106 positions on forum
April 13, 2012, 8:40 AM
I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
I think it is an awesome idea. Keep Alpharetta UPSCALE! I love it!
April 3, 2012, 4:48 PM
I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
I moved to DT Alpharetta almost five years ago in hopes of living in a "live, work, play" environment. At the time, the City of Alpharetta was planning a revitalization of the historic district. After several failed attempts that is finally happening, hooray! I was equally excited when once upon a time, Prospect Park was on the map, but it also failed only to be reawakened by North American Properties as Avalon. I live in a community where several townhomes have been rented out because the original homeowners were transferred and did not want to give away their home in this downturned economy. They are holding onto their investment for better times. These townhomes are commanding high rental fees because of the location. Recently, I've also become aware of some of the rent amounts in the surrounding apartment communities. They, too, are commanding high rental fees. There are folks out there who are willing to and can pay rents that are sometimes higher than a mortgage would be if they bought due to low interest rates. In my heart, I don't feel that the apartment homes over the retail will ever become "low rent" homes. The higher than average income of the people who live and work in Alpharetta supports that feeling.
The bottom line is that I am in favor of Avalon moving forward even with the planned apartments. It is my suspicion that most of the Alpharetta residents who live in the immediate surrounding communities moved to this location because they want to live in an area where they can walk to restaurants and entertainment. North American Properties has put forth beautiful images of what Avalon could be, which will be different from any other retail/office development in the Greater Atlanta area. Citizens, don't turn away the mega-investment North American Properties is willing to make in Alpharetta. It's time for the renewal of Alpharetta!
April 2, 2012, 5:33 PM
This is okay, but I have a few suggestions or concerns.
I live within walking distance from the site. Personally I don't believe that (many) high income professionals will prefer Alpharetta to midtown Atlanta, but Avalon project is way better than unfinished construction.
I suggest adding pergolas over some pedestrian walkways and restaurant patios -- for hot summer days. I also hope there will be a good bicycle-friendly connection to Alpharetta Greenway.
Gina Thompson Inside Alpharetta
March 27, 2012, 9:27 AM
I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
I live in the neighborhood directly behind this development and I cannot wait for this to be built. Nothing but good can come from it. The apartments proposed sound like they will be very high-end and will not become "slums" as I have heard other people say. These apartments will improve the quality of the area because they will bring in professionals looking for a city-feel without city living.
We bought our house when the site was still planned to be Prospect Park and this was a major factor in relocating to Alpharetta from in-town living. We chose to move out of the city because this was going to fulfill what we wanted out of city life but we'd have the perks and pleasures of living in a great town like Alpharetta. My husband and I are both educated young professionals that would have overlooked the opportunities of Alpharetta had we not been promised Prospect Park.
Now that Avalon is coming in, we are thrilled to finally get the lifestyle we were hoping for. Shopping, dining, and entertainment that are worth staying in Alpharetta on a weekend night instead of heading to Atlanta, Vinings, or even Roswell.
This an opportunity and we as a city need to take it. I love living in Alpharetta and I want others to see how great it is to be here.
March 26, 2012, 3:39 PM
This is okay, but I have a few suggestions or concerns.
Moving from Chicago. Would've waited to buy a townhouse here, but by the looks of the plan and the designated builder, they will be out of my price range.
March 26, 2012, 2:04 PM
I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
I do not understand why some people are against the apartments. These are not going to be flop-houses. They are going to be nice, higher-priced units that will draw upscale tenants. Also, having people live in or near Avalon will be key to its success. It can't be allowed to be one of those places that "rolls up the sidewalk" at night. It has to be living, breathing...
March 26, 2012, 12:28 PM
I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
Will provide something that Alpharetta does not have, but should. Pedestrian based shopping/dining/living experience. I feel that the concern over rental units is unnecessary. Alpharetta living options do not currently serve the young single professional well. I feel that these rental units as described would do so.
March 25, 2012, 9:39 AM
I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
I think it's great! This will be a fantastic addition to Alpharetta and North Fulton.
March 24, 2012, 9:18 AM
This is okay for a starting point, but there are some big changes that need to be made before I can support it.
We do not need another theater and we certainly do not need additional retail. There is an abundance of vacant retail in Alpharetta. It can not be good for property values to have all this space empty for YEARS. Creating new would make the matter worse. Tenant tend to leave the "old" , which is not old, for the new. The North Point strips would be most impacted. We certainly do not want to see a deterioation in that area. Also I believe there is a plan to build another theater in the Parisan store at North Point. I do not understand that as well. How many theaters does Alpharetta need? Build it and they will come is not a concept to embrace in this economy. I like the office/residential concept with more green space.
Carla
Alpharetta
Emory Shirley Inside Alpharetta
March 22, 2012, 2:49 PM
I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
As a lifetime resident of Alpharetta and current store owner, I think this is a fabulous development as presented. Anyone that dosen't think this will be a vital economic impact for this area, has rocks in their head. Put my name on the list as the first one to rent a one bedroom apartment.
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I like the plan as presented and believe it will be a great addition to the community.
I think it is an awesome idea. Keep Alpharetta UPSCALE! I love it!