Beltline Bonds Approved by City of Atlanta
One of the most ambitious green projects Atlanta has ever conceived (The Beltline) is now set to move forward thanks to the Atlanta City Council’s vote this month to approve the sale of $117 million in bonds to fund the project. The total project expense is estimated to be $2.8 billion.
The Beltline project will combine greenspace, trails, transit and new development along 22 miles of historic rail segments that encircle Atlanta’s urban core, linking development, transit / trails, and greenspace in ways that transform existing intown areas into vibrant mixed-use and pedestrian-friendly urban environments.
Here’s a brief overview of what the beltline will bring to our city.
- 22 miles of light rail transit
- 1,200 acres of greenspace
- 5,600 workforce housing units
- economic development
- brownfield remediation
Peachtree Hills Place Celebrates Milestone
The luxury homes at Peachtree Hills Place are already over fifty percent reserved. The Atlanta community for adults 55 and over is master-planned and includes 266 villas, 8 single-family homes and offers over 18 floorplans to choose from, to ensure that each homeowners’ needs and preferences are met. See pictures from the event in the Atlanta Real Estate Forum photo gallery.
The convenient Atlanta location is just minutes from upscale shops, dining, theaters and other attractions which offers daily entertainment and fun weekend excursions. Peachtree Hills Place is so excited about reaching this fifty percent milestone, and are sure the future residents are going to love this unique community. Perks of living in a Peachtree Hills home include (Continued…)
Brock Built Green House Open for Tours
Saturday, August 23 will be the first day the Brock Built Green House is open to the public for tours and for interested buyers to view the unique green features of this home. The home will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm until October 3rd.
Hours and hours of hard work and craftsmanship have gone into this beautiful EarthCraft certified home located at 1536 Craftsman Drive in Atlanta.
The home will be auctioned off to the lucky highest bidder! The auction will take place online and will begin at $350,00 and will run from September 17th until October 3rd. All proceeds will benefit Children’s Health Care of Atlanta which is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional health care to children in need. Besides being built by contributions from local businesses, what really makes this home special is the amount of energy efficient technology that is evident all throughout the house. Energy efficient appliances, plumbing, doors, and windows were used throughout along with (Continued…)
Ansley Parkside participates in the 25th Annual National Night Out Event
Ansley Parkside was honored to participate in the 25th Annual National Night Out earlier this month at Ansley Mall. National Night out is a drug and crime prevention campaign that involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities in all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
The Atlanta National Night Out Event this month was planned by the Piedmont Heights Civic Association and the local police and fire departments. Many retailers from the mall were present to meet neighbors and hand out information about their goods and services. There was also food, live music and a fire truck from station #29 for the kids to play on!
Ansley Parkside, a donator of the event, was present with signage, flyers, and registration for two prizes to be drawn - both $50 gift cards to CowTippers restaurant! Over 100 more attendees were estimated to have attended this event including our US Congressman John Lewis, the city council rep Anne Fauver, Liz Coyle from Neighborhood Planning Unit F and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Sally Flocks from PEDS (Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety, Inc), (Continued…)
Sera Townhomes Model Coming Soon
If your daily route takes you anywhere near Lindbergh, I know you are curious about the emerging development near the intersection of Sidney Marcus and Piedmont Road. Soon you will be able to take a peek inside Sera Townhomes at Lindbergh.
These split-level townhomes are a part of a new urban village that also includes luxury apartments and retail space and soon you will be able to tour a model home. The sales gallery opened in January, and progress has steadily continued on the homes and the surrounding village. The model should be ready to tour early in September.
Sera Townhomes offer two- and three-bedroom options ranging from 1,435 to 2,650 square feet, while the traditional Townhomes have three- to four-bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms, ranging from 1,870 to 2,680 square feet. Interior features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, European-style cabinetry, 5-inch exotic hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and carpet in the bedrooms, homeowner-selected (Continued…)
