John Reinhardt
REALTOR
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Atlanta's Virginia-Highland community is already busy preparing for its 25th annual Summerfest, taking place June 6-8. Virginia-Highland is a historic district full of charming bungalow-style homes, many built in the early 20th century. The neighborhood, bounded on the north by Amsterdam Avenue, on the south by Ponce de Leon Avenue, on the east by Briarcliff Road, and on the west by the Southern Railroad Line, was incorporated into the City of Atlanta in 1912. Commerce began to develop around the intersection of Virginia and Highland Avenues, where the community gets its name, in the mid-1920s, following steady residential growth in earlier decades. Today, in addition to being one of the City's most sought-after addresses, Virginia-Highland is known as an in-town destination for shopping, dining and nightlife.
"The involvement of our residents, the architectural beauty of our homes and pedestrian-friendly commercial village is what sets Virginia-Highland apart from other communities in Atlanta," says Pamela Papner, Virginia-Highland Civic Association president and co-chair for this year's Summerfest. "Our residents are always willing get involved in order to improve our quality of life in Virginia-Highland."
The VHCA is a volunteer non-profit group that helps maintain the neighborhood by supporting schools, parks and other community amenities and taking on improvement projects. Currently VHCA is working on a residential preservation initiative to protect the unique architecture that distinguishes the neighborhood, as well as a neighborhood commercial zoning initiative.
Summerfest takes place along tree-lined Virginia Avenue between North Highland Avenue and Park Drive, in the heart of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. Itfeatures a juried artist market, food, live music, a 5K race and children's activities. Proceeds from the event go back into the Virginia-Highland community through VHCA. For more information, visit www.vahi.org/summerfest.html.
John Reinhardt
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
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