Atlanta vs. Charlotte (Buckhead, Gay: club, mall, nightlife)

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by bgNCATL

Yes, Downtown does have underground, but it just can't seem to catch it's glory days again. It does have clubs down there though. It's much more of a college crowd. There is talks of changing it to a casino with a high rise condo. I'm one of the few people that think the underground still has potential if they just revitalize the area around it and add some cool things like the Epicenter has. the area around the aquarium is booming though. The economy has slowed things a bit.

As for buckhead, Maybe they were talking about "The Streets of Buckhead" rivaling Georgetown. This project is under construction and once all phases are complete, it's suppose to rival Georgetown or Rodeo drive in LA. We will just have to wait until it's finished to see. There is a lot of buzz about that project down here.

I think the casino idea is dead...may it rest in peace. As far as Downtown Atlanta...the area around the Aquarium/Centennial Park is booming, along with Ivan Allen Plaza, Castleberry Hill, Fairlie-Poplar, Georgia State campus, the convention hotel/tourist area around Peachtree and International, the Dome/GWCC area - all healthy and doing well.

I don't see Underground ever being what it was back in 1990, but history and structure of it will be there for a long time. We will probably just have to get used to it being used in a completely different way. I'm hoping that Georgia State gets involved with it...I think that is one of the best things that could happen to Underground.

And I don't believe for a second that there aren't some plans and ideas in the works for Five Points on the way...but we have to be a little patient and hope that the economy recovers soon.

[atlantaATL]

Originally Posted by davesm

Do the research. Based on the criteria for classification (more then simply population), Atlanta is not only a Global city, but is classified as a Beta+ city. See for yourself what other Global cities have the same classification as Atlanta, and what other major cities fall into lower classifications. It will surprise a lot of people. Some will disagree, but they are renowned for these studies and know way more then we do about what makes a major city a Global city.

Global city - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm from Brooklyn, so I understand the difference between Atlanta and New York City. However, I travel enough to recognize that Atlanta is a world class city and enjoy it accordingly.

Did you know Metro Atlanta currently is home to the fastest-growing Korean population in the country.

Did you know Atlanta is also home to the fastest growing millionaire population in the United States.

Anyway... Viva La Atlanta!!!

CHarlotte does not even have a status of being a world class global city

[afonega1]

Originally Posted by atlantaATL

You dont live in outdoor malls. The development is not a mall people live and work there there is condos that sit on top of these stores i never scene a grocery store at a mall. Atlantic station is a city within a city with Highrise condos and buisneses. You only call it a outdoor mall because the development has retail. Giesha house Fox sports grill and DOlce Ten pen and the strip are all bar and restaurants in one you can dance drink and eat.

This is what having less exposure different types of urban centers does.The only frame of reference is an outdoor mall.I guess the next thing is that we have "cement ponds".LOL

[johnatl]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

I think the casino idea is dead...may it rest in peace. As far as Downtown Atlanta...the area around the Aquarium/Centennial Park is booming, along with Ivan Allen Plaza, Castleberry Hill, Fairlie-Poplar, Georgia State campus, the convention hotel/tourist area around Peachtree and International, the Dome/GWCC area - all healthy and doing well.

I don't see Underground ever being what it was back in 1990, but history and structure of it will be there for a long time. We will probably just have to get used to it being used in a completely different way. I'm hoping that Georgia State gets involved with it...I think that is one of the best things that could happen to Underground.

And I don't believe for a second that there aren't some plans and ideas in the works for Five Points on the way...but we have to be a little patient and hope that the economy recovers soon.

There is an absolutely fantastic vision still coming together called The Green Line. It encompasses the area from the Capitol to Philips Arena, centered on the railroad gulch - and it includes Underground and the prosed Multi-Modal Terminal.

I'll see if I can find the link. The proposals are nothing short of breathtaking, IMO.

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by afonega1

This is what having less exposure different types of urban centers does.The only frame of reference is an outdoor mall.I guess the next thing is that we have "cement ponds".LOL

You really ruin your credibility with comments like that one...and by calling
Atlantic Station - one of the first developments of its kind anywhere - an "outdoor mall". It's kind of like someone calling BOA that "little piggy bank".

[afonega1]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

You really ruin your credibility with comments like that one...and by calling
Atlantic Station - one of the first developments of its kind anywhere - an "outdoor mall". It's kind of like someone calling BOA that "little piggy bank".

My sentiments exactly.LOL

[Akhenaton06]

Originally Posted by atlantaATL

And i guess Epicentre brings all the Rednecks, Hillbillies and Trailer Trash at night. Even though there may be blacks (who you call thugs) that doesnt take away that Atlantic station is a better development, with better restaurants trendy stores and bars thanks

But the "rednecks," "hillbillies," and "trailer trash"--which really aren't anywhere in the vicinity, but I'll play along--haven't shot anyone at EpiCenter either.

I'm Black, and I dare not lump all Black folks into the "thug" category. So don't even try that one. You know there's a difference.

[Akhenaton06]

Originally Posted by atlantaATL

Really they have wont get rail service to you guys airport till 2030 an dby then I am pretty sure Marta would have expanded by then with more Heavy rail and not light.

The way the state of Georgia treats y'all, I doubt it.

And read what the AJC has to say about the subject: http://www.ajc.com/business/content/...orta_0331.html

[afonega1]

Originally Posted by Akhenaton06

The way the state of Georgia treats y'all, I doubt it.

And read what the AJC has to say about the subject: Charlotte transit plans leave Atlanta in slow lane | ajc.com

Its unfortunate ,but Atlanta has accomplished much with so little.As the metro area grows so to does its influence.I see a change soon from republican to democrat soon hopefully in the Governorship.Meaning that democratic leadership has been more positive toward the cities than Republicans have.I'm glad Charlotte is advancing.Its good for the whole region.But they have a long way before they can catch up to Atlanta public transportation.Much like Atlanta has to catch up to New York or even Chicago and Washington D.C.Charlotte's system is new and state of the art but it serves a very very small part of the city.

Atlanta will get the streetcar that is in the works and it will be with in the next 5 years I'm sure.

P.S. I have always found the Pharaoh Akhenaten fascinating.You should visit the Michael C.Carlos Museum at Emory University when you are in town.Its very nice.

[Akhenaton06]

Originally Posted by afonega1

Its unfortunate ,but Atlanta has accomplished much with so little.As the metro area grows so to does its influence.I see a change soon from republican to democrat soon hopefully in the Governorship.Meaning that democratic leadership has been more positive toward the cities than Republicans have.I'm glad Charlotte is advancing.Its good for the whole region.But they have a long way before they can catch up to Atlanta public transportation.Much like Atlanta has to catch up to New York or even Chicago and Washington D.C.Charlotte's system is new and state of the art but it serves a very very small part of the city.

Atlanta will get the streetcar that is in the works and it will be with in the next 5 years I'm sure.

Trust me, I wish nothing but the best for Atlanta when it comes to this. But I think Charlotte is doing great for itself and has positioned itself to be better suited for mass transit when it becomes a 5 million+ metro.

P.S. I have always found the Pharaoh Akhenaten fascinating.You should visit the Michael C.Carlos Museum at Emory University when you are in town.Its very nice.

Thanks, I'll have to check it out next time I'm in town (which should be fairly soon). He's indeed a unique character.