Midtown Atlanta Booms…West Midtown is as Hot as it Gets

Atlanta is a flourishing city. To understand just how true this is, it is important to know that there are MANY different “sections” of Atlanta. The major ones are Buckhead, Downtown, and Midtown; however, there are multiple others, and there are also subsets within these major areas. For the purposes of this blog, we are highlighting an area known as West Midtown (a subset of Midtown).

Three major projects are underway in the West Midtown district that will transform the Midtown experience, and there are five other reciprocal developments also in progress. Most of these developments are a “stone’s throw” away from each other, which should provide a synergistic atmosphere in the area.

As this West Midtown boom builds, businesses are flocking to the district to capitalize on the consumer draw and the fresh workforce moving in. Read on to learn about each of these developments and how businesses can benefit from their renewed energy.

The Works 1235 Chattahoochee Ave. NW Atlanta, GA 30318: Atlanta developer Selig has committed to a long-term plan for this 80-acre project, which will transform 40 historical structures into retail, residential and “creative office space.”

Star Metals 1050 Howell Mill Atlanta, GA 30318: “Iconic Architecture” and 185,000 SF of class A office space is being promoted by the developer. This project promises to take “live, work, play” to a higher level with unparalleled amenities offered to residential, retail, and office tenants.

The Interlock Corner of Howell Mill Rd. & 14 St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318: This mixed-use development is to include hotel and single-family homes. Notably, this venture is set to include a Georgia Tech program that will control 25% of the office space for use to promote and grow tech start-ups in the southeast.

Phases for these projects are scheduled to begin in 2020, with overall completion expected in 5-10 years.

The four other developments, Osprey, 8 West, 788 West Midtown, and Inland Tract all have similar timelines. While comparable to The Works, Star Metals and The Interlock will not be as substantial in size.

Another project which has not yet broken ground is a massive mixed-use development, Quarry Yards. This venture should get underway sometime in the second quarter of 2019.

These projects are certain to keep the area growing for the next several years, with the only concerns being the impeding traffic, and no direct access to the east west corridor. As expected, this expansion of West Midtown will appeal to the pioneer companies who seek to attract young tech workers that prefer in-town living. This young talent pool is already nearby at Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Morehouse, Spellman, Emory, and University of Georgia, graduating just over 60,000 students per year.

Additional Project Highlights

The Works at Chattahoochee:

80 acres mixed use
Will be adapting 40 existing structures
Completion/delivery in phases
Full completion in 5-10 years
500 residences, 200 room hotel, and 13 acres of greenspace

Star Metals

Office, Residential, hotel, and retail
Dual Buildings
Unique Architecture
185,000 SF of contiguous space
Exclusive Marta Shuttle
Close to Arts Center Station Rail

The Interlock

Office, Retail, apartments, and hotel
70 Single Family Homes
GA Tech venture will control 25% of the office space
125 room hotel
Southwest corner of Howell Mill Rd. and 14^th Street

Five other large projects in the area

Osprey

Howell Mill and 10th
Luxury rentals
13,000 SF restaurant/retail
Will link together White Provision District and Marietta Street Artery
Residential rental amenities noted at “the usual”
Resort style pool, fitness center, juice bar, pet spa, etc.

8 West

Office, retail, and apartments
Will incorporate Hathaway Gallery
Ride share drop-offs
175,000 square feet of office space across nine floors
10,000 square feet of ground-level restaurant and retail
264 apartments

788 West Midtown

Glassy residential-only high-rise
Expected to be 20 stories high
To include 2 bedroom/2 baths (1,129 SF) Inland Tract
Will offer “creative” office space
2 Midcentury warehouses to be turned into 80, 000 SF of offices
Offices will offer large windows and skylights
Courtyard will provide casual meeting spaces
Scheduled to open Fall 2019

Quarry Yards

Adjacent to Bankhead Marta station
70 acres mixed-use
Office, retail, and restaurant on 650,000 SF of space
850 Residential units
300 Room Hotel
Backed by former Braves Player, Mark Teixeira