Speak Life Management Breaks Ground on $73.7M Active Adult Community in Metro Atlanta

DECATUR, GA. — Speak Life Management has broken ground on The Holbrook Decatur, a $73.7 million active adult community in Decatur, roughly 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Slated to open in spring 2019 at 1880 Clairmont Road, the community is situated less than one mile from Emory University. Designed for the 50-plus, active lifestyle market, The Holbrook will feature 71 apartments and offer health- and wellness-focused amenities, including a saltwater pool, positive ion emission and aromatherapy, spa services, concierge physician and wellness services, yoga, Pilates, spin classes and art and ceramic classes. In addition, The Holbrook will offer wine bars, local taps, coffee bistros, multiple dining venues and grilling stations. Dogwood Forest, the assisted living brand under the Speak Life Management umbrella, will also be located on the property and will include 97 assisted living units and 32 memory care units. The Holbrook Decatur’s project team includes Solomon Development Services, Needle Development, Choate Construction Co., CDH Partners and Harrison Design.