Pathway Communities Ventures North
Builds on Southside Successes
In 1998, on the heels of breaking ground for SummerGrove in Newnan, now one
of Atlanta's most successful master-planned communities, Peachtree City
Development Corp. changed its name to Pathway Communities. Steve Black,
president and chief executive officer of Pathway Communities, said the name
change was necessary as the company developed beyond Peachtree City, the
company's signature community.
Those plans to expand beyond Atlanta's metro south are already coming to
fruition in a big way. Pathway has begun development and sales at Lake
Forest, a 300-acre community in Forsyth County, and consumer response has
been beyond initial expectations.
States Black , "Over the past 20 years, we have learned what makes a great
community-how to use things like architectural guidelines, natural areas
and recreational opportunities to create a total living environment. We
have taken that experience, added exciting new elements like a water park
and advanced home technology, and created a community that is unique to
Forsyth County."
Lake Forest is positioned to be one of Atlanta's most successful
communities in 2002. "With its low tax rate and award-winning school
system, Forsyth County has all the ingredients that consumers are looking
for," says Peggy Sullivan, Pathway Communities' vice president of marketing
and corporate communications. "When you factor in Lake Forest's proximity
to GA. 400, outstanding builders and impressive amenity package, the result
is a highly desirable community."
The secret to the company's success on both the southside and the north is
the fact that Pathway Communities strives to develop more than land.
According to Doug Mitchell, founder of Pathway Communities, a successful
master-planned community has to, "develop friendships and memories for the
residents of each community. We accomplish this through things like our
community Intranet initiative and an abundance of community gathering
places to give residents a sense of belonging."
There are several things that are standard at each Pathway
community-friendly neighborhoods, an abundance of green belts and open
space, great amenities and advanced technology, all in a prime location.
Home buyers will also find the value that comes from true master planning
and an array of homes from the area's top builders.
In addition to Lake Forest on the northside, Pathway is developing three
southside communities-SummerGrove, Avery Park and Monarch Village.
SummerGrove at Newnan
At SummerGrove, Pathway has created one of Atlanta's most exciting
communities. Impressive amenities include an 18-hole, Golf Digest-ranked
golf course, two swimming and water park venues, tennis courts, and
hundreds of acres of parks, paths and lakes. Sidewalks and a Market Square
keep residents connected to one another. And a technology package offers
high-speed Internet access and a community Intranet. SummerGrove offers one
of the area's largest collections of model homes, with 13 fully furnished
models to make home shopping even easier. Homes at SummerGrove are priced
from the $130s to over $700,000. In 2001, SummerGrove was Atlanta's
third-best selling master-planned community.
Avery Park
At Avery Park, Pathway has paid tribute to Newnan and the city's grand
traditions. A Village Square filled with convenient shops and offices gives
Avery Park a cosmopolitan feel in a suburban setting. Amenities include
tennis, swimming, miles of walking trails, neighborhood parks and more than
30% designated green space and open areas. Beautiful homes in a variety of
styles are priced from the $120s to over $300,000, and all are wired for
advanced Internet and Intranet technology.
Monarch Village
Pathway has designed Monarch Village in Stockbridge to be a sanctuary from
the world. Residents can relax in more than 125 acres of green space. And
choose from great resort-style amenities, like a water park with a slide
tower and water mushroom, an ALTA and USTA-approved tennis complex and a
16-acre lake with boating and fishing facilities. Neighbors will enjoy
meeting through the community Intranet and along 20 miles of sidewalks and
trails. Plus, an on-site elementary school is scheduled to open in 2004.
Homes at Monarch Village are priced from the low $100s to over $400,000.
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