Some of the world’s great cities went a long, long time without distinguishing themselves for cuisine. London springs to mind. Only in recent years did this onetime capital of an empire on which “the sun never set” become a fun place for foodies. And London has several centuries on us. So how did Atlanta become … Continue reading…
Elsewhere, a bustling, broad-shouldered, wide-ranging city like Atlanta sometimes left its center behind. All across America, the coming of the Interstate Highway system a half-century ago led, in many cases, to some degree of hollowing out in the places where those cities had seen their origins. Town squares, rail stations, and downtown shopping districts that … Continue reading…
The thousands who cheer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when the Atlanta Falcons’ pre-game rituals build to the rousing slogan, “Rise Up,” probably are not thinking at that moment of how well this describes the way Atlanta built its wealth as a center of art. But many, many of them would be familiar with the story. There’s … Continue reading…
Human-scaled urban design and planned neighborhood communities where living, working, and playing proceed without a commute are the positive attractions that call more and more people to the centers of cities here in America. In our nation, and especially here in Atlanta, the worldwide urban migration of the 21stCentury is a choice people make in … Continue reading…
As essential to the remarkable success of the luxury condos at Atlantic Station as their design and location, their services and amenities, and their sheer altitude, is the nature and quality that residents find in the selection of schools available nearby. Because there are many noteworthy schools, let’s profile some of the conspicuous examples. In … Continue reading…
A well know luxury Jet company just launched nine new models of private jets over the course of just five years. For the design of the interiors, the most sought-after design studio in the world at that time based its recommendations on a big concept they called The New Luxury. The thesis of this design … Continue reading…
When the lore of modern Atlanta started to spread nationwide, oh, about 40 years ago, when college campuses started to buzz with the word that Atlanta was where the new cool was growing, one of the smart places to plan your career, part of that lore was that the largest ski club in America was … Continue reading…
The Birds of Another Kind of Paradise When the number of projects under construction increases from 18 to 23 within the 1.2-square-mile center of Atlanta, the only way to go is up. And the condos for sale in Midtown Atlanta have an exceptional view. In fact, crane-watching is a longtime diversion in our busy midtown, … Continue reading…
When people choose to make their home in a condominium, it’s a little like a corporation that outsources the processes in which they are not interested or expert. If you love mowing the lawn, or commuting, or dealing with plumbers and electricians, then a free-standing home is fertile ground. Many bright spots, too, come with … Continue reading…
Yes, there is spring in Atlanta. Our well-known warmth has already begun by Memorial Day, and the “depths” of winter are neither as low nor as long as people endure in most cities. But still there is a time, even in Atlanta, when people gladly put away their sweaters and jackets and look to the … Continue reading…
More Green-space to Come It’s another story of working together. The City, the Friends of Atlanta Waterworks Park, the Upper Westside Community District, the Department of Watershed Management, and the Berkeley Park Neighborhood Association got together with the help of a former Atlanta City Council member who just wouldn’t stop serving. Through this cooperation, our city can … Continue reading…
Understatement is part of the grounded grace that people find in Atlanta’s Westside Provisions District, and the WSPD mantra, “Really good stuff,” is one example of that. Having established a destination favored by people from all over the city, and indeed the region, with their ability to attract chefs and shop-owners of vision, style, and … Continue reading…
Digging the Modern: Quarry Yards Rising Even in its first phase, the project known as Quarry Yards will be a $400 million investment in the obvious future that is west of Midtown. The offices, residences, retail, restaurants, and hotel we’ll see there are coming with a design principle that’s the best of what’s called Modern. … Continue reading…
Where to Go for a Cup of Joe The legendary enterprise and sheer energy of Atlanta got a few new lessons when the young, creative, and entrepreneurial took root among the enticing condos for sale in Midtown Atlanta. There’s no use reminding them that there was once a time when coffee companies worried that consumption … Continue reading…
School Spotlight: Vision and Opportunity in Midtown Anyone who’s watched the Atlanta skyline over the past few years can tell you that the features that were once familiar are changing. Twenty towers are emerging from the broad-shouldered backdrop. The profile we would present in a picture postcard today includes new contours, and the energy behind … Continue reading…
The Peach Drops and the Spirits Rise Known as the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the Southeast, the annual Peach Drop downtown is one of the, ah, exuberant ways of ushering in the New Year. Some people say they just had to do it once. Others make a point of never missing it. However … Continue reading…
The Hearth and Forge of Midtown Atlanta One of the first glorious neighborhoods of Atlanta, Midtown came back from a 1950s migration to the suburbs, thanks to visionaries who began to work, plan, and give their talent to Midtown beginning in the late 1970s – a time when some will tell you Atlanta started getting … Continue reading…
Dreams Come True: Cirque du Soleil Meets Atlantic Station Living up to its reputation as the “city within the city,” Atlantic Station will give stage to Cirque du Soleil September 14th through November 19th. In so many ways, it’s a meeting that’s meant to happen. Well established now, and having influenced their two respective worlds … Continue reading…
In most industries, offices, and families, a few select people seem to know everything before anyone else knows. Not only do they know it first, they are almost always 100% right and almost always willing to share it. I typically like to sit next to those people. And listen intently. And then I may or … Continue reading…
