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

Emory Village takes steps to become 'miniature downtown Decatur'

Goal of zoning change is to lure development and vibrancy, including housing

October 27, 2023 by Josh Green

Soccer in the Streets program expands to another MARTA station

East Lake station pitch to officially open Friday

October 24, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: Belvedere Park project cleared for takeoff across full block

Townhome venture on hilly site continues eastward push of Memorial Drive development

October 23, 2023 by Josh Green

Images: How 1930s building's conversion to condos turned out

Prices now start in $200Ks at former Southern Bell telephone company switchboard facility

August 31, 2023 by Josh Green

MARTA: Vision for reborn Kensington Station coming into focus

More than 600 housing options, abundant retail, and permanent StationSoccer field in the mix

August 16, 2023 by Josh Green

'Flats at East Atlanta' project primed for debut this summer

Developer: First phase of garden-style apartments in greater Decatur is fully rented

June 15, 2023 by Josh Green

First look: 'One-of-a-kind' project pitched for downtown Decatur

Restaurant, large lawn, shipping containers envisioned for underused corner property

May 22, 2023 by Josh Green

Days officially numbered for ghostly North DeKalb Mall

1960s DeKalb County property rebranded "Lulah Hills," a planned hub of retail, lodging, and housing

May 19, 2023 by Josh Green

Suwanee hailed as Top 10 suburb in U.S. for 'modern lifestyle'

Three metro Atlanta cities landed in annual ranking's Top 100

May 12, 2023 by Josh Green

Redevelopment of eastside MARTA station takes key step forward

DeKalb commissioners approve rezoning for mixed-use redo of Kensington Station near Avondale Estates, Decatur

April 26, 2023 by Josh Green

Photos: Renovation project in heart of downtown Decatur scores tenants

Six-story office building 101 W Ponce stands adjacent to Historic Square

April 25, 2023 by Josh Green

Indecent Proposals

Decatur officially adopts new slogan, 'Like Atlanta, Only Better'

Despite concerns it's "immodest" and "possibly incorrect," catchphrase approved by Decatur Community Affairs Council

April 1, 2023 by Josh Green