Two proposals for Pullman Yard (transplants, house, neighborhoods)

[cqholt]

Rosenfelt says a vast, steel-clad structure will be reserved for a soundstage (with thick walls), and a huge former foundry will become a boutique hotel, complete with a “food bazaar” of vendors built into former train bays. Plans call for bringing other brick structures back to life as retail (up to three sit-down restaurants, a coffee shop, bars, an organic grocery, and businesses ranging from a preschool and florist to a barbershop, perhaps) and creative offices (think postproduction and animation companies, and facilities for music and sound recording). A central lawn will act as a nucleus for public gatherings, near the section for residences that could be a mix of townhomes, condos, and affordable apartments catering to crews, artists, teachers, and first responders. Rosenfelt says a “significant portion” of the forest will be preserved, possibly with trails and guest treehouses as part of the hotel package.

“All mixed-use developments have bars, restaurants, hotels, and offices, and there are movie studios all over this city,” says Rosenfelt. “The idea of putting it all in one place—where people can come and live or visit—that’s what makes it truly unique.”

The Atlanta Urban Design Commission has nominated the property as a Landmark District, a process that would prevent the demolition of any structures deemed historically significant. Rosenfelt hopes to see heavy equipment teeming on the site in early 2018, with the first phases opening within two years. Soil tests uncovered no environmental concerns, and the historic buildings, which he calls vital to redevelopment plans, remain in good structural shape.

Pratt-Pullman Yard, one of Atlanta

[Forhall]

Originally Posted by cqholt

Pratt-Pullman Yard, one of Atlanta

Those sound like solid plans. I wonder if the specifics about a coffee shop and organic grocer are just examples or if they already have interested parties.

[arjay57]

Sounds great! This could really kick start the whole area.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Sounds great! This could really kick start the whole area.

Kick start it how? The area is already seeing SFH and multifamily development.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by cqholt

Kick start it how? The area is already seeing SFH and multifamily development.

I was thinking more from an amenity standpoint. Bringing in three sit-down restaurants, a coffee shop, bars and an organic grocery is a pretty big addition.

[Forhall]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I was thinking more from an amenity standpoint. Bringing in three sit-down restaurants, a coffee shop, bars and an organic grocery is a pretty big addition.

Agree, especially since the other renovation in Kirkwood turned out to be only a flooring store.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I was thinking more from an amenity standpoint. Bringing in three sit-down restaurants, a coffee shop, bars and an organic grocery is a pretty big addition.

You do know Kirkwood already has restaurants, bars, and coffee shops? Grocery store at ERD, CPM, Oakhurst Market, EAV. I'd rather have a grocery store that EVERYONE can afford to shop at, what's wrong with an Aldi, Lildi, or Sprouts?

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by cqholt

You do know Kirkwood already has restaurants, bars, and coffee shops? Grocery store at ERD, CPM, Oakhurst Market, EAV. I'd rather have a grocery store that EVERYONE can afford to shop at, what's wrong with an Aldi, Lildi, or Sprouts?

Yes, I've hung out in Kirkwood many times. Though I've never been grocery shopping there that I can recall.

[red92s]

Originally Posted by cqholt

Pratt-Pullman Yard, one of Atlanta

Rogers Street is going to be so borked.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by red92s

Rogers Street is going to be so borked.

But hey, it has 1 speed hump!