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(Redirected from Upper Westside) This article is about the neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia. For the neighborhood of Upper West Side in New York City, see Upper West Side.

Upper Westside is a colloquial area, comprising many historical neighborhoods located in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. It was developed in the 19th century as an industrial hub.

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.

The Works, a planned 80-acre (32 ha) mixed-use development, is being developed by Selig in the area; it will consist of 40 buildings many of which are of historic character.

References

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