Regional Policy and Advocacy Leader to Head Organization Supporting Transformative Project
Source: patch.com
Let’s hope we one day see the light rail/tram transportation part of the Beltline come to life!!!
by Thom Abbott
Regional Policy and Advocacy Leader to Head Organization Supporting Transformative Project
Source: patch.com
Let’s hope we one day see the light rail/tram transportation part of the Beltline come to life!!!
by Thom Abbott
It looks like someone else if going to try and make a go of it at this challenged restaurant corner!
Time (formerly a.k.a. Buckhead Bottle Bar) is going to be moving into the space at the corner of 5th and Juniper. The last try, Straits did not do so well. It may be the location, or maybe no one has found the right combination for that space. And it always faces a challenge being so close to the residential townhomes that dot both sides of 5th Street between Juniper and Piedmont.
Time Restaurant(s) as they say (and what does that actually mean) Facebook Page gives no indication as to when the new space will open.
We’ll be watching to see what happens!
by Thom Abbott
Invest Atlanta has approved the issuance of $1.5 million in incentives to attract the company to move its regional headquarters to Midtown.
Source: patch.com
If some of those jobs will involve a longer commute, maybe we can help them find just the perfect Midtown Atlanta Condo!
by Thom Abbott
Once the epicenter of the metro Atlanta economy, Buckhead is now taking a back seat to Midtown, at least in the housing department. That was the message from Rajeev Dhawan, Ph.D., director of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business in downtown Atlanta, during Wednesday’s quarterly Economic Forecasting Conference on campus. “Right now no one is going to break ground [on residential development projects] until they have the money,” he s…
Source: www.neighbornewspapers.com
by Thom Abbott
With no significant new condo construction on the horizon (literally) in Midtown Atlanta, buyers will be looking at re-sale homes when looking to buy a Midtown condo.
One of those options is Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta!
Sitting proudly on Peachtree Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, Viewpoint Midtown was one of the last new buildings completed before the turn of the real estate market. While developed by Condo King—Novare — at least this was the result of improvements on past buildings they built.
Viewpoint Midtown offers buyers one bedroom, one bedroom + den, two bedroom and two bedroom plus den floor plans. There really is a wide variety of homes in this building! The “den” feature was a first for our new high rise buildings and gives the homeowner some flexible space for a home office or guest room. Some people have done renovations and removed the 3/4 wall and made it a dining area (depending on the floor plan).
When searching for homes in Viewpoint Midtown, you need to know what the floor plans are like. For example, there is one 2-bedroom floor plan that has the second bedroom open..with no doors. (the “05” stack) So if you were thinking you had two separate bedrooms, you might be in for a surprise! The second bedroom can be closed off in unique ways with french doors, sliding doors or a wall with some type of opaque window.
When looking at condominium living, you not only want to look at the personal space of your own home, but the amenities the building has to offer. And Viewpoint Midtown scores a “10” when it comes to amenities!
Located on the 11th and 12th floors, amenities include a Club Room, Movie Theater, Catering Kitchen, Lap Pool, Grilling Bar, Zen Garden, Outdoor Living Room and an expansive Fitness Center.
The Club Room features the Movie Theater and Catering Kitchen. There are numerous flat-screen TV’s throughout the area and even an iPod docking station for your own music.
The Zen Garden and Outdoor Living Room offer a great escape if you want to get out of your condo, but not leave the building. From the couches and gas log fireplace in the living room area, to seating around a water feature set amongst the trees, it truly is an “oasis in the sky” when you are here! The other side of the 11th Floor has the lap pool, complete with lounge chairs and a wet bar. Two “grilling bars” and ample tables give you some great entertaining space for family or friends.
The street-level retail of Viewpoint Midtown seems to finally be taking shape. There is BB&T, the newly opened World of Beer and a salon and massage studio. Starbucks, on the corner of 7th Street will soon be temporarily located in Viewpoint while the construction of Seventh Midtown (one of ONLY two new condo buildings currently planned) takes place. Once that building is complete, they will move back into the first floor.
Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta. Come find your perfect view!
by Thom Abbott
Ever wondered if the hype about an electric call is all it’s….well hyped up to be?
Is an electric car an option for you? How do you charge them? How do they drive?
Hey Midtown Atlanta, hows about an Electric Car Ride and Drive?
This Saturday, November 22, from 10am – 2pm you can stop by the Atlanta Civic Center, at 395 Piedmont Avenue (corner of Ralph McGill Blvd and Piedmont Avenue and find out for yourself!
The event will have electric cars from BMW, Chevrolet, Nissan and Tesla! You will be able to learn more about the technology, finance and lease options, and current tax credits and dealer incentives. And my all important question, How to get a charging station installed at home.
Back in my days on the Midtown Neighbors’ Association Board of Directors, as all the new condo buildings were being developed, the Design Review Committee (DRC) of the Midtown Alliance would waive the requirement for developers to install electric car charging stations. They were not at all that popular in 2005-2009…..and now here we are! I’ll be doing a follow up on condo buildings and looking to see if the Board’s have any plans to go back and install these charging systems, or if the residents are even asking for them.
Hope to see you” on the road” at the Civic Center on Saturday for the Electric Car Ride and Drive!
Thom Abbott
Associate Broker, REALTOR(R)
905 Juniper Street, NE Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
770.713.1505 Direct
404.876.4901 Office