Decatur | Urbanize Atlanta

Urbanize editor pens 'wickedly funny' Atlanta gentrification novel

"Goodbye, Sweetberry Park" inspired by city's real estate trends, neighborhoods, actual developers

June 5, 2025 by God Johnson

Two years after debut, Oakhurst condo conversion sniffs sellout

Two new units unsold at adaptive-reuse project near MARTA—both priced (barely) in the $100Ks

May 6, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Delayed Memorial Drive development finally has liftoff

Grand Terraza modern townhomes planned across block where ranch-style houses once stood

April 18, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Stylish church project changing downtown Decatur block

Initial phase includes new St. Thomas More Catholic Church school building, more

April 8, 2025 by Josh Green

Avondale Estates

Images: How trailside community (now rentals) turned out

Henley project initially slated to be rare, for-sale new townhomes in Avondale Estates

April 1, 2025 by Josh Green

Near Decatur Square, 2 old motels, more floated for redevelopment

Assemblage called "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Any big ideas?

February 20, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Closures on tap for new MARTA bridge installation

It’s part of accessibility overhaul at East Lake station—and upgrades across all 38 MARTA train hubs

February 7, 2025 by Josh Green

20 photos: Rare snowstorm befalls, beautifies intown Atlanta

Quick tour on foot and two wheels through an ATL winter wonderland

January 13, 2025 by Josh Green

Westside project along Beltline trail takes key step forward

Southern Poverty Law Center to claim 2.5-acre site on Westside Beltline Connector in English Avenue

December 23, 2024 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2024

Meet the Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2024 tourney Elite Eight!

After nearly 2,000 votes, these eight places are still vying for everlasting prestige

December 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2024

Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2024, 1st round: (2) Inman Park vs. (15) Decatur

Who should advance to the Elite Eight? Cast your vote now!

December 19, 2024 by Josh Green

Overhaul of downtown Decatur corner is D.O.A. Now what?

Dog-centric hangout Off Leash was set to fill longtime void in Decatur’s urban fabric

December 17, 2024 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2024

Bracket set to officially decide Best Atlanta Neighborhood of 2024

The people have spoken. Ladies and gentlemen of ATL, meet your 16 tournament contestants!

December 13, 2024 by Josh Green

Photos: DeKalb County's first building with electricity goes solar

Agnes Scott College project melds historic preservation with future-focused upgrades

October 21, 2024 by Josh Green

In south Decatur, 125 affordable rentals bound for old YMCA site

$37M Solace Grove senior complex to include greenspace, trails

September 13, 2024 by Josh Green

Full Belvedere Park block cleared, but it's crickets for stylish project

Memorial Drive plans call for modern townhomes where ranch-style houses stood

July 26, 2024 by Josh Green

Downtown Decatur dog 'oasis,' eatery gears up for construction

Fido-focused social hub Off Leash bound for vacated Trinity Place corner

June 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Ghostly North DeKalb Mall is about to meet its maker

Lulah Hills, a planned retail, lodging, and housing hub, to replace 1960s DeKalb County shopping mall

June 13, 2024 by Josh Green