Upper Westside, Atlanta Explained

Upper Westside is a colloquial area, comprising many historical neighborhoods located in Atlanta, Georgia.^[1] The neighborhood is located in the northwestern sector of Atlanta, west of I-75 and inside I-285, to the south of Vinings and to the west of Buckhead.^[2] It was developed in the 19th century as an industrial hub.^[2]

Bolton, Riverside, and Whittier Mill Village are the largest neighborhoods comprising the district.

Points of Interest

The most notable landmark is the Crest Lawn cemetery.^{[2] [3]}

The Works, a planned 80acres mixed-use development, is being developed by Selig in the area; it will consist of 40 buildings many of which are of historic character.^{[4] [5]}

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Upper Westside Sees Rapid Transformatyion . Bizjournals.com . 2017-05-03.
2. Web site: Five reasons to love the Upper Westside - Atlanta Magazine. 11 April 2017. Atlantamagazine.com. 2017-05-03.
3. Web site: Developer Plans $200M Community On Atlanta’s Upper West Side. Douglas. Sams. News.wabe.org. 2017-05-03.
4. Web site: First look: ‘The Works’ planned for 80 acres on Atlanta’s Upper Westside. 20 December 2017.
5. Web site: Selig Announces 'The Works,' An 80-Acre Project - What Now Atlanta. 11 August 2017. 20 December 2017.