Atlantic Station-Atlanta's city within a city.

[JerseyBoy]

True, but I think it is a good move that will entice more suburban residents to move downtown.

[verge]

True, but I think it is a good move that will entice more suburban residents to move downtown.

[JerseyBoy]

Well it depends on how it's designed. If it makes every attempt to be an urban store than I think it will be a good addition to the city, but if it's just your typical Costco like you'd find near the Mall of Georgia then forget it.

[ryanmckibben]

It's tough to make a 150,000 sq ft wharehouse fit into an urban environment.

[urbane2440]

Let's be real - when has any big box store (bedside Publix) attempted to be truly urban in Atlanta? I don't see any large effort coming from Costco.

[Martinman]

Let's be real - when has any big box store (bedside Publix) attempted to be truly urban in Atlanta? I don't see any large effort coming from Costco.

[ryanmckibben]

The scale of an office depot and a costco are completely different.

[urbane2440]

What do you guys think of the new Target?

[perimeter285]

What do you guys think of the new Target?

[Martinman]

The scale of an office depot and a costco are completely different.

[urbane2440]

I just drove by it pretty fast, so I didn't get to see what kind of openings it had. I did notice the metal panels of the facade, though. This seems to be a theme in AS, maybe an industrial reference? Its OK as long as it's off ground level, where it can avoid taking a beating. Guess the architects of the student housing by IKEA didn't take this into account.

[j.midtown]

Let's be real - when has any big box store (bedside Publix) attempted to be truly urban in Atlanta? I don't see any large effort coming from Costco.

[Martinman]

I think that's the best hope for an urban big box... if its a part of a mixed use development.

Target was originally looking at going into the ground level of Centergy phase II on Spring st. That would've been SWEET but that development has yet to get off the ground.

[maverick]

I thought that Publix had a contract or agreement with the Atlantic Station developers that there can be no other food market type place in Atlantic Station? Originally, the Target being built in Atlantic Station was to be a SuperTarget, but then it got changed because of this agreement, or so I heard. So, wouldn't this agreement affect a Costco?

[Martinman]

I thought that Publix had a contract or agreement with the Atlantic Station developers that there can be no other food market type place in Atlantic Station? Originally, the Target being built in Atlantic Station was to be a SuperTarget, but then it got changed because of this agreement, or so I heard. So, wouldn't this agreement affect a Costco?

[Andrea]

Martinman, I just wanted to say that you sure do a fabulous job of keeping all these threads up to date. Not only that, your information is always reliable. That's a very valuable service!

[Martinman]

The Atlantic... now at street level

[perimeter285]

I'm glad the Atlantic got off the ground before the condo market went bust.

[Martinman]

I'm glad the Atlantic got off the ground before the condo market went bust.

[perimeter285]

Is there not a glut of unsold condominiums on the market? I know it's not to the same extent as Miami, but still pretty notable.

[Martinman]

Is there not a glut of unsold condominiums on the market? I know it's not to the same extent as Miami, but still pretty notable.

[perimeter285]

Good deal, thank you for the clarification.

[pksiv]

If you're referring to unsold condos in some recent news articles, those statistics are very misleading. They include units from all condos, existing or under construction. It includes condos that will not be completed for up to 18 months (or more), and projects that have yet to even open a sales office (1010, Luxe).

There is no question that the housing market has slowed nationally and Atlanta is no exception. We are seeing more developers building apartments as a result. But there is a HUGE difference between slower sales and a bust. Atlanta's not even remotely similar to whats going on in Miami.

Unique, well designed, and well placed projects are still doing very well. Aquarius for example, has sold half their units with a website and a sign on the lot (zero advertising) and that same article reported strong sales for the Atlantic.

[krazeeboi]

Anyone have any new update pictures to share?

[jew4life4948]

As a resident of 2 years in Atlantic Station. I wish it was more like Glenwood Park in East Atlanta. The difference being that Glenwood is a local community, but AS is people from all over the Metro Area [Their SUV's in tow] who work in the office towers, and come to visit on weekends. Most of the traffic is caused by visiters who are lost. The store's lack originality. It's an open air mall/town center. I think once the Atlantic is complete in 2009 it will hopefully provide a solid residential base. The lack of creativity amongst the different buildings is dissapointing. I wish the homes were built by Hedgewood instead of Beazer, and were Earthcraft. The transition from AS to adjacent Home Park on the south is poorly planned. All the home's [including the tree canopy] are being torn down for yes, McMansions. Don't get me wrong. AS is great [compared to a suburban subdivision]. I think it need's more family's. Give it an Inman Park/Candler Park feel perhaps? Give it 3-5 years and it will clearly be the "it" place to live.