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Atlanta Real Estate
With unique communities like Atlantic Station and Buckhead, the world class city of Atlanta Georgia has become a model of smart urban development and living. Read more about Atlanta real estate.
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Homes in Atlanta
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the most populous city in the state. Between 2000 and 2006, the Atlanta metropolitan area grew 20.5%, the highest percentage amongst the top-ten US metro areas. Atlanta's skyline is punctuated with high rise and midrise buildings of modern and postmodern vintage. Its tallest landmark, the Bank of America Plaza, stands at 1,023 feet. The Plaza is the tallest building in the United States outside of Chicago and New York City.
The city is comprised of three main districts, Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. There are a number of fortune 500 companies with headquaters here including Coca-cola, Home Depot and UPS. Major employers also include Delta Airlines.
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Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station is a revolutionary new mixed used development in Midtown Atlanta. Built on the former site of the Atlantic Steel Mill, the community is comprised of three distinct areas along 17th Street between the Downtown Connector and Northside Drive. They are known (from east to west) as The District, The Commons, and The Village.
The District
The District is where most of Atlantic Station's retail and office space is located. Opened on October 21, 2005, it is set up in the style of an outdoor mall, with many choices of shopping, dining, and a 16-screen Regal movie theater. Above the retail levels is an additional two to three stories of condominiums known as ATLofts. The District is actually above two stories of a7,300 space parking garage.
The southwest corner of The District is home to the 26-story, 336-foot TWELVE Hotel and Residences Atlantic Station, which was completed in December, 2005. In addition, townhomes constructed by Beazer Homes in 2004 line 16th Street one block south of The District.
The Commons
The Commons is home to many low-rise condominiums, apartments, townhomes, and a large man-made pond that is actually located within the median of 17th Street.
Residences include:
- Icon Apartments
- Art Foundry Condos
- Element Condos
- Park District Apartments
The Village
The Village is located on the westernmost portion of Atlantic Station and comprises an IKEA store that opened on June 29, 2005, and private student housing known as The Flats.
The 138-acre Atlantic Station in Atlanta, GA places residences, office towers and retail establishments within walking distance of each other in an environmentally-friendly setting.
Atlantic Station offers residences geared to a range of income levels. Available housing includes apartments, condos, single-family dwellings, townhouses and duplexes. Animal-lovers will appreciate Atlantic Station in Atlanta's pet park with fire hydrants. Cyclists may enjoy the bicycle lanes lining 17th Street and the 17th Street Bridge, known for its bright yellow color. On those occasions when it's necessary to venture beyond the grounds of Atlantic Station in Atlanta, GA, travelers may catch a free shuttle to the MARTA Arts Center station nearby.
Buckhead Atlanta
The city's northern section, Buckhead, is consistently ranked by the Robb Report as one of the most affluent communities in the United States. Since the opening of the intown segment of the Georgia 400 tollway, which linked the district to the city superhighway system in the early 1990s, Buckhead has developed a dense commercial district, clustered around the high-end retail centers at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza and including a growing number of office buildings and residential highrises, some in the 40+ story range.
The City Too Busy to Hate
The birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr has a long and proud history of human rights activism. During the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta stood apart from southern cities that supported segregation, touting itself as "The City Too Busy to Hate." The city's progressive civil rights record has made Atlanta a popular relocation destination for black Americans for decades.
Atlanta Sports and Recreation
Along with St. Louis and Los Angeles Atlanta is one of three cities in the United States to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games.
The city operates a network of recreation centers, parks, ball fields, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and art galleries for the public. There are also a wide range of recreational and cultural programs available to Atlanta citizens.
Atlanta is also home to the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Atlanta Hawks. Collegiate level sports are available through the Georgia Institute of Technology and the hosting of the Peach Bowl during football season
Atlanta Schools
Atlanta Public Schools The School of International Studies and the Center for the Performing Arts are two of the outstanding programs offered by Atlanta Public Schools.
Atlanta Colleges and Universities
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- Agnes Scott
- American Intercontinental University
- Atlanta College of Art
- Clark Atlanta University
- Clayton State University
- Emory University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia State University
- John Marshall Law School
- Oglethorpe University
- Mercer University
- Morehouse College
- Morehouse School of Medicine
- Morris Brown College
- Spelman College
- University of Georgia
Arts and Entertainment
The arts are represented by several theaters and museums, including the Fox Theatre. The Woodruff Arts Center is home to the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony, and High Museum of Art. The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center is the city's home for challenging contemporary art and education geared toward working artists and collectors of art.
Museums geared specifically towards children include the Fernbank Science Center and Imagine It! Atlanta's Children's Museum. The High Museum of Art is the city's major fine/visual arts venue, with a significant permanent collection and an assortment of traveling exhibitions.
The Atlanta Opera, which was founded in 1979 by members of two struggling local companies, is now one of the fastest growing opera companies in the nation and garners attention from audiences around the world.
Atlanta features the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, which officially opened to the public on November 23, 2005. The aquarium features over 100,000 specimens, including five whale sharks, in tanks holding approximately eight million gallons of water.
The World of Coca-Cola which opened in May 2007, featuring the history of the world famous soft drink brand and its well-known advertising. Pemberton Place, the 20 acre site which houses the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola is within walking distance of Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Dome, Philips Arena, the CNN Center and other downtown Atlanta tourist attractions.
Underground Atlanta, a historic shopping and entertainment complex is situated under the streets of downtown Atlanta. In addition Atlantic Station, a huge new urban renewal project on the northwestern edge of Midtown Atlanta, officially opened in October 2005.
Piedmont Park hosts many of Atlanta's festivals and cultural events. It is the largest park in metro Atlanta,[35] with more than 2.5 million visitors each year.[36] The grounds were part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek – a Confederate division occupied the northern edge on July 20, 1864 as part of the outer defense line against Sherman's approach. Next to the park is the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Zoo Atlanta, with a panda exhibit, is in Grant Park.
Centennial Olympic Park http://www.centennialpark.com/
Annual Celebrations in Atlanta
- Black Arts Festival
Atlanta’s National Black Arts Festival offers experiences in dance, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and literature. Held each July, the Black Arts Festival celebrates the African-American experience through the arts. - Dogwood Festival
This annual celebration of spring is held each April and offers music, visual art, food and fun activities for the entire family – there’s even a canine Frisbee competition for four-legged members of the family. - Jazz Festival
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is a month-long series of concerts each May that culminates with three days of show-stopping performances Memorial Day Weekend at Piedmont Park. - Peachtree Road Race
Every July 4, thousands of Atlantans and visitors alike “run the Peachtree”, a 10K race that stretches from Lenox Mall in Buckhead to Midtown’s Piedmont Park. Founded in 1970, the Peachtree Road Race is sponsored by the Atlanta Track Club. - Cyclorama
This large cylindrical painting depicting the historic Battle of Atlanta has been on display in the City since1893. The largest oil painting in the world, the Atlanta Cyclorama resides at Grant Park and is part of a museum and theater. - Other well known festivals are well-known festivals are the Georgia Renaissance Festival, Black College Spring Break, Sweet Auburn Festival, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and the National Black Arts Festival
