Pollack Shores Real Estate Group has begun work on demolition of a mid-rise office building at 1888 Emery Street in Buckhead to make way for Millworks, a 345-unit luxury apartment community. Amenities for the one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will include a resort style pool, outdoor kitchen and bar with cabanas, a dog park and spa, […]
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Oakland Cemetery will get new greenhouse
After more than four decades, historic Oakland Cemetery will once again have a functioning greenhouse, thanks to the Buckhead Men’s Garden Club, the Atlanta History Center and other partners. The Cyclorama’s impending move from Grant Park to the Atlanta History Center campus required the Buckhead Men’s Garden Club (BMGC), so the organization offered the structure […]
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Atlanta nonprofit Trashwater has solution for clean drinking water
By Isadora Pennington “If you want to talk about helping a community, the starting point is always water,” said Joshua Sanders, executive director and cofounder of Atlanta-based Trashwater. Trashwater is a nonprofit dedicated to providing clean drinking water to impoverished urban communities. The organization is currently operating in the Los Brasiles and La Chureca neighborhoods […]
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Head for the Hills: Outdoor living, small town charm draw homebuyers
By Kathy Dean Just north of Atlanta, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains offer a relaxed lifestyle, scenic views and friendly communities – all within a two-hour car ride from the city. It’s the perfect place to unwind, and that’s made the area a popular choice for second homes and vacation hideaways. “The attraction […]
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Survey: Apartment renters give B+ for city satisfaction
Apartment List has released results from its inaugural Apartment List Renter Confidence Survey showing that renters give Atlanta a grade of B+ for city satisfaction. “After a three month survey of thousands of renters nationwide, the data show that renters give Atlanta average grade for city satisfaction,” says Andrew Tam, Vice President of Data Science […]
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National architecture convention in Atlanta May 14-16
The American Institute of Architects’ 2015 National Convention will be held in Atlanta May 14 – 16 at the Georgia World Congress Center featuring tours and events taking place in and around the city. The convention will bring 15,000 architects, exhibitors, and allied professionals to the city will highlight local architectural gems, innovation and accomplishments […]
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Edgewood Community Learning Garden built for kids
By Annie Kinnett Nichols Community gardens are starting to flourish around Intown, but Edgewood Community Learning Garden in partnership with the Wylde Center is not just a garden – it’s a destination. Located at the corner of Hardee Street and Mayson Avenue, the greenspace might be mistaken for a local park with its playground, benches […]
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Real Estate Briefs: New townhomes, apartments and condos
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods has unveiled plans for The Square at Glen Iris in the Old Fourth Ward. Located on the site of the now-demolished Creomulsion factory, construction of 28 luxury townhomes is now underway. Located at the corner of Glen Iris and Ralph McGill Boulevard, The Square is just two blocks from the […]
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Health, wellness and living green part of Alive! Expo on May 2-3
Alive! Expo returns for an 11th year to the Georgia World Congress Center in Downtown on May 2-3. The expo features natural and eco product companies plus health & wellness industry experts, cooking and fitness demonstrations, live health lectures and nearly 150 vendors. “One of the most exciting aspects of producing this event year after […]
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Homes and gardens around Intown open for tours
If you want to explore interiors and exteriors of some of Intown’s most beautiful homes, there are a number of tours coming up. Here’s a round up. Inman Park Tour of Homes The 2015 Tour Of Homes is part of the annual Inman Park Festival on April 24-26. The tour will feature 12 homes and […]