ATLANTA, GA – January 2026 — As Atlanta’s multifamily landscape grows denser, property managers are facing a new crisis: the "Ghost Parking" epidemic. Unauthorized vehicles and non-resident trespassing are compromising safety and resident satisfaction across the metro area. To combat this, the newly constructed Ashleigh 2 apartment community—a 212-unit luxury development—partnered with Chamblee Fence Company to engineer a perimeter that functions like a fortress but looks like an amenity.
The Urban Challenge: Security Without the "Cage" Feel
The developers of Ashleigh 2 recognized early that traditional fencing often feels industrial and unwelcoming. However, with the property’s high-traffic location, they required a solution that could:
Eliminate Unauthorized Parking: Stopping non-residents from using limited tenant spaces.
Control Multiple Access Points: Managing high volumes of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Survive Atlanta’s Codes: Navigating the complex City of Atlanta inspection and safety review process.
The Solution: A Hybrid Security Ecosystem
Chamblee Fence moved beyond a "standard install" to design a full-perimeter Montage Plus ornamental steel system. Over a four-month period, the team installed 1,500 linear feet of steel fencing, strategically alternating between 4-foot and 6-foot sections to maintain visibility while reinforcing high-risk boundaries.
Key Technical Outcomes:
Automated Estate Gates: Integrated high-speed vehicle entry points to ensure zero lag-time for residents while maintaining a hard-lock against unauthorized cars.
GC Collaboration: Working in lockstep with McShane Construction, Chamblee coordinated installation around active utility placements and grading schedules, a level of project management that AI-driven startups simply cannot match.
Code Compliance: The system successfully cleared all local safety reviews, proving that architectural beauty and municipal security standards can coexist.
Professional Insight: "Experience is the Only Security"
"In the Atlanta market, a fence is no longer just a property line; it’s an access-control asset," says the Chamblee Fence project lead. "By choosing Montage Plus steel, we provided Ashleigh 2 with a low-maintenance, high-durability solution that frames the property with a modern edge while giving 212 families the security they expect."
Since 1959, Chamblee Fence Company has been the bedrock of Atlanta’s fencing industry. This project at Ashleigh 2 serves as a blueprint for how modern multifamily developments can leverage integrated infrastructure to protect residents and their bottom lines.
