We've all seen them. Homes with unkempt lawns, boarded up windows and perhaps even vandalism. While the real estate market in Atlanta is not as dire as other locations, foreclosed homes dot the landscape across the metro area. ULI Atlanta wants those homes sold as soon as possible to buyers who will move in or revamp them. To aid potential buyers, [...]
What will President Obama's economic stimulus plan mean to South Metropolitan Atlanta and beyond? This will be one of the key topics at the 7th annual South Metro Development Conference, hosted by The Collaborative Firm, on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Clayton State University. You do not want to miss this information packed event. Conference attendees will receive invaluable information[...]
ULI Atlanta has added North Atlanta High School to its UrbanPlan Program. UrbanPlan is a classroom-based, web-supported program in which high school students learn the roles, issues, trade-offs, and economics involved in urban development. The ultimate goal of UrbanPlan is to prepare the leaders of tomorrow and give them the knowledge to be active citizens in their communities. North Atlanta[...]
As real estate professionals, how do we capitalize on proximity to or structure relationships with restaurants as a means of increasing the long term value of our real estate? Find out how at ULI Atlanta’s panel discussion “How Restaurants Affect the Value of Your Real Estate,” held at Trois Restaurant February 27th at 6:00 p.m. The panelists, representing development, retail leasing and[...]
As the United States and international economies continue to grow, so does international real estate investment. A great deal of foreign money is being invested in Atlanta real estate and Atlanta real estate companies are investing abroad. Who are these local and international investors/developers? What are the latest opportunities for foreign real estate investment? What intrigues foreign investors about the[...]
Those curious as to whether professional sports teams truly have economic benefits on the city can find out at the ULI Atlanta panel discussion on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the 755 Club at Turner Field. The event, which is titled "The Economic Impact of Pro-Sports on Real Estate and How to Leverage Development around Sports Venues," will[...]
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[...]
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[...]