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.
