Rediscovering Block Lofts

BLOCK LOFTS, located in the trendy Poncey Highland neighborhood, is about to see a new addition to the already up and coming area.

Plans for the slated Historic Fourth Ward Park are underway and groudbreaking took place last fall. This new 35 acre greenspace will be located across the street. Block Lofts is also across the street from Freedom Park
and the Carter Center. The Path, a network of off-road trails in and around Atlanta for walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters, also runs adjacent to Block Lofts through Freedom Park.

New neighborhood restaurants such as Two Urban Licks have made their home across the street, and Atlanta's proposed Beltline runs adjacent to the community.

Residents have the option of renting or purchasing at Block Lofts, however the condos are much more attractive because of their higher level of interior design and stunning skyline views.


The condo homes showcase stainless steel appliances, Granite countertops, Bamboo hardwood flooring, Stainless steel backsplashes, and large balconies.

The amenities are exceptional including a Junior Olympic Pool, Cyber Cafe, Fitness Club, Outdoor Fireplace, On-site Guest Suite, Pet Respite, and Controlled Access Gated Entry.

The prices are quite affordable, and with a supreme location, BLOCK LOFTS is a good buy in a cool area that's becoming even more sought after. You are also a quick drive or lengthier walk to the Virginia Highlands and Inman Park, not to mention dozens of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores.

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14th Street Bridge improvement to be completed May 2010

The 14th Street Bridge improvement project which began in the summer of 2007 is well underway. Anyone who lives or works in Midtown Atlanta has felt the growing pains of the bridge construction, however, once completed, the improvements will enhance the functionality, safety, and aesthetics in that corridor.

The bridge will accomodate a new underpassing northbound exit ramp to the 17th Street Bridge. A slip ramp will also be created on the westside of the connector for southbound vehicles that are exiting 10th street. Vehicles will no longer have to stop at the 14th street intersection to go to 10th street because the new ramp will go under 14th Street. This will alleviate a ton of traffic formerly experienced!

The new 14th Street Bridge will also have new decorative lighting, seasonal flowers, shrubs, trees, new fencing, and street furniture, enhancing the look of the corridor.

The 3 year construction project is expected to be completed in May 2010.

Historic Fourth Ward Park

Old Fourth Ward is a historically diverse community located east of downtown Atlanta, west of Poncey-Highland and Inman Park neighborhoods, and south of the Midtown neighborhood. It is a smaller version of the historic Fourth Ward political area in place until the 1950s when the city changed to a district system.

The area has seen much growth over the last decade, but the most notable and upcoming enhancement to the area is the Historic Fourth Ward Park (pictured).

The park is the first to be created along the proposed Beltine, and is projected to be 35 acres of industrial land on North Avenue near City Hall East. A stormwater detention pond will be constructed as the centerpiece of the park (think beautiful flowing fountain), and will help reduce overflows and flooding in the surrounding areas.

The groundbreaking was on October 15, 2008. The park completion and functional solution to the flooding problems will facilitate the City Hall East sale to developer The Morsberger Group for a project known as Ponce Park. This project will be a sidewalk-oriented mixed-use facility, incorporating residential, retail, and a number of community facilities, including a theatre and art spaces.

There are many notable residential condo communities located on or adjacent to the Historic Fourth Ward Park such as the Block Lofts, NuGrape Lofts, Copenhill Lofts, Sager Lofts, Ponce Springs, Troy Peerless Lofts, and Freedom Lofts. The additional of the new parkspace will be a phenomenal addition to the neighborhood and a great neighborhood amenity for Atlanta homeowners living in these communities.

If you have more interest in living near the new Fourth Ward Park, check out some available homes in the area.

New Exhibits at the High Museum

The High Museum has showcased some pretty exceptional exhibits over the last few years including the 3 year running Louvre Atlanta, currently showcasing "Louvre Atlanta: The Louvre and the Masterpiece," the Impressionist exhibit featuring the works of Monet, Cezanne, Deg,"as and Cassatt, “Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956-1968," “After 1968: Contemporary Artists and the Civil Rights Legacy,” and most recently "The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army."

A few new and significant shows are coming to the High Museum in the near future.

Beginning in October 2009, an Exhibition featuring the work of Leonardo da Vinci will open. It is the first Exhibition to explore Leonardo's significant role in Renaissance Sculpture and is traveling to U.S. for first time

Another Exhibit titled "The Allure of the Automobile" will be announced this month and will feature the design of the golden age of automobiles from the 1930'-1960's. It will run from March 2010-July 2010.