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Old Wilmington Road Revitalization receives funding for construction

John Skach — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:22:42 +0000

Fayetteville’s (NC) Old Wilmington Road Revitalization has taken one more step toward completion! The 72-unit Campbell Avenue senior residential phase was recently funded by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency in a competitive process, paving the way for construction. Urban Collage assisted the development team in submitting application materials as well as preparing design concepts for the site and building, continuing a collaboration that began with a successful HUD HOPE VI award in 2007. The ambitious revitalization promises to transform one of Fayetteville’s most historic neighborhoods into a sustainable model for intown living.

Town of Braselton plans ahead 20 years

Matt Cherry — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:30:08 +0000

Ever wonder what the area around Road Atlanta, Chateau Elan and historic downtown Braselton will look like in 30 years? Urban Collage, Inc. recently completed the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Braselton, Georgia. Over the last decade, the town has experienced dramatic residential development and population growth, the opening and expansion of the Chateau Elan Resort and Winery, and development of several key warehousing and distribution centers. The plan focuses on clarifying and updating the town’s growth management strategies while fostering new high quality development and maintaining the town’s pastoral character. The town’s vision includes reinvestment in its early-1900s Historic Downtown area, creation of TND-styled development around a forthcoming hospital facility and strategies to prevent sprawling development patterns.

The Town of Braselton adopted the new Comprehensive Plan in early August 2010.

Georgia City Goes All-American

Bob Begle — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:35:00 +0000

Acworth, Georgia – a long-time Urban Collage client – was recently honored as an official “All-American City” by the National Civic League. The City competed nationally against 25 other cities and towns across the US. We at Urban Collage have known for years that Acworth is a great place to call home, run a business, raise a child and meet new friends…and now the rest of the country knows it too! We congratulate the good folks of Acworth for this recognition!

To read the announcement on the City’s website click here…

BCTC Campus Plan Unveiled

Stanford Harvey — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:11:14 +0000

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) recently unveiled the final campus master plan for its new 48-acre campus in the historic northside of Lexington. Urban Collage was part of a multi-disciplinary team that explored adaptive reuse of the former Eastern State Mental Hospital site and buildings and created a visionary plan for over 8,000 students. The urban campus seeks to establish ties to surrounding neighborhoods and leverage the College for economic development along the emerging Newtown Pike corridor.

More information can be found here

Garner Plan Adopted

Eric Bosman — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:35:55 +0000

The Town of Garner unanimously adopted the Historic Downtown Garner Plan last Tuesday evening, April 20, 2010. In addition to the Town’s recent designation as a Main Street Community, the adopted Master Plan will guide future public/private investments to expand the historic town center and create greater connectivity and visibility from US Highway 70.

More information can be found here

UC Project Officially Launched in a Groundbreaking Ceremony

John Skach — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:11:44 +0000

The first two phases of the Old Wilmington Road Revitalization were officially launched in a groundbreaking ceremony in Fayetteville, NC on Tuesday April 20. Urban Collage played a key role in master planning the expansive housing revitalization from initial HOPE VI efforts in 2006 and 2007 to detailed site planning and ongoing implementation support.

For local news coverage of the event, follow this link.

Bibb County Schools Facilities Recognized

Stanford Harvey — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:46:48 +0000

Bibb County Schools in Macon, GA recently received one of ten national recognitions for excellence in facilities management. The FMXcellence award by Building Operating Management magazine recognizes facility management teams that are “making a difference” in supporting their organizations. Urban Collage assisted Bibb County School’s Facility Management Team on the rebuild of Central High School and Southwest High School to involve the local communities in the facility planning and implementation process.

Red Mile TIF Moves On

Stanford Harvey — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:42:04 +0000

On March 25, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved an ordinance creating the Red Mile TIF Development Area and approving the city’s participation in the partnership. The TIF now goes to the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority for state review. Urban Collage has led the community-based process for this innovative mixed use development next to the Red Mile racetrack.

A New Opportunity in Acworth

Matt Cherry — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:01:06 +0000

Urban Collage was retained by The City of Acworth to lead an effort to revitalize the historic neighborhood immediately north of the city’s lively Downtown area. Capitalizing on the neighborhood’s assets including three historic churches, a 50-acre park, a rich fabric of historic homes and even a potential long-term commuter rail stop, the plan creates a wide array of new intown housing types with a focus on affordability. The plan now serves as the centerpiece to an Opportunity Zone redevelopment area that was approved by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs in February 2010.

Midtown Atlanta: A Decade of Progress

Matt Cherry — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:57:57 +0000

This year, the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Best in Atlanta Real Estate Awards” recognized the “Deals of the Decade.” Identified through several categories including Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use, projects were awarded for their creative vision and contribution to the economic sustainability of the metro Atlanta area. Perhaps the highlight of the event was the “Overall Deal of the Decade,” which was awarded to the Midtown community, including several key development teams and the Midtown Alliance. Having worked as a key advisor to the Midtown Alliance for over 10 years, Urban Collage congratulates the Midtown community on its significant achievements.