A new lifestyle is emerging throughout the city of Marietta as new developments and redevelopments are booming. A wide variety of new homes, town homes, flats and condominiums are springing up, most within easy walking distance of the lively Square. A new Web site, Move2Marietta.com, showcases the housing options.

"Marietta is a highly desirable destination in the Atlanta metro area with its eclectic shops, restaurants, entertainment venues and a lot of new housing options," Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway said. "Promoting the lifestyle Marietta offers is key to setting the city apart from other communities competing for buyers."

Through a public/private partnership, Move2Marietta.com highlights a variety of new housing developments within the city limits and gives home seekers a bird's eye view of new neighborhoods that have been completed, are under construction, or planned in the city.

"This is a very comprehensive site that plays up the quality of the developments and the momentum and excitement that is part of the Marietta community," Bank of North Georgia Community Executive Mary Karras said. "It gives a good overall picture of the lifestyle that Marietta affords both residents and businesses."

Beyond mere homes, these developments are building a sense of community among residents, with ample green space and common areas. Some even feature upscale retail and dining, so homeowners can easily walk to dinner. 

"With all of the development in Marietta, the innovative Web site provides technology-savvy potential buyers a wealth of information in one centralized location," city economic development director Beth Sessoms said. "Increased homeownership in the city will stabilize our neighborhoods and schools and attract new businesses and jobs, which benefits everyone in Marietta."

The new Web site offers information on new developments and links to their Web sites. It includes a search function so potential homeowners can look for new homes based on price range, home type and the number of bedrooms.

The real estate community is also recognizing new site's value as a source for homebuyers.

"The new Web site is well designed and laid out, and hopefully will build awareness of all the great things going on in Marietta," said Karen Kirkpatrick of Keller Williams, who represents the Hunter Walk neighborhood. "It's going to benefit the city in the end with increased tax revenues."

Johnny Walker, of Harry Norman Realtors in Marietta, said he thinks the site is a good tool for him to use with his clients. "What a great informative Web site. As a Realtor, this will make life easier in knowing all of the new developments and happenings in Marietta," Walker said. "I will make sure all of my clients looking in Marietta visit this site."

New housing developments with 10 or more units within the Marietta city limits are featured on the site.

Visit www.Move2Marietta.com for more information on Marietta's many new housing developments.