By Laura Turner Seydel As summer quickly approaches, we cannot help but start planning fabulous vacations to fill our time off. This year, choose a trip that gets you and your family outdoors exploring, learning and enjoying all of Mother Nature’s amazing splendors. Our country has an immeasurable landscape, featuring everything from beautiful beaches to […]
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Mark Toro talks about Atlantic Station evolution
By Collin Kelley Editor New retail, new restaurants, better parking and a renewed effort to make Atlantic Station a destination for Intown residents is happening now, according to Mark Toro, founder of North American Properties, which recently acquired the retail component in a joint venture with CB Richard Ellis Investors. Toro’s vision is to transform […]
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Historic Olmstead Linear Park celebrates restoration
By Gregory Wallace Olmsted Linear Park has endured as one of Atlanta’s most visible and beautiful landmarks. Over the years, the Ponce de Leon Avenue park’s nonstop usage, combined with inadequate maintenance, had resulted in its gradual decline. To help recapture its former grandeur, concerned citizens launched a grassroots effort more than a decade ago. […]
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Setting the Stage: Increase value with home staging
By Kathy Vogeltanz The current real estate market can make it a real challenge to sell a home. But there is a way to gain an edge. Many sellers are using home staging to sell their properties quicker and for a higher price. The premise of home staging is simple: buying a house is an […]
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AIA Atlanta offers innovative programs to public
By Melody Harclerode Since its creation by 13 New York City architects in 1857, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has expanded to become an association with over 73,000 architects, emerging professionals and allied partners. The local chapter of AIA, or AIA Atlanta, represents approximately 2,000 members and can provide invaluable services for the architecture […]
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Renovation Coach: Remodeling for Multi-Generational Living
By Jesse Morado Multigenerational living in America has been on the rise and the recession has driven more and more extended families to come together under one roof. Multiple generations of the same family are finding themselves living under one roof, as twentysomething’s take longer to leave home, grandparents become care givers for grandchildren and […]
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Real Estate & Commercial Real Estate Briefs
Real Estate Homebuilder Ashton Woods is building townhomes from the $300s at The Battery on Paces Ferry in Vinings. The three-story homes will feature 10-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens, lush greenspace and more. ashtonwoods.com/atlanta or (404) 696-9146. Renewal Design-Build will kick off its 10th anniversary by hosting three free seminars, each starting at 7 p.m. at […]
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Emerald City: Atlanta’s Sustainable Dream
By Gregory Wallace Last October, Mayor Kasim Reed unveiled Power to Change, a plan that will guide the City of Atlanta’s sustainability efforts for the next several years. As part of the plan, Reed set the aggressive goal of making Atlanta a top 10 city for sustainability. The mayor’s plan includes a combination of new […]
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Green Insider: Take action against asthma & obesity
By Laura Turner Seydel In Atlanta, parents are no strangers to smog. When our skyline disappears behind dense, gray fumes, we know it’s time to keep our kids inside to protect their impressionable lungs. We do so to keep our kids from the coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath associated with asthma, which, according to […]
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Renovation Coach: 8 Simple Projects for 2011
By Jesse Morado Sprucing up the old homestead will get 2011 off to a good start. One way to make the home feel new again is by making some simple cosmetic improvements. These projects are usually quite easy to accomplish and more importantly, quite cost effective. Most of these updates can be accomplished over a […]