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The city of Atlanta is undergoing rapid growth and revitalization as
citizens and organizations promote smart growth to improve the intown
living experience. CVA Realty shares this vision and is committed to
improving the quality of life for those who live, work, and play in
Atlanta. This smart growth has attracted hundreds of thousands of new
residents to the city from a variety of demographics, including
first-time homebuyers, young professionals in need of a second home, and empty-nesters
seeking a simplified lifestyle.
Transportation
Many Atlanta households have been able to eliminate the need for
one of their vehicles. Atlanta offers great flexibility when it comes to
in-town transportation:
- MARTA.
Atlanta's public transportation system, including buses and subway
trains.
- Xpress
Commuter Buses. For situations where it is necessary to
travel to Atlanta's many suburbs, the
Georgia Regional
Transportation Authority (GRTA) provides commuter bus systems to
take you where you need to go.
- Free shuttles. Local transit services, Tech Trolley, and
Atlantic Station shuttle provide free and frequent access to
shopping, educational and cultural destinations within Atlanta.
- FlexCar. A
unique and innovative car-sharing company that allows by-the-hour
rental of a car from a fleet of conveniently-located vehicles.
- Ride-sharing initiatives. Provided by the Georgia Regional
Commission, the
1-87-RideFind service offers an array of transportation
alternatives.
Things to See and Do
Below you will find all the things that make Atlanta great, arranged
by district.
Midtown:
Downtown:
Buckhead:
Outskirts:
Organizations:
Proposed improvement projects:
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"Midtown Mile". This concept capitalizes on planned
development to establish a boulevard of restaurants and retail
that will be a destination like Michigan Avenue in Chicago and
Madison Avenue in New York.
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"Peachtree Corridor".
The Peachtree Corridor proposes to expand on the Midtown Mile
concept and turn Peachtree Street into a thriving and bustling
boulevard stretching from Buckhead to the Southside.
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"Atlanta
Streetcar". The Peachtree Corridor proposal includes plans for a
streetcar that will transport people from Buckhead to Midtown to
Downtown.
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BeltLine. The
BeltLine is one of those rare projects that has the extraordinary
potential to transform the City of Atlanta. The proposal aims to
combine greenspace, trails, transit, and new development along 22
miles of historic rail segments that encircle the urban core.
Events:
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