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| Artists,
musicians, and students discovered Cabbagetown's eccentric character and
affordable homes, and were among the first new residents. Many homes were
purchased near condemnation, and completely renovated. In the early
1980's, urban renewal and widespread gentrification drew developers to the
bargain value of Cabbagetown's charming, historic homes.
The renovation of the Fulton Cotton Mill into luxary loft apartments was finally announced in 1992, with funding from the department of Housing and Urban Development and the Empowerment Zone intiative. Atlantans have begun to rediscover Cabbagetown's unique flavor and the area has begun to change drastically. Many longterm residents have been displaced by the newcomers, but there are still plenty of people who either worked at the mill and or remember the days when the twin stacks still blew smoke. Today, Cabbagetown has an eclectic population of young families, artists, musicians, students, and professionals. The new prosperity of the neighborhood has improved safety dramatically, as well as the quality of life. Many of the shotgun cottages have quaint, new gardens, and boast remodeled, old-fashioned porch fronts. Neighborhood activism has cultivated green space and updated playgrounds. New businesses such as the Cabbagetown Grill, Agave Restaurant, Up the Alley Gallery, Carroll Street Bakery, and the Urban Gardner, are growing with the neighborhood, and leading the way for more commerce. It is the vibrant energy of the neighborhood, and the richness of its history, that continues to make Cabbagetown one of the most interesting communities in the South! |
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