Bankhead

Bankhead, not to be confused with Buckhead, is located on the Westside of Atlanta (just a little ways away from Georgia Tech). It is completely MARTA accessible. In all honesty, it is quite an interesting neighborhood to the extent that there are shabby housing projects and mini-mansions all located in very close proximity to each other. If you listen to hip-hop, you may have heard this neighborhood mentioned in several local rapper’s songs. Yes, the area is a little rough, but there are some nice things to say about Bankhead.

There are currently some re-developments taking place, which includes plans of demolition and re-building the area. New businesses and new homes are slowly but surely popping up throughout this area (hence, more middle to upper-class families are moving in). Bankhead Highway, has been re-named Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. These are all signs that the area is trying to improve. If you are a developer, you might want to check out this place while prices are still relatively affordable.

Bankhead’s residents vary just as much as the housing options do. Here, you will find a range from low incomers to high-classed established families. Over all, this place is great for business owners and residents looking for opportunities to invest in affordable real estate.

Bankhead Highway, recently renamed Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, is a neighborhood in transition. On one end of the parkway are well established older homes, small mom and pop businesses, and on the other are connections to other established neighborhoods. But from point A to point B are neighborhoods and businesses that are struggling to survive. Public transportation is readily available, and because of proximity to the interstate many truckers use the area for overnight parking. Crime is higher in this area then in most of the surrounding communities. Revitalization efforts are underway but slow.