & Millichap.

Richard Ehmer, a director in the San Francisco office of Marcus & Millichap's National Hospitality Group, and Helen Zaver, a hotel properties specialist in the Atlanta office, represented the seller, Pattni Lodging Group Inc. in Atlanta.

Zaver and John Wise, a senior associate in Marcus & Millichap's Atlanta office, represented the buyer.

Alliance Residential has two more apartment projects in the works, one in East Atlanta next to Glenwood Park, and the other at Marietta Street/Howell Mill Road, Bollwerk said.

Alliance Residential also owns Broadstone Vinings and Broadstone at Dunwoody, both in metro Atlanta.

-- Staff writer Lisa R. Schoolcraft contributed to this column.

[Chris Creech]

Does anybody know what might happen on the site of the old ramada at piedmont rd and 85. I'm amazed at the demolition along piedmont, must be one of the areas most transforming in the atl. At last we wont be a one street town anymore lol.

I think that's going to be a mid-rise condo development. They've got the parking deck done and I think it's going to wrapped around with units.

Also, in that area I keep wondering if something is going to happen to the site where the old Holiday Inn was (now its some knock off economy hotel). But it sits on a prime hillside spot there sort of on it's own island of real estate. Seems like it would be a great spot for a highrise condo. You'd have incredible views of buckhead, AS and downtown there.

[SteveD]

...one in East Atlanta next to Glenwood Park

-- Staff writer Lisa R. Schoolcraft contributed to this column.

I'm trying to figure out what they're talking about since Glenwood Park is not in East Atlanta.

[Tombstoner]

I'm trying to figure out what they're talking about since Glenwood Park is not in East Atlanta.

Well...that general vicinity, no? If someone were to ask me where Glenwood Park was, I'd say "just west of East Atlanta." :shrug:

[SteveD]

well yeah, I suppose it just semantics. You can't be "in East Atlanta" and "next to Glenwood Park" at the same time, since there's about a third of a mile's worth of neighborhoods in between. "close to" or "nearby" would have been better than "next to".

[whoDean]

Does anybody know what might happen on the site of the old ramada at piedmont rd and 85. I'm amazed at the demolition along piedmont, must be one of the areas most transforming in the atl. At last we wont be a one street town anymore lol.

What other demolition along Piedmont are you referring to? The Lindberg Center area? What else?

[Andrea]

What other demolition along Piedmont are you referring to? The Lindberg Center area? What else?

It's not undergoing demolition yet, but the property just on the other side of I-85 (where the Buckhead Antique Market was) has been sold and is said to be slated for redevelopment.

[whoDean]

The Piedmont/Cheshire Bridge area is ripe for redevelopment, it would seem like an enterprising developer would find large tracts appropriate for mixed-use in the area.

Beazer is also building some homes just up Cheshire Bridge...

[sabino86]

Taken 5/8/2007:

http://photos-019.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v78/2/92/22608885/n22608885_32088019_713.jpg

What annoys me is that this building has seemingly taken forever to be built... :shrug:

[L.ARCH]

It's not undergoing demolition yet, but the property just on the other side of I-85 (where the Buckhead Antique Market was) has been sold and is said to be slated for redevelopment.

Do you know who the developer is or what they have planned? That whole area is exploding. Seems like buckhead is creeping south... or is that midtown creeping north?

[Andrea]

The Piedmont/Cheshire Bridge area is ripe for redevelopment, it would seem like an enterprising developer would find large tracts appropriate for mixed-use in the area..

Oh, I think a number of people have been putting land together around there for years. There are several significant assemblages.

[joey]

http://photos-019.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v78/2/92/22608885/n22608885_32088019_713.jpg

Are those being zero-lot-lined?

[Terminus]

Are those being zero-lot-lined?

Yes, thank goodness!

[Terminus]

Taken 5/8/2007:

What annoys me is that this building has seemingly taken forever to be built... :shrug:


If it were pre-cast concret, poured-in-place, or EIFS it would be done now.

Good things take time.

[sabino86]

If it were pre-cast concret, poured-in-place, or EIFS it would be done now.

Good things take time.

True. And this project does at least 4 things:

1. Continues the string of development connecting GSU with its new dorms @ Piedmont/J.W. Dobbs
2. Creates Downtown living space (and as an added bonus, close to GSU, which is good for parents of GSU students who want to invest in condos)
3. Replaces the abandoned Palomont Motor Lodge
4. Street-level retail anyone?

And EIFS? :yuck:

[trainiac]

3. Replaces the abandoned Palomont Motor Lodge


This is such a huge win. Much better.

Any word on the lot where the old steakhouse sat on the northwest corner of Auburn & Piedmont? It's just been a couple of piles of bricks since an SUV ran into it and they tore it down (circa 2001 or 2?)

[Chris Creech]

The Piedmont/Cheshire Bridge area is ripe for redevelopment, it would seem like an enterprising developer would find large tracts appropriate for mixed-use in the area.

Beazer is also building some homes just up Cheshire Bridge...

There's a LOT of property down in those old industrial areas, like down where the Nursery is. Also a great thing about Cheshire Bridge is that it seems to run on a natural ridge, and has big drop offs along several stretches, you could build midrise condos on 2-3 story parking decks and keep the first residential floor at street level without too much ground work.

There's also that floodplain area by the river, and a undevlopable big green space that runs back into the woods there (My house in Morningside used to back up to the woods and it's pretty extensive). That would make a great park, especially if they could develop some park amenities on that underutlized DOT land there.

[joey]

The only problem with the Cheshire Bridge area is an utter lack of connectivity. It's perhaps even worse than Peachtree in Buckhead, in that i only a solitary linear road passes through the area, and it has only three exits into greater Buckhead along its entire length (@ Buford Highway, @ Piedmont, and Lindbergh).

If this strip is built up without the city doing something about better connectivity there over to Piedmont or among the existing streets west of it (across the train tracks, etc.) to create parallel routes, both Cheshire Bridge and Lindbergh are going to be bigger clusterfucks than they are now, and they're already atrocious in rush hour.

[16click]

Just noticed the advertisement for this development in the Atlanta magazine. It's a mixture of townhomes and condos. Construction is well underway on this project. Near my home so I jog by it daily. Here's the link: http://www.parkeastpaces.com/

[Teshadoh]

Taken 5/8/2007:

http://photos-019.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v78/2/92/22608885/n22608885_32088019_713.jpg

What annoys me is that this building has seemingly taken forever to be built... :shrug:

Holy mother of what - is that across from the ARC where the old Palamor Hotel was? That is something that I was very unexpected to see.

Does anyone have any updates on the Oakland Park condo on Memorial? I would truly love to see some updates - also if anyone would mind dropping by my house to take a picture of it (see what my renters are up to) ;)

[whoDean]

The only problem with the Cheshire Bridge area is an utter lack of connectivity. It's perhaps even worse than Peachtree in Buckhead, in that i only a solitary linear road passes through the area, and it has only three exits into greater Buckhead along its entire length (@ Buford Highway, @ Piedmont, and Lindbergh).

If this strip is built up without the city doing something about better connectivity there over to Piedmont or among the existing streets west of it (across the train tracks, etc.) to create parallel routes, both Cheshire Bridge and Lindbergh are going to be bigger clusterfucks than they are now, and they're already atrocious in rush hour.

Cheshire Bridge needs a median from Piedmont (where the intersection needs some major improvement crossing over to Monroe) all the way to I-85 with only occasional left turn lanes. The Lavista past the I-85 interchange to Buford Hwy is particularly vexing. The proposed GA400/85 intersection improvement would go a long way to improving things (how is that progressing Andrea?)

[bwolfe71]

Kenneth Green is planning a mixed use development at 213 Walker Street (for information only) which has projections of 7200 sq ft. of retail, 17000 sq. ft of residential units. They are planning 24 parking spaces. There are plans for 8 residential units plus a studio. The lot is currently empty. 1st level of the building will house parking and a small retail area. The 2nd level will be for retail with the 3rd & 4th levels as residential units. The residential units will cost approximately $220/sq feet up (or whatever the market dictates). Jim Schneider inquired about ownership of retail space and Kate asked the developers to consider only 3 levels with high ceilings. Jim Schneider also inquired about dumpsters for garbage. The developers mentioned that they are before the general body for feedback and will take all comments into consideration. Mike mentioned that a zero lot line and no green space will not compliment the neighborhood. The timeframe for the project is 18 months from now.

[smArTaLlone]

Lavista Walk
238 apartments, 132 townhomes and 11,000 sf retail
http://www.rcpatl.com/portfolio/gallery/129.JPG

[boomtown]

Does anyone know what Georgia Power is building at their site in Virginia Highlands? They have cleared a quite a large area...

[micropundit]

Last updated: June 20, 2007 08:08am
By Natalie Keith
ATLANTA-Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks on Alta Coventry Station, a $33.5-million, 322-unit work force housing complex.

Work has begun to clear the 17.5-acre site along Greenbriar Parkway in preparation for vertical construction. The project will include one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average of 1,092 sf. It is expected to be completed in fall 2008. It will also include a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, picnic area and clubhouse.

The project is a joint venture of locally based Wood Partners and Arsenal Real Estate Funds of Morristown, NJ, which is investing $6.4 million in the project. "Work force housing is a great niche to be in. There's a high demand for that type of housing," Arsenal Real Estate Funds' partner John Maurer tells GlobeSt.com.

The project is part of the Atlanta Development Authority's master-planned community of Coventry Station, which will include single-family homes, senior rental units, townhouses and a commercial village with lofts above retail space. The development site is located along Interstate 285, five miles from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and 7.5 miles from Downtown. Target rents for the multifamily project have not yet been established, but 20% of the units will be rented to residents earning less than 50% of the area's median income. "The complex is located in an area where there is significant demand for workforce housing," Maurer says.

Arsenal is investing into its third work force project. In April, the company announced $10.25 million in financing for two projects in San Antonio. "The economy continues to perform well and job growth is strong," Maurer says. "Yet, at the same time, the residential real estate boom of the early 2000s has priced many potential buyers out of the market and the collapse of the subprime lending industry has cut off many would-be buyers from home ownership."


Copyright © 2007 ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited

[megalopolis]

Does anyone know what Georgia Power is building at their site in Virginia Highlands? They have cleared a quite a large area...

I haven't been by there in a while to see what clearing it is you're talking about, but I heard a while back that the GA Power land on Ponce de Leon Place in the Highlands (if that's what you're talking about) is going to be converted into one of the Beltline parks. Can anyone else confirm that?

[BtiVaHiAtl]

In the last Virginia-Highland newsletter they said GA power wants to build a new substation on their property. "Field of Dreams" park (ode to old Ponce de Leon Ballpark) is the park to be built along the beltline, somewhere around greenwood and ponce place.

[megalopolis]

According to the Beltline website, Field of Dreams is supposed to be 8 acres. Looking on Google Earth at the Beltline section that runs parallel to Ponce Place, I'm trying to see where it's supposed to go. Isn't there a bunch new construction condos/lofts/townhouses along Greenwood between Ponce Place and the Beltline. Everything south of Greenwood are those new lofts/townhomes, the apartment complex, Urban Body Fitness and the businesses that front Ponce. So that leaves north of Greenwood. If it's not the GA Power site, then all that's left is what looks like a couple of warehouses. Would that be 8 acres? I'll have to go by there and check it out.

[sabino86]

In the last Virginia-Highland newsletter they said GA power wants to build a new substation on their property. "Field of Dreams" park (ode to old Ponce de Leon Ballpark) is the park to be built along the beltline, somewhere around greenwood and ponce place.

Now the question is this:

If you build it, will they come? ;)

[16click]

Here is another apartment community for Buckhead. Located on Lenox road right in front of the senior high-rise development that is currently being built. Not that good at posting pics so here's the link http://www.postproperties.com/ApartmentHome/PropertyInfo.aspx?PropertyId=Post+Alexander&Type=PAH

[echinatl]

"Kenneth Green is planning a mixed use development at 213 Walker Street (for information only) which has projections of 7200 sq ft. of retail, 17000 sq. ft of residential units."

Any new info on this? I just bought a place at DUO in Castleberry Hills and can't wait for projects like this to continue to transform the area for the better. The Castleberry Hills website is terrible and really doesn't mention any of the upcoming projects. I’m really excited to move back in town!

[akiatl261]

:previous: I love Castleberry hill area. Is it generally cheaper to purchase a place there compared to midtown or even downtown itself?

[echinatl]

Well it all depends on what you want. There are million+ lofts there but also 160ish 1 bedrooms available. I think in general it's going to be cheaper than midtown and buckhead, but I think that will change as soon as it builds out a bit and the retail moves in. I paid about 190 per squar foot which was a killer deal. Castleberry point will have retail and will be right down the street plus the place wolfe was talking about. I love the idea of walking out of my door, and having multiple places to hang out/eat/shop right there. Also, and this might change, there isn't that much traffic. You can walk, jog, or bike around and not worry about getting run over. The only people that drive to Castleberry, seem to live in Castleberry. I can't even describe how excited I am to move in there (I close July 31st, the wait is killing me).

[Fiorenza]

How's the food in that Mexican upsacale cantina?