By Collin Kelley INtown Editor A study of Walkable Urban Places, or WalkUPs, in the Atlanta region is being heralded as a “harbinger” for the rest of the country as urban sprawl ends and more pedestrian-friendly communities emerge. The report, authored by Chris Leinberger of the George Washington University School of Business, says that WalkUPs […]
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Perspectives In Architecture: A New Path
By Melody Harclerode Oscar Harris, FAIA, is recognized as the architect of Atlanta landmarks such as the City of Atlanta Courthouse, City of Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters and the Atrium and Concourse E at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This fall, he celebrates his 70th birthday and the recent publication of his book, Oscar: The Memoir […]
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Randolph-Lucas House ready to move
The historic Randolph-Lucas House is scheduled to be relocated from Peachtree Road in Buckhead to Ansley Park tonight beginning at midnight. According to a media release from the Atlanta Preservation Center, it will take until 6 a.m. before the house reaches its new location on Peachtree Circle. A temporary road has been built across the […]
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Urban Agriculture Program grows at Paideia
By Anne Dukes The spirit of “Old MacDonald” is alive and well at Paideia School in Midtown as students from all grade levels participate in the Urban Agriculture Program. With a little help from their teachers, each other and the community, students grow crops, compost food scraps, raise chickens, sample home grown vegetables and share […]
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Real Estate Briefs for November
Architect and landscape firm TSW (tsw-design.com) has received two planning awards from the Georgia Planning Association. TSW won the Outstanding Planning Document award for its work on the Augusta Sustainable Development Implementation Program and Outstanding Planning Process, Large Community Award for Alpharetta’s Envision Main Street initiative. Harry Norman, Realtors (harrynorman.com) has announced the addition of new agents, […]
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Mayor, Council sign pledge to improve Atlanta parks
Mayor Kasim Reed and the Atlanta City Council have announced support for the PARC Pledge, a four point pledge to improve Atlanta’s parks and park system. In addition, a broad coalition of park advocates and business leaders have committed their support to the PARC Pledge, including the Atlanta BeltLine, Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Buckhead Community […]
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Historic Randolph-Lucas House to move soon
The historic Randolph-Lucas House in Buckhead is expected to move to its new home in Ansley Park in the next two weeks, according to Buckhead Heritage Executive Director Erica Danylchak. The mansion had a date with a demolition crew, but NewTown Partners’ founders, Christopher Jones and Roger Smith stepped in to save the day. The […]
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Eco-Briefs: fundraisers, roundtables & awards
A Growing Culture (agrowingculture.org), a nonprofit focused on the advancement of ecological agriculture practices around the world, will hold a fundraiser event on Nov. 16, 7 to 10 p.m., at The Hangar on Sampson Street in the Old Fourth Ward. The evening will feature music, wine, beer and local food trucks. All money raised will […]
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Brookhaven Candlelight Tour of Homes is Oct. 24
The Historic Brookhaven Candlelight Tour of Homes will be held Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The tour, presented by Beacham & Company Realtors and The Skogstad-Sodemann Team, will feature four of the city’s most impressive and beautifully decorated homes. “All proceeds from the tour will help provide temporary housing and support services to […]
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Work begins on Emory Point Phase II
Gables Residential and Cousins Properties have begun construction on Emory Point Phase II – an approximately $70 million, mixed-used development on Clifton Road near Emory University and the CDC campus. Phase II will include an additional 40,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 307 luxury apartment homes. The development is scheduled to be […]