Atlanta areas for an urban retiree? (Marietta, Douglasville: to rent, condo, townhouse)

[BellBottomBlues]

I'm retiring and in my late 50s, seeking an urban/suburban neighborhood that is not all families, but includes a. mix of singles or retirees - hopefully in different age ranges.

I plan to do lots of travel in the coming years, using Atlanta as my hub. When in town, I want to walk to bars, movies, restaurants...so walkability is a factor.

Commute will not be a factor, being able to walk is.

THANKS - PS, have family in Douglasville, so maybe the west side of the city is best.

[Atlwarrior]

Probably Decatur, and you can take Marta to Hamilton E. Holmes station and have a family member pick you up, when you want to visit them. You could also take Marta to the airport for travel.

[LTCM]

Budget? Where are you currently living? How often do you expect to drive to your family? Condo, townhouse, sfh?

I wouldn't rule out an East side location. If you are willing to travel to family during non rush hour times it's not that much longer.

[evannole]

Marietta Square. It's quite walkable, good mix of age groups and demographics, with a very good and constantly improving food and entertainment scene. It's also on the northwest side, so fairly convenient to your relatives in Douglasville.

[BellBottomBlues]

Moving from DC, so I am finding ATL prices to be a pleasant surprise.

[lorilove]

I am going to second Marietta Square - are you looking to rent or buy. Lots of great townhomes in that area. The Battery (Cumberland Mall area) is also an option (they are building a movie theater).

[jsvh]

Midtown is probably the most urban option in the metro, and a pretty reliable option for many new to the metro that still want to learn neighborhoods. Downtown if you want some more affordable urban options. Decatur if you want a little more of a small town in the big city feel. There are also lots of other smaller intown neighborhoods to explore. Check out anything along the Beltline which is a great walk / bike and future transit route looping the city.

Downtown Marietta is nice, just be aware that it and all of Cobb county is not part of the regional transit system. So beyond what you can walk to in the square. You are going to be pretty dependent on a car up there still.

[JMatl]

A third endorsement for the Marietta Square area. It's probably the closest to what you are seeking.

[samiwas1]

If the you're going to travel a lot and want walkability as a large factor, Marietta Square (as nice as it is) may not be the best option. You'll will likely want a more accessible transit connection to the airport.

West Midtown could be a good option, depending on what exactly you are looking for. You may not be able to walk to movies, but you'll have a huge selection of bars, restaurants, shopping, etc. Atlantic Station has a movie theatre and is just a few minutes away by uber, or a half-hour walk. You won't have a direct walkable MARTA connection, but you'll be minutes away by uber. West Midtown would also be closer to the family Douglasville.

Plenty of other good suggestions here, but I think budget is the biggest factor.

[neil0311]

Downtown Woodstock, GA. My wife and I are selling our paid off 5 BR house in Cobb now the three kids are all grownups, and we're are looking at a town home in Woodstock.