Storefront stories of Little Five Points and the remnants of activism
Residents and businesses of Little Five Points successfully organized against large-scale urban renewal projects in the 1970s. This multimodal remix presents the local businesses and spaces still thriving today.
Jeffgunn, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr
Commercial district serving for over 100 years
Little Five Points is home to over 60 retail establishments, many of which are locally owned.
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Commercial Buildings
Establishments
A focused look at the local leadership, business networks, and community organizing strategies to counter large-scale redevelopment plans.
A historical overview on context of interstate highway development, suburban growth, and demographic shifts in Atlanta that placed Little Five Points at risk.
Seattle Municipal Archives, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr
Mike, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, via Flickr
Chris Christian, CC BY-NC 2.0, via Flickr
Location
Little Five is located a few miles east of downtown Atlanta and surrounded by Inman Park, Poncey Highland, Edgewood, and Candler Park. Its name is derived from the five-point intersection created by Moreland Ave, Euclid Ave, and Seminole Ave.
Address
372 Moreland Eve NE, Atlanta, GA
ENGRD 101 MultiModal Remix
Tiffany Jin