If Atlanta was Savannah

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by MathmanMathman

And the subsequent interstate highways converging on Atlanta was huge too. But by then, the decision to build those highways to Atlanta was not arbitrary. Sort of wish that railroad intersection was closer to Stone Mountain or near the Chattahoochee. Atlanta (city) lacks some natural wonder. Having the river go through the city or Stone Mountain being sort of our Central Park would be nice.

During the Olympics, some Irish tourists commented that Atlanta lacked "a center". I agree. There doesn't seem to be a real "heart" of Atlanta. Five Points and Underground don't do it. Centennial Park is nice but it doesn't feel like an Atlanta focal point. And Buckhead is sort of pulling us further apart. The Atlanta area seems so monotonous. As I travel around, it all seems the same. Only downtown seems to have some character and unfortunately, a lot of the old buildings are gone.

I haven't been to Savannah, but isn't it the case that despite it being on the ocean, it doesn't have "beaches"? The beach, if it had one, would be a plus. And they are below the infamous "gnat line".

You might want to look a little closer at the historic structures Atlanta has to offer...they are pletiful and full of history and character - especially in Downtown. MANY of the older buildings have been saved and restored.

I'm not sure about Stone Mountain being the center piece of Atlanta either...it's great exactly where it's located. To be the center of the city would be a little wierd.

[MathmanMathman]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

You might want to look a little closer at the historic structures Atlanta has to offer...they are pletiful and full of history and character - especially in Downtown. MANY of the older buildings have been saved and restored.

I'm not sure about Stone Mountain being the center piece of Atlanta either...it's great exactly where it's located. To be the center of the city would be a little wierd.

I lived in Grenoble in France which is surrounded by mountains. You can easily walk from downtown to the foot of a mountain. Having Stone Mountain as a "backdrop" to Atlanta's skyline would be nice. Even Pittsburgh has Mount Washington overlooking the city which offers a great overlook of the city. But it's too late to move Atlanta now.

And no, I think Atlanta trashed too many of its old buildings. I like how many European towns protect their old "center city" cores. Last I've heard, Georgia Tech plans on demolishing the Crum and Foster building in midtown.
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