26 Sep Dunwoody: A Small City within Atlanta
Although Dunwoody has its roots in the in the 1830’s, this northern suburb of Atlanta didn’t incorporated as a city until 2008. The six districts of Dunwoody range from the historic districts of Dunwoody Village and Winters Chapel to the mixed use communities of Perimeter Center, Georgetown, Tilly’s Mill, and Jett Ferry/Williamsburg. The diverse architectural style and function of the individual districts are bound by the community’s focus on natural beauty, a value of individual no matter what their age, the arts and a vibrant business community, which integrates itself into community life as opposed to dominating the community.
The hallmark of Dunwoody is its commitment to green space as exemplified by Brook Run Park and the Dunwoody Nature Center. The natural beauty of Brook Run Park is accentuated by an adventure garden for children, a dog park, a skate park, and trails. The purpose of the Dunwoody Nature Center is to conserve and maintain the beauty of the native plants, flowers, and trees at Dunwoody Park. The Nature Center also provides nature education for both children and adults through camps, classes, and lectures.
The Dunwoody Preservation Trust provides oversight in the preservation of the heritage and history of the community. One of example of the organization’s work is their management and maintenance of the grounds and buildings of the reconstruction era Donald-Bannister farm. The arts are promoted and accessible to the community at the North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, which houses The Spruill Center for the Arts, The Stage Door Players and the Chattahoochee Handweaver’s Guild.
The homes in Dunwoody range from very affordable condominiums to million dollar homes. There is a wide variety of architectural styles and neighborhood types. Home values and sales recently demonstrated a slight downward trend, but they have remained relatively stable during the past decade. The stability and growth of Dunwoody also translates to a stable real estate market.
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