A mix of older homes, apartment buildings and duplexes once characterized the quaint West End Park neighborhood, but in recent years the area has seen an influx of condo development.
On Parthenon Avenue less than a block separates The Acropolis and Artesia, two of several developments under construction there.
Both projects boast views of Centennial Park, the Nashville skyline and the Parthenon, along with easy access to Centennial Dog Park, which is across the street.
The Acropolis' townhomes range in price from $850,000 to $1.4 million; it is being built at the intersection of Parthenon and Avoca avenues. The three-bedroom units will range from 2,400 to 3,600 square feet and feature rooftop balconies, gardens, private two-car garages and open floor plans.
The project has joined the U.S. Green Building Council, which created the LEED for Home certification process, a voluntary initiative that promotes sustainable green practices. Benefits of owning a LEED home are reduced use of energy, water and natural resources — and less waste.
"The LEED requirements are that the project have access to green space, good access to public transportation, hospitals and retail," said Steve Nestor, partner with JBS Custom Builders. "West End Park was an ideal location for all of that."
Despite the sluggish economy, Nestor believes there won't be a problem finding buyers. "We think spring 2009 will be the right time for that (economy) to turn around," he said.
Artesia goes upscaleArtesia's 17 one- to three-bedroom units will range from 1,350 to more than 2,800 square feet with a price tag of $500,000 to more than $1 million. Developers are allowing buyers to customize each condo and offering 30 hours of consultation with a design firm.
Artesia, at 2905 Parthenon near Long Boulevard, features underground parking and storage, a dark brick mortar and glass exterior design, custom-designed closets and rooftop terraces on top units.
"West End Park is attractive for condo development because it's convenient to several growing commercial, business and residential areas," said Craig Owensby, spokesman for Metro Planning. "It's an example of the kind of development that's happening in neighborhoods close to other growth."
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