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In wake of closures, West Midtown aims to make parking easier Josh Green Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:58
Over the past year, much has been written about the wave of more than a dozen restaurant closures that’s plagued the area generally considered West Midtown.
Alongside traffic congestion, parking—be it a lack thereof, or the high cost to do so—is consistently cited as a main culprit in an area lacking the alternate-transportation infrastructure, such as MARTA rail and mainline Beltline trails, enjoyed by other parts of town.
In response, community leaders have devised a solution that could make hardcore urbanists shudder: making parking simpler and cheaper.
The Upper Westside Community Improvement District, a local government entity covering six neighborhoods, has launched an interactive parking map function on its website that’s designed to make the growing district more accessible and convenient, officials announced today.
The map breaks down how much parking costs (or how long it’s free/validated) at specific structure locations from The Works district down to blocks south of The Optimist, with a heavy emphasis on the Marietta Street Artery neighborhood.
It also notes if EV chargers and bike racks are available.
Look and functionality of Upper Westside Community Improvement District's new interactive parking map. Upperwestsideatl.org
Two-hour parking rates north of $10 are still common in the area, but local property owners have included reduced parking rates and more parking validations as part of efforts to spur more visitors, according to Upper Westside CID officials.
Beyond the online tool, CID leaders and some property owners have deployed way-finding Upper Westside signage to help lead drivers to parking decks and rideshare drivers to safe, convenient drop-off and pick-up zones. Other signs point to bicycle parking in the area.
“The new map takes the guesswork out of parking costs, so planning visits to enjoy everything our shops and restaurants have to offer is effortless,” said Matt Bronfman, Jamestown CEO and part-owner of Westside Provisions District, in today's announcement.
The view across the Star Metals District and Georgia Tech to Midtown and downtown. Photography by Jeremiah Cowan; courtesy of Oppenheim Architecture
Efforts to boost the area’s multimodal accessibility, such as the Howell Mill Complete Street project, are underway, but CID officials acknowledge that many trips to and from the district’s neighborhoods are still made by car.
“The interactive parking map reflects the collaborative spirit of the Westside,” noted Adeline Collot, Upper Westside CID’s program director, in a statement. “We’re making it easier for people to discover, explore, and support this community.”
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Beyoncé. Boots. Brunch. 7 Atlanta Events Celebrating the Cowboy Carter Tour.
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Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour has taken the country by storm, with social media feeds full of pics of chic western-inspired outfits, clips of Beyoncé’s performance and outtakes of her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi stealing the show. Based on the Texas native’s personal connection to the hidden foundation of Black culture within country music, the […]
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Rebirth finally on tap for former Peachtree-Pine shelter, adjacent building
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Rebirth finally on tap for former Peachtree-Pine shelter, adjacent building Josh Green Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:35
Eight years after the controversial Peachtree-Pine shelter permanently closed, new life appears to be on the horizon for its prominent, historic building and an adjacent property where downtown meets Midtown.
Emory University announced plans Monday to create more than 50 apartments for its healthcare employees across the street from Emory University Hospital Midtown by way of adaptive-reuse development for two existing buildings. Both are more than 100 years old, and Emory has brought in historic preservation experts to assist.
Those structures include the longtime former shelter at 477 Peachtree St., which Emory bought in 2018 and now plans to restore its Peachtree Street façade. Emory completed an internal clean-up and abatement of the building earlier this year to prep for its conversion to housing, per officials.
The former Peachtree-Pine shelter's Peachtree Street facade today. Emory University
Next door, Emory also plans to convert (and partially demolish) a building it purchased in 2019 at 489 Peachtree St.
That structure, the Peasant Building, is in such poor condition the rear half will have to be cleaved off, a move that will allow for windows and natural light for some apartments at the former shelter next door, according to Emory.
Emory filed Monday for a Special Administrative Permit with the city as a necessary step to move redevelopment forward. Federal and state tax credits will be required to offset initial capital costs and make repurposing the buildings viable, according to Emory officials.
Robin Morey, Emory’s vice president of campus services and chief planning officer, said the resulting apartments will be “competitively priced housing” within a short walk of work for hospital employees. The project will also bring fresh commercial space to the area, per Morey.
“In addition to helping with the recruitment and retention of our workforce,” Morey said in a statement, “our design will activate this area of the city with residential units and commercial uses.”
The 489 Peachtree St. building in relation to the former shelter next door. Google Maps
Looking north, how the longtime shelter building meets the corner of Peachtree and Pine streets near the Connector. Google Maps
All apartments will be reserved for Emory Healthcare staff within specific salary levels, such as nurses and medical technicians, but part of the 489 Peachtree St. building could be public in a way that helps support the community, per Emory. One possibility: a public daycare onsite.
The adaptive-reuse project is considered in early phases now, and no construction timeline was specified.
Emory officials pointed to the Peachtree Street location’s proximity to the interstate-capping Stitch greenspace and infrastructure project as a selling point, though federal cuts have recently threatened to yank more than $157 million in funding, jeopardizing that project’s scheduled 2026 groundbreaking.
Officials told Urbanize Atlanta last month a city-approved tax measure, theStitch Special Services District, could be used to plug the funding gap and keep the Stitch’s design work and construction on track.
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Cop City RICO: Trial of Ayla King delayed again over mistrial, double jeopardy appeal
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The speedy trial of “Cop City” racketeering defendant Ayla King resumed Monday after 18 months of delays, but after Judge Kevin Farmer declared a mistrial, the case was promptly put […]
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Ketul J. Patel has been named as the next president and CEO of Wellstar Health System, succeeding Candice Saunders, who has served in that role since 2015 and announced in January her intention. Patel will begin his role as Wellstar’s CEO in late October. Patel currently serves as chief executive officer of Virginia Mason Franciscan […]
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Source: (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) In what several activists and spiritual leaders view as an underhanded effort to court Black dollars, Target donated $300,000 to the National Baptist Convention amidst several ongoing Target boycotts nationwide. According to USA Today, both Rev. Jamal Bryant and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong say the church group accepting the … Continued
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Confederate Group Sues Georgia Over Changes To Stone Mountain Confederate Monument
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US-HISTORY-MONUMENT Source: DANIEL SLIM / Getty By bawintern1 on July 7, 2025 I will never understand the intellectual dishonesty of white people who still celebrate the Confederacy. The whole reason the American Civil War was fought was because the Confederacy felt entitled to their slaves, yet those who still celebrate the Confederacy get all apoplectic … Continued
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Memorial Foundation Awards Over $1 Million in HBCU Scholarships at Global Youth Conference in The Bahamas
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More than $1 million in scholarships were awarded to high-achieving international students at the Fourth Annual Global Youth Leadership Conference (GYLC) in Nassau, The Bahamas, organized by The Memorial Foundation in partnership with a host of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Held in late-spring 2025, the day-long summit welcomed more than 500 juniors and … Continued
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Opinion: These Atlanta neighborhoods are still a smart buy in 2025 Josh Green Tue, 07/08/2025 - 10:52
Editor’s note: As we eclipse the halfway point of 2025, intown Atlanta real estate is generally showing fewer signs of cooling than thermometers. Median home sales prices in the city nipped $430,000 in May, according to Redfin data. That’s an increase of more than $100,000 in five years. Gulp.
So where do good ITP deals still exist, if they do?
Median home sales prices in the City of Atlanta for all housing types over the past five years, according to Redfin. Redfin.com
Bruce Logue, a Realtor and associate broker with the Bruce Logue Lifespaces Team at HomeSmart, recently contributed his 2 cents in the form of the following Letter to the Editor. Logue counts nearly 20 years of experience in the Atlanta market, and his six picks for good-investment neighborhoods (and one ITP city) in 2025 share some commonalities but are also markedly different.
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Dear Editor,
What are the top Atlanta neighborhoods for buyers and investors—or both at the same time—in 2025? Let’s have a look.
According to a recent article from Realtor.com, one in every five homes in the Atlanta metro area are owned by an investor. [Editor’s note: That’s not necessarily an attribute.] Georgia was also cited in the same report as a state with some of the highest investor activity in the nation, with 15.9 percent of investors selling and 17.3 percent of investors buying properties.
Reasons for investors to scoop up properties vary, from purchasing and reworking an older home to sell or charge rent for, to buying a property and waiting for its value to appreciate over time. Homebuyers, meanwhile, obviously need places to live. Atlanta boasts a dynamic economy and vibrant communities, with plenty of charming historic properties and modern multifamily units.
If you're interested in partaking in Atlanta’s flourishing housing market, but unsure of where to begin looking for properties, I’ve identified the top locations within the Atlanta metro area for buying and investing in 2025.
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WEST END
Laden with small breweries, coworking spaces, and historic charm, investors should consider the draw the West End currently has for renters right now. When comparing this neighborhood with areas such as West Midtown and Old Fourth Ward, West End offers a lower price point for both single-family and multifamily properties.
Overview of a forthcoming 23-unit townhome project between the Beltline and a Dunkin' in West End. Courtesy of Ackerman & Co.
Renters here appreciate its affordability, walkability, and young professional, creative atmosphere due to the presence of nearby colleges like Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark Atlanta University. What’s more, parts of the West End fall within federal opportunity zones, which provide significant tax incentives for long-term investors. The city also offers grants and assistance for investors looking to restore historic properties.
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LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS
This up-and-coming neighborhood is another community that falls within opportunity zones, which offer major tax incentives for long-term investors. Lakewood Heights has experienced spill-over growth from areas like Chosewood Park, Pittsburgh, and Peoplestown, and is undergoing development within the entertainment industry as movie studios have moved their operations there. This once-blighted area is conveniently situated along the Atlanta Beltline and near downtown.
Four options for adaptive-reuse and new construction in Lakewood Heights compiled in a March report this year. APS/Housing Innovation Lab/Atlanta Urban Development
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SYLVAN HILLS
Located north of the East Point area and close to the West End, Sylvan Hills is also experiencing attention from the entertainment industry as Tyler Perry’s studios are housed in the area. Businesses within the community have rallied around the film industry building in that area, revitalizing it.
Sylvan Hills has great affordability and historic charm, boasts family-friendly attractions such as Perkerson Park and its 50 acres of playgrounds, a splash pad, and disc golf course, and is close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Investors will note great rental opportunities due to the community’s proximity to Atlanta Technical and Metropolitan state colleges, as well as easy access to MARTA.
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BANKHEAD
Bankhead has experienced major development proposals such as Quarry Yards—a $400-million project later scooped up by Microsoft for potential future redevelopment—and living there provides easy access to the beautiful trails and parks of the Atlanta Beltline.
Heading south on Westside Trail Segment 4, now open to the public. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Investors should consider properties with proximity to the Bankhead MARTA station, which has plans to expand to accommodate longer trains for commuters in the area. This beautiful community boasts homes built in a historic architectural style, as well as Craftsman-style homes.
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MECHANICSVILLE
This Southwest Atlanta neighborhood has long been overlooked, but it’s become a great destination for investors (and homebuyers intending to live there). Located close to Atlanta’s downtown, it boasts easy access to both MARTA and the interstate, making it prime for commuters to travel across the metro area.
An adaptive-reuse redevelopment of the historic GE Towers is underway near MARTA, and there are underutilized properties near Rosa L. Burney Park that have been flagged for apartment development, which is anticipated to enhance livability and walkability.
Plans for four-story units at 717 Pryor St. in Mechanicsville. Place Maker Design
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Planned three-story facades along Dogwood Drive in Hapeville. The Hartwin Group/McNeal Development
This hidden gem of an ITP city is located conveniently close to the Atlanta airport. Due to its economic incentives as an enterprise zone, developers are buying large tracks of land and building upscale townhouses and new single-family homes to house jobseekers.
The Aerotropolis Atlanta redevelopment project is located within Hapeville on the site of a shuttered Ford plant, and it’s anticipated to draw homebuyers to the area due to its major mixed-use and office spaces. What’s more, Hapeville’s revitalized downtown offers plentiful dining options and entertainment venues.
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As television cameras role on a new season of Bravo’s reality series Married to Medicine, some may be wondering if Dr. Heavenly Kimes’ announcement Monday that she’s running for office is just for show. The 54-year-old dentist, known for bringing the drama on the popular reality show for the past nine seasons, launched her campaign […]
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