Atlanta to be 6th largest metro by 2042 (Roswell, LaGrange: home, buying)

[netdragon]

Originally Posted by columbusgametro

if atlanta is expected to grow this fast how long before it pushes southward.

If we had a crystal ball on when the South metro would explode, we'd be rich.

I'd suggest keeping an eye on Aerotropolis since that's probably the most likely driver.

Other than that, there's a point that people who love real burbs will be tired of moving further and further out and will want to pop down to the South metro.

[masonbauknight]

Originally Posted by netdragon

So, tend to be in condos, townhomes and what-not in major office districts (such as Cumberland area), historic Savannah, or in the N. GA Mountains, Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, .

Downtown Savannah is going to be out of most people's price range very soon. The city is hot, so "empty nesters" who like its vibe had better get a move on if they wish to live anywhere near Savannah's HD. In five years, it will be impossible to live there without considerable funds, and you'll be forced to get a place in one of Savannah's suburbs or exurbs (which are as ugly as any in Georgia).

[bu2]

Originally Posted by netdragon

If we had a crystal ball on when the South metro would explode, we'd be rich.

I'd suggest keeping an eye on Aerotropolis since that's probably the most likely driver.

Other than that, there's a point that people who love real burbs will be tired of moving further and further out and will want to pop down to the South metro.

You just never know. And it could boom to the west all the way to Alabama before it goes south. I thought the South of Houston would take off in 1983 when they opened a new freeway. Nothing happened for 15 years. It started slowly and then boomed like crazy starting around 2005 and is one of the fastest growing areas in that metro now.

I do think the north has about reached its limit with commutes being what they are. There's still plenty of infill in Forsyth, Cherokee and North Fulton, but I don't see any counties further north taking off like Forsyth and Cherokee have before we start moving west and south.

[hautemomma]

Originally Posted by netdragon

Empty nesters either tend to move to more urban or more rural areas, and downsize on home in either case. So, tend to be in condos, townhomes and what-not in major office districts (such as Cumberland area), historic Savannah, or in the N. GA Mountains, Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, beachfront.

My father lives in a condo in Smyrna within walking distance of the new Braves development, for instance.

What you say is true for a certain socioeconomic strata. I think most older people want to remain in their current homes as long as they are able. The older one gets, the more challenging it is to change. Most 60+ers are not lining up for the drama of real estate transactions and moving unless they absolutely have to (financial or health reasons).

[bryantm3]

keep in mind that this projection was done in 2012, when texas was thriving and atlanta was still in recession. i don't think dallas and houston will be that much larger than atlanta in 2042. hell, they might be smaller, considering both cities get a big boost from oil, which definitely won't be such a big industry in 2042.

[netdragon]

Originally Posted by bu2

I do think the north has about reached its limit with commutes being what they are. There's still plenty of infill in Forsyth, Cherokee and North Fulton, but I don't see any counties further north taking off like Forsyth and Cherokee have before we start moving west and south.

Right now Paulding (specifically Hiram) is taking off, mainly because West Cobb is out of room and NW metro is hot right now, and Hiram has decent schools. By extension, Douglas would be next. But you never know.

There's plenty of room for both Paulding and airport area to be hot at the same time.

Btw, isn't Ben Hill, Atlanta (around Camp Creek Parkway OTP not too far from the airport) already heating up?

[columbusgametro]

Originally Posted by netdragon

If we had a crystal ball on when the South metro would explode, we'd be rich.

I'd suggest keeping an eye on Aerotropolis since that's probably the most likely driver.

Other than that, there's a point that people who love real burbs will be tired of moving further and further out and will want to pop down to the South metro.

i wish the southside where newnan is would explode with growth. There's hardly anymore room on the northside for any developements atlanta has no choice but push southward because there's so much land on the southside too be developed. I would like too see a descent size mall come too newnan plus a waterpark and more jobs it would be nice if newnan could be like a mini dunwoody with a few office developments and condo's.

[Saintmarks]

I remember a plan proposed by Cherokee County back in the 90s to give the county a master plan to keep large tracts rural. Several major crossroads and some of the existing towns were slated for dense development. Taxes would go to help farmers keep their land in agriculture. It was patterned after some areas in New England to keep the place from becoming wall to wall sprawl.

It didn't pass.

I wish this type of development would pan out. I would rather see exurban cities like LaGrange, Carrollton, Griffin, Cartersville, Cedartown, Covington, Gainesville etc, etc, really fill out and boom with much denser growth and leave areas in between more rural. Each of those cities being 50k to 100k and then actually having some undeveloped space between them would be so much more pleasing.

I lived in greater London for two years. This is more the mindset for developmental patterns in the southeast of England. Wish we had more of that mindset.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

I remember a plan proposed by Cherokee County back in the 90s to give the county a master plan to keep large tracts rural. Several major crossroads and some of the existing towns were slated for dense development. Taxes would go to help farmers keep their land in agriculture. It was patterned after some areas in New England to keep the place from becoming wall to wall sprawl.

It didn't pass.

I wish this type of development would pan out. I would rather see exurban cities like LaGrange, Carrollton, Griffin, Cartersville, Cedartown, Covington, Gainesville etc, etc, really fill out and boom with much denser growth and leave areas in between more rural. Each of those cities being 50k to 100k and then actually having some undeveloped space between them would be so much more pleasing.

I lived in greater London for two years. This is more the mindset for developmental patterns in the southeast of England. Wish we had more of that mindset.

Yes, love this.


Commuter rail would aid in this type of development plan greatly.

And--having established, secured, incentivized farms within our metro area would benefit metro farmers' markets. There would more than likely be an increase in farmers' markets and fresh produce that are readily available for metro residents.

Due to the close buying market, the farms would be sustainable and profitable.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

I remember a plan proposed by Cherokee County back in the 90s to give the county a master plan to keep large tracts rural. Several major crossroads and some of the existing towns were slated for dense development. Taxes would go to help farmers keep their land in agriculture. It was patterned after some areas in New England to keep the place from becoming wall to wall sprawl.

It didn't pass.

I wish this type of development would pan out. I would rather see exurban cities like LaGrange, Carrollton, Griffin, Cartersville, Cedartown, Covington, Gainesville etc, etc, really fill out and boom with much denser growth and leave areas in between more rural. Each of those cities being 50k to 100k and then actually having some undeveloped space between them would be so much more pleasing.

I lived in greater London for two years. This is more the mindset for developmental patterns in the southeast of England. Wish we had more of that mindset.

http://documents.atlantaregional.com...opted11x17.pdf