Right now there is not a more amazing city to live in than Atlanta. For many years, metro Atlanta experienced tremendous growth but most of its residents and newcomers flocked to the suburbs, making several of the surrounding counties some of the fastest growing in the country.

In the early 2000s, Atlanta city officials and planners began working on a project to revitalize the older in-town neighborhoods and make them attractive to people seeking a more urban setting. The project was called the “Atlanta Beltline" and was launched with the blessing of the mayor and city officials.

Ten years later, the Beltline has developed into a collection of homes, lofts, condos, green space, parks, walking trails, biking paths and restaurants. Eventually there will be a light-rail train to connect all of the in-town neighborhoods and allow for easy travel from one to another. Atlanta has finalized the in-town streetcar to connect tourists and residents to major city attractions.

In part because of the Beltine project, one of the greatest neighborhood transformations is an area of Atlanta known as Old Fourth Ward. This neighborhood is in the center of town, borders the King Memorial Center, Ebeneezer Baptist Church and Martin Luther King's family home. Written off not long ago as an area of dilapidated homes and boarded-up warehouses, the Old Fourth Ward has come roaring back.

People are moving into this area in droves and it's driving home prices upward. The boarded-up warehouses have been converted to lofts, the dilapidated homes have been renovated and resold and businesses have invested in the community. The Old Fourth Ward has something for everyone. Restaurants are within walking distance, the Streetcar offers transportation to cultural events, the Ponce City and Krog Street markets offers upscale shopping, restaurants and a place to meet your neighbors.

Home values in the Old Fourth Ward have recovered from the financial crash and are moving in a positive direction. There is something for everyone with lofts and condos in the $200,000 to $300,000s, town homes ranging from $300,000 to the $600,000s and single-family homes listed in a full range of prices depending on size, location and renovations. There are upscale apartments throughout the community for those wanting a taste of the city life before purchasing.

The revitalization is nearly complete and this area has been touted by city officials as what can be accomplished when everyone works together.

It is clear from the daily activity and weekend festivities that the Old Fourth Ward is one of the most vibrant areas of Atlanta, where old meets truly meets new. The historic nature of the community has been maintained but updated enough to attract millennials. For those wanting a taste of the history, culture, art, fine dining and fun — the Old Fourth Ward is the place to find it.