I'm referring to the areas in and adjacent to Arthur Langford Parkway up until Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as well as adjacent areas. While this area has seemed to be neglected for years to cater to the city region of Atlanta, with all of the recent developments underway in Atlanta, development is reaching a lot of key areas still within 15-20 minutes of the city.

This area is comprised of Southwest Atlanta, East Point, College Park ITP, and Hapeville.

Just recently, East Point has announced it's plan to develop it's own Beltline, which will be referred to as the East Point Path. The project planning has been underway and the construction is expected to start within the next year or so. Some phase of the construction has already started (area where Southwest Atlanta and East Point meet).

The areas near #11 and #10 is where East Point meets Atlanta, specifically Campbellton Road, which has been slated for growth, beautification, and Beltline expansion. The areas near #15 and #16, is where Camp Creek Parkway currently lies, and is near the neighboorhood Princeton Lakes, a sub division in Atlanta (almost sub city at this point) which has just been voted one of the country's hottest areas. The area near #8 is Downtown College Park, which is a healthy area of South Atlanta ITP (lets refer to it as that), and is adjacent to Hapeville, which is expected to be a prime real estate location due to proximity and amenities.

Here is a link to the master plan: http://www.eastpointcity.org/wp-content/uploads/20...

Just recently, there was a groundbreaking announcement that the City of College Park ITP would be breaking ground on a new convention center which will host the Atlanta Hawk's G League Team, concerts, graduations, conferences, and everything in between. This will be called the Gateway Center at College Park. This arena is already located within the Georgia International Convention Center, which has had favorable opinions since it's opening, and hosts a range of amenities from hotels, to transit, to business space, to airport parking, to restaurants (few at this time however). This arena is expected to be finished in Fall 2019. The overall GICC isn't finished development plans yet either, just FYI.

The Aerotropolis Atlanta wait is no more. It is finally coming into fruition as we speak.

Now there a ton of plans with this one, but to summarize, the Board/investors want to make the area more walkable from the Airport to Camp Creek Marketplace. There are plans for restaurants, shops, recreation, multi use trail paths, beautification, easing of traffic, more residential units, more business centers and the area hopes to attract those who enjoy living in the city, but also want a sense of space and greenery. I really think Camp Creek Parkway will lead a lot of changes and transform this side of metro Atlanta. Think midtown Atlanta meets Southwest Fulton.

Last but certainly not least...the AeroATL Greenway

Once just a thought, the AeroATL Greenway has picked up steam after the forwarding of the Atlanta Beltline, and in now in the midst of a $200k planning phase (not sure if the design phase is underway yet). The Greenway will essentially connect the areas closely bordering the perimeter with each other, as well as with the Atlanta Beltline itself.

The plan is to encourage more interconnectivity within metro Atlanta, specifically including the areas within 5-10 minutes of the airport. Think of it as the Atlanta Beltline's younger bigger brother.

Now this is just an overview of what I've been researching over the weeks, but more is definitely soon to come. I see this area as having enormous potential. Massive potential. Eventually, I expect residents of Atlanta ITP and surround areas to not have to use a car to get from the bit more northern and eastern parts of the City of Atlanta to the Aerotropolis/Airport area. I see new technology being tried within the areas that have a lot of building potential.

Also, just to mention, crime has gone down 20%-35% in the past 2-3 years alone within the target area, and cameras have been installed to encourage and maintain public safety as we begin to experience a more walkable, enjoyable Atlanta metro

In saying all of this, it may be time to start checking out those other areas within the South Atlanta metro that have been neglected/avoided for so long. I expect the real estate markets in the City of East Point, College Park ITP, Hapeville, and Southwest Atlanta (city) to all drastically look different in 4/5 years time. Prices are still reasonable within the College Park, East Point, and Atlanta surrounding areas. I would take a strong look at what happens with this area over the next few years. If everything goes according to plan, I think we have the East Coasts first futuristic city.

Atlanta, Georgia

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