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Developer: Quickly selling Savannah project adds land, beefs up scope Josh Green Tue, 08/05/2025 - 16:30
Following a surge of buyer interest, developers creating a new community on an island near historic downtown Savannah have closed on more land to expand the project’s scope and keep construction going.
National residential developer Trilogy Investment Company has acquired more than 7 acres on Hutchinson Island in Savannah’s River District, where 57 new homes are now slated to be built as part of The Isling at Savannah Harbor.
The purchase price for Trilogy’s second development parcel on the island was $9.8 million, per project officials.
Trilogy has partnered with Atlanta-based real estate investment firm Kingdom Estates on the project, which broke ground in March with promises of urban walkability in an island setting across the water from downtown.
The land acquisition follows what Trilogy calls strong sales momentum at the riverside enclave, where half of the initial Phase I home releases are under contract. The next round of homes will now be built according to demand and sales, rather than moving forward later as a second phase. Currently, nine houses are under construction, with more scheduled to go vertical soon, according to Trilogy officials.
Overview of infrastructure and a smattering of large houses and amenities put in place by previous developers at The Isling at Savannah Harbor's site. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The Isling at Savannah Harbor's planned walkable layout across the water from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Jason Joseph, Trilogy’s CEO and managing partner, said buyer response to The Isling has exceeded the company’s expectations. Savannah has notched impressive growth in recent years and emerged as a darling of national travel and “Best Of” lists, including the No. 4 spot on Travel + Leisure readers’ ranking of the 15 best U.S. cities last month.
“Having half of our initial release under contract is a clear testament to the demand and energy surrounding this one-of-a-kind community,” Joseph said in a project update. “This latest acquisition allows us to continue delivering thoughtfully designed homes without interruption, while reinforcing our commitment to shaping the future of Savannah’s urban residential landscape.”
The Isling project was formerly known as The Reserve at Savannah Harbor. The current developers partnered to acquire The Isling’s initial parcel for $17 million last year. Beyond the new construction, the site counts a few large homes and some infrastructure next to golf course links but little else.
The Isling’s property is set across the Savannah River from the city’s famed River Street, near the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. It’s a five-minute drive—or short ferry ride—from Savannah’s downtown Historic District, according to project leaders.
The initial phase will see 90 homes total—a mix of townhomes, duplexes, and single-family dwellings.
Example of home facades bound for The Isling. The architecture will include "inviting front porches, elevated foundations, and... natural materials such as brick, stucco, and wood that harmonize with the surrounding environment," per developers. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah's River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Prices listed so far start at $835,000 for a three-bedroom, four-bathroom townhome with 2,093 square feet.
The priciest offering to date—an estate home with four bedrooms and five bathrooms in 3,500 square feet—is asking $1.65 million. That home is under contract.
When completed, The Isling will see 198 residences in what officials call a mix of Coastal and Lowcountry architectural styles and floorplans meant to complement the island’s scenery. Planned amenities include bocce and pickleball courts, a resort-style pool, bountiful gardens, and a large clubhouse for events and gatherings.
Options will include single-family dwellings with city views, deep-water river homes, rowhomes, duets (that’s fancy speak for “duplex”), as well as golf course and terrace properties. Custom home design and build company Southern Coastal Homes is onboard for construction, in partnership with architecture firm A Classical Studio.
Trilogy reps have told Urbanize Atlanta the construction timeline calls for completing the full project in less than four years from now. Find more context and imagery in the gallery above.
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Overview of infrastructure and a smattering of large houses and amenities put in place by previous developers at The Isling at Savannah Harbor's site. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah's River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The Isling at Savannah Harbor's planned walkable layout across the water from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Example of home facades bound for The Isling. The architecture will include "inviting front porches, elevated foundations, and... natural materials such as brick, stucco, and wood that harmonize with the surrounding environment," per developers. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The project's location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city's airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge's connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
View of Savannah's River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
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Months after a heated public hearing on the fate of Atlanta’s historic 148 Edgewood Ave. building, Georgia State University is set to move forward with its demolition plan to create a Greek Life greenspace. It’s a controversial move for the 1926 property. It was originally built by Georgia Power as a facade to store neighborhood […]
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Last week, as we conducted our interview with District Attorney Fani Willis, three grieving families were awaiting news from her office related to their loved ones’ deaths at the hands of Atlanta police officers. This week, the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman finally got their answer: A Fulton County grand jury has declined to bring […]
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After Mass Shooting, Atlanta Launches New Safety Measures in Sweet Auburn
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Last Monday, a mass shooting on Edgewood Avenue left 11 people injured, one man dead, and Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood reeling. In response to increased pressure from the neighborhood planning unit, the city on Aug. 4 released its Coordinated Safety & Compliance Measures on Edgewood Avenue plan with a list of actions to address safety […]
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Photo: iStockphoto An Oklahoma police department is facing backlash after advertising a local blood drive with social media posts that employed gang slang and racist stereotypes, per Atlanta Black Star. In a now-deleted Facebook post, the Owasso Police Department shared an image of white hands forming the Bloods gang sign, captioning it “BLUD! Give it … Continued
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Preservationists scorn GSU decision to bulldoze 1920s downtown building Josh Green Tue, 08/05/2025 - 08:34
A statewide historic preservationist group is lambasting a decision by one of Atlanta’s leading universities to demolish a century-old building on Edgewood Avenue downtown.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation issued a statement today calling Georgia State University’s decision to raze the historic former substation at 148 Edgewood Ave. unfortunate, “short-sighted,” and an “avoidable loss.”
According to the preservationist agency, the Edgewood Avenue property—currently listed on Georgia Trust’s 2025 Places in Peril—remains structurally sound and ripe for adaptive-reuse redevelopment for another purpose, one that keeps architectural heritage in place while serving students. Subtracting the structure will diminish neighborhood character and negatively impact the integrity of the historic district, Georgia Trust leadership insists.
GSU intends to raze the building and replace it with greenspace for a Fraternity and Sorority Life Plaza that’s part of its broader College Town Downtown initiative. Per the university, bricks from the building would be incorporated into the plaza, and a mural on an adjacent wall of townhomes would pay homage to the demolished structure. (See a rendering of the proposed plaza over here.) That’s despite months of pushback from preservationists and alumni. A petition to save the structure has gathered 1,500 signatures.
The 148 Edgewood Ave. structure's location just east of downtown sky-rises. Google Maps
The facade of 148 Edgewood Ave. today, situated between Hurt Park and the downtown Connector. Courtesy of Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
According to preservationists pushing to save the building, the demolition would contradict GSU’s 2014 Campus Historic Preservation Plan that pinpointed the structure as being worthy of investment and long-term preservation.
“Georgia State’s decision to destroy this building… is mystifying,” said Georgia Trust president and CEO W. Wright Mitchell in a statement. “This is especially true since GSU simply intends to use the area for greenspace. By removing this building from the landmark district, GSU will erode the significance of the district and eradicate a tangible link to our city’s past.”
Situated just east of revitalized Hurt Park, the 148 Edgewood Ave. structure was built in 1926 as a Georgia Railway and Power Company substation and once played a key role in powering downtown Atlanta, according to the preservationist agency. It’s part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Register District, which the statewide preservation organization also considers threatened.
GSU acquired the property in 1966 and has used it for a number of academic purposes, including as the home of its photography department.
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In other Edgewood Avenue news this week, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' office says more protective bicycle lanes could be coming to the corridor as part of safety and infrastructure upgrades following a recent spate of gun violence.
**“**Plans are being evaluated to convert temporary bike lanes into permanent infrastructure, improving pedestrian safety and reducing congestion,” reads a Monday announcement from the city.
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Elects David Turner as 37th International President
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Turner Brings Strategic Vision, Proven Leadership, and Deep Commitment to Brotherhood Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. recently elected David Turner as the organization’s 37th International President during the 2025 Conclave held in Tampa, Florida. A results-driven leader with an unmatched record of fraternity service, Turner assumes the helm of one of the world’s preeminent Black … Continued
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Photo: Getty Images North America Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) called out President Donald Trump as a “piece of s***” during a rally on Sunday (August 3). The Texas lawmaker appeared at the Phoenix stop of political advocacy group MoveOn’s “Won’t Back Down Tour,” where she urged the Democratic Party to get aggressive against the Trump … Continued
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Back-to-School Boost: New Birth Donates Laptops, Awards Scholarships and Opens Career Doors
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Dr. Jamal Bryant Advances “Operation School Adoption” with Major Announcements During Aug. 3 Sunday Service at New Birth Students at six DeKalb County charter schools are starting the school year with brand-new Chromebooks, thanks to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Through its Operation School Adoption initiative, launched during Sunday’s service on Aug. 3, the Stonecrest-based … Continued
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