Landmark Property
 Chastain Memorial Park
When was it Built?
It was built in 1945 under the direction of Fulton County Commissioner Troy Green Chastain and with the help of the Works Progress Administration. It was carved out of a 1,000-acre residential development and originally was called “North Fulton Park.” Prior to that, the land had been used for town hall meeting and then for an almshouse and cemetery.     
Where is it Located?
In Buckhead at 140 Chastain Park Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30342
How Big is it?
It is the largest park in the city of Atlanta, with 268 acres, including walking paths at least 3 miles around the perimeter.
What’s Unique About this Place?
The park is a great respite from the noise of the city to simply do a quiet stroll through the woods along the tree-lined paths.   
Why Should I Care?
Chastain Park has an abundance of things to do including seeing talented artists at the amphitheater, golfing, playing tennis, enjoying the horse park, and walking and jogging. There’s also a restaurant and cafe called The Chastain

Landmark Property
 Inman Quarter
When was it built?
2014
Where is it located?
In Inman Park at 299 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, a short 6-minute walk from the Beltline
Who built it?
It was the first development by JPX Works in a partnership with South City Partners. JPX Works was founded by Jarel Portman, son of Atlanta development and architect icon John Portman who built much of the downtown Atlanta skyline. Jarel’s architectural training brings a unique quality and perspective to his projects.
How Big is it?
The complex contains 200 apartment units; 40,000 SF of retail space; and a 570-unit parking deck
What’s Unique about this Place?
The property is a great place to walk to from the Beltline for an ice cream, a bite to eat, or to enjoy a nice stroll around the small park, neighborhood, and fountain hidden behind the building. It’s a good mix of urban vibrancy with a quiet oasis   
Why Should I Care?
The property contains a variety of restaurants and shops to enjoy a night out including BeetleCat, Bartaco, Char Korean BBQ, Bread & Butterfly, and Voga Italian Gelato. The place is always vibrant and lively 

Landmark Property
 Westside Provisions District
When was it built?
The district is the combination of Westside Urban Market, which was established in 1998 as a pioneer of fine shopping and dining on the Westside and White Provision which opened in 2007 with a similar quality dining and shopping experience, with a residential component. The first buildings were built in 1910 as a meat packing plant.
Where is it located?
In West Midtown at 1198 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
Who built it?
It was built by White Provision Co. as a meat packing plant, which was reportedly the largest meatpacking plant in the South
How Big is it?
Over 261,800 SF on 10.61 acres
What’s Unique about this Place?
The district has an authentic feel, with plenty of unique spaces to enjoy, including a footbridge that was built in 2008 connecting the two districts across active train tracks. One can enjoy an evening out at the district by eating an ice cream and watch the train go by underneath.
Why Should I Care?
The district has a variety of boutique retail and fine dining options, including Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, art gallery FreeMarket Gallery, the furniture store Kolo Collection, shipping container coffee shop Brash Coffee, and the famous chef and restaurateur Ford Fry owned Marcel 

Landmark Property
 Avalon
When was it built?
Construction first started in July 2011 and the first phase opened in Fall of 2014, the second phase opened in 2017, and the hotel portion opened in 2018
Where is it located?
About 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta in Alpharetta at 400 Avalon Boulevard
Who built it?
North American Properties, led by Mark Toro. They have a talent for creating great retail experiences. They are responsible for the redevelopment of Atlantic Station and Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta
How Big is it?
The 2.3 million SF complex contains over 500,000 SF of retail and high-end dining, 750,000 SF of class A office, 800 single-family residential and multifamily units, 330 room luxury hotel, and a 12-screen theatre all on 86 acres
What’s Unique about this Place?
It is among the first and most expansive large-scale, walkable, mixed-use developments (containing residential, retail, and office all in one location) of its kind in a suburban location. Prior to Avalon, the location was considered for a more traditional large-scale single use shopping center
Why Should I Care?
A person can live at the Avalon in any of their top-of the line apartments, work at the Avalon, shop and experience nice dining at places such as The Apple Store, Café Intermezzo, Jeni’s Ice Cream, West Elm, Superica, and Antico Pizza, enjoy a good movie, and enjoy the events and festivities in the central lawn all without needing a car 

Landmark Property
 High Museum of Art
When was it built?
The museum’s first incarnation was as the Atlanta Art Association, founded in 1905, which obtained its first permanent home in 1926, which was a donation by Mrs. Joseph M. High of her family’s residence on Peachtree Street. The current, Richard Meier, designed building was built in 1983 after Coca-Cola CEO Robert W. Woodruff offered large grant   
Where is it located?
In Midtown at 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Who built it?
The building was designed by Pritzker-prize winning architect, Richard Meier, who is famous for designing such landmarks as The Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Jubilee Church in Rome, and several visionary concepts in NYC and throughout the world. Italian architect, Renzo Piano, designed a 3-building expansion that opened in 2005
How Big is it?
312,000 SF
What’s Unique about this Place?
You can see art representing many cultures from all over the world including Europe, America, Asia, and Africa and different types of art including folk art, photography, landscape paintings, and abstract art 
Why Should I Care?
The High includes exhibits and art pieces from some of the most famous artists in history including Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Rembrandt   

Landmark Property
The Fox Theatre
When was it built?
The vision was initially conceived by the Shriners organization in 1928 for their HQ, but was completed by movie mogul William Fox in 1929 on Christmas Day with the premiere of Disney’s Steamboat Willie

Where is it located?
In Midtown at 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Who built it?
The Shriners vision for the Fox was so elaborate, costing about $40 million in today’s dollars, that they could not afford to pay for its completion and so had to lease the auditorium to William Fox, who had made a fortune building movie theatres across America

How Big is it?
250,000 SF and the auditorium can hold 4,665 people

What’s Unique about this Place?
The auditorium contains the largest Moller theatre organ in the world, called “Mighty Mo,” with 3,622 pipes that you can enjoy before the show. It’s also one of the few remaining historical buildings in Atlanta with ornate architecture and decorations, stained glass windows, and a cobalt “sky” ceiling in the auditorium with a sea of twinkling stars. The architecture was heavily influenced by the Alhambra in Spain and Temple of Kharnak in Egypt   
 
Why Should I Care?
The Fox is a great place to dress up for a night on the town and enjoy a top-notch Broadway performance. Recent and upcoming shows include Fidler on the Roof, Tootsie, Blue Man Group, and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Landmark Property
The Interlock
When was it built?
The Interlock just opened in 2021
Where is it located?
In West Midtown at 1115 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Who built it?
SJC Ventures, an Atlanta based and very active real estate developer of mixed-use, multifamily, and grocery-anchored properties
How Big is it?
The Interlock is a massive 8-story complex, with phase I consisting of 104,000 SF of retail, 204,000 SF of office, 165 Hotel keys, 343 apartments units, and 70 townhomes. There will also be a phase II consisting of a 42,500 SF Publix, 40,000 SF of retail space, 186,000 SF of office space, and GA Tech student housing
What’s Unique about this Place?
The complex provides a strong mix of unique dining and entertainment options including Puttshack super tech indoor mini gulf, St. Germain Bakery consisting of French pastries, Velvet Taco, and will soon have a two-story restaurant and lounge operated by the same group that created Ponce City Market’s The Roof at Ponce
Why Should I Care?
The Interlock is likely the largest development in West Midtown since the Westside Provision District opened up in 2007 and like the Provision District will be a major catalyst to the area’s transformation 

Landmark Property
Westside Reservoir Park
When was it built?
The park has been under development since 2016 by the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management and will hold 2.4 million gallons of emergency drinking water
Where is it located?
In the Westside at 1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
How Big is it?
280 acres once completely built out, 100 acres bigger than Piedmont Park
What’s Unique about this Place?
The park has great views of the Atlanta skyline from an overlook and will eventually connect Proctor Creek Greenway and the Chattahoochee River Corridor to the Beltline. There’s also a giant lake in a quarry at the center.
Why Should I Care?
There are many trails to explore that can help you get away from the busyness of the city and feel connected to nature. While you can see the skyline from the park, it is far enough from the city to where you often don’t feel like you are in Atlanta.  

​Landmark Property
The Works
When was it built?
The original buildings were built in the early 1900s and used for warehousing and manufacturing. There was originally a railroad that serviced the various buildings that is now a courtyard called the “The Spur.” The first phase opened early 2020.
Where is it located?
In the Upper West Side, just north of Top Golf at 1295 Chattahoochee Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Who built it?
Scott Selig, the President and Founder of Selig Development, which is part of Selig Enterprises, one of Atlanta’s largest and oldest real estate companies, was the visionary behind the concept. Tragically, he passed away in 2017 from lung cancer at the age of 47. He left a major legacy in Atlanta and in the fight against cancer  
How Big is it?
The grand vision will include 350,000 SF of retail (larger than Ikea) and entertainment, 500,000 SF of office space, 500 residences, 200 hotel rooms and 13 acres of greenspace on a total of 80 acres. The first, 27-acres phase, consisting of retail, restaurant and office space is now open
What’s Unique about this Place?
The complex already has a large variety of stores, restaurants, and amenities for everyone, including a brewery, a design store, a photography studio, ax throwing, and a playground for children
 
Why Should I Care?
There is a food hall consisting of at least 25 vendors, that represent some of the finest food options in Atlanta such as Fox Bros Bar-B-Q, LoRusso’s Italian Bottega, Brash Kitchen, and Morelli’s Gourmet Ice Cream. There are plenty of open spaces inside and outside to gather with friends and family