Doraville, Georgia is trying to plan for the future...as hard as that may be in these economic times. But we all know the importance of a plan. The Planning Team, lead by Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh and Associates laid out the long term plans for the Town Center of Doraville, and of course, the crown jewel...the currently shuttered General Motors Plant. The final presentation was held last week to a small crowd of city officials and local residents. (Unfortunately, I missed this meeting!) The story was featured (briefly) in the AJC Can you just imagine this...... Becoming THIS.....   I've known about the closure of this plant since it was announced in 2005, and then when General Motors announced the sale of the Doraville Plant. And since that time, I've written several articles about the pla... 03/05/2011

Doraville GM Plant Does Not Get Clean Up Funds As you know, I've written several posts about this incredible piece of land, located just 8 miles from Downtown Atlanta, AND has the Doraville MARTA train station almost adjacent to it. Unfortunately, due to the current economic climate, there are no Buyers for this 160+ acre site! So, it just sits there for now, the parking lot filling with weeds. Sad. It was reported sometime back that the Doraville GM Plant Would Not Get Clean Up Funds. A $773 million trust fund had been set up when GM went bankrupt and left plants behind. They kept Tarrytown, NY ( I use to work by this plant at the Tarrytown Hilton - now a Doubletree) and the Doraville (Atlanta) GA site because of the great potential they represent for redevelopment.  Here is a link to ... 01/04/2011

Doraville GM Plant Talks Continue Talking is a good thing. It can lead to results. Representatives from Dekalb County and General Motors had more meetings as the Doraville GM Plant waits for a buyer and an economy worthy of a development of this size! The AJC reported that these talks happened this week, but there are no proposals on the table. I've written about this huge development potential numerous times....as you can see from the picture...it's a pretty big piece of land located smack dab in the middle of the Atlanta area! The black outline (forgive my unsteady hand!) indicates the location of the land...some 165 acres! You can see it's located right along I-285 where thousands and thousands of cars pass daily....perfect from some low-rise office type buildings along the freeway t... 12/11/2010

Doraville GM Plan Closed in 2008 to Remain......Closed! Should this surprise us? Given the current state of the economy, who would start a development on 165 acres in the middle of a metro area where the housing market is....down. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to kill New Broad Street Companies’ deal to acquire and redevelop the former General Motors plant on 165 acres in Doraville, a small community located 11 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta. The plan called for the use of $36 Million in Federal stimulus dollars and $18 Million in interest, that would of been footed by a property tax increase to the residents of DeKalb County. EXCUSE ME??? Foreclosues, short sales, unemployment and now RAISE property taxes???     For once, I have to say, the elected Dekalb Coun... 08/25/2010

Livable Centers Initiative Awards Include Doraville GM Plant The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded 5 local Atlanta governments $440,000 in grants for their Livable Centers Initiative. The communities include Dunwoody, Hampton , Morrow, Dekalb County and Doraville, where the massive shuttered GM plant awaits redevelopment. The break down of the grants are: Dunwoody - $80,000  - The newly incorporated City of Dunwoody will use the grant to study Dunwoody Village. This study will develop strategies for transforming Dunwoody Village into a vibrant town center, including a mix of uses and improved traffic circulation throughout the area. This is a historic area with several buildings that belonged to the original families that once owned the land. Hampton - $80,000 -  The City of... 04/24/2010

GM Plant In Doraville Finds A Buyer   In our challenging economic and real estate times, this is like the Boston Philharmonic breaking out with the Willimam Tell Overture! In a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on January 28th, it was reported that Orlando-based New Broad Street Cos has signed a deal to buy the massive 165 acre site, adjacent to the Doraville MARTA Station and the intersections of I-285 and I-85, also known as Spaghetti Junction. The company has said it plans to build a "clean and green community of houses, shops, restaurants and offices on the site. The deal is expected to close in early summer, altho the purchase price will not be disclosed. Back in May, 2008, I wrote a blog post about this exciting opportunity for the city (more like a town) of Doraville. The... 02/05/2010

Not the Atlanta Rhythm Section's song but the real thing. Doraville, Georgia home of a massive but closed GM assembly plant is going to get a potent and needed shot in the arm. The AJC article on converting the former site to a mixed used developement is giving a lot of hope to the area. After years of being chopped up by rapid rail lines and super highways, it's going to regain a little of that "country in the city" feel. 02/01/2010

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Home for Sale in Doraville GA listed by Pat HackleyListed by Pat Hackley #770-325-1862. on Arrie Way. 4 BEDROOM AND 2 1/2 BATHROOM HOME. FRESH PAINT IN MOST ROOMS! KITCHEN HAS A NEW  FLOOR, AND HAS A VIEW TO THE FAMILY ROOM. SEPARATE DINING ROOM, HALF BATH & LAUNDRY ON THE LOWER LEVEL WITH ENTRANCE FROM THE GARAGE. ALL COMMODES ARE NEW LOW-FLOW! THIS PROPERTY HAS A HUGE, FULLY FENCED AND PRIVATE BACKYARD!! FOR VIRTUAL TOUR PLEASE VISIT www.5241ArrieWay.info 04/19/2009

Back in May, I posted a blog about the upcoming closing of the Doraville GM Plant, which will happen next month! General Motors Corporation received hundreds of bids, but has narrowed down the field to just four developers it is considering to redevelop this incredible site of some 130 acres, adjacent to I-285 with the North Line of MARTA ending at it's doorstep! This is a HUGE opportunity for Doraville to be on the Atlanta, and Georgia map like never before! Due to a previous city administration, much of the current new development jumped over Doraville, and landed in nearby Chamblee. Here, they have seen new townhomes, condos, lofts and shopping centers open, all within walking distance of the Chamblee MARTA station. In fact, one of the first urban WalMarts opened in Chamblee....a fea... 08/14/2008

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September, 2015 Update -- Much has happened in Doraville Georgia since I wrote THIS post back in 2008!! And I've written numerous articles since then about Doraville, and what is now being called Assembly Doraville. Every thing you see in the second photo below is now...G-O-N-E!! The site was purchased by Integral Group and Macauley + Schmit. They have developed a master plan of streets, parks and such which was approved by the City of Doraville.  Plans include an amazing "covered street" that will connect Park Avenue to the Assembly Doraville, by going UNDER the MARTA station as well as 13 Norfolk Southern railroad tracks! Here is what the soon-to-break-ground Third Rail Studios will look like!  Further in this original post, there was a link to a site called The Doraville Project...wh... 05/27/2008