Avalon vs. Halcyon: Two Visions of Suburban Downtown in North Atlanta
The idea of a suburban “downtown” has changed dramatically over the past decade. Instead of traditional main streets, many communities now build walkable mixed-use…
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Why Johns Creek Is Building a Town Center Now — And Why It Took So Long
For years, one question has followed Johns Creek wherever growth, identity, or planning came up: Why doesn’t Johns Creek have a downtown? The answer…
Johns Creek vs. Alpharetta: Two Very Different Visions of “Downtown”
In North Atlanta, the word downtown has become elastic. It no longer means a courthouse square or a historic main street by default. Instead,…