Residents Enjoy Dowtown Getaway at Oakland Park

Nov. 18, 2008 - PRLog -- When Stephen and Yolanda Upkins decided to buy a second home, the Henry County residents knew that they wanted to buy a condominium in downtown Atlanta. The Upkins looked at Oakland Park for more than a year before they bought their eco-friendly condominium there. Great location, breathtaking skyline views and state-of-the-art green features helped the Upkins choose Oakland Park as their perfect Atlanta getaway. Oakland Park, a 65-home mixed-use residential condominium and commercial project located in the Historic Grant Park neighborhood on Memorial Drive is Atlanta's first LEED Silver certified multi-family building.

“Oakland Park has everything we were looking for in a second home,” said Stephen. “The extra perks such as the fitness center, Stella Neighborhood Trattoria on the bottom floor and the skyline views really make Oakland Park the perfect getaway for us.”

The Upkins one bedroom/one bathroom condominium consists of countless contemporary interior features including bamboo flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to let in plenty of natural light and fresh air and offer unbelievable views of the Atlanta skyline. Although not originally a must-have for the Upkins, they enjoy several of the green features that Oakland Park offers residents including the dual flush toilets, water saving sinks and showers, cement ceilings and the community recycling program. Oakland Park’s environmentally-friendly features turned into a big selling point for the Upkins and had a lot to do with their final decision.

“We have really enjoyed getting to know this historic neighborhood and have had an amazing time trying new restaurants in our new neighborhood,” said Stephen. “This entire process has been easy thanks to the staff at Oakland Park.”

Fine dining for every meal can be found less than one mile from Oakland Park. Residents enjoy close proximity to award-winning restaurants such as Ria’s Bluebird, Agave, Redfish, Carrol Street Café, Six Feet Under and many more. Other nearby Atlanta attractions include Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum, and The King Center. Outdoor activities including sports, picnics and walks can be enjoyed at nearby Grant Park, which consist of 131-acres of green space. Historic Oakland Cemetery also offers unique opportunities with several events offered throughout the year.

Oakland Park, the first multi-family housing project in Atlanta to receive LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, bridges the gap between several established communities and provides residents with the opportunity to walk to premier shopping, dining and entertainment venues. For more information, call 404-688-0300 or visit Oakland Park at 563 Memorial Drive in Atlanta or at www.oaklandparkatlanta.com.

About Melaver, Inc.
Melaver, Inc., is a third generation, sustainably-focused real estate firm with holdings throughout the Southeast.  Notable projects include one of the first Silver LEED designations from the U.S. Green Building Council for an historic preservation project in Savannah (The Whitaker Building), as well as the nation’s first all retail LEED Core & Shell project (Abercorn Common Shopping Center) in Savannah that includes the first and only LEED McDonald’s.  Eighty-five percent of Melaver’s staff is LEED accredited professionals, and the company is committed to examining the environmental, financial and social aspects of every project in which it is involved.

About Urban Realty Partners
Urban Realty Partners is an Atlanta-based real estate development organization that is focused on well planned, mixed-use urban developments that enhance their neighborhoods while providing exceptional places to live, work and shop. Their developments are often in revitalized neighborhoods with pedestrian orientation and convenience to city transit, amenities and educational, retail and cultural centers. Projects include Capitol Gateway and The Reynolds in midtown Atlanta, The Brookwood in Buckhead and Puritan Mill on Atlanta’s west side.