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Inman Park Neighborhood | Atlanta, GA

Inman Park Neighborhood |  Atlanta, GA

Inman Park located in Atlanta, GA is just 2 miles east of downtown Atlanta.  Inman Park is Atlanta’s first suburb & one of the Nation’s first garden suburbs.  The neighborhood was developed in 1880’s by Joel Hurt who believed people should live in a country-like setting but still close to the business district.  He insisted on large lots, curving streets, and parks throughout the neighborhood.    With his help, the residences were connected to the 5 Points business district via a trolley system.  The Trolley Barn which was the stop in Inman Park still available for rent for events & weddings. 

Historic Inman Park or HIP to its friends, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Inman Park home styles include Victorian, Queen Anne, Dutch Colonial Revival, American Four Square, Craftsman bungalow, Shotgun home, Italianate Townhomes, condos, and lofts.   You will find new construction homes alongside of the older homes.  There are historic guidelines for renovation and new builds helping keeping the neighborhood’s roots tied to Hurt’s vision.      

Inman Park proudly calls itself  “Small Town Down Town” – having kept the community feel of a small town while being located in a HIP urban location.   Active community involvement from the neighbors of Inman Park have built and sustained a thriving neighborhood association – Inman Park Neighborhood Association (IPNA) as well as the creation of Inman Park’s Security Patrol in cooperation of Atlanta Police Department.  One of the best festivals in Metro Atlanta is the Inman Park Festival held each spring at the end of April. 

Inman Park makes good use of its tree lined streets & sidewalks and features numerous restaurants, shops and parks – all within walking distance.  Inman Park has a Marta station and the Atlanta Beltline project also runs along the corridor of the neighborhood.    Freedom Park runs through the neighborhood and links Inman Park to adjoining neighborhoods. 

A great place to live: Inman Park Neighborhood | Atlanta, GA

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Loring Heights Dog Park | Atlanta, GA

 

Loring Heights Dog Park | Atlanta, GA

Intown Atlantans love their dogs!  We are lucky to have so many great greenspaces and parks around town.  Last Memorial Day – Gus had the pleasure of a morning at Loring Heights Dog Park a/k/a the urban beach.  Gus was there with his golden retriever friend, Buffy.   It’s a great spot where dogs,  who meet the criteria (non aggressive and should be altered),  can enter and play off leash.   There are two different areas so if you have a smaller dog there is a separate play area.   Gus and his friends play on the bigger dog side. 

Newer facility and hopefully the trees will fill in and offer some shade.  The ground is mostly crushed gravel – annoying if you are wearing sandles but just fine for your canine friend.  The gravel is great for upkeep – less dirt which just becomes mud after a rain.  If you have ever been to a dog park after a rain – you will know why the mud is a major “ARG” from the dog owner and a lot of fun for the dog.  

Loring Heights is a great neighborhood.  It is nestled between Peachtree Road and Northside – bordered by I-75 and the I-85/I-75 exchange.  There are about 300 homes and there is a variety of price options if you are looking to buy.  There are some terrific parks and green spots for people and beast to share alike.  And now Loring Heights Neighborhood boasts its very own dog park.  

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Morningside Neighborhood | Atlanta, GA

Morningside Neighborhood | Atlanta, GA

Morningside is located in the northeast area of Atlanta – from Piedmont Road east to Briarcliff Road and from Amsterdam Avenue north to the rail line.   Johnson Estates, Lenox Park, University Park, & Noble Park are within the Morningside Neighborhood boundaries. Development in Morningside began in 1923.  By 1925 development on North Highland added shops to the area (now in the building where Rosebud Restaurant  is located).   Morningside Elementary  opened in 1929.  Johnson Estates & Hylan Park began development in 1930.  Atlanta architects Ivey and Crook designed homes in Lenox Park which began development in 1931.

There is a diverse architectural history in Morningside with a mix of English Tudor, English Cottage, Craftsman, Mid-century Ranches, French & Spanish inspired homes and new construction homes including a few contemporary. 

Today Morningside Neighborhood is a cohesive community with an active association known as Morningside Lenox Park Association and a Morningside Neighborhood Security Patrol.  Morningside is a very beautiful and walk-able neighborhood.  Streets are lined with trees & sidewalks.  There are great restaurants, shops and parks in Morningside.  Parks in the neighborhood include:  the Sunken Garden, Noble Park, Morningside Nature Preserve, Daniel Johnson & Herbert Taylor Park, and Sydney Marcus Park.

 Homes for Sale in Morningside

Morningside Walking Tour  |   Morningside Farmers Market

Inman Middle School     |    Grady High School

United Way Shoebox Project

Being Homeless Hurts.   United Way Helps.

United Way’s Shoebox Project.  Comfort for Atlanta’s Homeless.

Bring hope for change by filling an empty shoebox or two with some items of necessity for Atlanta’s men, women & children.     Click here to find out what is NEEDED in the shoeboxes.    I will be collecting shoeboxes for United Way’s Shoebox Project through May 8th.  Contact me to find out how you can help/donate.   I will pick up from you or arrange for drop off.

NEEDED:   empty shoeboxes (all sizes are welcomed!) along with toiletries, socks & childrens items to put in the shoeboxes to aid our homeless.     Please visit this site to find out what can/cannot be included in the boxes.    

Empty shoeboxes or any unopened toiletries are welcomed!    You are welcome to decorate the exterior of the boxes but the boxes CANNOT be sealed shut – must be able to look inside at the contents of each shoebox.

Together we make a difference.

Ormewood Park

Ormewood Park has a great house for sale with a great new price of $299,000.  Contemporary home with 3 beds/2 baths and great open living space. 

Inman Park Restaurant Week

Inman Park Restaurant Week is March 28 – April 3, 2011.   Enjoy a taste of Inman Park  when eleven of our favorite restaurants & chefs will be opening their doors in support of Open Hand, whose mission is to help people prevent or better manage chronic disease through better nutrition by combining home-delivered meals and nutritional education to those in need.    Participating restaurants include Wisteria, Pure , Sauced, Rathbun’s, Rathbun’s Steak House, Fritti’s, The Albert, North Highland Pub, Victory Sandwich Bar, Parish, Park’s Edge, & Sotto Sotto. Menu’s priced from $15 to $35.  For details check out the site Inman Park Restaurant Week Site.

Each restaurant will be selling raffle tickets for $1/each.  The three winners of the raffle will win a hosted hor d’ouerves, beer &  wine party at Kevin Rathbun’s Steak’s Patio for 10 of their friends.  Each Inman Park restaurant will bring tastes from their restaurants for the winner.  The winner will be announced at the end of the restaurant week.

Get a taste of InmanPark.  Inman Park Restaurant Week March 28 – April 3.

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