“Game-Changers” City Tour: Northwest Atlanta

According to the Planning Department, the neighborhoods in the NE sector of the city are some of the least "gentrified" in all of Atlanta but that is changing rapidly as evidenced by the recent moratorium on new development. On this tour you will see, first-hand, the projects that are transforming this sector. You will also get to know the neighborhoods that are in the path of this development.

This is one of a series of deep-dive tours (12-passenger Sprinter Van) that zero in on the development projects and trends that will transform Atlanta in 2020 and beyond. These neighborhood-level tours focus on five different sectors of the city, as described below. For each sector, you will get a first-hand look at the:

• Large-scale (new) real estate projects that are under construction and/or planned
• Large-scale redevelopment projects that are under construction and/or planned
• Transit infrastructure that is currently in place and/or planned (e.g., More MARTA)
• Parks, trails and greenways that are under construction and/or planned

Importantly, these tours will provide you with a solid understanding of the location, type, scope and timing of each of these projects. You will also walk away with a better grasp on the impact they are having in (on) the surrounding neighborhoods.

• Feedback & Reviews from similar tours
• Types of projects we will be visiting and discussing
• Limited to 12 guests
• Registration fee may qualify as a business expense

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS TOUR?

• Anyone who would like to better understand how, why and where Atlanta is growing the way it is;
• Those who want to become more familiar with the rich and evolving tapestry that has been (is being) woven by Atlanta’s many unique neighborhoods;
• Real estate industry professionals including commercial and residential agents, investors, builders, developers and lenders;
• New residents and those planning to re-locate to the Atlanta area.
• The registration fee for this tour may be tax-deductible as a business expense. Please check with your tax advisor for guidance.
• This is a 3-hour guided tour in 12-passenger executive touring van

GAME-CHANGER TOUR SECTORS
There are five different tours in this series. All of the areas visited are inside of I-285 (see this map)

1. Northwest Atlanta – West of I-75 and north of I-20 including Downtown, South Downtown, The Gulch, Marietta Street Artery, Atlantic Station, West Midtown, Upper Westside, Lower Westside, Atlanta University Center, Bankhead, Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry, Proctor Creek Greenway, Bolton / Riverside, the northern portion of Westside Trail and a portion of the northern arc of the Atlanta Beltline corridor.
2. North Atlanta – North of the Brookwood interchange between I-75 and I-85 including Brookwood Hills, Collier Hills, Peachtree Battle, Peachtree Hills, Armour Creative District, Lindbergh / Morosgo, Buckhead, Buckhead Village, Chastain / Mt. Paran, Brookhaven, Buford Highway, Chamblee, Doraville, Path400 Trail and a portion of the north arc of the Atlanta Beltline corridor.
3. Northeast Atlanta – East of I-75 and north of Memorial Drive including Midtown, Technology Square, Piedmont Park, Ansley Park, Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, Memorial Drive corridor, Decatur, Avondale, North Decatur, Emory / CDC, Druid Hills, North Druid Hills, Northlake, all of the Eastside Trail and most of the Northeast Trail.
4. Southeast Atlanta – East of I-75 and south of Memorial Drive including Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Avenue / Summerhill, Peoplestown, Ormewood Park, East Atlanta, East Lake, Gresham Park, Candler-McAfee, Lakewood, Brown’s Mill, Boulevard Heights, Chosewood Park and most of the Southside Trail.
5. Southwest Atlanta – West of I-75 and south of I-20 including West End, Westview, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Ft. McPherson, East Point, College Park, ATL Airport, Aerotropolis, Hapeville, Greenbriar, Campbellton Road, southern portion of Westside Trail and western end of Southside Trail.

ABOUT THE PROJECTS
Most of projects on this tour are large-scale commercial real estate developments. These include mid and high-rise office buildings, corporate campuses, transit-oriented development and industrial re-development. We will also visit many major park and greenway projects. While this is NOT a “Beltline Tour” the Atlanta Beltline Redevelopment Plan comes into play at various stops along the way so you will get to see that first-hand (see this map). You will also receive the latest information available related to trail, transit and greenspace development.

TOUR GUIDE

• This tour was designed and will be led by Steve Saenz of ExploreATL Tours
• These tours can also be arranged as custom (private) tours
• Client feedback about previous tours
• The title of this tour was inspired by this paper

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• 3-hour guided tour in 12-passenger executive touring van
• Coffee and pastries upon boarding
• Private access to interactive mapping tool of tour

REFUND POLICY

• Registration fees are non-refundable but tickets are transferrable so, if you can't go, you can give your tickets to a friend, client or colleague
• If a tour is cancelled by ExploreATL Tours, you will receive a full event credit that you can use to register for another tour within one year