An example of how density could come to Cul-de-Sacs (Atlanta: 2015, apartments)

[jsvh]

A project off of Cheshire Bridge could be an example of how incremental redevelopment could slow transform our sprawl:

Big Cheshire Bridge Proposal could Wipe Out 18 Houses - Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes - Curbed Atlanta

They are buying 18 homes on a cul-de-sac and transforming it into a 89 townhomes in a more grid-like layout.



It is not hard to imagine those "nubs" of streets being used as at least walking connections to neighboring properties as they redevelop too.

We are often critical that Atlanta's layout makes it impossible to bring more density, but I think we are seeing small examples all around us of where things are incrementally changing. Few world class cities are on a grid, so Atlanta will be in good company if it keeps moving forward building denser developments where they can and running connecting streets and paths through where they are needed.

[ATLTJL]

I'm sure the infrastructure to support all this density is being well thought out.

But I guess it doesn't matter....because they're gonna walk everywhere, right?

[bu2]

Originally Posted by ATLTJL

I'm sure the infrastructure to support all this density is being well thought out.

But I guess it doesn't matter....because they're gonna walk everywhere, right?

Traffic is a disaster there. Other than that, it makes sense.

[UrbanConquistador]

Originally Posted by ATLTJL

I'm sure the infrastructure to support all this density is being well thought out.

But I guess it doesn't matter....because they're gonna walk everywhere, right?

Density is needed to support expansion of transit, is it not?

[flyonpa]

How do you get all 18 current home owners to sell....????

I Google Street'ed that Street (Sept 2014) the home there look nice, well cared for.

[Gulch]

Originally Posted by flyonpa

How do you get all 18 current home owners to sell....????

I Google Street'ed that Street (Sept 2014) the home there look nice, well cared for.

Money talks.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by jsvh

We are often critical that Atlanta's layout makes it impossible to bring more density, but I think we are seeing small examples all around us of where things are incrementally changing. Few world class cities are on a grid, so Atlanta will be in good company if it keeps moving forward building denser developments where they can and running connecting streets and paths through where they are needed.

I've seen a lot of this sort of thing going on in the ATL. Pack 'em in, jack up the price and move on to the next lot.

[AtlJan]

Originally Posted by jsvh

A project off of Cheshire Bridge could be an example of how incremental redevelopment could slow transform our sprawl:

Big Cheshire Bridge Proposal could Wipe Out 18 Houses - Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes - Curbed Atlanta

They are buying 18 homes on a cul-de-sac and transforming it into a 89 townhomes in a more grid-like layout.



It is not hard to imagine those "nubs" of streets being used as at least walking connections to neighboring properties as they redevelop too.

We are often critical that Atlanta's layout makes it impossible to bring more density, but I think we are seeing small examples all around us of where things are incrementally changing. Few world class cities are on a grid, so Atlanta will be in good company if it keeps moving forward building denser developments where they can and running connecting streets and paths through where they are needed.

One problem with this kind of development, though, is when the townhomes are very cheaply built--then they just become disposable, i.e. turn into slum apartments in 20 years when they start to show their age. Some of the townhomes being built along Peachtree in south Buckhead are solid, built to last, like NYC brownstones--those have a future. I fear these will not--the owners will simply sell in 15 years and buy "new" again somewhere a little farther out and these will deteriorate in place.

[ATLTJL]

I'm also a little surprised at the lack of amenities. I know that every square foot matters intown, but you'd think if they were building this many townhomes they would put in a pool of some kind. Guess not.

EDIT - is that a pool in the master amenity area? The pic is so small I can't tell if it is a pool or a clubhouse of some sort

[jsvh]

The market speaks. People would prefer to live in these townhomes rather than the SFH that were there before. I know I would.

The quality of all the townhomes I have seen are better than many of the 90s McMansions that make up so much of our sprawl I have encountered. And the amenities are better than the homes that were there before.

Hope to see this trend continue. These smaller incremental projects are how Atlanta gets the density it needs.