Glenwood Park's Industrial Neighbors... (Atlanta, Jackson: for sale, apartments, city hall)

[equinox63]

There is fairly large industrial site just east (or left) of Glenwood Park and just across the street from Jackson High School. It seems to be a bit of an eyesore IMHO. What is it and how do the Grant Park/Glenwood Park/JHS residents and patrons feel about it?

[NYbyWAYofGA]

Originally Posted by equinox63

There is fairly large industrial site just east (or left) of Glenwood Park and just across the street from Jackson High School. It seems to be a bit of an eyesore IMHO. What is it and how do the Grant Park/Glenwood Park/JHS residents and patrons feel about it?

Isn't the new Enso mixed use development right there at that industrial complex?

Courtesy Enso website:photos | Enso Green Apartments

[kirkwoodhipster]

If you are referring to the site behind Enso, that has been put up for sale.

Lafarge puts Beltline property near Glenwood Park on the market | Atlanta News & Opinion Blog | Fresh Loaf | Creative Loafing Atlanta

[NYbyWAYofGA]

Originally Posted by kirkwoodhipster

If you are referring to the site behind Enso, that has been put up for sale.

Lafarge puts Beltline property near Glenwood Park on the market | Atlanta News & Opinion Blog | Fresh Loaf | Creative Loafing Atlanta

Thank you for that info and link Kirkwood! That's good to know. Since that site is close to Beltline, I know that it will be zoned for more mixed use development (Hopefully a la Glenwood Park). I just wish that Enso wasn't such a super block. If the developers had the foresight, they could have possibly had it broken up into two smaller blocks with a street or pedestrian walkway through the middle leading to the other side. That way, once development eventually goes up on the Lafarge site, it wouldn't seem so separated from the rest of Glenwood Park on the other side.

[imb951]

Walmart coming to Glenwood Park?

Source

The rumor mill's been in overdrive over the weekend with whispers that Walmart, the killer of dreams and kittens, plans another intown Atlanta store in addition to the Vine City location that's currently under construction.

The word: the retail behemoth has under contract, or has possibly purchased, the old LaFarge concrete facility along the Atlanta Beltline on Glenwood Avenue. (Fans of the 22-mile loop of parks, trails, and transit take note: this parcel's different from the Lafarge plant that's still in use and considered the biggest obstacle preventing Beltline officials from securing the project's southeast rail segment.)

Apparently, a source tells us, the property is zoned to handle such a development. But since the land is in the Beltline overlay, Walmart would most likely be required to build something new urbanism-y.

Atlanta City Councilwoman Carla Smith, who says she's heard the rumors, checked at City Hall to see if any permit applications have been filed and, as of Friday, none had. We've reached out to several Walmart contacts and a developer whose name has been connected to the project and will update if we hear word.

If true, be prepared for a very interesting series of debates, negotiations, and people waving pitchforks.