The Confluence Trail Pedestrian Bridge is part of South Fork Conservancy's current expansion plans.
ATLANTA (CBS46)-- A massive pedestrian bridge will be installed today in Atlanta.
The years-long, $2.5 million project is part of an initiative by the South Fork Conservancy, a nonprofit that works to conserve the South Fork of Peachtree Creek and connect people to their local green spaces.
Measuring 175 feet long and 65,500 pounds, the bridge will help connect neighborhoods near Armand Park to three regional trails-- PATH400, and eventually the Atlanta BeltLine and Peachtree Creek Greenway.
One of the largest cranes in North America is scheduled to install the bridge on Friday.
ATLANTA — 12 years a vision, 4 years of fundraising and months of construction … it’s all happening today.
One of the largest cranes in North America will lift a 175-foot pedestrian bridge at the end of Adina Drive off Lindbergh in Atlanta this morning.
The bridge will connect nature lovers to dozens of acres of green space.
“It’s going to connect miles of south conservative natural trails, it’s going to give people direct access to 25 acres of restored green space, we have beautiful rain gardens over there for folks to access as well,” said South Fork Conservancy’s executive director Kimberly Estep.
The $2.5 million, 65,000-pound bridge was constructed by South Fork conservancy. It has an ADA accessible ramp, stretches as long as a football field and the highest point is just short of 12 feet
“It’s just a chance for people who live in a highly-urbanized environment to reach out in their own backyard and have access to nature because the creek is there, the green space is there. People just don’t have a way to access it right now,” Estep said.
Estep said this is also important for the wider trail network in Atlanta.
“Right here is where the Path 400, which goes all the way through Buckhead, is coming, a connector to the Atlanta BeltLine, our own trails and eventually a connection to the Peachtree Creek trails greenway,” Estep said.
The bridge will be lifted around 8 a.m.
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JMW's Wheat Street Tower received AGC Build Georgia Awards First Place. Although the conference itself was cancelled due to COVID-19, JMW is honored and very proud of this acknowledgement.
Atlanta, GA — South Fork Conservancy will break ground on the Confluence Bridge on Friday, May 8, a press release said. The $2.5 million project will provide a pedestrian connection to trails along the South and North forks of Peachtree Creek. It will also provide access to acres of new greenspace in an urban community ranked as a “High Need” area for park access by the Trust for Public Land.
“This is an impressive project which will connect 25 acres of new greenspace to one of the most park-deprived areas of the city. Having easy access to local greenspace is critical now more than ever, and this bridge, made possibly by South Fork Conservancy, will deliver nature trails and creek views to thousands of people,” Atlanta City Councilmember Jennifer Ide said in the press release.
The bridge will be built northwest of I-85 between Piedmont Road and Lindbergh Drive, the press release says.
“In addition to connecting nearby neighborhoods to trails and parkland, it will also provide linkages to three regional trails — PATH400 and eventually, the Atlanta BeltLine and Peachtree Greenway,” the press release says.
The pedestrian bridge is 175 feet long and includes an ADA accessible ramp. It’s 12-feet tall at its highest point and made from Corteen steel and concrete decking. A huge crane will be needed to lift into place.
Construction of the Confluence Bridge is expected to be completed by fall 2020.
“This is one of the most ambitious projects our organization has ever supported,” Park Pride Executive Director Michael Halicki said in a press release. “South Fork Conservancy is blazing new trails and taking a bold step with this pedestrian bridge to connect Atlantans to more greenspaces and natural waterways.”
Sales director: “The timing is right for J5 in Midtown”By Josh Green@JoshGreen1234 Mar 26, 2020, 3:38pm EDT
A grassy amenities level at J5—one rendering recirculated this week as part of a marketing push.
For the past five years, various incarnations of a block-long multifamily project with eye-catching, stair-stepped designs have been percolating on Midtown’s Juniper Street, between 4th and 5th streets.
Over time, and under new developers, the project evolved into the subdistrict’s largest condo venture to launch since the Great Recession, and the name was changed to simply J5, a reflection of the address.
This week, amid a citywide shutdown and so much economic uncertainty, marketing officials announced that J5’s luxury condo options are officially complete, with closings still slated for next month.
“The timing is right for J5 in Midtown,” Pauline Miller, Compass Development Marketing Group’s managing director, said in statement to Curbed Atlanta. “Through many years working in real estate, one basic remains true in any market: location, location, location.”
The six-story building by Dezhu US is offering 150 condos total, each with outdoor space.
The Juniper Street facade, with coved balconies.
New options without pending contracts begin at $555,000 for a one-bedroom with unspecified square footage and $351 monthly HOA fees.
The priciest J5 offerings right now cost $975,000 (HOA fees: $572). Those have two bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,634 square feet.
Billed as an alternative to so much high-rise condo living in the area, the building has built-in green spaces, a rooftop “sunset lounge,” 24-hour security, and even two boardrooms with AV equipment.
Beyond J5, hundreds of for-sale Midtown units are in various phases of planning and construction at several boutique ventures and two main projects: No2 Opus Place (now beginning in the high $600,000s), and Selig Enterprises’s 64-unit 40 West 12th tower (from the high $500,000s).
Elsewhere, smaller Midtown projects such as the 45-unit One Museum Place have delivered in recent years.
The building’s pool courtyard includes an outdoor summer kitchen.An amenities lounge accessed via a roll-up garage door.Communal gym.
Sample interior images provided by J5’s marketing team this week:
The building’s unique stair-stepped, east-facing exterior with coves for amenities.
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J.M. Wilkerson Construction completed the renovation of 76 Forsyth Parking Deck in January 2020. On page 7 of CAP 2019 Recap Magazine, the deck is featured. ATL-inspired mural artist Neka King (for Living Walls x Orange Barrel Media) installed a vibrant mural on the garage at 76 Forsyth Street, giving a breath of fresh air to the area.
Rendering of a courtyard at what could become Atlanta’s first large-scale, co-living development.
Atlanta’s largest offering of what project leaders call an innovative approach to affordable housing is on the way to the city’s southside, more specifically in the Beltline Overlay District.
Located at 577 Englewood Avenue in Chosewood Park, the proposed co-living building could include 345 beds in suites, along with furnished shared lounges and kitchens, a club room, a swimming pool, a fitness room, and co-working space.
The site neighbors Boulevard Crossing Park, which Atlanta Beltline Inc. leaders are gearing up to expand, and other investments moving forward in anticipation of the Southside Trail’s cachet, such as Pollack Shores Real Estate Group’s multi-building apartment venture with 319 Class A units.
It’s set to open in 2021, officials tell Curbed Atlanta.
The site (at bottom, along Boulevard) in relation to the Beltline corridor.
Rents for a bedroom in a co-living suite will start at $1,040 per month and will include utilities, furniture, weekly cleanings, “shared goods,” and community events.
“As more young professionals come to live and work in Atlanta, there’s a heightened demand for rental housing at an affordable price point,” Common founder and CEO Brad Hargreaves stated today in a press release.
Project leaders, he continued, are “grateful to the city’s economic development authority for its forward-thinking leadership in support of co-living as an affordable housing solution.”
A studio at Awethu House on Auburn Avenue, a much smaller intown initiative, represents co-living possibilities at the future Chosewood Park project.
That “forward-thinking leadership” came in the form of city approval to classify the development as affordable housing, Hargreaves said.
Through a partnership with Invest Atlanta, the city’s economic development arm, rents for 15 percent of the co-living beds will be capped at a rate that’s meant to be affordable for residents earning 80 percent of the Area Median Income, officials said.
Beyond the Chosewood Park venture, Common has ambitions to expand its co-living holdings in Atlanta.
The company hinted at plans earlier this year for up to 600 beds spread across neighborhoods from Reynoldstown to West End. However, that number has now been increased to 650 beds, including the Chosewood Park project.
Specific locations weren’t identified.
In terms of Atlanta co-living options, Common’s developments would join Awethu House on Auburn Avenue downtown, which offers seven units rented at $1,200 monthly and under.
Ten Park East will now feature 10 full-floor residences and $2M prices, project leaders say
Old Fourth Ward luxury condo tower between Beltline, park moves forward3
How Old Fourth Ward’s first new condo tower in recent years could take shape.
Planned across from Historic Fourth Ward Park at 690 Angier Avenue N.E., a rare new condo stack near the Beltline called Ten Park East is inching closer to reality.
First reported last June, the controversial original proposal by Live Oak Realty Investments called for a 21-story luxury condo tower on a small lot. However, revised plans indicate a smaller incarnation is in the works.
Planned are 10 residences, one per floor, each with three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Allen Snow of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, the tower’s listing agent, said each residence will be approximately 3,457 square feet with a private terrace of approximately 475 square feet.
Although not officially on the market yet, pricing actually starts at $2.1 million (contrary to a promotional website’s numbers), he stated. No word yet on HOA fees, as those are expected to be finalized in the next two to three months, per Snow.
A bird’s-eye view provides a peek at the rooftop plunge pool.
Residences will be outfitted with 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living area, smart technology, and a chef’s kitchen with Viking and/or Sub-Zero appliances, wine storage, and quartz countertops.
On the first two floors of the tower will be a fitness center, a boardroom and micro offices, and bike storage. Atop the tower, a rooftop SkyPark will include an outdoor lounge, kitchen, gardens, dog park, and plunge pool, according to development plans.
Parking will be available onsite using secure robotic parking, an automated parking system that moves cars throughout the parking deck as needed, officials say. A similar concept was once pitched for a downtown high-rise called Aquarius, which never launched.
The latest rendition of Ten Park East was designed by Brock Hudgins Architects, and it’s expected to be built by J.M. Wilkerson. Completion is slated for fall 2020.
J.M. Wilkerson Construction's Studioplex Commercial Podium received 1st place honors at this year's AGC Conference, which took place on June 8, 2019 in Hilton Head, SC. The team overcame many obstacles to make this project a success. Well done JMW team!
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In Midtown, new flyover video shows forthcoming condo project in technicolor
Neighborhood’s largest condo venture since the Great Recession is eyeing spring debut
Since 2015, a block-long multifamily project promising an eye-catching, stair-stepped design has been percolating on Midtown’s Juniper Street, between 4th and 5th streets.
Over time, and under new developers, the project has evolved into the subdistrict’s largest condo venture to launch vertical construction since the Great Recession. The name was changed to simply J5, a reflection of the address.
Officials with developer Brightstar, which is partnering with Dezhu US, recently announced that the luxury condo project will be finished in the spring. It’ll max out at six stories and offer 150 for-sale units.
“The timing is right for J5 in Midtown,” Pauline Miller, Brightstar president, said in a press release.
Among the planned amenities is something new: two boardrooms with full AV equipment for meetings or homeowners who work from home, officials noted.
Beyond that, expect an elevated green space and pool courtyard with summer kitchen, a club room, 24-hour security, and a “sunset lounge” at the top level.
Developers also pointed to planned infrastructure improvements on the Juniper Street corridor that “will amplify livability through added bikeways and pedestrian amenities,” per the release.
J5 will serve up one, two, and even three bedroom condos. The least expensive homes will now begin in the low $600,000s, officials said.
We’ve asked for floorplans and pricing for larger units and will update this story with any materials that come.
Beyond J5, hundreds of for-sale units are in various phases of planning and construction at several boutique ventures and two main Midtown proposals: No2 Opus Place (now beginning in the $400,000s), and Selig Enterprises’s West Peachtree Street development (from $500,000s).
Elsewhere, smaller Midtown projects such as the 45-unit One Museum Place have delivered.
The Benoit Group’s 180-unit Bethel Towers Apartments will undergo major renovations and share ownership with a local church congregation.
OCT022018
By Holly Dutton
The Benoit Group has secured a $14.9 million HUD loan to rehabilitate and permanently finance Bethel Towers Apartments, a 180-unit affordable rental community in Atlanta. The company is partnering with Big Bethel AME Church to renovate the property in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ architectural and rehabilitation standards.
The 16-story community in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta was built in 1972 by Big Bethel AME Church, one of the oldest African-American congregations in Georgia. The church will share ownership of the newly renovated Bethel Towers Apartments with The Benoit Group.
Capital One Multifamily Finance Senior Vice President Carolyn Whatley originated the transaction, a fixed-rate loan with a 40-year term. This marks the fourth transaction Capital One has closed with The Benoit Group.
“Capital One’s expertise in maneuvering through the intricate details of the Bethel Towers transaction made their partnership essential and invaluable,” said Eddy Benoit, Jr., president and CEO of The Benoit Group.
The rehabilitation will include replacing many of the major systems, including electrical wiring and plumbing risers, creating accessible units, upgrading kitchens, baths and replacing flooring, renovating the lobby and adding a fitness center.
Last year, Capital One provided a $14.4 million HUD 221 fixed-rate construction and permanent loan for Sterling at Candler Village, a 170-unit affordable senior housing community in Decatur, Ga.
'JUNIPER AND 5TH' CONDO MID-RISE UNVEILS OFFICIAL 'J5' NAME, BRANDING
The 150-unit project has broken ground, is accepting contracts in July.
An industry unveiling event Tuesday night was held in Midtown for J5, "the first new luxury condominium of its kind in over a decade."
In attendance were residential brokers, realtors, project officials, and invited guests.
Prior to the unveiling, J5 was simply referred to as "Juniper and 5th," after the intersection where the condo mid-rise will be situated.
Developer Dezhu US recently broke ground on the 150-unit condo building and will start accepting contracts in July 2018, according to a company spokesperson.
An estimated completion is set for fall 2019.
J5 will offer one bedroom condos from the 300s to 400s and two bedrooms from the 500s to 800s.
KW | Brightstar is overseeing the project's sales and marketing.
Amenities include a pool, "gardens," 24-hour concierge, fitness, and conference rooms.
Industry insiders at Tuesday's unveiling, when unofficially surveyed by What Now Atlanta, were generally optimistic about the project, citing a need for condos in the area.
A little further north, the impressive 53-story No2 Opus Place condo tower is forging forward, but the nearby Eviva on Peachtree project has been abandoned.
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J.M. Wilkerson Construction had three projects honored at this year's 2018 AGC Conference, which took place on June 9, 2018 in Sandestin, FL. All three projects received first place Build GA awards in their respective categories. The winners included:
Juniper & 10th High-rise Renovation (Atlanta, GA)
Studioplex Parking Deck (Atlanta, GA)
Lake Blackshear Renovations (Cordele, GA)
Congratulations on all the hard work JMW team!!
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Mayor, community partners celebrate Tenth and Juniper apartments reopening with ribbon cutting ceremony
June 11, 2018
By Natrawn Maxwell, Ila Wilborn and Daja Henry | DTU Fellows
In a neighborhood that has undergone significant changes over the last few years, one of the few affordable housing options in Midtown Atlanta has now reopened, following a number renovations that shuttered its doors in January 2017 and forced its residents to be temporarily relocated.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, with executives from the Atlanta Housing Authority, Wells Fargo Bank, and Columbia Residential, celebrated the grand re-opening of the Juniper and 10th Street apartment community. The building provides housing for low-income seniors and those with disabilities.
In addition to remarks from Bottoms, the ceremony featured a ribbon cutting as well as guided tours of the renovated common areas. Funded via a partnership of Wells Fargo, Sugar Creek Capital, and the AHA, the renovation plans also included a new workout facility, business center, upgraded laundry options, an exam room, living room, recycling center, covered terrace, and an outdoor patio.
Almost 40 percent of residents who had to move out when construction kicked off is returning to the building. That’s “nearly three times the national average” of people who get to come back after being displaced by similar construction, according to a press release distributed by the developer. Of the 149 units in the apartment building, 39 are currently occupied by original residents of the building.
Betty Turner moved into the 10th and Juniper building shortly before the renovations were set to begin. At 62 years old, Turner lost all three jobs she was working at the time but was referred to 10th and Juniper by an old friend.
“I love it!” she said. “I couldn’t afford to live in this area otherwise. We’re in walking distance of the High Museum [of Art], the Botanical Gardens, Piedmont Park, Margaret Mitchell House, [and] the Federal Building, where I love to go and just look at the money.”
The housing of senior citizens and their inclusion in the rapidly redeveloping Midtown neighborhood is integral to Mayor Bottoms’ vision of the city.
“I want to make sure that Atlanta is one Atlanta, and that the prosperity that we are seeing, especially in Midtown, is felt throughout all of our communities,” Bottoms said in her remarks.
Eric Bradford lives in the building with his partner Ruben Brown. Like Betty Turner, the couple is excited about the new development. Bradford said the building “looks like it belongs in Midtown.”
According to Brandon Riddick-Seals, president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority, the organization serves over 22,000 people, making it one of the nation’s largest public housing authorities.
“Seniors make up approximately 25 percent of the residents that we serve,” he said. “Because they are rapidly becoming one of the largest demographics in our city, it’s going to be very important that they have safe communities to live in, [and] that they have connectivity to the great areas of this town.”
Said Joseph Evans III, Columbia Residential’s project manager for real estate development, about Columbia Residential’s future plans, “We’re looking at (developing) another Avondale MARTA Station in Decatur. We have another (project) in Quest Commons, and other (projects) that we’re putting into the cycle.”
The tower’s primped new look, between Peachtree Street and Piedmont Park.Columbia Residential
After a brief hiatus from their affordable Midtown homes, residents of a high-rise at 10th and Juniper streets are moving back into spruced-up digs.
In 2015, the Atlanta Housing Authority teamed with developer Columbia Residential as part of an effort to renovate the Midtown apartment tower—built in 1974—to accommodate low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
But on June 6, Columbia Residential will host the official grand opening of Tenth & Juniper, and the developer is glad to report the place will still entirely consist of affordable options.
The freshened-up ground floor. Columbia Residential
Almost 40 percent of residents who had to move out when construction kicked off are returning to the building. That’s “nearly three times the national average” of people who get to come back after being displaced by similar construction, according to a press release distributed by the developer.
All of the residents were compensated for the cost of housing inconveniences (fees associated with dining and temporary lodging), and they were all invited to come back once renovations were complete, officials noted.
Of the 149 units in the apartment stack, 30 are earmarked for households that make 50 percent of the area median income. And 119 are reserved for families bringing in 60 percent of the AMI.
A kitchen at Tenth & Juniper Columbia Residential
This renovation project, funded via a partnership of Wells Fargo, Sugar Creek Capital, and the AHA, has brought a new workout facility, business center, upgraded laundry options, an exam room, living room, recycling center, covered terrace, and an outdoor patio.
The view from the front patio. Columbia Residential
The work of Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein Architects, Long Engineering, and J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co., the housing block also underwent upgrades to its exterior, plumbing system, and electrical wiring, and it gained two new elevators and some windows, among other things.
Perhaps this can serve as an example that redevelopment doesn’t have to equal displacement in Atlanta.
The building in 2014.
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Dated Sweet Auburn housing tower is undergoing much-needed rehab
$24 million upgrade is transforming Wheat Street Towers, an option for low-income seniors
By Michael Kahn
At the heart of Sweet Auburn, along the Auburn Avenue streetcar line, a dated 14-story housing tower is in the midst of a major overhaul.
Located across the street from the Historic Ebeneezer Baptist Church sanctuary, Wheat Street Towers is getting a much-needed $24 million upgrade.
The structure is the nation’s first federally funded, church-sponsored affordable senior high-rise, providing 210 units for low-income seniors.
Supported by Invest Atlanta and HUD, the project was first announced last summer. Now, the recladding of the structure is well underway. Plans call for the units to become “state-of-the-art” rentals, providing “postcard picturesque” views of the city.
Work on the tower upgrade is expected to finish this fall.
Once the overhaul is complete, plans call for phase two to include new development, including market rate and affordable offerings, as well as retail spaces.
Wheat Street Towers aren’t the only intown affordable housing option for seniors that have benefited from recent investment.
WHEAT STREET TOWER IN ATLANTA, GA CELEBRATES GROUND BREAKING
August 17, 2017
NDC joined partners to celebrate the Ground Breaking of a $26 million renovation of an existing senior living community.
Originally built in 1972, Wheat Street Towers is a 208-unit rehabilitation of an existing senior rental project located east of downtown Atlanta, GA.
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[post_content] => J.M. Wilkerson Construction joined our other partners on Thursday, August 17 to celebrate the Ground Breaking of the $26 million Wheat Street Towers renovation. The Towers are an existing senior living community located on the historic Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, GA.
This ceremony included speeches from Sharon Guest, The Benoit Group, Rev. Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, Wheat Street Baptist Church, Eric Borders, Wheat Street Charitable Foundation, Eddy Benoit, The Benoit Group, Ruben Brooks, HUD, Kwanza Hall, District 2 Councilman and Caesar Mitchell, President of the Atlanta City Council.
August 17, 2017
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Developer: ‘gentrification’ necessary for Atlanta’s future growth, education, arts scene
CEO behind Ponce City Market shares surely controversial opinion about how the “bad word” can help boost cities
Ponce City Market—the epicenter of Atlanta’s gentrification?Jamestown Properties
Gentrification is a nebulous word that gets a pretty bad rap. In many cases, justifiably so.
It’s defined by Merriam-Webster as “the process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces poorer residents.” And the concept has been heatedly discussed in Atlanta for many years as a persistent wave of new people has established roots in formerly downtrodden intown neighborhoods—a process that shows few signs of slowing.
Now, the developer behind one of Atlanta’s most popular and successful intown renewal projects is speaking out about the importance of gentrification, while acknowledging that it’s a touchy subject.
The Atlanta Jewish Times reports that Matt Bronfman, CEO of Jamestown—the developer of Ponce City Market—recently addressed a gathering of Atlantans, noting that gentrification leads to an improved tax base and facets of city life that everyone covets. His comments in full, per the newspaper:
“People throw out gentrification like it’s a bad word, and that is an oversimplification ... You want to have some degree of gentrification because you need to improve your tax base and support public services like arts, education, and parks. So some degree of gentrification is absolutely necessary if you are going to be part of a successful city.”
Gentrification in action on Moreland Avenue in Reynoldstown.Google MapsThe same area, a couple of years later.Google Maps
Obviously, all of those things (education, arts, etc.) are pretty great—and important for Atlanta’s future.
But displacement of longtime residents is a concern, as affordable housing disappears. Bronfman acknowledged the negative impact of rising prices and suggested that affordability and diversity are also vital pieces of Atlanta’s future.
He pointed to the allocation of 20 percent of Ponce City Market’s residential units as “affordable housing,” and encouraged other developments along the Beltline to follow suit.
Bronfman’s assessment of gentrification may differ that of other Atlantans who’ve spoken out against displacement in recent years, but is there a happy medium?
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Work recently got underway to provide much needed upgrades to a 1970s residential tower near Piedmont Park. Designed by Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein, the building will serve low-income seniors and those with disabilities.
Beltline-facing Studioplex retail, townhouse project is officially a go
Initial retailers at Old Fourth Ward venture also announced
BY Josh Green
What’s said to be Atlanta’s first fireproof building—the former cotton warehouse turned mixed-use Studioplex—is on fire.
At least that’s the impression given by developers Columbia Ventures, who are partnering with Studioplex for the next phase of the pioneering adaptive-reuse community on Auburn Avenue in Old Fourth Ward.
A project that will bring 19 townhomes atop 31,000 square feet of retail with Beltline frontage is set to break ground this month, developers said in a press release.
The site overlooks the freshly paved Eastside Trail extension, just south of Irwin Street, and the project will include a direct Beltline spur. A new Studioplex parking deck was finished next door to the site in January.
As for the retail component, “the number and variety of restaurants and stores expressing interest has exceeded all expectations, and without any outside marketing whatsoever,” Dillon Baynes, Columbia Venture’s managing partner, said in the release. “Everyone wants to be on the Beltline.”
Several tenants have signed leases, according to Baynes. They include:
Shelley Lowther’s Dancing Dogs Yoga. Description:
“... with locations on the Westside and on Broughton Street in Savannah, as well as her Beetnix Juice Bar, serving a variety of organic juices, cold pressed on site. Lowther recently relocated to a loft near the Beltline.” (And she's excited to open up shop nearby).
An unnamed craft bar. Description:
“The proprietors of 18.21 Bitters in Ponce City Market, Missy Koefod and Kristin Wingfield-Koefod will open their first bar featuring a craft cocktail bar, aperitif bar, and coffee. 18.21 Bitters crafts small-batch cocktail bitters, ginger beer, syrups, shrubs, and cocktail mixers.”
Hawkers Asian Street Fare. Description:
“... the award-winning startup out of Central and North Florida, will open their first store in Atlanta, with an innovative offering of street food from across Southeast Asia. The menu includes baos, skewers, and stir fried noodles in a small-plate environment where sharing is encouraged.”
Meanwhile, plans for a boutique hotel at the portion of the Studioplex compound that faces Irwin Street have apparently stalled. Companies involved in the hotel venture have repeatedly declined comment, but it doesn’t look like they’ll meet their projected opening of busy Labor Day 2017 in Atlanta.
Columbia Ventures has been busy elsewhere across intown Atlanta lately.
Including the Studioplex deal, the company is developing four mixed-use campuses: MARTA transit-oriented developments in both Edgewood and Avondale Estates, and also a project at the Annie E. Casey Civic Site on University Avenue.
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[post_content] => Juniper & 10th Renovation is getting a lot of attention! Columbia Residential and J.M. Wilkerson Construction are both featured in these radio interviews involving this exciting project!
https://soundcloud.com/waberadio/closer-look-march-3-2017
http://news.wabe.org/post/closer-look-affordable-housing-tom-perez-and-more
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[post_content] => Atlanta Housing Authority Partners and Preserves Affordable Housing Highrise Apartment Community
In a time when affordable housing is hard to find, Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) works to preserve viable options for low-income, senior and disabled Atlanta residents. The Atlanta Housing Authority, along with Columbia Residential, JM Wilkerson, Wells Fargo and others, hosted a Hard Hat Celebration to publicly mark the preservation.
The high rise at Juniper and 10th streets, in the heart of one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods, is being completely renovated and modernized to provide 149 high-quality senior and non-elderly disabled housing units. The majority of the existing residents will return to the building upon completion of the renovations.
"The charge to preserve affordable housing for Atlantans is top priority for us at AHA," said Catherine Buell, president and CEO of Atlanta Housing Authority. "To make it a win-win for all requires collaboration and commitment of strategic partners, just as we have with Juniper and 10th."
Daniel Halpern, chairman of the AHA Board of Commissioners said, "The board is proud of the work Catherine Buell and the AHA staff have done to bring this project to fruition. In order to expand affordable housing in Atlanta, we have to ensure that we maintain what we already have. We're doing exactly that at Juniper and Tenth."
"Columbia Residential is pleased to partner with the Atlanta Housing Authority and our other partners in their effort to provide affordable housing in close proximity to the services the residents will most need," said Noel Khalil, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Columbia Residential. "We all know about the demand for affordable housing options in our region, and we are proud to work with an entity like the AHA that champions our work to maintain quality housing opportunities for those who need it most."
During renovations, residents were relocated to other affordable housing with the option to return upon renovation completion. Renovations are expected to be completed by December 2017.
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[post_content] => In Midtown Atlanta, 149 affordable units get needed overhaul
The heart of Midtown is hardly a neighborhood considered “affordable” these days. While a few options exist, high-rise units tend to cost serious dough.
Understandably, some Atlantans became concerned when construction fencing went up around one of the few affordable housing towers at 10th and Juniper streets. After all, construction usually means higher prices.
It turns out the circa-1974 tower is being transformed but will remain an affordable option for underprivileged Atlantans when it reopens next January, officials said in a press release this week.
Columbia Residential is leading the charge on a renovation that will go beyond simply sprucing up the building’s 149 units.
Plans call for a new energy efficient facade system, covered terrace and outdoor patio, new community space and exam room, business center, fitness center, and new systems throughout the building.
Designed by Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein, the building will serve low-income seniors and those with disabilities. According to a press release, 30 apartments will be for those who earn 50 percent of the area median household income, with the remaining units for residents earning 60 percent of the area median household income.
With residents now temporarily relocated, construction is underway, and all residents who wish to return to the building after the project is complete will be welcomed back, officials said.
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September Project Highlight
Lake Blackshear Resort & Brasstown Valley Resort
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the North Georgia Mountain Authority, engaged Rule Joy Trammell Rubio to provide architectural and interior design services for their two premier resorts.
LAKE BLACKSHEAR RESORT
Located on the shores of Lake Blackshear in Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park near Cordele, Georgia, the Resort has recently been fully transformed into a welcoming middle Georgia resort with a strong aesthetic reference to the water and its Southern heritage. The 14-room lodge, 64 villa rooms and 15,600 sf conference center were constructed in phases from 1996 to 2001 and were in need of both exterior repair and interior updates. The interior renovation brought new life to the spaces by bringing in lighter, neutral finishes that are more open and inviting. The new public area finishes and furniture create a timeless, relaxing, lake-like vibe for guests to enjoy. A new lake-view meeting space was added making Lake Blackshear the perfect company retreat location. Guests will enjoy the newly renovated guestrooms complete with all new bathrooms, finishes, furniture, and artwork. All new lodge exterior siding and windows provide a clean look and improved sense of arrival.
BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT
Nestled into the North Georgia Mountains near Young Harris, Georgia, the Brasstown Valley Resort has renewed its commitment to be Georgia's premier mountain getaway by bringing new emphasis to the natural tones of its environment. The 102-room mountain lodge, 32 cottage rooms and 56,000 sf conference center resort were constructed in 1994 and were needing a refreshment that would create a timeless aesthetic yet reference the rustic nature of the area that will be appreciated for years to come. Guests now enjoy comfortable updated public area finishes, furniture, and unique accessories, as well as all guestroom upgrades including new bathrooms, room finishes, furniture and artwork.
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[post_content] => Now Open: Beltline Plaza and New Access Point
Where elevator access meets people-watching
BY JOSH GREEN JUN 23, 2016, 8:00A
Photos: Atlanta Beltline Inc.
Like an honest politician, the Beltline’s Eastside Trail just keeps making itself more accessible.
Now, via a stairway that incorporates a handy track for rolling bicycles up or down, anyone walking or pedaling from Midtown on North Avenue can access the popular trail without having to conquer an imposing hill or devise a convoluted route via parking lots or backstreets.
Or they can just take the elevator.
Beyond the stairs, the Beltline has also finished The Plaza at North Avenue, a public-private team effort with developer Jamestown Properties and the first manicured public gathering place adjacent to the trail.
Dotted with benches, the plaza functions as a communal respite and people-watching haven next to Ponce City Market’s Boiler Building, where more shops and restaurants are planned. Beltline officials say landscaping work will continue through the summer near the plaza, but the seating area is open for business.
The plaza is just one example of ongoing changes to the Eastside Trail.
Work to extend the multi-use trail through Old Fourth Ward and Cabbagetown to Reynoldstown began last month.
And just south of Ponce City Market, at Ralph McGill Boulevard, construction began this week on a new access point that will (finally) link the Eastside Trail to the roadway beneath.
The stairway’s convenient cycle track.
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Ponce City Market – 2016 Global Awards for Excellence Winner
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Developer: JamestownDesigners and Consultants: ASD; Design 360/ Airspace; Eberly & Associates; Gensler;S9 Architecture, Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein, et al.
Site Size: 16 acres
Ponce City Market has redefined how intown Atlanta lives, dines, shops, learns, works, and commutes. Originally built in 1926 by Sears, Roebuck & Co., Ponce City Market represents the largest historic rehabilitation project in Atlanta to-date. The transformation into a mixed-use community hub focused on artisanal food, fashion and technology has served as an economic and cultural catalyst for a previously underdeveloped neighborhood. The ambitious project includes 550,000 sq. ft. of office space, 300,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 40,535 sq. ft. of educational space, 32,751 sq. ft. of open space and landscaping, and 259 single family apartment units.
Since 2011, Ponce City Market has gradually transitioned the Old Fourth Ward district into a destination for residents and visitors across all spectrums. By introducing the first class-A office space in the neighborhood and proving its marketability, the project has attracted similar office development within close proximity, spurring a period of urban regeneration. Ponce City Market has become the major attraction in the Old Fourth Ward, initiating unprecedented residential, retail, cultural, and recreational growth.
Ponce City Market serves as a haven for artisans and businesses alike by offering a community of ethnically diverse dining options in the Central Food Hall as well as public greenspace within a private property. Three LEED certifications have either been awarded or are currently being pursued by the developer on the basis of the property’s concentrated conservation and recycling efforts, with about 48 million pounds of concrete and 3 million pounds of metals recycled throughout the rehabilitation process. Additional provisions are included in the project for alternative transportation. Ponce City Market serves as the first mixed-use property in the city to heavily emphasize biking parking with more than 500 available spots on site, while also offering complimentary bike valet. EV charging stations and reserved parking for fuel efficient vehicles are included on site as well.
The Roof of Ponce City Market will debut in 2016, offering a nostalgic carnival experience inspire by the boardwalks and amusement parks of the 20th century. In homage to the Ponce de Leon amusement park once on the Market site, visitors to The Roof will have the option to visit a full-service restaurant, grab a drink at the bar, play a round of miniature golf, visit the old-time boardwalk style game stands, or try out the amusement offerings. The top of the old Sears building will be accessible by an open cab via the building’s original freight elevator, offering a view of Atlanta and its surroundings.
Ponce City Market is one of several blockbuster renovations in Atlanta's recent past.Curbed Atlanta
Renovations come in all shapes and sizes. And with Atlanta experiencing a development boom, a slew of projects is reinventing buildings and sites across the city, taking old spaces and breathing new life into forgotten or outdated places — instead of simply dispatching the wrecking balls of Atlanta's inglorious past.
Some are finished, some are in progress, and some have yet to start. But they all are pretty spectacular:
Ponce City Market: Completed
By now, no description is needed for what's arguably Atlanta's biggest and best renovation of all time. Over the past few years, JamestownProperties has transformed the former Sears & Roebuck facility in Old Fourth Ward into a mixed-use showstopper. With offices, residences, shops, restaurants, and a rooftop amusement park, this reimagined relic is pretty fantastic.
Ponce City Market.Curbed
FlatironCity: Completed
The Flatiron Building just north of Five Points has been around for a long, long time. And now, Atlanta's oldest surviving skyscraper has a new lease on life, with collaborative workspaces to support innovation and tech startups. Ground-floor restaurant spaces intend to activate the street and provide a spiffed-up Peachtree Street across from Woodruff Park.
Krog Street Market: Completed
In late 2014, Atlanta got its first heaping helping of ex-industrial space transformed into a food-hall haven. Krog Street Market, with a range of restaurants and a touch of retail space, repurposed the 1899 former factory. A year and 1/2 after opening, and with more competition on the scene, the place remains as crowded as ever, highlighting the appeal of such transformations.
Phipps Plaza: Completed
The upscale Buckhead mall was looking pretty tired after more than 20 years. Owner Simon Properties spruced up the place both inside and out, ending the reign of 90s blah for good.
The new, futuristic entry to Phipps.Michael Kahn, Curbed
Atlanta History Center: Underway
The Atlanta History Center in Buckhead has long been a resource for those doing research, film crews, and folks who love to learn. The facility is in the midst of a major overhaul that started back in 2014. One phase is wrapping up, while the construction of the building to house the relocated Cyclorama picks up steam.
Cyclorama: Underway
While the Cyclorama painting is moving to the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead, its century-old purpose-built former home in Grant Park is being converted into an events space. With views of the Atlanta Zoo's savanna enclosure, the space should be a killer spot to host parties, fusing the classical architecture with some new style.
The Beltline: Underway
While some may argue the Beltline isn't a "renovation," per se, the project that's transforming more than 20 miles of unused rail corridor into one of the nation's most recognizable urban trails is worth recognizing. An overwhelming task and logistical nightmare, the project could take decades to fully come to fruition at its current rate of development.
Construction continues along the Beltline's Westside Trail near Gordon White Park in the West End.Curbed
Candler Building: Planned
One of Atlanta's earliest skyscrapers, the Candler Building has long stood tall on Peachtree Street. It's been an office building for its first 110 years of existence, and work should soon commence to transform the building into a boutique hotel.
Airport: Planned
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was built to serve a purely utilitarian need. But as the most-traveled airport in the world for almost two decades — and the welcoming mat to Atlanta for thousands every day — it's well past time for a makeover. Plans are in the works to bring almost $6 billion worth of renovations to the building in the coming years.
Turner Field: Planned
The Braves are well into their worst final season ever in their home of two decades. With work wrapping up on SunTrust Park, plans have begun to circulate that hint at what Georgia State University and developer Carter have in store for the former stadium grounds. Whatever comes promises to be a game-changer.
One of the three proposals being floated for Turner Field.Perkins+Will
Atlanta Dairies: Planned
Memorial Drive has experienced an extreme uptick in developer interest of late. The extra attention has brought Paces Properties, the developers of Krog Street Market, into the fold with a proposal to reinvent a former dairy into something along the lines of their earlier project in Inman Park — only with more uses, including a music venue. At last check, the project was still navigating Atlanta's permitting gauntlet.
In partnership with Jamestown, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is building the first plaza at North Avenue on the Eastside Trail. The plaza will function as a public space immediately adjacent to the Ponce City Market development. Trail users will have a place to step off the trail and gather, with more entertainment options becoming available as shops and restaurants open in Ponce City Market.
The plaza will be accessible from the bridge over North Avenue and from the existing access path to Ponce City Market’s rail shed deck. Ponce City Market will also construct stairs and an elevator from North Avenue that they will make accessible to the public. A heavily planted bio-retention area and native grass meadow will separate the plaza from the existing trail. The plaza area will have granite pavers with plantings planted throughout the plaza.
Work at the North Avenue Plaza is close to completion – expect an opening date of spring 2016.
The Confluence Trail Pedestrian Bridge is part of South Fork Conservancy's current expansion plans.
ATLANTA (CBS46)-- A massive pedestrian bridge will be installed today in Atlanta.
The years-long, $2.5 million project is part of an initiative by the South Fork Conservancy, a nonprofit that works to conserve the South Fork of Peachtree Creek and connect people to their local green spaces.
Measuring 175 feet long and 65,500 pounds, the bridge will help connect neighborhoods near Armand Park to three regional trails-- PATH400, and eventually the Atlanta BeltLine and Peachtree Creek Greenway.
One of the largest cranes in North America is scheduled to install the bridge on Friday.
Rhiannon Youngbauer Updated 9 hrs ago | Posted on Aug 21, 2020 The Confluence Trail Pedestrian Bridge is part of South Fork Conservancy’s current expansion plans. ATLANTA (CBS46)– A massive pedestrian bridge will be installed today in Atlanta. The years-long, $2.5 million project is part of an initiative by the South Fork Conservancy, a nonprofit that works to […]
By: Kristen Holloway, WSB-TVUpdated: August 21, 2020 – 4:05 AM ATLANTA — 12 years a vision, 4 years of fundraising and months of construction … it’s all happening today. One of the largest cranes in North America will lift a 175-foot pedestrian bridge at the end of Adina Drive off Lindbergh in Atlanta this morning. The bridge […]
JMW’s Wheat Street Tower received AGC Build Georgia Awards First Place. Although the conference itself was cancelled due to COVID-19, JMW is honored and very proud of this acknowledgement.
Atlanta, GA — South Fork Conservancy will break ground on the Confluence Bridge on Friday, May 8, a press release said. The $2.5 million project will provide a pedestrian connection to trails along the South and North forks of Peachtree Creek. It will also provide access to acres of new greenspace in an urban community ranked […]
Sales director: “The timing is right for J5 in Midtown”By Josh Green@JoshGreen1234 Mar 26, 2020, 3:38pm EDT For the past five years, various incarnations of a block-long multifamily project with eye-catching, stair-stepped designs have been percolating on Midtown’s Juniper Street, between 4th and 5th streets. Over time, and under new developers, the project evolved into the subdistrict’s […]
J.M. Wilkerson Construction completed the renovation of 76 Forsyth Parking Deck in January 2020. On page 7 of CAP 2019 Recap Magazine, the deck is featured. ATL-inspired mural artist Neka King (for Living Walls x Orange Barrel Media) installed a vibrant mural on the garage at 76 Forsyth Street, giving a breath of fresh air […]
Set to include affordable housing, the $50-million, 345-bed co-living community is bound for Chosewood Park By Karon Warren Sep 9, 2019, 9:28am EDT Atlanta’s largest offering of what project leaders call an innovative approach to affordable housing is on the way to the city’s southside, more specifically in the Beltline Overlay District. Located at 577 Englewood Avenue in Chosewood […]
Ten Park East will now feature 10 full-floor residences and $2M prices, project leaders say Old Fourth Ward luxury condo tower between Beltline, park moves forward3 Planned across from Historic Fourth Ward Park at 690 Angier Avenue N.E., a rare new condo stack near the Beltline called Ten Park East is inching closer to reality. First reported last June, […]
J.M. Wilkerson Construction’s Studioplex Commercial Podium received 1st place honors at this year’s AGC Conference, which took place on June 8, 2019 in Hilton Head, SC. The team overcame many obstacles to make this project a success. Well done JMW team!
This past week was the 2019 Georgia Affordable Housing Conference in Savannah, GA. This was the 22nd Annual Conference and Trade Show of the Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition. It took place at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa included panel discussions designed for development, construction and management / compliance professionals. For those of you who stopped […]
In Midtown, new flyover video shows forthcoming condo project in technicolor Neighborhood’s largest condo venture since the Great Recession is eyeing spring debut By Josh Green@JoshGreen1234 Nov 30, 2018, 8:22am EST Since 2015, a block-long multifamily project promising an eye-catching, stair-stepped design has been percolating on Midtown’s Juniper Street, between 4th and 5th streets. Over time, and […]
Affordable Atlanta Community Secures $15M Loan The Benoit Group’s 180-unit Bethel Towers Apartments will undergo major renovations and share ownership with a local church congregation. OCT022018 By Holly Dutton The Benoit Group has secured a $14.9 million HUD loan to rehabilitate and permanently finance Bethel Towers Apartments, a 180-unit affordable rental community in Atlanta. The […]
‘JUNIPER AND 5TH’ CONDO MID-RISE UNVEILS OFFICIAL ‘J5’ NAME, BRANDING The 150-unit project has broken ground, is accepting contracts in July. An industry unveiling event Tuesday night was held in Midtown for J5, “the first new luxury condominium of its kind in over a decade.” In attendance were residential brokers, realtors, project officials, and invited guests. […]
J.M. Wilkerson Construction had three projects honored at this year’s 2018 AGC Conference, which took place on June 9, 2018 in Sandestin, FL. All three projects received first place Build GA awards in their respective categories. The winners included: Juniper & 10th High-rise Renovation (Atlanta, GA) Studioplex Parking Deck (Atlanta, GA) Lake Blackshear Renovations (Cordele, […]
Mayor, community partners celebrate Tenth and Juniper apartments reopening with ribbon cutting ceremony June 11, 2018 By Natrawn Maxwell, Ila Wilborn and Daja Henry | DTU Fellows In a neighborhood that has undergone significant changes over the last few years, one of the few affordable housing options in Midtown Atlanta has now reopened, following a […]
Affordable high-rise in Midtown set for June grand (re)opening Almost 40 percent of residents who had to leave during construction are returning to the 1970s structure By Sean Keenan@ThatSeanKeenan May 31, 2018, 8:45am EDT The tower’s primped new look, between Peachtree Street and Piedmont Park. Columbia Residential After a brief hiatus from their affordable Midtown homes, residents of […]
Dated Sweet Auburn housing tower is undergoing much-needed rehab $24 million upgrade is transforming Wheat Street Towers, an option for low-income seniors By Michael Kahn Mar 6, 2018, 8:07am EST At the heart of Sweet Auburn, along the Auburn Avenue streetcar line, a dated 14-story housing tower is in the midst of a major overhaul. Located across […]
WHEAT STREET TOWER IN ATLANTA, GA CELEBRATES GROUND BREAKING August 17, 2017 NDC joined partners to celebrate the Ground Breaking of a $26 million renovation of an existing senior living community. Originally built in 1972, Wheat Street Towers is a 208-unit rehabilitation of an existing senior rental project located east of downtown Atlanta, GA.
J.M. Wilkerson Construction joined our other partners on Thursday, August 17 to celebrate the Ground Breaking of the $26 million Wheat Street Towers renovation. The Towers are an existing senior living community located on the historic Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, GA. This ceremony included speeches from Sharon Guest, The Benoit Group, Rev. Dr. Ralph Basui […]
Developer: ‘gentrification’ necessary for Atlanta’s future growth, education, arts scene CEO behind Ponce City Market shares surely controversial opinion about how the “bad word” can help boost cities BY MICHAEL KAHN JUN 27, 2017, 10:18AM EDT Ponce City Market—the epicenter of Atlanta’s gentrification?Jamestown Properties Gentrification is a nebulous word that gets a pretty bad rap. […]
Mapping Midtown Atlanta’s development — mid-2017 status check Proposed project list shrinks as skyline continues to rise BY MICHAEL KAHN JUN 14, 2017, 9:15AM EDT 24. Juniper and Tenth UNDER CONSTRUCTION – Work recently got underway to provide much needed upgrades to a 1970s residential tower near Piedmont Park. Designed by Surber Barber Choate + […]
Beltline-facing Studioplex retail, townhouse project is officially a go Initial retailers at Old Fourth Ward venture also announced BY Josh Green What’s said to be Atlanta’s first fireproof building—the former cotton warehouse turned mixed-use Studioplex—is on fire. At least that’s the impression given by developers Columbia Ventures, who are partnering with Studioplex for the next […]
Juniper & 10th Renovation is getting a lot of attention! Columbia Residential and J.M. Wilkerson Construction are both featured in these radio interviews involving this exciting project! http://news.wabe.org/post/closer-look-affordable-housing-tom-perez-and-more
Atlanta Housing Authority Partners and Preserves Affordable Housing Highrise Apartment Community In a time when affordable housing is hard to find, Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) works to preserve viable options for low-income, senior and disabled Atlanta residents. The Atlanta Housing Authority, along with Columbia Residential, JM Wilkerson, Wells Fargo and others, hosted a Hard Hat […]
In Midtown Atlanta, 149 affordable units get needed overhaul The heart of Midtown is hardly a neighborhood considered “affordable” these days. While a few options exist, high-rise units tend to cost serious dough. Understandably, some Atlantans became concerned when construction fencing went up around one of the few affordable housing towers at 10th and Juniper […]
September Project Highlight Lake Blackshear Resort & Brasstown Valley Resort The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the North Georgia Mountain Authority, engaged Rule Joy Trammell Rubio to provide architectural and interior design services for their two premier resorts. LAKE BLACKSHEAR RESORT Located on the shores of Lake Blackshear in Georgia Veterans […]
Now Open: Beltline Plaza and New Access Point Where elevator access meets people-watching BY JOSH GREEN JUN 23, 2016, 8:00A Photos: Atlanta Beltline Inc. Like an honest politician, the Beltline’s Eastside Trail just keeps making itself more accessible. Now, via a stairway that incorporates a handy track for rolling bicycles up or down, anyone walking […]
Ponce City Market – 2016 Global Awards for Excellence Winner Posted on June 23, 2016 by Jeremy Monte Location: Atlanta, Georgia Developer: Jamestown Designers and Consultants: ASD; Design 360/ Airspace; Eberly & Associates; Gensler; S9 Architecture, Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein, et al. Site Size: 16 acres Ponce City Market has redefined how intown Atlanta […]
Atlanta’s 11 Biggest Renovations in Recent Memory Over the last few years, projects have transformed dated and dilapidated buildings across the city — for a change BY MICHAEL KAHN MAY 3, 2016, 10:33A Ponce City Market is one of several blockbuster renovations in Atlanta’s recent past.Curbed Atlanta Renovations come in all shapes and sizes. And […]
The Plaza at North Avenue In partnership with Jamestown, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is building the first plaza at North Avenue on the Eastside Trail. The plaza will function as a public space immediately adjacent to the Ponce City Market development. Trail users will have a place to step off the trail and gather, with more […]
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J.M. Wilkerson Construction had three projects honored at this year's 2018 AGC Conference, which took place on June 9, 2018 in Sandestin, FL. All three projects received first place Build GA awards in their respective categories. The winners included:
Juniper & 10th High-rise Renovation (Atlanta, GA)
Studioplex Parking Deck (Atlanta, GA)
Lake Blackshear Renovations (Cordele, GA)
Congratulations on all the hard work JMW team!!
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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, with executives from the Atlanta Housing Authority, Wells Fargo Bank, and Columbia Residential, celebrated the grand re-opening of the Juniper and 10th Street apartment community. The building provides housing for low-income seniors and those with disabilities.
In addition to remarks from Bottoms, the ceremony featured a ribbon cutting as well as guided tours of the renovated common areas. Funded via a partnership of Wells Fargo, Sugar Creek Capital, and the AHA, the renovation plans also included a new workout facility, business center, upgraded laundry options, an exam room, living room, recycling center, covered terrace, and an outdoor patio.
Almost 40 percent of residents who had to move out when construction kicked off is returning to the building. That’s “nearly three times the national average” of people who get to come back after being displaced by similar construction, according to a press release distributed by the developer. Of the 149 units in the apartment building, 39 are currently occupied by original residents of the building.
Betty Turner moved into the 10th and Juniper building shortly before the renovations were set to begin. At 62 years old, Turner lost all three jobs she was working at the time but was referred to 10th and Juniper by an old friend.
“I love it!” she said. “I couldn’t afford to live in this area otherwise. We’re in walking distance of the High Museum [of Art], the Botanical Gardens, Piedmont Park, Margaret Mitchell House, [and] the Federal Building, where I love to go and just look at the money.”
The housing of senior citizens and their inclusion in the rapidly redeveloping Midtown neighborhood is integral to Mayor Bottoms’ vision of the city.
“I want to make sure that Atlanta is one Atlanta, and that the prosperity that we are seeing, especially in Midtown, is felt throughout all of our communities,” Bottoms said in her remarks.
Eric Bradford lives in the building with his partner Ruben Brown. Like Betty Turner, the couple is excited about the new development. Bradford said the building “looks like it belongs in Midtown.”
According to Brandon Riddick-Seals, president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority, the organization serves over 22,000 people, making it one of the nation’s largest public housing authorities.
“Seniors make up approximately 25 percent of the residents that we serve,” he said. “Because they are rapidly becoming one of the largest demographics in our city, it’s going to be very important that they have safe communities to live in, [and] that they have connectivity to the great areas of this town.”
Said Joseph Evans III, Columbia Residential’s project manager for real estate development, about Columbia Residential’s future plans, “We’re looking at (developing) another Avondale MARTA Station in Decatur. We have another (project) in Quest Commons, and other (projects) that we’re putting into the cycle.”
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The plaza will be accessible from the bridge over North Avenue and from the existing access path to Ponce City Market’s rail shed deck. Ponce City Market will also construct stairs and an elevator from North Avenue that they will make accessible to the public. A heavily planted bio-retention area and native grass meadow will separate the plaza from the existing trail. The plaza area will have granite pavers with plantings planted throughout the plaza.
