This new pocket park gives a finished look to the northeast corner of 10th and Peachtree…even though most of Midtown wishes John Dewberry would go ahead a develop the darn thing. I’m of the opinion that it’ll happen when it’s supposed to happen. The park looks a little bland right now but some spring flower plantings should change that nicely.
Noble Investment Group has begun its $20 million renovation of the former Hotel Midtown near the 10th Street and Peachtree Street intersection at 125 10th St.
Noble purchased the property last fall for $15 million and is in the process of transitioning the former independent hotel to the full-service Hyatt Atlanta Midtown. Originally built in 1986, the hotel will add three rooms, bringing the count to 194 when it opens sometime in early 2013.
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, a concrete composite and glass panels will replace the red brick and windows on the exterior façade. The entrance will be made more pedestrian friendly, while all the public areas inside, such as the pool and dining area, will be redesigned.
The ABC went on to say that the former Mojito Restaurant Lounge “will be converted to a Hyatt-branded concept and relocated to front 10th St.”
I knew some major renovations were coming for this hotel, but I didn’t realize that included replacing the entire exterior! That should be a huge improvement, but I’m more excited about the pedestrian improvements. I’ve always been disappointed at how even though the 10th Street side has windows and doors the curtains are always drawn so it seems dead anyway. Moving the hotel restaurant to that spot should liven things up a little.
“Community Apartment plan shields Myrtle Street” (1998)
Midtown residents and Post Properties have cleared the last remaining hurdles for a new residential development on 10th Street.
Senior Vice President Katherine W. Kelley of Post Apartment Development said that after meetings with community leaders and city officials, the company has devised a plan to deter cut-through traffic along Myrtle Street and to minimize on-street parking —- issues foremost on residents’ minds when Post announced its 188-unit apartment complex next to Piedmont Park.
“Lively little corner of Midtown” (1998)
Buckhead restaurateur developing cluster of stores and eateries at Piedmont and 10th Street.
Buckhead restaurateur George Rohrig is bringing his formula for success to Midtown.
“I’ve always used restaurants to bring people into the area, then developed retail shops around them,” said Rohrig, who opened a second location of his popular Buckhead sushi restaurant, Nickiemoto’s, at the corner of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue on Feb. 1.
