 Only
a few years ago, Downtown Atlanta was not a place to
live. Housing was scarce and, moreover, with little community
and not much in the way of services, it wasn't a place many
wanted to live -- although there was indeed a group of
pioneers who did so. Since the 1996 Summer Olympics and certainly
today, however, Downtown is awash in residential options,
with apartments, lofts and condominiums
located throughout Downtown in both new and renovated buildings.
See the ADNA Boundary Map.
Apartments
Within the Downtown area, there
are numerous apartment options. Below is a sample:
- Centennial Place
Located on the site of Techwood Homes, the nation's first
public housing project, this innovative, large-scale residential
project was developed through a public-private partnership
and is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's
first public housing/mixed-income initiative and includes
a wide range of apartment sizes with rents varying by income.
See this
1998 article written when it was first being developed
or see a page from the Atlanta
Housing Authority web site.
- City Plaza
A model of mixed-use, this complex is located on Central
Avenue directly across the street from Atlanta City Hall.
In addition to 164 apartments ranging $695-$1,350 in monthly
rent, City Plaza includes a small Kroger supermarket, Sylvia's
restaurant, a McDonald's, and a number of small business.
See this
1997 article written when it opened.
- Lofts at Muses
One of Downtown's most prominent renovations, Muses is located
on Marietta Street across from Woodruff Park, in the historic
Fairlie Poplar District.
Encompassing the old Muses clothing store and a group of
neighboring buildings, the Muses offers rare charm and true
city living. Retail stores and restaurants occupy the ground
floor of all buildings. Rents range from $800 to $1,685.
For more information, see the Muses
page on the Aderhold Properties web site.
Condominiums
With more and more people looking to make an investment rather
than "throw away" their money in rent, condominiums are all
the rage in Atlanta, particularly in the Downtown
area. A sampling:
- 123 Luckie
Completed in Summer 2000, 123 Luckie is the first new construction
of Downtown residential housing for sale in the Fairlie
Poplar Historic District since the Civil War. The building
includes 52 Parisian-style lofts. Visit www.123luckiecondos.com.
- 90 Fairlie
Many people don't realize that this Art Deco building, in
the heart of Fairlie-Poplar, was the original headquarters
of credit card information giant Equifax. These days the
building offers the best of sophisticated urban living,
with many gorgeous lofts, a rooftop deck, and across-the-street
access to Icon Bar & Bistro, a popular upscale restaurant.
For more information, visit the 90
Fairlie sales site.
- Centennial House
Awarded "Best New Project" in the 7th Annual Downtown
Tour of Lofts and Lifestyles, Centennial House is a cute
new building located north Centennial Olympic Park -- and
will be directly across from the Georgia Aquarium / World
of Coke attraction, once that's built. For details, call
(404) 688-0202 or see the Centennial
House web site.
- Centennial Park North
Centennial Park North townhomes is the only luxury, gated and swim townhome community in Downtown Atlanta. Conveniently located on Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Spacious homes are built with granite countertops, hardwood floors, two-car garages, finished basements. For more information, visit, call 404-685-9035 or check out the CPN website.
- Centennial Park West
A handsome building built next to the new Embassy Suites
hotel and right on Centennial
Olympic Park, these luxury condominiums are designed
to lure ritzy living Downtown. For details, call (404) 588-5274
or see the CPW web site.
- The Healey
This historic 1913 neo-gothic office building was converted
into luxurious loft condos in 2001. The building features
an amazing gothic rotunda, ground-floor retail (barbershops,
mensware store, several restaurants, and more), office
space, a childcare center, and even a Gold's Gym. Visit the Healey's web site.
- Kessler City Lofts
These condos are located at 87 Peachtree Street in what
was once Kessler's department store, just a block from the
Five Points MARTA station. Kessler City Lofts offer gorgeous
wood floors, high ceilings, lots of windows and a variety
of floor plans. Visit the Kessler web site for a closer look!
- The Metropolitan
Located on Marietta Street at Five Points, The Metropolitan
is a historic bank building, originally built in 1911. Converted
to apartments during the 1996 Olympic Games, The Metropolitan
"went condo" in 1998 to great success. One of the building's
chief assets is its proximity to mass
transit as well as Downtown shopping, cultural and sports
amenities.
- Museum Tower at Centennial Hill
Part of the Centennial Hill development at the north end
of Centennial Olympic Park, this high-rise project includes
a rooftop pool and is home to the Atlanta
Children's Museum. For details, call (404) 688-1600
or see the Museum
Tower web site.
- Peachtree Towers
Opened in the 1960s, these are Downtown's original
condos. Featurinhg reasonable prices and a great location,
this complex is a hidden treasure. For more info, see te
Peachtree Towers
web site.
- Renaissance Walk @ Sweet Auburn
Contemporary urban living at the corner of Auburn & Piedmont Ave. 160 Luxury Condos w/street-level retail and restaurants. Includes a pool and a rooftop tennis court. Offers dramatic views of Downtown and Midtown. For more information, call 404-521-3008 or visit www.liveatsweetauburn.com. - The William-Oliver
This stately Art Deco office building was converted to apartments
in 1996; in 2002 it began life as a condominium. Located
at Five Points, this building has one of the most gorgeous
lobbies in the city. The initial unit prices are very low.
See the William-Oliver
web site.
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