The Atlanta Gas Light redevelopment is a 44-acre former industrial site within the Edgewood neighborhood in the City of Atlanta. The mixed-use neighborhood center plan evolved through more than 30 community meetings where surrounding neighborhoods participated in the site planning and architectural design process. Community concerns were addressed at all steps: by creating greenspace in the form of a central park, preserving and rehabbing historic structures, and creating a pedestrian friendly environment on the site.

Walkability and connectivity were imperative as the site, 800,000 square feet retail and 500,000 square feet of residential, is situated within a 10-minute walk of two separate MARTA transit stations. Surface parking and service areas were minimized and concealed. With the mix of new townhomes and streetfront retail the result is a pedestrian-oriented, neighborhood retail district and an architectural character in keeping with the surrounding historic neighborhoods.

This distinctive project will allow for anchor tenants and small box tenants as well as local retailers and restaurants, featuring a variety of architecture to suit the diverse tenant mix and compliment the area's unique history. The center's proposed "Main Street" element with its blend of local boutiques, friendly eateries and exciting national retailers is sure to become a thriving hub of neighborhood activity for families and singles alike. Additionally, an existing historic building will be converted to residential lofts and this conversion will be the cornerstone that blends new to old thus making the entire project a true live-shop-play community.

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