Doc Chey's Open at CityWalk in Sandy Springs

The new CityWalk in Sandy Springs is beginning to show signs of life, and this week was the opening of the new Doc Chey's. Coming soon to CityWalk include The Grape and my personal favorite, Meehan's Ale House.

While I am excited about new dining options in Sandy Springs, I think planners may have missed the boat a little with CityWalk. The layout may wind up being pretty cool, but right now, it appears most of the buildings surround a Kroger parking lot. I have seen better implementations of more urban and pedestrian-friendly modern shopping developments both in and out of Atlanta. And while having a cool drinking spot like Meehan's will be a nice addition, it would have been nice to get at least one or two more upscale eateries. There is more construction around CityWalk, so one can hope that is coming in time. It will need to if developers believe this will become the epicenter of the new city.