Friday, October 22, 2010

Granite curb going in, followed by new, wider sidewalk

We're seeing a flurry of activity along Peachtree to ensure excellent progress before we scale back for the holidays. Several retaining walls are now complete, so we turn our attention to installing granite curbing on the north side of Peachtree at Stratford Road. When that is complete in the next two weeks, we will pour the new, wider sidewalk.

The Peachtree Boulevard transformation is the major enhancement of a stretch of Peachtree Road in Buckhead into a more livable, walkable, bikable and drivable promenade. The transformation will allow Peachtree to live up to its reputation as Atlanta’s “signature street.” It will become a destination, not just a throughway. Information is available at: http://www.peachtreeboulevard.com.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Widening of Peachtree's north side taking shape

Phase II of the Peachtree Boulevard transformation is making visible progress. Aside from the moving of utilities and installation of storm drains, new retaining walls are going up, and the widening of Peachtree’s north side is beginning to take shape. One of the results will be the straightening of the Stratford Road “shift” that has confused southbound drivers for years.

The Peachtree Boulevard transformation is the major enhancement of a stretch of Peachtree Road in Buckhead into a more livable, walkable, bikable and drivable promenade. The transformation will allow Peachtree to live up to its reputation as Atlanta’s “signature street.” It will become a destination, not just a throughway. Information is available at: http://www.peachtreeboulevard.com.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Peachtree Boulevard transformation Phase II underway

Another stretch of Atlanta’s signature street is about to undergo a stunning transformation. Phase II of the Peachtree Boulevard transformation has begun, extending from the Buckhead MARTA station north past Phipps Plaza. After several weeks of utility work, crews have begun removing trees along the route, all to be replaced with 85 quality oak shade trees. Those trees will grow about one foot per year, up to 35 feet.

A look at Phase I (from the other side of Piedmont Road to the MARTA overpass) shows how quickly the new trees we are adding will grow to provide a lush, shaded vista along Peachtree in Buckhead.

The Peachtree Boulevard transformation is the major enhancement of a stretch of Peachtree Road in Buckhead into a more livable, walkable, bikable and drivable promenade. The transformation will allow Peachtree to live up to its reputation as Atlanta’s “signature street.” It will become a destination, not just a throughway. Information is available at: http://www.peachtreeboulevard.com.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Back to work following the extended winter break

After a holiday lane closure moratorium and a week of snow, the Peachtree Boulevard transformation is forging ahead. Crews are installing the granite curbs you may have noticed stacked just north of Maggiano's. Before installation, these curbs are more than 15 inches tall (the former Buckhead CID ED called them the "Cliffs of Dover")! Once installed below grade, however, only six inches will be exposed, forming an attractive and sturdy transition from the road to the sidewalk buffer.

The Peachtree Boulevard transformation is the major enhancement of a stretch of Peachtree Road in Buckhead into a more livable, walkable, bikable and drivable promenade. The transformation will allow Peachtree to live up to its reputation as Atlanta’s “signature street.” It will become a destination, not just a throughway. Information is available at: http://www.peachtreeboulevard.com.