West Side of Atlanta: Opportunity or Pipe Dream?

[Evan Parker]

As many are aware, the westside of Atlanta is going through a lot. 

From atrocious properties that are currently there, to random tear down and rebuilds being sold in the Mid 200s, to non-existent nearby businesses/economy, to a Multi-Million dollar state initiative in the reservoir. 

So my question I have, being newer to the city (8 months) is:

1. Is this the writing on the wall for getting in while the getting is good?

2. Who is currently making moves there? 

3. What are your opinions on the history of the areas associated? (Grove Park, Pittsburgh, Mechanicsville, Dixie Hills etc)

4. What happened to the area in the past for it to be such a ghost town in current day and how long has it been in this shape? 

There is a lot of interesting stuff going on in the city right now, and in my opinion, the phenomena of what we're witnessing in the Westside is by far the most interesting. 

I feel like out of all things, that area has the potential to be an investors paradise, or the biggest wolf ticket one can buy. 

I just want to start a discussion and have open dialogue about everything Westside.