From Safer Streets to Skyline Views

Here’s what’s happening in the Upper Westside

Have a Say in the Future of Collier Road

Back in October 2024, we launched the Collier Road Multimodal Study thanks to a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The goal? To identify improvements along Collier Road—from Northside Drive to Chattahoochee Avenue—that make it safer for everyone.

After months of detailed community input, the POND design team has drafted two concepts for Collier Road improvements:

One primarily on the north side of the street
The other primarily on the south side

Now we need your feedback. Take the survey here to let us know which concept should move forward.

Curious about what happens once votes are tallied? We’ll advance the community’s preferred concept to a 30% concept—early engineering plans detailed enough to generate a cost estimate. From there, additional funding and approvals will be needed before construction. While this study is just the first step, it’s an important one in creating community and city buy-in for safer, multimodal improvements on Collier Road.

Coming Soon: A Safer Crossing at Howell Mill & The District

Keep your eyes peeled: the long-awaited pedestrian signal at Howell Mill & The District is almost ready. With construction wrapped up, all that’s left is the final inspection. Once the light turns on, we’ll be celebrating another milestone in mobility for the Upper Westside.

Music & More: Catch Fleeting Summer Vibes

Two neighborhood favorites are closing out summer with free music and good energy:

🎶 Grooves on the Green at The Interlock
📅 Thursday, August 29 | 6 PM
Bring a blanket and unwind with live music on the green.

🎷 Jazz Fridays at Taste Wine Bar & Market
📅 Friday, August 30 | 6–9 PM
Sip, sway, and enjoy a cozy evening with local jazz.

Photo credits: @mingleexperience, @taste.winebar

Family-Friendly Finds in West Midtown

Looking for kid-approved outings? A few favorites to bookmark:

Escape Room at The Interlock – For older kids and families looking for adventure, this escape room makes a fun, brain-teasing afternoon.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q (West Midtown) – The BBQ you love, with a kids’ menu perfect for mini foodies in training.
Neighborhood Playscapes – Head to Underwood Hills Park or Waterworks Greenspace for some of the best local playgrounds and green space.

Photo credits: @theescapegame, @foxbrosbarbq

Rooftop Roundup: Views for Days

Whether it’s skyline backdrops or design-inspired overlooks, here are three rooftops worth your time:

Marty Mason @Merge Home – Browse luxury furnishings in a thoughtfully styled retail space with panoramic glimpses from the third floor.
Palo Santo Rooftop – Glamour, skyline views, sashimi-inspired bites, and live DJs.
Terminal West (King Plow) – Catch a show on an industrial rooftop deck overlooking historic train tracks.