Sandy Springs council approves Barfield hotel, office
The Sandy Springs City Council gave final approval to the plan to build hotel and office buildings on Barfield Road and Mount Vernon Highway at its March 19 meeting. The 14-year-old plan to bring two new buildings to Barfield Road at Mount Vernon Highway in Sandy Springs originally called for office buildings, but a hotel was later added, a change requiring city approval. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval at its Feb. 26 meeting. The 3.7-acre lot at 6403 Barfield Road sits west of Ga. 400 and is adjacent to the Promenade at Northplace condo development. The original plan, under the name NorthPlace, was for two multistory buildings that have office space and retail on the bottom floor. One of those buildings is now expected to be a 10-story Aloft hotel, an upscale brand owned by hotel chain Marriott. Under the zoning conditions, the hotel is limited to six stories and the office building to 10 stories. The Autumn Chace townhome community opposed the plan until language was added to ensure only one of the buildings would be a hotel and to limit the hours for hotel bars and live entertainment. This article was first published in the Sandy Springs section of the Reporter Newspaper on March 24th, 2019 and is written by Evelyn Andrews. To read the original publication, click...
read moreIs a new city vision taking shape on Roswell Road?
Across the street, in the 6000 block of Roswell Road, developer Kirk Demetrops with MidCity Partners is requesting a zoning change for the property, where a seven-story office building and Bank of America stand. According to Demetrops, Bank of America has been issued a building permit to construct a new branch where KFC and Checkers were located, adjacent to the proposed development. If rezoning is approved by Sandy Springs City Council, the MidCity Partners development could include a mix of office, retail and residential. That project is scheduled to go before the Planning Commission on Jan. 15 and the council on Feb. 17. This Article Originally Ran In The Sandy Springs Reporter For More, Please Click Here and Turn to Page...
read moreYear in review: What 2012 was about, for Sandy Springs
In 2012, Sandy Springs began a time of rapid change. The city settled lawsuits that had dragged on for years, pursued economic development and completed a design of plans for what leaders hope will be a vibrant downtown… Major business news included Branch Properties’ decision to buy the struggling City Walk development, and Regent Partners has purchased the Concourse Corporate Center in Sandy Springs, which includes the iconic King and Queen buildings. The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce began promoting its initiative to turn the city’s famous “Pill Hill” into a Silicon Valley of medicine. Kirk Demetrops, president of MidCity Real Estate Partners, announced a $36 million development of seven medical office buildings at the northwest corner of Ga. 400 and North Hammond Drive. The city also hired an economic development director, Andrea Hall… Originally Published in the Sandy Springs Reporter Read More...
read moreSandy Springs project signals new cycle of medical offices
A local developer has announced a major project some hope could signal the start of a new cycle of medical office development in the central Perimeter market. Kirk Demetrops, president of MidCity Real Estate Partners, says the $36 million development will consist of seven buildings located in the northwest corner of Ga. 400 and North Hammond Drive. The complex also offers frontage on Barfield Road and Ga. 400… Originally Published in the Sandy Springs Reporter Read More...
read moreSandy Springs Business owners want more for Powers Ferry Landing
City leaders say the Powers Ferry Landing’s business district needs more encouragement and attention to get it out of its rut. Developers say the district has loads of undeveloped potential, but geography holds the area back. Many people aren’t aware Powers Ferry Landing is in Sandy Springs… Kirk Demetrops, a local real estate developer, said the interstate also provides challenges. “I think the traffic on I-285 alone caused this area to be more difficult to get to,” he said… Originally Published in the Sandy Springs Reporter Read More...
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