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by R.L. Byrd On the night of January, 11, 1989, near the end of a 21-minute farewell address, President Ronald Reagan asked the TV audience, “How stands ‘The City’ on this winter night?” The City—a reimagined America based off highly controversial pioneer John Winthrop’s 1600’s America—refers to the country being a beacon of light. “A … Continued
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When Thurgood Marshall failed to persuade the Supreme Court justices against segregated public schools, he resorted to the doll test evidence for its emotional appeal. During the doll test, Black children received both a Black and a White doll. The children accepted the White doll, but when asked which doll was ugly and resembled them, … Continued
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You missed the tax filing deadline… now what? Don’t panic, but don’t play, either! Let me keep it 100 with you—the IRS don’t forget, don’t forgive, and definitely don’t fumble when it comes to late taxes. If you missed the deadline to file your tax return, your stress might be building up like them late … Continued
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Eye-catching Art Deco renovation bags preservation award Josh Green Tue, 04/29/2025 - 16:15
A cherished architectural relic and can’t-miss renovation project in downtown Decatur is getting its flowers from Georgia’s leading preservationist organization.
The Blair-Rutland Building was one of 10 projects honored with Excellence in Rehabilitation awards at Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 48th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Brunswick on Saturday. It was the only project to be so recognized in metro Atlanta’s core counties.
The rehab accolade spotlights projects that make “compatible use of a building through repair, alterations, or additions while preserving features of the property that convey its historic value,” per Trust officials.
The 1939 Streamline Moderne building—one of just two surviving Art Deco structures in Decatur—is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and still represents the era’s distinctive modern design for commercial buildings, per the Trust. It’s functioned as an office building for more than 80 years.
Distinctive Church Street facade of the 1939 Streamline Moderne building today. Courtesy of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Atlanta commercial real estate veteran Gene Kansas purchased the 85-year-old landmark in summer 2021 and set about a renovation that bucked the building’s original color (drab grey) in dramatic fashion. The decision to coat The Blair Building, as it’s called, in a color called Cinder Rose took 10 months, lots of debate, and no shortage of time spent culling inspiration from the Accidentally Wes Anderson website, as Kansas previously told Urbanize Atlanta.
Streamline Moderne architecture is a sub-genre of Art Deco inspired by 1930s planes, trains, and automobiles. As the Trust notes, renovations to The Blair Building went beyond aesthetics; the foundation was stabilized, interiors were revamped (including replaced or repaired windows and ceilings), and asbestos-containing floor tiles were removed.
The Blair Building’s transition from one bold color choice to the next, as seen in 2022 along Church Street in downtown Decatur. Courtesy of Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate
A historic photo of the Blair-Rutland Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Courtesy of Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate
Today, the two-story, 12,500-square-foot Blair Building stands next to a Decatur food and beverage staple in Twain’s Brewpub and Billiards. Over the decades, it’s been grey, purple, pink, and faded versions of each.
“Now functioning as a collaborative office space,” notes the Trust, “the building retains its original purpose and iconic features, reflecting Decatur’s architectural and commercial heritage.”
The Trust, founded in 1973 and considered among the leading U.S. statewide nonprofit preservation organizations, is also known for publishing its annual Georgia “Places in Peril” list. The organization manages two house museums in Atlanta (Rhodes Hall) and Macon (Hay House).
Courtesy of Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate
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Distinctive Church Street facade of the 1939 Streamline Moderne building today. Courtesy of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
The Blair Building’s transition from one bold color choice to the next, as seen in 2022 along Church Street in downtown Decatur. Courtesy of Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate
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The property as seen in 2019, the year it turned 80 years old. Google Maps
A historic photo of the Blair-Rutland Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Courtesy of Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate
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Images: How 'The Beverly' project slotted into Buckhead's skyline Josh Green Tue, 04/29/2025 - 14:19
Yes, development wonks of metro Atlanta, this project has been open for a while, so please withhold thine pitchforks. But in a rapidly changing city like ours, it’s never too late for a closer look.
A project described as the perfect landing spot for young professionals, given its proximity to job centers such as Atlanta Tech Village and Salesforce offices, The Beverly by Alta sprouted from former parking lots along Piedmont Road and debuted last year.
With its upscale apartments (but no retail), the seven-story, 291-unit Wood Partners project continued the revamp of suburban-style shopping center properties around the district’s iconic former Disco Kroger location (R.I.P.). Eric Brock, principal of project designers Brock Hudgins Architects, tells Urbanize Atlanta The Beverly received its final Certificate of Occupancy in June, allowing for first move-ins.
According to the building’s online rental portal, the smaller apartments have proven particularly popular, as no unit priced less than $2,000 monthly is currently available.
The Beverly by Alta project (below, center) in relation to Buckhead Landing parking lots (left) and glassy Terminus towers across the street. Wood Partners; courtesy of Brock Hudgins Architects
Inside The Beverly lobby. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
That means a foot in the door at The Beverly—a one-bedroom apartment with 704 square feet—starts at $2,095 monthly.
The priciest option—three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 1,863 square feet—starts at 4,919 monthly right now. Both of those floorplans are on the third floor.
Perks around the building include a game lounge with a golf simulator, a 24/7 fitness center, a yoga and “Zen” studio, a speakeasy with a library and poker room, a pool with a tanning ledge, and a small market for residents.
Previous plans for the 3314 Piedmont Road site, which used to be Buckhead Place parking lots, had called for hotel rooms and rental units, but that mix of uses never took off. During the construction process, officials with Atlanta-based Wood Partners called dining, entertainment, and outdoor options from Lenox Square mall to Chastain Park and PATH400 perks of the location.
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Throwback signage on the building nods to Los Angeles. Wood Partners; courtesy of Brock Hudgins Architects
The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place, constructed prior to the pandemic, stands immediately south of The Beverly.
Disco Kroger—so nicknamed for shenanigans that used to occur in the grocery aisles after nightclubs in the area closed for the night—shuttered after a decades-long run in December 2022. Property owner Regency Centers built a new 55,000-square-foot Publix location in place of Kroger, and the renovated shopping center has been rechristened Buckhead Landing on Piedmont Road.
Swing up to the gallery for more context and a closer look at how The Beverly came together. See the range of current floorplans below:
The least expensive floorplan currently available at The Beverly costs $2,059 monthly (and up) for 704 square feet. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
The priciest floorplan currently offered, a three-bedroom option starting at $4,919. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
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The Beverly by Alta project (below, center) in relation to Buckhead Landing parking lots (left) and glassy Terminus towers across the street. Wood Partners; courtesy of Brock Hudgins Architects
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Wood Partners; courtesy of Brock Hudgins Architects
Throwback signage on the building nods to Los Angeles. Wood Partners; courtesy of Brock Hudgins Architects
Wood Partners; courtesy of Brock Hudgins Architects
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Inside The Beverly lobby. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
The Beverly's fitness center. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
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The least expensive floorplan currently available at The Beverly costs $2,059 monthly (and up) for 704 square feet. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
The priciest floorplan currently offered, a three-bedroom option starting at $4,919. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
Sample kitchen and living room combo at The Beverly. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
Sample bathroom at The Beverly. Wood Partners/The Beverly by Alta
Subtitle Upscale Wood Partners project replaced former Disco Kroger parking lots
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“Forever Young – A Tribute to Andrew Young” Gala to Raise Critical funds for Lifesaving Care and Research Planned for May 12, 2025 National Jewish Health, the leading respiratory care hospital in the country based in Denver, Colorado, will join with local Atlanta leaders to host the second Legends of Atlanta gala. This year, former … Continued
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