Which Urban Village is better: Inman Park/L5P vs. Kirkwood vs. Virginia Highland vs. East Atlanta (Buckhead: homes, new construction)

[demonta4]

Which one of the urban villages are better in your opinion?

[westau]

It is easily Virginia Highland.

[Ant131531]

Originally Posted by westau

It is easily Virginia Highland.

Are you serious? Little Five Points blows VH out of the water for urbanity and bustle.

[NorthDeKalb]

In order of personal preference:

1) L5P- It's the coolest, busiest and most intriguing by far, but not for everyone. While playing tour guide, it was the only one that conjured Q/A. That alone in and of itself speaks volumes.
2) Inman Village- I spend the most time here; more of a mixed bag in terms of patrons, with more mass appeal than L5P.
3) VaHi- I never go here, besides passing through headed toward selections 1 and 2, but it's quite popular. The commercial strip just seems to lack something, but the area is always thriving with outdoor activity, and the adjacent homes are nicely gentrified so I recognize the allure for those who frequent.
4) EAV- Unless I haven't managed to stop through on the appropriate night, EAV is pretty dead to me. Definitely moreso than selections 1-3, although it was okay one particular Friday night. Nothing special though.
5) Kirkwood- only passed through... never stopped here for lack of motivation.

[NorthDeKalb]

In order of personal preference:

1) L5P- It's the coolest, busiest and most intriguing by far, but not for everyone. While playing tour guide, L5P was the only one that conjured Q/A, so that alone in and of itself speaks volumes to me.

2) Inman Village- I spend the most time here; more of a mixed bag in terms of patrons, with more mass appeal than L5P. The Beltline runs straight through, so there's plenty in the way of new construction also.

3) VaHi- I never go here, besides passing through headed toward selections 1 and 2, but it's quite popular. The commercial strip just seems to lack something, but the area is always thriving with outdoor activity, and the adjacent homes are nicely gentrified so I recognize the allure for those who frequent.

4) EAV- Unless you all know something that I don't, EAV is pretty dead IMO. Definitely moreso than selections 1-3, although it was okay one particular Friday night. Nothing special really.

5) Kirkwood- only passed through... never stopped here for lack of motivation.

[NorthDeKalb]

In order of personal preference:

1) L5P- It's the coolest, busiest and most intriguing by far, but not for everyone. While playing tour guide, L5P was the only one that conjured Q/A from visitors, so that in and of itself speaks volumes to me.

2) Inman Village- I spend the most time here; more of a mixed bag in terms of patrons, with more mass appeal than L5P. The Beltline runs straight through, so there's plenty in the way of new construction also.

3) VaHi- I never go here, besides passing through headed toward selections 1 and 2, but it's quite popular. The commercial strip just seems to lack something, but the area is always thriving with outdoor activity, and the adjacent homes are nicely gentrified so I recognize the allure for those who frequent.

4) EAV- Unless you all know something that I don't, EAV is pretty dead IMO. Definitely moreso than selections 1-3, although it was okay one particular Friday night. Nothing special really.

5) Kirkwood- only passed through... never stopped here for lack of motivation.

[DTL3000]

Had this question been asked 5-7 years ago EAV could arguably been one of the top two. It's been really struggling the past few years.

[Mutiny77]

Little Five Points.

[cqholt]

L5P, great mix of restaurants, bars, retail, markets.
Kirkwood has come a long way in 1year. There are still available areas to redevelop.

[arjay57]

The West village in Buckhead is still bustling, though all the construction in the area has had an impact. A good bit of the East village has been redeveloped.