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[ironchapman]

Please use this thread for any news or discussion about any urban developments or projects proposed or going up in Downtown Atlanta.

Over the next couple of days, I may be adding a few of the more recent posts from the old Atlanta Highrise Boom thread that I find relevant. Until then, feel free to visit the topic here (it's locked, though, so nothing new can be posted there).

EDIT: I have looked back on quite a few of the most recent pages of the thread and haven't found much yet that couldn't be easily replicated here. You may, for now, however, be interested in Martinman's citywide updates post from back in March.

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[austin356]

Does anyone know if the GSU dorms are finished yet? I havent been in the neighborhood in a while but was still wondering since it will have such a large impact on D-town (having 2k students just off the CBD)

[SAV]

They look ready
I know they'll be ready come August when the student are suppose to move in

[verge]

SAV, on Apr 15 2007, 01:31 AM, said:

They look ready
I know they'll be ready come August when the student are suppose to move in

Less than inspired architecture however (to put it mildly)...

[shanthemanatl]

austin356, on Apr 14 2007, 11:12 PM, said:

Does anyone know if the GSU dorms are finished yet? I havent been in the neighborhood in a while but was still wondering since it will have such a large impact on D-town (having 2k students just off the CBD)

I can see them right outside my office window and they look finished. I have noticed some sidewalk and landscaping work ongoing, however.

My co-workers and I already refer to it as "GSU State Prison".

[Martinman]

Some DT progress

55 Allen Plaza


FAB & 30 AP


45 AP


Twelve


Hilton Garden Inn

Edited by Martinman, 23 April 2007 - 08:31 AM.

[Martinman]

Here's another great view of Twelve and the W by Joe Steed

[macdaddy]

A group of area leaders met recently to brainstorm about big development possibilities downtown. Some of the ideas are big and visionary. Maria Saporta's column has all details. Very exciting, if they can pull it off. There seems to be a growing will to do it. Here's the link.
http://www.ajc.com/m...aport0423a.html

[krazeeboi]

Turning Underground Atlanta into a casino? That's bold.

A lot of what was mentioned, like linking up the AUC with GSU and Sweet Auburn with the MLK Dr/Lowery Blvd area, is just common sense. I hope at least those proposals go through.

The brightest spot in the article, IMO, was the potential transformation of the Five Points MARTA station. That should have happened yesterday.

[Martinman]

Downtown view

Edited by Martinman, 26 April 2007 - 10:56 AM.

[Martinman]

24 Allen Plaza

From this weeks Business Chronicle....

leasing activity at 55 Allen Plaza has jump-started planning for the next office tower at Allen Plaza.  24 AP will be two blocks south of 55 Allen Plaza and will likely feature 350,000 sf of office space, with a 45,000 to 55,000-sf grocery store and an additional 15,000 sf of retail.

Developers continue to plan for 50 Allen Plaza, projected to be 600,000 square feet to 1 million square feet.

Edited by Martinman, 04 May 2007 - 07:50 AM.

[krazeeboi]

Thanks for the update!

Is 50 Allen Plaza the tower with the lit up "handle"?

[JerseyBoy]

krazeeboi, on May 4 2007, 12:46 PM, said:

Thanks for the update!

Is 50 Allen Plaza the tower with the lit up "handle"?

Yes

It's great that they're including a grocer in this development, another Publix anyone?

[Martinman]

DaAchiever, on May 4 2007, 11:44 PM, said:

Yes

It's great that they're including a grocer in this development, another Publix anyone?

There are a couple of other Publix's within reasonable walking distance but this will be a HUGE plus for downtown residents.

Edited by Martinman, 05 May 2007 - 10:00 AM.

[Martinman]

Here's a rendering of the retail at Twelve along Ivan Allen.
Also the second phase will start later this year.

[krazeeboi]

That would look even better with some awnings.

[Martinman]

Someone found a pre-olympic AJC and posted it online.  It puts into perspective just how much progress has been made in the COP area.

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Edited by Martinman, 07 May 2007 - 10:00 AM.

[pksiv]

Martinman, on May 7 2007, 10:59 AM, said:

Someone found a pre-olympic AJC and posted it online.  It puts into perspective just how much progress has been made in the COP area.

It would be great to see a current photo from this same vantage point.

[Lady Celeste]

Wow Martinman....

That picture really brings back memories. It's been so erased from my mind but I actually remember when it was still like that. It looks so different now.....

Allen Plaza will further enhance this area.

[krazeeboi]

Lady Celeste, good to see you again!