Public trails, parks near Southside Trail are part of Atlanta Housing’s Englewood development

An under-the-radar greenspace project near the Beltline’s Southside Trail that project leaders call both innovative and beautiful is rounding into shape in compelling ways.

With infrastructure work that brings to mind early stages of Historic Fourth Ward Park, the multifaceted trails and greenspace project in booming Chosewood Park is part of Atlanta Housing’s 30-acre Englewood development, which has begun construction on the first $72-million phase of affordable housing just west of Boulevard.

Atlanta Housing officials provided the latest project renderings and more insight to Urbanize Atlanta this week, shedding light on how the park will look and function.

The park project will connect with Chosewood Park via stairs at Gault Street, and will link with trails to the Southside Trail and the adjacent Beltline Crossing Park, which is expected to eventually be expanded.

Atlanta Housing breaks down park components into three different sections. Those are described as:

The Fountain: A sustainable stormwater pond and fountain features cover about 3 acres and will serve as “a beautiful amenity to the community,” per an Atlanta Housing spokesperson.

Linear park: At roughly 1/2 acre, this park will link to the northern part of the Englewood development. 

Tiered streetscapes: Also known as “town center park,” this 2.5-acre greenspace will be the central activity focal point for the full community. The terrace is designed with plaza seating, lawns, a playground, and shade structure.

The greenspaces are on pace to be finished by the end of 2024. But according to project leaders, the park won’t open to the public until onsite housing construction is complete.

At last check, the first housing component isn’t expected to open until sometime in 2026.

View the full article by Josh Green on Urbanize Atlanta here.