Add Zest to Your Address! Why You Should Make Marietta Your Home!
In 2006 the National Civic League named the city of Marietta one of the nations 10 best communities! The City of Marietta, it is located conveniently just outside the Perimeter and is just minutes away from I-75, Cobb Galleria , downtown Atlanta, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. My husband and business partner, Tim Cowan, and I live and work in this great All- American City! As proud residents of Marietta, we are so excited at the new growth that is developing around us!
As I was reading the quarterly issue of Blue Print, the official publication of the City of Marietta that is sent to all business owners and residents that live and/or work within the city limits, I decided I needed to share my enthusiasm on the upcoming improvements and growth that is coming to our great city!
Here are some of the highlights!
1. Progress Made on Roswell Street near Marietta Square
As stated in the latest issue of Blue Print, they are doing quite a bit of construction along Roswell Street. Along with improvements being made to the street, brick sidewalks, decorative lights, and landscaping, Roswell Street is the new home of the largest mixed-use developement, Meeting Park, near the Marietta Square.
"We're excited by the progress being made at Meeting Park" city manager Bill Bruton said. "The developement is a natural extension of our downtown and will provide housing that will add vitality to our existing restaurants and businesses on the Square."
Meeting Park is located just steps from the Square, and boasts townhomes that have a classic brownstone feel and range from 1,000- 3,000 square feet featuring a deck and garage. Meeting Park has great amenities such as optional elevators, rooftop gardens and a rooftop pool. As stated in Blue Print, the walkability of Meeting Park was a primary factor during the planning and design process of the community. " We believe that the simple act of walking in your neighborhood helps the environment and creates a stronger sense of community," said Bill Marsh, vice president of Winter Properties, which is developing the project. "We wanted to create an environmentally-responsible neighborhood that would feed into the existing fabric of Marietta."
Meeting Park is just one of the many great new developments that are coming to the City of Marietta. To see all the new housing developements coming to the City of Marietta visit http://move2marietta.com/newhousing.html
2. Improvements to the Powder Springs Street Area
Here are some of the major changes coming to Powder Springs Street
A. $150 million mixed-use developement announced for Powder Springs Street- located between Garrison and Sandtown Rd.
B. Several transportation improvements projects, such as streetscape improvements, and constuction of a westbound right turn lane on Gramling Street at Powder Springs Street are scheduled to begin this fall.
C. A new Wal-Mart Supercenter store planned, located on Powder Springs Street near Bellemeade Drive in the former Ingles grocery store shopping center.
3. Do you love Starbucks? Well, we have a new Starbucks location coming to Marietta.
You can get your caffenine fix at the new Starbucks Coffee Shop that will be located in the newly approved small retail center at 811 and 825 Church Street, north of Tower Rd. near Vann Street and WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Construction should begin late fall.
4. Master Planning Process for parks and recreation for the City of Marietta.
As stated in Blue Print, Marietta broke ground this fall on a redesign and renovation of Henry Memorial Park near Reynolds and Wright Streets off Powder Springs Street. The revitalization will include a large playground, pavilion, lighted walking track, basketball courts, new parking, and new landscaping when drought conditions improve.
5. Enjoying the Entertainment, Restaurants, and Shops at the Historic Marietta Square.
One the things that my husband, Tim, and I love the most about living in Marietta is the Marietta Square. The Square offers a great social scene, that encompasses great entertainment, restaurants, and shops. There is always something to do at the Square.
There is always a festival, concert, or some sort of event going on at the Square. Our favorite thing to do is go to the Friday Night Summer Concert Series that is held in the heart of the Marietta Square. Just bring a picnic and your favorite beverage and enjoy the evening lisitng to great music! This is great for families of all ages!
Another exciting developement that is under way is the renovation of The Strand Theatre.
As stated in Blue Print, final stages of demolition and the first stages of construction kicked off last summer. "This is the beginning of a 12-13 month process," said Earl Smith, chairman of the Friends of the Strand, the group raising funds to renovate the theatre. "We have set our sights on summer of 2008 for a very grand opening."
I am very excited to soon be able to add "catching a movie" to the list of many things I enjoy doing at the Square!
Marietta, crowned as a 2006 All-American City, is a great place to live! if you are moving to Georgia, or looking to move within the metro-Atlanta area, take a look at these reasons why you should add some zest to your address! Live in this All-American City! Here is more information on why you should Move to Marietta!
Here is the latest issue of Blue Print, the official Publication of the City of Marietta.
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