[:en]A Tale of Two Cities: Boston vs. Atlanta[:]

[:en]A cultural comparison of Boston and Atlanta, home of our
Affiliate of the Month this April, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s
International Realty,the exclusive Sothebys
International Realty affiliate in Metro Atlanta, with offices in
North Atlanta, Buckhead, Cobb, and Intown.

In a world that seems to be evolving with newtechnology and new
ways of livingevery day, it can be easy to think of the small town
as an unattainable part of an idealized yesteryear. Civic pride, a
place where neighbors know your namedo such things even exist
anymore?

In the suburbs just outside Atlanta and Boston’s metropolitan
centers, they do.In Atlanta’s North Buckhead neighborhood, the
Civic Association keeps neighbors socially active with creative
ways to enjoy their beautiful surroundings, from “Walk to School”
days to the Annual Holiday Christmas Tree sale.Surrounded by
pastoral beauty, Weston, Massachusetts has long been one of the
states most sought-afterzip codes, with quiet, tree-lined byways.
Lush, forested and peaceful residential areas are complimented by
beloved local shopping andrestaurant destinations.
Inthese uncertain times, the idea of community spirit
and neighborhood unity seem as important as ever.

Just beyond is metro Atlanta, where people enjoy the outdoors.
Parkslike Piedmont Park in Midtown and Centennial Olympic Park
Downtownare prevalent throughout Atlanta and it’s common to see
people taking advantage of these urban oases with a game of
ultimate Frisbee or a family picnic. The parks also provide the
perfect locations for Atlanta’s numerous festivals that bring
people out in droves. Residents stroll or cycle along the expanding

BeltLine trail, spend an afternoon at one of the
city’spublic
markets, or even just a few hours spent tasting at a
new brewery.

Atlanta residents are also avid sports fans, flocking to
SunTrust Park to cheer on baseball’s Braves or to Mercedes-Benz
Stadium to root for football’s Falcons.

Gibson Sothebys International Realtys vast network of real
estate experts covers nearly every corner of the world. Considering
a future move to Georgia? Contact our Relocation
Director, Aimee Rideout, at Aimee.Rideout@GibsonSIR.com.

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