Bringing Lidl to Interlock Tower addresses far more than just a shared need for a grocery store, but represents the completion of a long-standing community vision for what a mixed-use district should encompass.
As Atlanta continues to attract both emerging startups and global corporations with its unique blend of accessibility and diversity, the energy of this market is exactly why developments like Interlock Tower matter, as they create environments where businesses, students and residents can come together.
When Interlock Tower was first imagined, we knew that creating a true sense of place required more than just offices, dining and residential components. It required daily convenience, walkability and most importantly, listening to what the community told us was missing from West Midtown.
To meet that need for walkability, we crafted a design that feels connected. With Interlock Tower being adjacent and walkable to The Interlock, this second phase connects both properties via a one-acre public park, with sidewalks and separate parking decks for ease of entry on multiple sides of the property.
To address daily convenience and respond to what the community said was missing, we focused on the number one request that we heard from residents, students and neighbors, which was the need for a grocery store in a place many called a food desert.
Now open at 1090 Northside Drive NW, Lidl brings its 31,000-square-foot globally recognized model to the westside. Part of the Schwarz Group, Lidl operates more than 12,000 stores worldwide, and its curated mix of private-label favorites, international imports, fresh meats, seafood and everyday staples adds an essential layer of vibrancy and accessibility to the district.
With its own private parking deck, that’s free while you shop, Lidl’s arrival continues to transform Interlock Tower into the complete mixed-use environment it was designed to be. With Georgia Tech student housing, upscale single-family homes by Monte Hewett, 186,000 square feet of office space, 40,000 square feet of retail space and tenants ranging from Starbucks and Kura Sushi to GoodVets, Salon Lofts and Wagyu House, the center now boasts a fully live, work and play environment.
