ATLANTA | Development Thread VI

[Street Advocate]

120 day building moratorium proposed for west midtown, Home park, etc. to develop a master plan.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...t-midtown.html

[ATL_J]

Originally Posted by Street Advocate

120 day building moratorium proposed for west midtown, Home park, etc. to develop a master plan.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...t-midtown.html

This makes sense, especially for the industrial zones, which we've seen are susceptible to poor urban development such as Fuqua's Northside & 17th project. I'd hate to stall any momentum, but I don't think three months is much to ask if it means a better built environment long term.

[skyscraperpage17]

Originally Posted by ATL_J

This makes sense, especially for the industrial zones, which we've seen are susceptible to poor urban development such as Fuqua's Northside & 17th project. I'd hate to stall any momentum, but I don't think three months is much to ask if it means a better built environment long term.

Agreed.

Besides, construction / developments tends to slow down this time of year any way (with the end of the fiscal year). I'd rather have a moratorium now than next Spring / Summer.

[Atlanta3000]

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[West Peachtree]

Originally Posted by Pemgin

Worst high rise for sure.

Built in 1970 according to City records.
Got to give them credit for Midtown longevity and foresight.

Let's hope they can help bring Amazon to Atlanta and Midtown. Their cooperation on land could be a critical component

[One ATLien]

This is from last week.. Mayor Reed Is confronted about a potential apple store at colony square in the interview at around 18:35, he brushes it off, subject changes, then a few minutes later, watch at around 21:50, he seems to be hinting that apple is coming to colony square..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJObckCCf4c

[Atlanta3000]

Originally Posted by One ATLien

This is from last week.. Mayor Reed Is confronted about a potential apple store at colony square in the interview at around 18:35, he brushes it off, subject changes, then a few minutes later, watch at around 21:50, he seems to be hinting that apple is coming to colony square..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJObckCCf4c

I previously mentioned Apple's VP of Retail met with North American Properties a couple of weeks ago. I believe this is a done deal.

[One ATLien]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

I previously mentioned Apple's VP of Retail met with North American Properties a couple of weeks ago. I believe this is a done deal.

Yup, I think this and that pretty much confirms it

[PhunkyPho]

https://atlanta.curbed.com/2017/10/1...s-october-2017

[shivtim]

Building permit was filed today for the apartment building at 556 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, just south of Bobby Dodd Stadium. "MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING 12 STORY CAST IN PLACE TOWER WITH 255 UNITS AND 7 STORY PARKING DECK."

Building permit also filed for initial work on the new SCAD student housing tower at 1506 Spring Street.

Land Development permit filed for Modera Reynoldstown, near the Beltline on Memorial.

Land development permit filed for a 4 building development with 115 units in Castleberry Hill.

[West Peachtree]

Originally Posted by West Peachtree

Built in 1970 according to City records.
Got to give them credit for Midtown longevity and foresight.

Let's hope they can help bring Amazon to Atlanta and Midtown. Their cooperation on land could be a critical component

CNBC Ranks Atlanta 2nd for Amazon
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/19/ok-a...ling-home.html

[jjordan1023]

Video released by the Georgia Department of Economic Development showing the State of Georgia delivering their official proposal to Amazon Headquarters in Seattle, WA for HQ2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpvlxV8PUDA

[PhunkyPho]

Originally Posted by West Peachtree

CNBC Ranks Atlanta 2nd for Amazon
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/19/ok-a...ling-home.html

Right behind NYC. That really impressed me.

[The Best Forumer]

This is going to be interesting.

[montydawg]

Originally Posted by PhunkyPho

Right behind NYC. That really impressed me.

I wonder how Boston was given no points for transit. I believe they beat Atlanta on transit usage. Seems like a mistake. It does not seem to account for costs of doing business, or development potential.

[bigstick]

https://sc.cnbcfm.com/applications/c...STACK%20UP.PNG

[briantech]

[shivtim]

Originally Posted by montydawg

I wonder how Boston was given no points for transit. I believe they beat Atlanta on transit usage. Seems like a mistake. It does not seem to account for costs of doing business, or development potential.

Agreed. There are plenty of other head-scratchers on there - for example, Dallas scored higher than Atlanta on "Universities." Or San Jose getting a zero on airports and transit. Or Toronto getting a zero on Universities. And so on... I think I'll just have to ignore all of these Amazon bid city comparisons for my own sanity.

[Sbgt92]

Originally Posted by briantech

Remember when one could easily see the Biltmore from the highway? Now it looks like a toy. What a view.

[ATLmangum]

Any news on the 26story student tower down by Georgia State? When will that break ground...