Tag: Cascade
What determines who gets a grocery store?
Cascade is distinct from nearby locales in that its residents don’t lack fresh food from traditional retailers. I was fascinated to learn that yet another grocer was moving in—even more so when I came across a city-created map of fresh-food options, where that cluster of stores stands in contrast to the rest of Southwest Atlanta, and the other predominantly Black neighborhoods where grocers are few and far between. Why the abundance in Cascade Heights? And how does a Black neighborhood that needs a grocer get one?
My Style: Marina Skye, creative director and set designer
Marina Skye describes herself as a “mood magician”—best known for helping design Atlanta’s Trap Music Museum.
Where to live now in Atlanta 2018
The next hot Atlanta neighborhoods. Eight friendly, walkable places where you can still afford to live.
Roll to soul at Cascade Skating Rink
Step into Cascade Skating Rink on Saturday, Sunday (the big night), Tuesday, or Wednesday and find a whole world of dance happening on wheels. The people who come here are regulars—and they’ve got the moves—so novices, you’ve been warned.
Arnika Dawkins Gallery showcases photography by and about African Americans
“Photography is the medium of our time,” Dawkins says. “It reflects how I see the world. When I blink my eyes, it’s almost like a photograph. It’s approachable and understandable.”
Neighborhood: Cascade
Want to rub elbows with the likes of Atlanta mayors, civil rights hero C.T. Vivian, singer Janelle Monáe, and top execs such as Coca-Cola’s Carl Ware? Then head to southwest Fulton County and the tony neighborhoods of the Cascade Road corridor.