ATLANTA | Development Thread VI - Page 351

Atlanta3000 · #**7001** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 12:09 PM**

Colony Square Lighting

I think this is just awesome.

Atlanta3000 · #**7002** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 1:24 PM**

Bill could mean transit expansions across metro Atlanta

Can we all agree this is happening because of Amazon?

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...nt=firefox-b-1

BlueSangha · #**7003** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 2:50 PM**

[QUOTE=Atlanta3000;8085114]Bill could mean transit expansions across metro Atlanta

Can we all agree this is happening because of Amazon?

It needs to happen, regardless of Amazon. My question is, if they wanted to get Amazon, shouldn’t this have been on the table when they submitted the proposal? IMO, they should present transportation options available now, and what it’s being proposed for the future that might be beneficial to them. I would think it shows that the city acknowledges that there are challenges, but they also are working on solutions.

Atlanta3000 · #**7004** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 3:49 PM**

10th Street Bridge

I was hope for something a little more "architectural".

Verge · #**7005** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 3:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Bill could mean transit expansions across metro Atlanta

Can we all agree this is happening because of Amazon?

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...nt=firefox-b-1

That may have something to do with it-- but I think some legislators have seen the writing on the business wall in general. I think (hope) it has staying power--

arctk2014 · #**7006** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

10th Street Bridge

I was hope for something a little more "architectural".

Like the winner for the competition...

DNR · #**7007** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 4:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Bill could mean transit expansions across metro Atlanta

Can we all agree this is happening because of Amazon?

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...nt=firefox-b-1

I must say that I am impressed by the cooperation that has been spawned by just the mere possibility of Amazon locating in Atlanta. It seems that there are some important shifts above and below the surface.

Even if Jeff Bezos has known all along where he wanted to locate his second Amazon headquarters, the self-examination of the cities that were snubbed can hopefully help them learn from their short-comings and work to bring some positive changes to their communities in the future.

However, it is a little sad to see so many other cities willing to "mortgage the farm" or "sell their soul" for the chance to be the next stomping-grounds for the behemoth that is Amazon.

For many smaller cities with unique characteristics, Amazon would most certainly reshape those towns - possibly in good ways and bad ways as well.

In many other moderately sized cities, Amazon may very well overshadow other corporations who have enjoyed being the traditional corporate citizens for years in the past - maybe the competition would be good, but I am sure they would be comparing notes as to who is getting the best tax breaks.

Let’s hope Amazon "plays nicely with others" when the time comes and will be willing to share the spotlight and "Join" their new prospective communities rather than subjugate or control them - as Seattle seems to indicate.

Atlanta3000 · #**7008** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 5:10 PM**

Atlanta3000 · #**7009** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 5:35 PM**

Midtown Art Walk

The Midtown Art Walk is designed as a uniquely rich pedestrian environment, punctuated by creative, tailored, low maintenance greenspaces, innovative decorative and functional lighting and the careful integration of Art, along a half-mile walk. Sylvatica worked with stakeholders to carefully integrate the design goals for the public right of way with various private retail and residential spaces. When completed, the Art Walk will highlight Midtown’s identity as home to Atlanta’s premiere arts and cultural institutions.

Street Advocate · #**7010** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

10th Street Bridge

I was hope for something a little more "architectural".

I agree- would have enjoyed a little more out of the design or some green space, but man oh man am I on board with the buffered bike lane and sidewalk. I hated crossing that bridge by foot years ago. Always felt like I was going I get killed by a motorist.

GeorgiaPeanuts · #**7011** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 6:24 PM**

The single story doctors office and parking lot next to Aqua are closed now; looks as though the Mark is progressing quickly

Sura · #**7012** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Midtown Art Walk

The Midtown Art Walk is designed as a uniquely rich pedestrian environment, punctuated by creative, tailored, low maintenance greenspaces, innovative decorative and functional lighting and the careful integration of Art, along a half-mile walk. Sylvatica worked with stakeholders to carefully integrate the design goals for the public right of way with various private retail and residential spaces. When completed, the Art Walk will highlight Midtown’s identity as home to Atlanta’s premiere arts and cultural institutions.

Unless those cars are decoration, shouldn't this be called the Midtown Art Street?

Triptychtwo · #**7013** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 7:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeanuts

The single story doctors office and parking lot next to Aqua are closed now; looks as though the Mark is progressing quickly

That's been closed for at least a month, they were doing soil testing on-site a few weeks ago.

When the Dominoes closes, that'll be news.

jwbab · #**7014** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 7:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sura

Unless those cars are decoration, shouldn't this be called the Midtown Art Street?

What they are proposing is called a 'shared street', where it is not completely closed off to automobile traffic.

From Wikipedia:

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An urban design approach that minimizes the segregation between modes of road user. This is done by removing features such as curbs, road surface markings, traffic signs, and traffic lights.

ATLmangum · #**7015** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 8:18 PM**

Any updates from last nights DCR?

jwbab · #**7016** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 8:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by ATLmangum

Any updates from last nights DCR?

The 640 Peachtree Hotel group was not happy with the feedback they were getting from the DRC, so they decided at the last minute to not make a follow-up presentation. Apparently they are going to take their chances dealing with the city directly. Remember, the DRC's recommendations are advisory in nature and not mandatory. The city can approve variances even if the DRC recommends against.

The 14th and Spring presentation didn't go much better. The DRC complemented them on the Spring Street frontage (minus the elevator shaft that sticks out into the sidewalk zone mid-block), but pretty much ripped them apart on everything else. Like the 640 Peachtree project, I don't see the development group and the DRC getting on the same page.

I would not be disappointed if neither of these projects gets built as presented.

ATLmangum · #**7017** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 8:36 PM**

That’s a bummer but not surprised.

ATLmangum · #**7018** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 8:38 PM**

So does it look like the next project to kick off will be the Mark?

Atlanta3000 · #**7019** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 8:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by ATLmangum

So does it look like the next project to kick off will be the Mark?

740 West Peachtree - fence is up

ATLSkyPalaceOwner · #**7020** Posted **Feb 14, 2018, 8:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Triptychtwo

That's been closed for at least a month, they were doing soil testing on-site a few weeks ago.

When the Dominoes closes, that'll be news.

I don't know how meaningful it is, but last time I passed by that Dominos - a few weeks ago - they had a few "help wanted" and "now hiring" signs outside.