The trend of repurposing intown Atlanta church properties for other uses is continuing along a main east-west corridor for vehicle and bicycle traffic.
Work recently began on what listing records indicate is the adaptive-reuse conversion of the former Omega Holiness Church, a small sanctuary from 1955 at 621 Memorial Drive.
The .08-acre property is roughly a block east of Oakland Cemetery in Grant Park, half a mile from the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail.
Memorial Drive’s new protected bike lanes—a link to both the Beltline and the heart of downtown—pass directly in front of the former church. It stands immediately east of The Livery building
According to the property’s Engel & Völkers Commercial listing from earlier this year, conversion plans for the 1,560-square-foot former church call for a flexible office or events space.
The 621 Memorial Drive site's proximity to Oakland Cemetery, Grindhouse Killer Burgers, and other landmarks. Google Maps
Construction progress at the former church property as of Dec. 20, with the sanctuary's brick walls still standing. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Approved permits call for adding two bathrooms, an open space, prep area, and small office. The new use would be “great for hosting events, an art studio, or other special gathering uses,” noted sales materials.
The property falls within the North Grant Park SPI-22 special zoning area, a comprehensive development plan that encourages a walkable mix of recreational, cultural, commercial, entertainment, and residential uses.
The property and plans, as a package deal, had been listed for $325,000 but were pulled from the market in June, per listing services.
The former Omega Holiness Church, at left, while operational in 2014. Google Maps
Looking south across the .08-acre property in question, toward Interstate 20. Google Maps
Previous marketing materials cited Cabbagetown’s Carroll Street and neighborhood parks as additional nearby perks, along with “unbelievable street visibility and foot traffic.”
Prior to recent construction, the site had seen little activity in recent years, apart from code complaints.
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