Local real estate company Third & Urban plans to attract new retail tenants and beautify commercial buildings along North Highland Avenue in the Atkins Park neighborhood.
According to a press release, the plan for the 61,120-square-foot retail portfolio, which they’ve dubbed the Atkins Park Collection, includes beautification efforts, enhanced safety, a better pedestrian experience, and new retail tenants.
Third & Urban purchased the first phase of the Atkins Park Collection, a 35,370-square-foot retail collection at N. Highland and St. Charles Avenue, in December 2024. The firm acquired the second phase, which includes Neighbors, City Church, and infill pieces of the block between Greenwood and St. Charles, in September 2025.
The firm said it has planned more than $3 million in building and streetscape improvements to the retail collection. Additionally, Third & Urban is working with the Virginia Highland District business association on safety and beautification initiatives.
Third & Urban recently completed improvements to the 842 North Highland building, which includes new signage, railings, upgraded light fixtures, a new front stair entry and a new mural by local artist Janice Rago on the Intown Hardware side of the building.
As seen in renderings, building upgrades for 780 N. Highland will include updated facades and an indoor-outdoor courtyard surrounded by retail suites ranging in size. The firm plans to attract community-focused food and beverage tenants that enhance the neighborhood, according to the press release.
Third & Urban is known for its other metro Atlanta projects, including Common Ground with New Realm Brewing, Westside Paper, Armour Yards, and the forthcoming Northbend mixed-use community in Brookhaven.
