8 stories · Inside The Perimeter, Atlanta
The 3.2-acre site next to Georgia Tech's campus has been owned by Coca-Cola since 1988, and the sale includes a 2-acre park that would expand the university's greenspace footprint.
The festival that started with 20 restaurants under a tent at Phipps Plaza has evolved into hyper-local, all-inclusive events, with its anniversary celebration at the West Midtown venue.
The Upper Westside CID is seeking engineering firms to widen Huff Road to three lanes near Howell Mill Road. The project will add sidewalks and tie into the ongoing Howell Mill Complete Street project.
The Woodstock-born pie shop is targeting a May opening for its first Atlanta location, with pies by the slice and espresso drinks.
The Detroit-style deep dish chain is finally coming inside the Perimeter. A franchisee who worked corporate for nine years is opening at 857 Collier Rd NW, bringing the brand to Buckhead, Upper Westside, and Midtown customers.
Atlanta Mission wants to convert the Village Skatepark into housing for people experiencing homelessness. Neighbors and Councilman Byron Amos question the location.
Civic leaders, preachers, and officials gathered at the Retreat by the Gathering to honor the former mayor, UN ambassador, and civil rights leader.
This airy new Italian spot comes from the Miami team behind Michelin-starred Los Félix. The draw here is fresh pasta made by an actual pastaio and a wine list focused entirely on biodynamic and organic Italian producers. The pappardelle stands out, and those Atlanta Fried Mushrooms are worth the trip alone.
West Midtown has transformed from an industrial zone into one of Atlanta's hottest neighborhoods for dining, nightlife, and loft living. The Howell Mill and Huff Road corridors are packed with restaurants, breweries, and converted warehouse spaces. Monday Night Brewing, Optimist, and Marcel are just a few names on a deep list.
The neighborhood's industrial bones give it a different look than the tree-covered east-side neighborhoods. You'll find converted warehouse lofts, new mid-rise apartments, and a handful of remaining single-family homes. The Upper Westside trail and BeltLine connectivity are improving. It's car-dependent compared to Midtown proper, but the concentration of restaurants and bars along Howell Mill makes it a destination in its own right.