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Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Avery Park's Village Square makes for unique entry While home sales at Avery Park continue at a brisk pace, the commercial Village Square at Avery Park has created a unique statement of its own. Avery Park is one of only a few Atlanta-area communities to have a commercial area as its entry feature. Promoted as an extension of historic downtown Newnan, the Avery Park commercial area is true to turn-of-the-century style architecture. "From its urban-like design to its brick detail, the Village Square entry building is not only reminiscent of turn-of-the-century Newnan, it is designed for today's business and residential uses," said Kip Oldham, architect of the project and president of Newnan-based K.A. Oldham Design. Features of the building include 11 residential lofts on the second floor featuring open floor plans and 12-foot ceilings. The main level will be home to a 6,200 sq. ft. restaurant and a gourmet grocery store with prepared-to-eat foods and a grocery delivery service. A gift shop featuring Newnan and Coweta-made products will also be housed on the main level. Other businesses including a real estate office, an investment company and a dry cleaning service will also be part of the unique building. In addition to the unique entry structure, Avery Park's commercial Village Square is also home to The Goodson Building, which features a family dental practice and several retail stores. A turn-of-the-century-style convenience center is also planned for the Village Square. Pat Heaberg, vice president of commercial and industrial development at Pathway Communities believes the Village Square is a great complement to Avery Park's already booming residential component, which is estimated to have as many as 850 homes. "The Village Square creates a feeling for the community right from the start," states Heaberg. "It automatically gives people the feeling that Avery Park is not just an average subdivision, but rather a community with a real sense of place, that offers residents and the surrounding area a variety of retail and professional services." Adding to Avery Park's appeal are the community's vast green belts and open areas, which make up more than 30 percent of the community. Other amenities include walking trails and pedestrian paths which will connect residents to the Village Square, a competition-size swimming pool, tennis courts and community parks. Homes are priced from the mid $100s to the $300s and range in style from turn-of-the-century to traditional to custom. Avery Park is located on Ga. Highway 29 in Newnan. For more information on commercial development opportunities at Avery Park, call Pat Heaberg at 770-487-8585. For residential information, visit the Avery Park Information Center, open daily 11-5 and Sunday 1-5, or call 770-252-9100.
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