Bulloch St Southwest, The Villages at Carver

From the exterior, The Villages at Carver is very appealing to the naked eye, and is a welcome bright spot of what seems to be an up and coming area. As a pretty, mixed-use complex, it is equipped with nice take-out cafes, pretty promenades for strolling outside on summer (and hopefully not too steamy ‘Hotlanta’ days).

The Villages is a mixed-use redevelopment near Pryor and Alabama Streets, adjacent to downtown Atlanta with excellent views of the golden ‘Georgia Dome’, the pictoresque Presidential Parkway, the City of Atlanta’s government center, plus it is just a few minutes away from Fulton County government offices. The Villages has quick access to I-20, I-75/85, University Avenue and Atlanta Technical College, availing you to a rich Arts community - particularly folk art and regional pieces. The area has good access to essential destinations like the Lakewood Amphitheatre,where major rock, pop, and hip-hop and R&B acts play throughout the summer and fall seasons.

My friend Ruby met her then soon-to-be husband at one of the local cafes there, reinforcing the reputation of The Villages as a great spot for singles to meet. Now, almost four years later they have a son and are looking forward to raising him there. They will be able to take advantage of some of the better public elementary schools that the City of Atlanta has to offer.