Progress continues for the 277-unit housing development slated for the Chosewood Park neighborhood, led by Thrive Residential. The developers filed a demolition permit for the church structure located at 420 McDonough Boulevard, adjacent to the intersection with Sawtell Ave. This follows the filing of demolition permits for four single-story structures and the securing of an Special Administrative Permit just last month, as previously reported by What Now Atlanta.
The development plans depict 277 condominiums and single-family detached homes, along with 435 parking spaces. The project will include 39 one-bedrooms, 102 two-bedrooms, and 137 three-bedrooms, and range from the low $200,000’s for a one bedroom condo to the mid $500,000’s for a three bedroom home. The development is located just southeast of Chosewood Neighborhood Park, and across the street from an iconic Chosewood Park mural.
The structure was once home to the Anitoch Baptist Church of Atlanta, but was sold to 420 MCD LLC for $275,000 in 2015. The structure had operated as the Chosewood Ballroom and Chosewood Arts Complex for the past few years, advertising a 4,500 SF performance space seating 300 in the well preserved, mid-century modern worship space. However the Arts Complex ceased hosting events last year, presumably because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the last public uses of the space was as a City of Atlanta hosted COVID-19 testing center geared toward protestors participating in the Summer of 2020 protests following the police killing of George Floyd.
According to a press release from Thrive Residential, the firm “specializes in building unique communities in urban in-fill neighborhoods in Nashville and Atlanta.” In February of 2020 they were acquired for $53.3 million by Toll Brothers, “the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes.” Plans indicate the architects for the project are Vienna, Virginia based Architecture and Planning firm Lessard Design.
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Dear Mr. Urban Planner / Transportation Advocate,
700 units at 2 people per unit = 1400 people and 322 to 1400 more cars.
In what urban planning text is adding 322 to 1400 more cars a good idea?
Hey there,
We aim to report on the project scope for the public to make their own judgements. This piece is not in any way meant as an endorsement for their parking choices. I am not sure exactly what the parking minimums are in this zoning but I would venture to guess they are pretty significant and the developers application simply reflects that.
Some people do not realize the gasoline vehicle days are numbered. The amount of personal electric transportation units that are about to hit the market is ridiculous. Would love to be on your email list [email protected]
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I don’t understand why the City keeps approving these large developments for rezoning without requiring a percentage of affordable units. Please investigate the relationships between these large developers and City Hall, including the planners and elected officials that are pushing to let them build more densely in single-family zoned neighborhoods.
You should investigate the campaign donations made by developers to Amir Farokhi, here: https://atlantacity.easyvotecampaignfinance.com/home/publicfilings.