John Hope

John Hope was an educator in the early twentieth century. He was also a race leader who dealt with the issues that African Americans faced in the early twentieth century. He became president of Morehouse College. The path he lead through life cause the city of Atlanta to honor him by naming a neighborhood after him. Today, the John Hope neighborhood is a middle class neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, It has relatively low crime rates. It is also where Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, and Morehouse college reside.

The neighborhood contains many scenic brownstone houses. There are many student housing options available in the area, including dormitory housing for students of the University. The neighborhood is near Georgia Highway 403. It rests between 8th Street and 14th Street. Charlie G's 11th Street Pub serves many of the inhabitants of the area.

The neighborhood is close to many shopping venues. The population tends to be on the younger side with a low population of seniors and empty-nesters. It is not considered to be a trendy neighborhood, but it is not un-trendy either. An active night life gives the young inhabitants many things to do when school is not in session.