Each year at the Excellence in Development Awards, the Atlanta District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) recognizes metro-Atlanta projects that stand out among others as examples of smart growth. This year's project finalists were Atlanta's Terminus One office tower, a mixed-use project in Buckhead; Buckhead Church; Technology Enterprise Park, a high-tech office park being constructed next to the[...]
Flammer Relations Inc., a public relations agency specializing in residential real estate and related business-to-business accounts, recently celebrated its eight anniversary in 2007. The company has grown from an independent consultancy in 1999 to an agency with a full-time staff of seven and an ongoing internship program in 2007. Since its inception, the agency has provided strategic public relations to builders,[...]
Gen X wants walk-in closets and a high-tech kitchen. Julie Janovsky's article on HouzingZone will give you all the details. Gen X, now age 30 - 42, spends more of their income on their first home that previous generations. Additionally they spend a lot of time and money on remodeling too. Specifics on what Gen X seeks: open floor plans light[...]
Seasons at Laurel Canyon, an active adult community by Levitt and Sons, was recently named by Where to Retire Magazine as one of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities. The community was one of six in Georgia on the prestigious list and the only in metro Atlanta. Located in Canton, Seasons offers breathtaking views of the North Georgia Mountains in a[...]
Tired of dealing with Atlanta's traffic problems? Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) invites you to help shape the future of metro Atlanta's transportation systems. ARC has developed a draft of short- and long-term plans to improve mobility and requests the public's views and comments now through August 23, 2007. The draft is called "Envision6" and will be considered for adoption by[...]
Home buyers can enjoy the best of a convenient urban lifestyle and a Cobb County location in West Village, where Monte Hewett Homes is selling townhomes and single-family homes from the high $400,000s to the $700,000s. The first of several restaurants and shops have already opened within walking distance of the luxury homes. For more information about homes offered from[...]
All along Lindbergh Drive in Buckhead, developments seem to be popping up daily. From retail, to residential, to entertainment and retail outlets, the transit-oriented area just keeps getting more dynamic. Consider Lindbergh Plaza and Lindbergh City Center - between the two of them there is a Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, Starbucks, Waffle House, townhomes and condos, a 980,000 square[...]
McCar Homes, one of the Southeast's largest new home builders, has appointed Steve Roberts as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO, Keith McSwain, who has been a leader in the homebuilding industry for more than 23 years and was instrumental in the growth of McCar Homes over the last 10 years, stepped down in order to spend more time with his[...]
Check out Brock Built City Neighborhood's new In-Town Tom/Commuting Charlie campaign on the Brock Built web site! This is too true! You might be a Commuting Charlie if you have to wake up at 6:00 just to get to work by 8:00. You might be an In-Town Tom if you sleep in until 7:15 and get to work by 8:00. Poor Commuting[...]
The gathering to celebrate and honor Judi Lovall will be on Wednesday, June 27 starting around 6 p.m. This will be held at her home 9881 Carrington Lane, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022.[...]