Sylvan Hills, Atlanta

Sylvan Hills is a historic intown neighborhood in southwest Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

[1] Sylva, Latin for “forest”, describes the dense tree canopy that shades the streets and homes of Sylvan Hills.

The housing boom tapered off during the Great Depression and started up again after World War II, lasting until the neighborhood was completely developed.

Advertisements from that period promoted the Sylvan Hills subdivision as "This splendid tract of gently rolling woodland is most appropriately named because over its entire extent the gracefully undulating knolls are covered with majestic forest trees, shading the hills and vales during the summer season, and furnishing much protection from winter blasts.

"[3] In May 1924, H. A. Spencer of Norfolk, Virginia, announced the implementation of a "Cross-Town Bus" system that would run from Morningside to Sylvan Hills.

[5] Additionally, prominent developer James Jackson built many homes in Morningside and Sylvan Hills.

Cole shared with developer James Jackson a similar emphasis on the use of premium materials and highly skilled workmanship, attracting homeowners in search of more affluent amenities.

One of the priority projects for the club was to secure land for a park to serve the residents of the growing Sylvan Hills subdivision.

The property was soon purchased and developed into a city park, with the contingency that the Perkerson home remain in ownership of the family during the remainder of their lives.

City notables in favor of the project included: Mayor James L. Key, Alderman Charles M. Ford, Judge T.O.

[8] After decades of decline, Sylvan Hills has experienced significant revitalization and growing property values since the 2010s, driven primarily by its proximity to Tyler Perry Studios, Downtown, Midtown, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta colleges and universities, and the BeltLine.