“MARTA’s quest to swap ghost-town parking lots with mixed-use hives is roaring ahead, and the first example of such transit-oriented development to break ground is now welcoming residents.
Positioned next to MARTA’s Blue and Green Lines, at the doorstep of the Edgewood-Candler Park station, the 200 apartments at phase-one Spoke represent a partnership with Invest Atlanta and Columbia Ventures.
From the facade to the rooftop living wall, the project isn’t exactly cookie-cutter. …”
“… the Development Authority of Decatur, along with Columbia Ventures, is developing on the former [MARTA’s Avondale Station] parking lot 92 affordable senior housing units, 34 condos, and another roughly 20,000 square feet of retail.
Added bonus: When complete, the multifaceted development will feature a central plaza. …”
“The new Decatur development on the old Avondale MARTA parking lot has nearly completed its first phase and should begin taking residents in August.
The joint project between MARTA, Decatur and developer Columbia Ventures, covers 7.7 acres south of East College Avenue and is now being called “East Decatur” (it was formerly E.co East).
The first phase includes 23,000 square feet of retail and 378 market-rate apartments and 92 senior apartments. …”
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Source: My AJC – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
