Ten Point Plan for Atlantic Station (hotel, movies, closing)

[LynnHarris]

I don't know much about the Atlantic Station area, however this sounds like a positive change in the right direction.


Ten Point Plan for Atlantic Station


http://midtown.patch.com/articles/ten-point-plan-for-atlantic-station

[George Chong]

Originally Posted by LynnHarris

I don't know much about the Atlantic Station area, however this sounds like a positive change in the right direction.


Ten Point Plan for Atlantic Station


http://midtown.patch.com/articles/te...lantic-station

I would to see more "mom and pop" shops and local businesses rather than all the cookie cutter mega stores. I think that the management company is moving in the right direction.

Atlantic Station could and should be a destination place for the locals and tourists.

[LynnHarris]

George, I totally agree. I would also like to see more mom and pop shops at Atlantic Station and midtown as well as -- along with direct access by a MARTA bus or train.

[George Chong]

Originally Posted by LynnHarris

George, I totally agree. I would also like to see more mom and pop shops at Atlantic Station and midtown as well as -- along with direct access by a MARTA bus or train.

My sister has a floral shop at the base of the Twelve Hotel but other than her shop, I can't think of any non-chain stores in Atlantic Station.

The biggest mistake with Atlantic Station was not having MARTA or some type of mass transit for it.

The second biggest mistake was the 17th Street Bridge. There were so many cool renderings that could have made it iconic but instead we got something boring

[JPD]

Originally Posted by George Chong

The second biggest mistake was the 17th Street Bridge. There were so many cool renderings that could have made it iconic but instead we got something boring

Can you post a link, or some images of these renderings? I remember seeing a couple years ago, but I can't remember them and it'd be fun and/or maddening to see them again.

[waronxmas]

1. Listen – we are seeking the input of the Midtown community to identify retailer and restaurant preferences, in addition to preferred event programming and other experiential aspects.

2. Improve public safety - working in collaboration with the leadership of Midtown Blue, we will emulate the public safety program that makes Midtown residents feel comfortable and safe in our community.

3. Fix the parking – we have begun installation of a completely redesigned wayfinding and lighting system to make our parking deck more user-friendly.

4. Get the word out – our Digital Outreach platform has been designed to provide Midtown residents with up-to-the-minute information about events and specials.

5. Close the nightclubs – late night partying and associated behaviors are not a part of our vision and we have taken steps to assure a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, closing the nightclubs.

6. Meet the market – we recognize that the current retail and restaurant lineup does not resonate with the community and we are in the process of retooling the offering to respond to what we hear.

7. Go local – the feedback we’ve received to date indicates a strong preference for local operators, so we are reaching out to chef-driven restaurants and owner operated boutiques.

8. Reach out – we have established relationships with our Midtown neighbors, seeking to explore synergies with SCAD, Georgia Tech, Piedmont Park and Woodruff Arts Center.

9. Reprogram public spaces – Food Truck Fridays, 1/2 Street Market, Movies in the Park and other programs are the beginning of our reimagined uses of our public space.

10.Introduce non-traditional uses – whether it is classroom space, TV studios or film production, we are exploring options to expand our reach to the community and attract positive energy to the property.

I like everything but the one in bold above. Are they serious? I mean really, do they expect a high profile district in the middle of the city to not have a single club? How would they even try to accomplish that?

[brownhornet]

Originally Posted by waronxmas

I like everything but the one in bold above. Are they serious? I mean really, do they expect a high profile district in the middle of the city to not have a single club? How would they even try to accomplish that?

lol it sounds like a good plan until they close em and then realize that those same places were some of the main reasons so much revenue was made there.

[waronxmas]

Originally Posted by brownhornet

lol it sounds like a good plan until they close em and then realize that those same places were some of the main reasons so much revenue was made there.

Bingo. Why not just work on the relationships with the clubs and partner with the police instead of just kicking them out. Not that they could do that legally without passing a city ordinance anyway.

[George Chong]

Originally Posted by JPD

Can you post a link, or some images of these renderings? I remember seeing a couple years ago, but I can't remember them and it'd be fun and/or maddening to see them again.

I can't seem to find them

[JPD]

Originally Posted by George Chong

I can't seem to find them

Me neither. I'm sure they're out there somewhere. I just haven't hit the right search terms yet.