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Midtown Alliance Schedules Blueprint 3.0 Open Houses

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Midtown Blueprint 3.0 MyMidtownMojo.com april 16, 2015It’s been awhile since the original Blueprint Midtown was conceived. What you see today in Midtown Atlanta, from new condominium buildings built over the last 10 years, streetscape improvements and such, are a result of that plan.

Midtown Alliance Schedules Blueprint 3.0 Open Houses

But as we know, all good plans need a review and an update to keep up with the changing times we ALL are experiencing. And so, the Midtown Alliance has announced a series of Open Houses to seek the input of Midtown residents, workers, employers and community stakeholders about what they want to see in the future of Midtown Atlanta.

As I know it, there will be some suggestion boards with ideas already on them, and you will be given an opportunity to “voice” your opinion about these potential projects. This is a great way to really gauge the public’s  thoughts about projects and the future.

Here are the upcoming Open House dates:

  • Blueprint 3.0: Input Session at Food Truck Thursdays 
  • Thursday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. | Food Truck Park at 12th Street & Peachtree Street
  • Blueprint 3.0: Input Session & Happy Hour 
    Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. | Saltwood- Loews Atlanta Hotel Midtown / 1065 Peachtree Street
  • Blueprint 3.0 Input Session & Coffee 
    Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 a.m. | 800 Peachtree St., Suite D

You can RSVP (not required, but they would like to have an idea of the number coming!) HERE

 

Midtown Discounts and Deals from Midtown Alliance

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Midtown Alliance Member DiscountsOne of the great things about life and living in Midtown Atlanta is the food! If you are not partial to messing up your nice condo kitchen, you will LOVE living in Midtown Atlanta! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee…you can find them all just outside your door!

And how about all those opportunities at a d-i-s-c-o-u-n-t!!!! Oh Yeah!

Chances are pretty good that your condominium HOA is a member of the Midtown Alliance. This is the community improvement district (CID) that is responsible for creating the Midtown Blueprint back in the 90’s…and is what as made Midtown what it is today! Part of that membership is a 10% discount from participating Midtown merchants and restaurants. If you don’t have a membership card, check with your concierge to get yours!

And then you can start dining and saving! For more information about the program, check out the Member Deals and Discounts Page at MidtownATL.com.

Midtown Atlanta Streets to Get Make Over

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Midtown Atlanta Streets to Get Make Over

14th and CrescentConstruction began back in August as part of the  Midtown Alliance plan to improve sidewalks, add lights, trees and parallel parking. Once that portion is completed, they will commence the 14th Street Streetscape from West Peachtree all the way to Piedmont Park.

Construction funds for the project were provided from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It was designed to enhance the pedestrian environment, improve public safety, and achieve a better balance between accommodating large volumes of vehicular traffic and creating a more livable urban environment. Over the last eight years, the Midtown Alliance Cityscapes Program has completed similar improvements along Peachtree Street, WestPeachtree Street, Piedmont Avenue and 14th Street (between Fowler and West Peachtree Streets).

Midtown Atlanta has been working to improve its walkability and mobility with projects that provide wider sidewalks, enhanced street and sidewalk lighting, new landscaping, granite curbing colored accent pavers, trash receptacles (AMEN AMEN!!!) and bike racks among other improvements.

Sadly, the announcement also mentions that a number of exiting trees will have to be removed on 14th Street due to utility conflicts and to allow for changes in the street function. This means some pretty big trees will probably be giving their lives up for progress. Bummer. However, some 70 new Elm trees will be installed every 30 feet on either side of the street the entire length of the project. They will be keeping Midtown Atlanta green, but it might be a few years before the trees look anything like they currently do on 14th Street, depending on which ones come down…

Construction will be intense, so if you are in this area of Midtown Atlanta, please watch out. Of course we’ll be watching this program very closely and will capture some more pictures as things progress.

Here’s a quick look at what Crescent Avenue currently looks like….I’ll get some before pictures of 14th Street so we can all see the changes!

Thom Abbott

Associate Broker, REALTOR(R)
905 Juniper Street, NE Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
770.713.1505 Direct
404.876.4901 Office

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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