Buckhead: High-Rise Groundbreakings and $300k Condos

Hello, Buckhead neighbors. This week, we're tracking everything from a luxury tower breaking ground to a rare opportunity for condos under $400,000 right on Peachtree Road. We've also got the latest on the Beltline's next big move and a bittersweet farewell to a shop that has served our community for eight decades.

- News — From the search for a Beltline builder to new condos on Peachtree Road, we're diving into the projects and elections shaping our corner of the city.
- Business — A Michelin-starred team brings a new concept to West Paces Ferry, while a legendary neighborhood thrift shop prepares to close its doors after 80 years.
- Events — Lace up your running shoes for a Beltline 5K this week, or head to Chastain Park for a high-energy performance from Mt. Joy.
- Government — Local boards are debating everything from front-yard swimming pools to granting permanent landmark status to a historic neighborhood church.
- Construction — A major solar investment at Trinity Presbyterian and resurfacing work on Peachtree Road headline a busy week for local infrastructure.

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NEWS

Kolter Urban Breaks Ground on Third Buckhead Residence, Elyse Buckhead
The luxury developer is officially moving dirt on its third high-rise in our neighborhood, a 20-story tower that will add nearly 200 high-end units to the local skyline. Expect the usual suite of resort-style amenities and a likely uptick in construction equipment navigating the Village as this project begins its climb.

Panorama Buckhead: Luxury Condos from $300K in Atlanta
This Peachtree Road condo conversion is offering units starting from around $300,000—a notably lower entry point for Buckhead's luxury market. It's a sign that high-density living options are expanding beyond the typical seven-figure price tag.

Beltline officially seeks builder for tricky section, crucial connectors
The massive effort to loop the city via trail has hit a milestone as officials begin the search for a contractor to tackle some of the most technically difficult segments and connectors. These connector trails will link the main Beltline loop to MARTA's Lindbergh station, the PATH400 trail system, and the Armour-Ottley district — closing critical gaps for those of us in north Atlanta who want a safe, paved connection to the rest of the trail.

Q&A: Four Fulton County Commission seats are up for election. So what does it do?
With four seats on the line, it is high time for a refresher on the body that effectively controls your property tax rates and the quality of local public services. This isn't just abstract government — these are the officials deciding how much of your money is reinvested into the county's health systems and infrastructure.

BUSINESS

Koshu Club - opening - The team behind the Michelin-starred Mujo is bringing a more relaxed Japanese dining experience to West Paces Ferry Road tomorrow, trading strict omakase for a menu of traditional washoku and Western-influenced yōshoku dishes.

Y Hospitality Retail Concept - opening - The group that keeps the Village well-fed at Yeppa & Co. and Storico Fresco is diversifying its footprint with a new retail-focused concept expected to debut in the neighborhood later this spring.

Cathedral Thrift House - closing - A true neighborhood institution is preparing for its final chapter as the non-profit thrift shop run by the Cathedral of St. Philip announces it will shutter its Piedmont Avenue location later this year after nearly 80 years of service.

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EVENTS

Buckhead is in motion this week with the Northside Beltline 5K-3K set to bring runners to our local streets. For a change of pace, indie-folk stars Mt. Joy headline Chastain Park for a massive weekend show, and critical neighborhood decisions will be on the table at the monthly Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods meeting.

Monday, April 13
- GHCA Board Meeting | Garden Hills Neighborhood Association
- Trivia Night | Johnny's Hideaway
- The Boulet Brothers Dragula: Titans 2 Tour | Buckhead Theatre
- Karaoke Pop, Rock, and Party Country | Park Bench

Tuesday, April 14
- Rockin' Piano Hits & Requests! – After Braves Game | Park Bench
- RE:IMAGINE's Free Ice Cream Cone Day with Ben & Jerry's | Ben & Jerry's - High Street Atlanta Ice Cream Shop
- Feid | Buckhead Theatre

Wednesday, April 15
- The Academy Is… at Buckhead Theatre | Buckhead Theatre
- Cherokee Garden Library Spring Lecture: Thomas Woltz | Atlanta History Center
- Ladies Night | Johnny's Hideaway
- Acoustic Hits and Requests | Park Bench

Thursday, April 16
- LEGO® F1® – themed 'Build the Thrill Event' | LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
- Homeschool Day: Hidden Histories | Atlanta History Center
- Levi Ransom | The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Buckhead
- BUCKHEAD COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS Monthly Meeting | Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
- Country Karaoke Hits & Requests | Park Bench

Friday, April 17
- RTP - The Rush Tribute Project | Buckhead Theatre
- Vegas-Style Piano Show | Park Bench
- Live Jazz Friday's Spring Sessions: Wine & Live Music | Buckhead

Saturday, April 18
- Mt. Joy: Hope We Have Fun Tour 26 | Chastain Park
- Northside Beltline 5K-3K presented by Resurgens Orthopaedics | Northside Beltline
- Love is Love Plant Sale at Peachtree Road Farmers Market | Peachtree Road Farmers Market
- Buttermilk Kitchen's Bread Series - Biscuit Making Class | The Pantry by Buttermilk Kitchen
- Saturday Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Highland Yoga | Buckhead Village
- Dueling Pianos – All Night! | Park Bench

Sunday, April 19
- Tree Tour: The Secrets of Chastain Park | Chastain Memorial Park
- The Art of Hatmaking Experience at BM Franklin & Co | Buckhead Village District
- Pop & Country Hits | Park Bench

GOVERNMENT

Note: it’s an unusually quiet week as many governing bodies take spring break; if you’re new here, you can see what this section usually looks like in prior issues

Past Week Roundup

Atlanta NPU-A
This month's meeting focused on a busy roster of community events returning to the Chastain Park area, including the Fall Arts Festival, a major auto show, and local golf events. Residents reviewed a significant city-wide zoning change that seeks to permanently ban new self-storage facilities within the Beltline area to prioritize housing and retail over industrial warehouses. The board also discussed "special exceptions" for active recreation, which would allow homeowners to install amenities like swimming pools or sports courts in yards that face the street—a departure from standard city rules. Additionally, representatives from Georgia Power shared updates regarding potential utility rate changes and energy assistance programs currently under review by the Public Service Commission.

Atlanta NPU-B
Neighborhood leadership is looking toward long-term growth with the presentation of a new vision plan for the Peachtree Park area, which will serve as a foundational document for future traffic management and preservation. Community members also debated a proposal for a massive FIFA World Cup watch party scheduled for June at a local park, which is expected to bring significant crowds and parking needs to the area. The group joined the city-wide push to prohibit new self-storage units along the Beltline and reviewed several requests for new liquor licenses and parking reductions for restaurants along major commercial corridors. Discussion also touched on the trend of subdividing large residential lots into two separate properties, a move that often precedes the construction of two new homes where one currently stands.

Atlanta NPU-C
Historic preservation and land use took center stage as the board considered a proposal to grant permanent "Landmark" status to the historic New Hope AME Church, a designation that would protect the structure from future demolition or major alterations. Residents also weighed in on the city-wide initiative to block new self-storage warehouses along the Beltline to ensure land is used for more active commerce. On the infrastructure front, the city is considering "abandoning" the public right-of-way on a local street, which would remove the road from the city's maintenance map and potentially allow the land to be incorporated into private development. Finally, the board reviewed several residential variance requests involving lot coverage and building setbacks—decisions that impact how close structures can be built to property lines and how much land can be paved, which directly affects local stormwater drainage.

Notable Neighborhood Mentions

Atlanta NPU — NPU-A

Chastain Park is preparing for a high-traffic summer and fall. The Chastain Golf Course is slated to host the "Golf Chastain" event on July 27, while the park's Red Lot at 4403 Powers Ferry Road will transform for the Chastain Park Auto Show on August 16.

Atlanta NPU — NPU-B

Major events and commercial shifts are coming to the heart of Buckhead. Plans are moving forward for a massive FIFA World Cup Watch Party on June 20 at Atlanta Memorial Park, located at 384 Woodward Way NW, which is expected to draw significant crowds and impact local parking. Near the Roswell Road corridor, the property at 3226 Roswell Road NW is seeking a variance to reduce its required off-street parking from six spaces to four. Additionally, the Chevron at 639 Morosgo Drive NE is seeking an alcohol license for its convenience store operations.

Atlanta NPU — NPU-C

A significant preservation effort is moving forward for a local landmark, as the city considers granting permanent historic protection to the New Hope AME Church at 3012 Arden Road NE. The proposed "Landmark Building/Site" status would protect the historic structure from future demolition or major alterations.. Residents are also reviewing the community impact of the June 20 World Cup Watch Party scheduled for Atlanta Memorial Park at 384 Woodward Way NW.

Meetings This Week
- Fulton County Board of Commissioners — Board of Commissioners, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The board is scheduled to receive operational updates from the County Manager and departmental reports on public works and real estate management. Commissioners are also expected to review funding for community development programs and receive a summary of the 2026 state legislative session.

CONSTRUCTION

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Permits
- 3003 Howell Mill Rd NW — A massive 182.6 kW rooftop solar array is coming to the Trinity Presbyterian Church campus. This is a significant green energy investment for one of the area's prominent institutions.
- 3872 Roswell Rd NE — A new canopy is being installed over the existing patio. The permit indicates this is a final step toward securing a Certificate of Occupancy for both the interior restaurant and the outdoor dining space.
- 3162 Piedmont Rd NE — Parking lot modifications are in the works near the busy Piedmont/Peachtree intersection.
- 3715 Northside Pkwy NW — A full floor of this office building is being subdivided into smaller, multi-tenant suites.
- 3353 Peachtree Rd NE — Three separate permits were filed for "second generation" buildouts in vacant suites. The building owner is prepping these spaces for new office tenants in the heart of the business district.
- 3414 Peachtree Rd NE — Interior alterations are underway for a vacant office suite, including a full fire alarm system overhaul.
- 3330 Piedmont Rd NE — Fire sprinkler modifications are being made to accommodate a new tenant.

Road Work

Under Construction
- I-75 Lighting Upgrade (Fulton County) — Crews are currently replacing outdated high-pressure sodium lights with energy-efficient LED fixtures along I-75 from Musket Ridge Drive to the I-85 interchange. If you commute through the Brookwood Split at night, watch for maintenance teams replacing poles and conduit.
- SR 400 Tunnel and Bridge Rehab (Fulton County) — Structural maintenance is active on the SR 400 tunnel near the Justin C. Martin building. The work includes repairing roof slabs and beams as well as upgrading the fire suppression system. Expect occasional lane shifts or narrowed lanes through the heart of the Buckhead business district.
- SR 9 / Peachtree Road Resurfacing (Fulton County) — Maintenance is underway to resurface SR 9 from SR 3 to just north of Paces Ferry Road. As one of the neighborhood's primary arteries, this project aims to improve the roadway's surface quality; commuters should stay alert for evening lane closures and temporary markings between Buckhead Village and the Paces area.

Pre-Construction
- SR 9 @ SR 237 & Habersham Rd — A scoping study for major intersection improvements where Piedmont Road meets Roswell Road and Habersham Road. Expect future reconfigurations to improve flow at these congested Buckhead Village junctions.
- SR 3 (Northside Pkwy) from I-75 to the Cobb County line — Pavement resurfacing and general maintenance along this primary corridor through the Paces and Mt. Paran areas.
- SR 3 (Northside Pkwy) at West Paces Ferry Road — Operational upgrades including restriping to provide dual left-turn lanes for both northbound and southbound traffic, plus restriping under the I-75 overpass to improve eastbound throughput.
- Lenox Road (SR 141 Conn) from Phipps Blvd to Piedmont Road — Phase III of the Lenox Road transformation, which will add streetscapes and a shared-use path network to create a safer pedestrian connection between the commercial hubs of Buckhead Forest and Lenox.
- Bridge Preventative Maintenance (SR 9 and other locations) — Essential upkeep for bridges in Fulton County, including deck preservation and joint repairs. SR 9 (Peachtree Road) users should watch for localized lane closures once work begins.
- I-75 Northbound Ramps at Moores Mill Road — Construction of a new roundabout at the I-75 interchange. The project includes a two-lane section along Moores Mill Road eastbound to separate traffic more efficiently.
- SR 400 at the Atlanta Financial Center Tunnel — Safety and visibility upgrades within the tunnel, specifically the installation of new LED lighting.
- SR 400 from I-85 to south of Johnson Ferry Road — Major resurfacing and maintenance on this heavy-traffic stretch of the GA-400 corridor, which will impact commutes from the I-85 interchange up through North Buckhead.
- Peachtree Road (SR 9) Bridge over CSX Railroad — A full replacement of the bridge over the railroad tracks near the Brookwood and Peachtree Hills area. This will be a significant long-term project for the southern end of the neighborhood.
- Piedmont Road (SR 237) at Main Street — Pedestrian safety improvements near Lindbergh, including the installation of a mid-block crossing and a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB).

Service Requests
- Potholes — It was a rough week for local axles with 29 reports filed, including heavy clusters on Biscayne Dr NW, River Forest Rd NW, Ridgeland Way NE, and the corner of Slaton Dr and Pharr Rd.
- Traffic Signal Repairs — Crews are working through eight total reports at major intersections, including Peachtree and Wieuca, Piedmont and Miami Circle, Moores Mill and Peachtree Battle, and the Lindbergh Dr/SR 237 interchange. Emergency repairs were also required at Lakeview Ave and Peachtree Rd.
- Illegal Dumping — Investigation requests are active for debris left on 26th NW and at the intersection of Adina Dr and Fountainhead Ln.
- Sign Maintenance — A request for repair or replacement was filed for signage at Shady Valley Dr and Buford Hwy.
- Litter Removal — Cleanup was requested for the right-of-way at the intersection of Peachtree Hills Ave and Lindbergh Dr.