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Fresh renderings: New facet of downtown Savannah breaks ground Josh Green Tue, 03/25/2025 - 08:27 The years-long trend of substantial investment and growth along Savannah’s waterfront is officially continuing.
During a Thursday ceremony that included Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, national residential developer Trilogy Investment Company and Atlanta-based real estate investment firm Kingdom Estates broke ground on The Isling at Savannah Harbor, a project that’s promising urban walkability in an island setting across the water from downtown.
Fresh renderings depicting building facades and the finished community were also released. The core homes near a central greenspace look especially dense, relative to most made-from-scratch communities.
Jason Joseph, Trilogy’s CEO and managing partner, said the groundbreaking marks “the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Savannah Harbor” in an announcement.
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 36-acre, multi-phase project (formerly known as The Reserve at Savannah Harbor) is billed as “a community that combines timeless architectural beauty with… modern conveniences and luxury” in a uniquely coastal Georgia locale. The developers partnered to acquire The Isling’s parcel on Hutchinson Island in Savannah’s River District for $17 million last year. Today, 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. Trilogy’s schedule calls for a quickly delivering that in the third quarter of this year.
Pricing for The Isling has yet to be specified.
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
When completed, The Isling will see 198 homes in what officials call a mix of Coastal and Lowcountry architectural styles and floorplans meant to complement the island’s scenery. Those 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.
Trilogy reps recently told Urbanize Atlanta the timeline calls for completing the full project in roughly four years.
Custom home design and build company Southern Coastal Homes is onboard for construction, in partnership with architecture firm A Classical Studio. (If you’re wondering, The Isling’s name is derived from the Irish word meaning “dream.”)
Planned amenities at The Isling include bocce and pickleball courts, a resort-style pool, bountiful gardens, and a large clubhouse for events and gatherings described as beautiful.
View of Savannah's River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
The project aims to capitalize on downtown Savannah’s cachet and growth around the city that’s recently been described as “explosive.” It isn’t the first big deal to move forward recently on the island.
As it stands, Hutchinson Island’s primary attraction is the Savannah Convention Center and Westin Hotel, with 18-hole the Club at Savannah Harbor golf course next door. Nearby, the 35-acre, mixed-use Savannah Harbor project is taking shape with residences, retail, and greenspace.
Elsewhere on Hutchinson Island, the IGY Savannah Harbor Marina—featuring 100 berths for all types of vessels, including more than 1,000 linear feet for deep-draft superyachts—is set to open near the convention center this spring.
Across the river from those developments is yet another large waterfront project nearing completion, the Upper East River district, where some new penthouses are priced north of $8 million (yes, $8 million). That project is easily walkable to River Street.
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge's connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
The project's location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city's airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
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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
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 project's location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city's airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
View of Savannah's River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge's connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
Subtitle The Isling at Savannah Harbor calls for variety of 200 homes, walkable layout
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
Narcan is a prescription medication that is used to treat an opioid overdose. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer) by Tracie Gardner and Daliah Heller (Trice Edney News Wire)–On Dec. 8, the air was crisp as Kimberly Douglas made her way to her son Bryce’s gravestone in National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover. It’s been nearly 18 … Continued
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
Photo: Getty Images Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, who made history as the first Black Republican woman to be elected to Congress, has died, per NBC News. She was 49. On Sunday (March 23), Love’s family took to social media to announce that the former congresswoman had died at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah. … Continued
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J. Pharoah Doss: Jasmine Crockett, Black Trump voters, and the “Trilling trap”
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by J. Pharoah Doss Last month, when US Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-TX, appeared on The Breakfast Club radio show, she classified the average Republican voter as “less educated” than their Democratic counterparts and described a Trump supporter as someone who “literally refuses to read and educate themselves on the facts.” Crockett claimed that the Democrats … Continued
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Morehouse School of Medicine Celebrates 50 Years, Affirms Health Equity Amid Federal Anti-DEI Efforts
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MSM’s Golden Anniversary Under the Gold Dome festivities included official recognition from members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate. By Meimei Xu, WABE Morehouse School of Medicine celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Georgia State Capitol Thursday. The milestone comes amid the federal government’s executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies across … Continued
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Jasmine Guy, Montell Jordan, Derek J & More Attend ‘Married to Real Estate’ Watch Party with Stars and Executive Producers of the Show Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson
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Jasmine Guy, Montell Jordan, Derek J & More Attend “Married to Real Estate” Season 4 Private Watch Party with Stars and Executive Producers of the Show Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson The excitement was electric as fans, industry insiders, and celebrity guests gathered at the esteemed MODEx Studio in Atlanta, Georgia, for an exclusive watch … Continued
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Hookah, Cigarillos May Be Raising Lung Cancer Rates for Fulton’s Black Men
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MSM’s Dr. Eric Flenaugh says research suggests the demographic may be more susceptible to negative effects of smoking than their counterparts. By Chauncey Alcorn, Capital B Atlanta The popularity of hookah lounges, cigar bars, and recreational marijuana may be contributing to higher rates of lung cancer among Black men living in Fulton County, according to … Continued
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Jasmine Crockett isn’t backing down after being warned about Elon criticism
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Photo: Getty Images Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) has fired back at Attorney General Pam Bondi’s warning to “tread very carefully” when it comes to her criticism of Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk. During a Sunday (March 23) appearance on Fox News, Bondi seemingly threatened Crockett over her involvement … Continued
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From the Saporta Report:
It was fitting that after the last arms had been twisted and the deciding votes locked down, the concluding words spoken in opposition to Gov. Brian Kemp’s tort reform bill came not from Democrats, but indirectly from Donald Trump.
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From the Saporta Report:
The journey to the CEO seat for women in leadership is often shaped by unique perspectives rooted in faith, childhood experiences and big ideas. In this candid conversation, Atlanta Habitat CEO Rosalyn Merrick and Atlanta Housing CEO Terri Lee reflect on what motivates them as leaders who are dedicated to ensuring affordable housing options in […]
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A year later, Decatur's affordable downtown cottages sell out Josh Green Mon, 03/24/2025 - 17:12 A year after sales began, a “pioneering” pocket of housing near downtown Decatur that represents a “milestone in affordable homeownership” has officially sold out, according to project leaders.
The colorful pint-sized community, Oak Cottage Court, replaced a wooded, half-acre site at 230 Commerce Drive with six standalone homes reserved for families and individuals considered middle-income earners.
All six new homeowners are women—including a City of Decatur teacher who recently bought the last available unit, project heads noted.
The cottages range from pint-sized (528 square feet) to perfectly adequate for a smaller family (1,582 square feet), with either one, two, or three bedrooms.
Prices ranged from $210,000 (a one-bedroom, one-bathroom house) to $325,000 (three bedrooms, two bathrooms), per site plans.
According to Redfin, Decatur's median home sales price is $585,000.
The project, developed and built by Fortas Homes, marked the first collaboration of its kind between the City of Decatur Development Authority, nonprofit housing developer Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, and nonprofit Decatur Land Trust. It had been in planning and construction phases for more than seven years prior to finishing construction last spring.
“Six cottages, six inspiring female homeowners, one city with a vision, and an incredible team that made it a reality,” recapped listing agent Naruna Rangel, of Naruna Homes and Keller Williams Metro Atlanta, in a sell-out announcement.
Overview of the community today. Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
Project leaders provided commentary from new Oak Cottage Court owners, including: Courtney Hartnett, a teacher with 20 years' experience at Oakhurst Elementary and the first buyer, who said, “It’s been lovely having new neighbors move in. I was priced out of Decatur for a long time.” Added Rachel Dubruze, a nurse at nearby Talley Street Elementary and a first-time homeowner who moved in with her son: “It’s less than a 10-minute walk or a two-minute drive to my job and [my child’s] school. The school system is great. It seemed out of reach before this.”
From the outset, the project was intended to provide attainable, for-sale housing to Decatur’s city, school, and housing authority employees. The cottages were later made available to any income-qualified buyer, especially people renting or working in Decatur.
Beyond the home prices, project leaders pointed to the location’s 86 Walk Score—it’s within a 10-minute walk to MARTA rail and 10 different bus lines, they say—and close proximity to shops and restaurants, K-12 schools, and parks as attributes. Seven parking spaces, including one handicap space, were installed next to the community’s central green, according to plans.
DLT’s model goes that homes are sold to new owners, but the land beneath them will be kept in a trust. Should new owners sell in the future, the DLT’s ground-lease program is meant to ensure the properties retain their affordability permanently, officials have previously said.
Up to three sources of down payment assistance were also available for qualified applicants.
Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
The project was designed by Mississippi-based architect Bruce B. Tolar, considered one of the country’s leading experts for missing-middle housing design and development. Tolar's company is known for developing cottage-style housing nodes as part of post-Hurricane Katrina rebuilding.
The housing type has been allowed in Decatur since an ordinance passed in 2014, and Oak Cottage Court is considered a pilot project, in hopes it will succeed in generating other examples of relatively affordable, neighborhood-friendly housing in the city, according to DLT.
Swing up to the gallery for a closer look at how this pint-sized community came out.
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Overview of the community today. Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
The "Blue Cottage" offering at the property's entrance, with the Ice House Lofts pictured across the street. Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
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Inside one of the larger floorplans at Oak Cottage Court. Courtesy of City of Decatur/DDA/DLT
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The Oak Cottage Court site plan and original price breakdown. Decatur Land Trust
Oak Cottage Court home purchases were limited to households making 100 percent AMI as shown here.
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The cottage-style project's 230 Commerce Drive location just east of downtown Decatur's main hub of shops and restaurants. Google Maps
Subtitle Officials: “Pioneering” Oak Cottage Court sets template for attainable homeownership in pricey area
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Photos: How pie-shaped build near Atlantic Station turned out, from high above
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Photos: How pie-shaped build near Atlantic Station turned out, from high above Josh Green Mon, 03/24/2025 - 15:42 Here’s proof that even oddly shaped lots with active railroad lines as neighbors can become hundreds of new Atlanta homes.
With its unique flatiron design, this infill project by Charleston-based Middle Street Partners—officially christened Westside Union—took shape on a previously vacant, 1.4-acre site just north of Atlantic Station’s Target in the Loring Heights neighborhood.
It was several years in the making and came together where other developments had failed to take off. And it’s an interesting enough case to warrant drone photography for the latest installment of our Aerial Tours series.
The 400 Bishop St. development stands 11 stories on land formerly zoned for heavy industrial uses, next to active Norfolk Southern railroad lines. It started construction in September 2022 and includes 274 units, ranging from one to three-bedroom apartments, according to Middle Street.
The 274-unit building's unique stance along Bishop Street in Loring Heights.
Current rents at Westside Union start at $1,535. That gets a studio in 535 square feet. Elsewhere, the largest and priciest rental option currently listed is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom space in 1,709 square feet that’s going for $4,910 monthly (and up).
Ten weeks of free rent is now being dangled as an incentive.
Several outdoor amenities areas extend from Westside Union’s north and east faces, and units along Bishop Street at ground level function as live-work properties, according to plans approved by the city in 2021.
Westside Union amenities are listed as coworking space, a two-story gym, a club room with a gaming area, and a resort-style pool, among other perks. Skyline views from the rooftop amenity spaces, meanwhile, span across Midtown to downtown and around toward Buckhead.
Westside Union’s swimming pool and amenities level, with views to downtown in the distance.
Other ideas hatched for the 400 Bishop St. site failed to move forward. (Ditto for a pedestrian bridge that would have been built over the adjacent railroad tracks for quicker access between Loring Heights and Atlantic Station.) Plans that emerged in 2019 by another development group, Track West Partners, called for 130,000 square feet of creative offices above retail in a shorter building. Other concepts have called for just 26,000 square feet of offices in four stories, with a “post-COVID-era wellness plan” and emphasis on city views.
The project marks the third for Middle Street in Atlanta, in addition to The Boulevard at Grant Park and the two-tower The Juniper/The Reserve at Juniper development.
Find a closer look at Westside Union interiors here, and a quick drone tour in the gallery above.
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The 274-unit building's unique stance along Bishop Street in Loring Heights.
Side of the apartment structure facing active rail and Atlantic Station's Target.
Westside Union’s swimming pool and amenities level, with views to downtown in the distance.
Overview of Westside Union's unique shape, and the thickening West Midtown skyline near the Howell Mill Road corridor at top right.
Westside Union's 400 Bishop St. location in relation to Atlantic Station (across active railroad tracks), the Connector freeway, and residential Loring Heights. Google Maps
Westside Union's "Rooftop SkyLounge," with south views across Atlantic Station to downtown. Westside Union/Middle Street Partners
Westside Union's unique shape and stance along Bishop Street in Loring Heights.Westside Union/Middle Street Partners
Subtitle Westside Union project replaces vacant, railroad-adjacent acreage in Loring Heights
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