Greystone Falls was built in 2006. As part of the wave of new development in the North side of Columbus, Georgia, this area boomed with popularity. Previously, this area had been primarily forest or agricultural land. However, in the early 2000s, Columbus Park Crossing, a strip mall of popular department stores and restaurants, was built and along with it came new housing.
Within a mile radius of the complex, there is not much more than other apartments, hotels, and a gas station. Luckily, all other needs can be met within a three mile radius. There are schools for children of all ages, three public parks, a golf course, three grocery stores, and a plethora of restaurants and stores. Despite its close proximity to businesses and recreation it is almost impossible to get anywhere without driving. Public transportation is very limited in North Columbus and sidewalks and bike lanes are virtually nonexistent. Another issue is the high speed and traffic of the surrounding roads. This leaves little choice but to drive and this part of Columbus filled to the brim with pavement on roads and parking lots.
On the whole, Columbus is on the more dangerous side when compared to the national and state averages.
Fortunately, Greystone Falls is in a notoriously safer part of town. The well-lit areas and gated community of Greystone Falls means that residents feel safer and the most common crime in this neighborhood is car break-ins. Compared to the alternatives, this is not a bad situation. People are drawn to the north part of Columbus because of the lower crime rate.
If you’re looking to be closer to nature and enjoy transportation without a car, Greystone Falls is situated right off of the major interstate I-185. This proximity allows residents to easily hop on and travel to west edge of Columbus officially known as Uptown Columbus. This part of town borders Phenix City, Alabama and runs along the Chattahoochee River. The river has become a massive attraction since 2013. It currently is the longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world and has a zipline that takes you from the Georgia side of the river to the Alabama side. These attractions have skyrocketed Uptown Columbus’ growth, but before them, the Columbus State University’s arts programs and the River Walk encouraged the city government to make greater strides in cleaning up infrastructure and crime in this neighborhood. Now, there are weekly events such as Market Days every Saturday in the Summer, a vibrant theater and music community, and activities along the River Walk like biking and jogging.
Much ease comes with having the highway carved straight through the middle of the city. If you’re looking for more than what’s located within the three mile radius of your home, you can always get in the car and within fifteen minutes arrive anywhere in the city. As you can see this area has a lot to offer, but could be improved with better transportation choices. As the posts I collected from the internet show, people are happy to live in Columbus and find many ways to spend their time. As the post below shows, some would be happier with a rail system, but that’s another battle.
