Clark Hill signs lease in Buckhead for Atlanta office
Clark Hill signs lease in Buckhead for Atlanta office
Atlanta’s legal sector has been a bright spot for the still-recovering office leasing market.
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Clark Hill signs lease in Buckhead for Atlanta office
Clark Hill signs lease in Buckhead for Atlanta office
Atlanta’s legal sector has been a bright spot for the still-recovering office leasing market.
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Atlanta’s legal sector has been a bright spot for the still-recovering office leasing market.
Project bound for downtown Savannah island comes into focus
Project bound for downtown Savannah island comes into focus
Project bound for downtown Savannah island comes into focus
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 16:07
Plans for an island community within belching distance of Savannah’s party epicenter River Street are coming into clearer focus, promising a “seamless blend of island ease with urban energy” in a uniquely coastal Georgia locale, per developers.
Formerly known as The Reserve at Savannah Harbor, the 36-acre, multi-phase project has been rebranded “The Isling at Savannah Harbor,” and the first rendering illustrating its scope was supplied this week to Urbanize Atlanta.
National residential developer Trilogy Investment Company partnered last year with Atlanta-based real estate investment firm Kingdom Estates to acquire The Isling’s parcel on Hutchinson Island in Savannah’s River District for $17 million. The site counts a few large homes and some infrastructure in place today, next to golf course links.
The development team hopes to capitalize on downtown Savannah’s cachet and growth around the city that’s recently been described as “explosive.”
The property is set across the Savannah River from the city’s famed River Street, virtually in the shadow of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. It’s a five-minute drive—or short ferry ride—from Savannah’s downtown Historic District, according to project leaders.
The Isling’s name is derived from the Irish word meaning “dream”—which sounds fitting, from a marketing standpoint, for what’s described as a luxury-grade, waterfront mini town with a golf course at its doorstep and the Hostess City’s world-class food scene across the way.
Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah’s River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The initial phase, slated to begin construction this quarter, will see 90 homes total—a mix of townhomes, duets, and single-family dwellings. Trilogy’s schedule calls for delivering that in the third quarter of this year—a quick turnaround.
Pricing for The Isling has yet to be specified.
When completed, The Isling will see 198 homes in what Trilogy officials call a mix of Coastal and Lowcountry architectural styles and floorplans meant to complement the island’s scenery. Those will include single-family dwellings with city views, deep-water river homes, rowhomes, duets (that’s fancy speak for “duplex”), as well as golf course and terrace properties.
Custom home design and build company Southern Coastal Homes is onboard for construction, in partnership with architecture firm A Classical Studio.
“Our goal is to create a lifestyle-focused community that nurtures connections and enhances life’s everyday moments,” Jason Joseph, Trilogy’s CEO and managing partner, said in a project update this week. “The Isling captures the essence of what makes Lowcountry living so special, all while providing easy access to the vibrancy of downtown Savannah.”
We’ve asked project officials for an outlook on when the full community might be finished, and we’ll update this story with any additional details that come.
Trilogy officials say the project continues their goal of building needed housing throughout the Sunbelt—both for-sale and rental options.
View of Savannah’s River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
The project’s location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city’s airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
Today, Hutchinson Island’s primary attraction is the Savannah Convention Center and Westin Hotel, with 18-hole the Club at Savannah Harbor golf course next door.
Also on the island, the 35-acre, mixed-use Savannah Harbor project is taking shape with residences, retail, and greenspace. (Across the river from that is yet another large waterfront project nearing completion, the Upper East River district, where some new penthouses are priced north of $8 million.)
Elsewhere on Hutchinson Island, the IGY Savannah Harbor Marina—featuring 100 berths for all types of vessels, including more than 1,000 linear feet for deep-draft superyachts—is set to open near the convention center this spring.
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge’s connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
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Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah’s River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The project’s location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city’s airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
View of Savannah’s River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge’s connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
Project bound for downtown Savannah island comes into focus
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 16:07
Plans for an island community within belching distance of Savannah’s party epicenter River Street are coming into clearer focus, promising a “seamless blend of island ease with urban energy” in a uniquely coastal Georgia locale, per developers. Formerly known as The Reserve at Savannah Harbor, the 36-acre, multi-phase project has been rebranded “The Isling at Savannah Harbor,” and the first rendering illustrating its scope was supplied this week to Urbanize Atlanta. National residential developer Trilogy Investment Company partnered last year with Atlanta-based real estate investment firm Kingdom Estates to acquire The Isling’s parcel on Hutchinson Island in Savannah’s River District for $17 million. The site counts a few large homes and some infrastructure in place today, next to golf course links.The development team hopes to capitalize on downtown Savannah’s cachet and growth around the city that’s recently been described as “explosive.”The property is set across the Savannah River from the city’s famed River Street, virtually in the shadow of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. It’s a five-minute drive—or short ferry ride—from Savannah’s downtown Historic District, according to project leaders. The Isling’s name is derived from the Irish word meaning “dream”—which sounds fitting, from a marketing standpoint, for what’s described as a luxury-grade, waterfront mini town with a golf course at its doorstep and the Hostess City’s world-class food scene across the way.
Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah’s River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The initial phase, slated to begin construction this quarter, will see 90 homes total—a mix of townhomes, duets, and single-family dwellings. Trilogy’s schedule calls for delivering that in the third quarter of this year—a quick turnaround. Pricing for The Isling has yet to be specified. When completed, The Isling will see 198 homes in what Trilogy officials call a mix of Coastal and Lowcountry architectural styles and floorplans meant to complement the island’s scenery. Those will include single-family dwellings with city views, deep-water river homes, rowhomes, duets (that’s fancy speak for “duplex”), as well as golf course and terrace properties. Custom home design and build company Southern Coastal Homes is onboard for construction, in partnership with architecture firm A Classical Studio. “Our goal is to create a lifestyle-focused community that nurtures connections and enhances life’s everyday moments,” Jason Joseph, Trilogy’s CEO and managing partner, said in a project update this week. “The Isling captures the essence of what makes Lowcountry living so special, all while providing easy access to the vibrancy of downtown Savannah.”We’ve asked project officials for an outlook on when the full community might be finished, and we’ll update this story with any additional details that come. Trilogy officials say the project continues their goal of building needed housing throughout the Sunbelt—both for-sale and rental options.
View of Savannah’s River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
The project’s location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city’s airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
Today, Hutchinson Island’s primary attraction is the Savannah Convention Center and Westin Hotel, with 18-hole the Club at Savannah Harbor golf course next door. Also on the island, the 35-acre, mixed-use Savannah Harbor project is taking shape with residences, retail, and greenspace. (Across the river from that is yet another large waterfront project nearing completion, the Upper East River district, where some new penthouses are priced north of $8 million.) Elsewhere on Hutchinson Island, the IGY Savannah Harbor Marina—featuring 100 berths for all types of vessels, including more than 1,000 linear feet for deep-draft superyachts—is set to open near the convention center this spring.
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge’s connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
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Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 16:07
Plans for an island community within belching distance of Savannah’s party epicenter River Street are coming into clearer focus, promising a “seamless blend of island ease with urban energy” in a uniquely coastal Georgia locale, per developers. Formerly known as The Reserve at Savannah Harbor, the 36-acre, multi-phase project has been rebranded “The Isling at Savannah Harbor,” and the first rendering illustrating its scope was supplied this week to Urbanize Atlanta. National residential developer Trilogy Investment Company partnered last year with Atlanta-based real estate investment firm Kingdom Estates to acquire The Isling’s parcel on Hutchinson Island in Savannah’s River District for $17 million. The site counts a few large homes and some infrastructure in place today, next to golf course links.The development team hopes to capitalize on downtown Savannah’s cachet and growth around the city that’s recently been described as “explosive.”The property is set across the Savannah River from the city’s famed River Street, virtually in the shadow of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. It’s a five-minute drive—or short ferry ride—from Savannah’s downtown Historic District, according to project leaders. The Isling’s name is derived from the Irish word meaning “dream”—which sounds fitting, from a marketing standpoint, for what’s described as a luxury-grade, waterfront mini town with a golf course at its doorstep and the Hostess City’s world-class food scene across the way.
Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah’s River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The initial phase, slated to begin construction this quarter, will see 90 homes total—a mix of townhomes, duets, and single-family dwellings. Trilogy’s schedule calls for delivering that in the third quarter of this year—a quick turnaround. Pricing for The Isling has yet to be specified. When completed, The Isling will see 198 homes in what Trilogy officials call a mix of Coastal and Lowcountry architectural styles and floorplans meant to complement the island’s scenery. Those will include single-family dwellings with city views, deep-water river homes, rowhomes, duets (that’s fancy speak for “duplex”), as well as golf course and terrace properties. Custom home design and build company Southern Coastal Homes is onboard for construction, in partnership with architecture firm A Classical Studio. “Our goal is to create a lifestyle-focused community that nurtures connections and enhances life’s everyday moments,” Jason Joseph, Trilogy’s CEO and managing partner, said in a project update this week. “The Isling captures the essence of what makes Lowcountry living so special, all while providing easy access to the vibrancy of downtown Savannah.”We’ve asked project officials for an outlook on when the full community might be finished, and we’ll update this story with any additional details that come. Trilogy officials say the project continues their goal of building needed housing throughout the Sunbelt—both for-sale and rental options.
View of Savannah’s River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
The project’s location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city’s airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
Today, Hutchinson Island’s primary attraction is the Savannah Convention Center and Westin Hotel, with 18-hole the Club at Savannah Harbor golf course next door. Also on the island, the 35-acre, mixed-use Savannah Harbor project is taking shape with residences, retail, and greenspace. (Across the river from that is yet another large waterfront project nearing completion, the Upper East River district, where some new penthouses are priced north of $8 million.) Elsewhere on Hutchinson Island, the IGY Savannah Harbor Marina—featuring 100 berths for all types of vessels, including more than 1,000 linear feet for deep-draft superyachts—is set to open near the convention center this spring.
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge’s connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
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Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah’s River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
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View of Savannah’s River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
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Photos: MARTA’s futuristic new trains have arrived in Atlanta!
Photos: MARTA’s futuristic new trains have arrived in Atlanta!
Photos: MARTA’s futuristic new trains have arrived in Atlanta!
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 13:49
After several years of funding discussions, design debates, and manufacturing both domestically and overseas, the first example of MARTA’s bold, futuristic new train fleet was at last unveiled in action today.
The sneak peek at Stadler US Inc.’s first CQ400 train for the transit agency came during the State of MARTA 2025: Next Stop: The Future of Transit event at Lindbergh Center station this morning.
Collie Greenwood, MARTA general manager and CEO, outlined investments the agency is making to update the system (from downtown’s Five Points overhaul and the city’s first bus-rapid transit line to the new Communications-Based Train Control system) in advance of major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Super Bowl.
But nothing generated as much interest as a glimpse as the slick new railcars.
“When I stepped onto that new train this morning, it felt like stepping into the future,” said Greenwood at the Uptown Atlanta event. “These new railcars are an inspiration to everyone at MARTA and to our customers who will get to experience a cleaner and safer ride—and hopefully one that shows them how transit can make their lives easier and their trip more enjoyable.”
A juxtaposition of MARTA’s first CQ400 train to be operational on tracks (left) and a current railcar. Courtesy of MARTA
Beyond state-of-the-art aesthetics, the new CQ400 trains will have a number of functionality upgrades. Each will be a four-car set with open gangways in between, allowing MARTA riders to pass between more than one car at once. That will make inter-car movement for passengers and security staff easier, per the agency.
Charging stations, digital maps, computerized service information, and forward and inward-facing seats are also included. One goal for MARTA is to provide more room for bikes, strollers, luggage, and people in wheelchairs, officials have said.
According to MARTA, the front exterior of each railcar will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line.
Testing on the first two vehicles to arrive in Atlanta this month is expected to take roughly a year. They are the first models of their kind to operate in the U.S., making the testing phase time-consuming but critical, MARTA officials previously told Urbanize Atlanta.
However, MARTA heads have said additional trains will be delivered after January that don’t require such a long testing period. That means, should all go as planned, the first new MARTA train will go into revenue service in July, per the transit agency.
How the new MARTA railcars’ open gangway designs allow for passenger travel throughout the train. Courtesy of MARTA
Today, many of MARTA’s 300 railcars date to the agency’s 1970s beginnings and are prone to breakdowns, agency leaders have said.
MARTA entered a contract in 2019 to purchase $646 million worth of modernized new railcars from Stadler—funded via MARTA’s capital improvement program—marking the largest procurement deal ever for both the veteran train builder and transit agency.
MARTA’s first new railcar body was the subject of an unveiling party in Atlanta before Christmas in 2022, after it had been manufactured in Hungary by Stadler. The next stop was Salt Lake City, where Stadler is building out the fleet to MARTA’s specifications—and piquing the interest of transit nuts during test runs across the mountainous landscape.
MARTA launched an initiative in 2021 called “Your Ride, You Decide” that let people vote on four exterior options for the new fleet.
The front exteriors of railcars will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line, per MARTA. Courtesy of MARTA
The chosen exterior designs most closely resemble the conceptual scheme called “Minimalist: Option A”—if not even more minimalist than originally envisioned.
Both Minimalist options floated by MARTA in 2021 were designed to evoke speed, officials said at the time.
Have a closer look at what they mean in the gallery above.
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The front exteriors of railcars will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line, per MARTA. Courtesy of MARTA
A juxtaposition of MARTA’s first CQ400 train to be operational on tracks (left) and a current railcar. Courtesy of MARTA
How the new MARTA railcars’ open gangway designs allow for passenger travel throughout the train. Courtesy of MARTA
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Photos: MARTA’s futuristic new trains have arrived in Atlanta!
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 13:49
After several years of funding discussions, design debates, and manufacturing both domestically and overseas, the first example of MARTA’s bold, futuristic new train fleet was at last unveiled in action today. The sneak peek at Stadler US Inc.’s first CQ400 train for the transit agency came during the State of MARTA 2025: Next Stop: The Future of Transit event at Lindbergh Center station this morning. Collie Greenwood, MARTA general manager and CEO, outlined investments the agency is making to update the system (from downtown’s Five Points overhaul and the city’s first bus-rapid transit line to the new Communications-Based Train Control system) in advance of major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Super Bowl. But nothing generated as much interest as a glimpse as the slick new railcars. “When I stepped onto that new train this morning, it felt like stepping into the future,” said Greenwood at the Uptown Atlanta event. “These new railcars are an inspiration to everyone at MARTA and to our customers who will get to experience a cleaner and safer ride—and hopefully one that shows them how transit can make their lives easier and their trip more enjoyable.”
A juxtaposition of MARTA’s first CQ400 train to be operational on tracks (left) and a current railcar. Courtesy of MARTA
Beyond state-of-the-art aesthetics, the new CQ400 trains will have a number of functionality upgrades. Each will be a four-car set with open gangways in between, allowing MARTA riders to pass between more than one car at once. That will make inter-car movement for passengers and security staff easier, per the agency. Charging stations, digital maps, computerized service information, and forward and inward-facing seats are also included. One goal for MARTA is to provide more room for bikes, strollers, luggage, and people in wheelchairs, officials have said. According to MARTA, the front exterior of each railcar will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line.Testing on the first two vehicles to arrive in Atlanta this month is expected to take roughly a year. They are the first models of their kind to operate in the U.S., making the testing phase time-consuming but critical, MARTA officials previously told Urbanize Atlanta. However, MARTA heads have said additional trains will be delivered after January that don’t require such a long testing period. That means, should all go as planned, the first new MARTA train will go into revenue service in July, per the transit agency.
How the new MARTA railcars’ open gangway designs allow for passenger travel throughout the train. Courtesy of MARTA
Today, many of MARTA’s 300 railcars date to the agency’s 1970s beginnings and are prone to breakdowns, agency leaders have said.MARTA entered a contract in 2019 to purchase $646 million worth of modernized new railcars from Stadler—funded via MARTA’s capital improvement program—marking the largest procurement deal ever for both the veteran train builder and transit agency.MARTA’s first new railcar body was the subject of an unveiling party in Atlanta before Christmas in 2022, after it had been manufactured in Hungary by Stadler. The next stop was Salt Lake City, where Stadler is building out the fleet to MARTA’s specifications—and piquing the interest of transit nuts during test runs across the mountainous landscape. MARTA launched an initiative in 2021 called “Your Ride, You Decide” that let people vote on four exterior options for the new fleet.
The front exteriors of railcars will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line, per MARTA. Courtesy of MARTA
The chosen exterior designs most closely resemble the conceptual scheme called “Minimalist: Option A”—if not even more minimalist than originally envisioned. Both Minimalist options floated by MARTA in 2021 were designed to evoke speed, officials said at the time.Have a closer look at what they mean in the gallery above. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • MARTA-related news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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A juxtaposition of MARTA’s first CQ400 train to be operational on tracks (left) and a current railcar. Courtesy of MARTA
How the new MARTA railcars’ open gangway designs allow for passenger travel throughout the train. Courtesy of MARTA
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Photos: MARTA’s futuristic new trains have arrived in Atlanta!
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 13:49
After several years of funding discussions, design debates, and manufacturing both domestically and overseas, the first example of MARTA’s bold, futuristic new train fleet was at last unveiled in action today. The sneak peek at Stadler US Inc.’s first CQ400 train for the transit agency came during the State of MARTA 2025: Next Stop: The Future of Transit event at Lindbergh Center station this morning. Collie Greenwood, MARTA general manager and CEO, outlined investments the agency is making to update the system (from downtown’s Five Points overhaul and the city’s first bus-rapid transit line to the new Communications-Based Train Control system) in advance of major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Super Bowl. But nothing generated as much interest as a glimpse as the slick new railcars. “When I stepped onto that new train this morning, it felt like stepping into the future,” said Greenwood at the Uptown Atlanta event. “These new railcars are an inspiration to everyone at MARTA and to our customers who will get to experience a cleaner and safer ride—and hopefully one that shows them how transit can make their lives easier and their trip more enjoyable.”
A juxtaposition of MARTA’s first CQ400 train to be operational on tracks (left) and a current railcar. Courtesy of MARTA
Beyond state-of-the-art aesthetics, the new CQ400 trains will have a number of functionality upgrades. Each will be a four-car set with open gangways in between, allowing MARTA riders to pass between more than one car at once. That will make inter-car movement for passengers and security staff easier, per the agency. Charging stations, digital maps, computerized service information, and forward and inward-facing seats are also included. One goal for MARTA is to provide more room for bikes, strollers, luggage, and people in wheelchairs, officials have said. According to MARTA, the front exterior of each railcar will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line.Testing on the first two vehicles to arrive in Atlanta this month is expected to take roughly a year. They are the first models of their kind to operate in the U.S., making the testing phase time-consuming but critical, MARTA officials previously told Urbanize Atlanta. However, MARTA heads have said additional trains will be delivered after January that don’t require such a long testing period. That means, should all go as planned, the first new MARTA train will go into revenue service in July, per the transit agency.
How the new MARTA railcars’ open gangway designs allow for passenger travel throughout the train. Courtesy of MARTA
Today, many of MARTA’s 300 railcars date to the agency’s 1970s beginnings and are prone to breakdowns, agency leaders have said.MARTA entered a contract in 2019 to purchase $646 million worth of modernized new railcars from Stadler—funded via MARTA’s capital improvement program—marking the largest procurement deal ever for both the veteran train builder and transit agency.MARTA’s first new railcar body was the subject of an unveiling party in Atlanta before Christmas in 2022, after it had been manufactured in Hungary by Stadler. The next stop was Salt Lake City, where Stadler is building out the fleet to MARTA’s specifications—and piquing the interest of transit nuts during test runs across the mountainous landscape. MARTA launched an initiative in 2021 called “Your Ride, You Decide” that let people vote on four exterior options for the new fleet.
The front exteriors of railcars will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line, per MARTA. Courtesy of MARTA
The chosen exterior designs most closely resemble the conceptual scheme called “Minimalist: Option A”—if not even more minimalist than originally envisioned. Both Minimalist options floated by MARTA in 2021 were designed to evoke speed, officials said at the time.Have a closer look at what they mean in the gallery above. …Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • MARTA-related news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)
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The front exteriors of railcars will have a lighted “smile” in either red, gold, blue, or green that denotes the color of each approaching rail line, per MARTA. Courtesy of MARTA
A juxtaposition of MARTA’s first CQ400 train to be operational on tracks (left) and a current railcar. Courtesy of MARTA
How the new MARTA railcars’ open gangway designs allow for passenger travel throughout the train. Courtesy of MARTA
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Howard Lutnick Vows To Divest All Business Interests In 90 Days As He Pursues Commerce Head Nod
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The billionaire tapped to head up President Donald Trump’s Commerce Department has vowed to sell his business holdings within 90 days as he pursues senatorial confirmation.
The billionaire tapped to head up President Donald Trump’s Commerce Department has vowed to sell his business holdings within 90 days as he pursues senatorial confirmation. Read MoreBisnow News Feed
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AJ Capital, Simon to Build Spacious Nashville Mall
AJ Capital, Simon to Build Spacious Nashville Mall
AJ Capital Partners and Simon Property Group are joining forces on a massive luxury outlet mall in Nashville.
The project, dubbed Nashville Premium Outlets, includes a 325,000-square-foot mixed-use center with approximately 75 retailers, restaurants and a hotel. The project could include residential space and big-box retailers sometime in the future.
The outlet mall will rise at the intersection of Interstates 65 and 840, and construction is expected to start in 2026.
Retail and dining tenants will be similar to those found in other Simon Property Group outlets. Those existing centers boast brands such as Armani, Balenciaga, Valentino, Fendi — as well as more common brands like Ann Taylor, Old Navy and Gap.
Simon Property Group also owns The Mall at Green Hills and the Opry Mills Mall and operates more than 230 properties worldwide.
Tanger Factory Outlets recently opened a retail outlet in Antioch, one of the area’s fastest-growing suburbs.
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AJ Capital Partners and Simon Property Group are joining forces on a massive luxury outlet mall in Nashville. The project, dubbed Nashville Premium Outlets, includes a 325,000-square-foot mixed-use center with approximately 75 retailers, restaurants and a hotel. The project could include residential space and big-box retailers sometime in the future. The outlet mall will rise at the …
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AJ Capital Partners and Simon Property Group are joining forces on a massive luxury outlet mall in Nashville. The project, dubbed Nashville Premium Outlets, includes a 325,000-square-foot mixed-use center with approximately 75 retailers, restaurants and a hotel. The project could include residential space and big-box retailers sometime in the future. The outlet mall will rise at the …
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Penzance Picks Up Charlotte Apartments for $59.8M
Penzance Picks Up Charlotte Apartments for $59.8M
Penzance, along with its partner TriWest Multifamily, acquired Stoney Trace Apartments, a 380-unit multifamily community in Charlotte. Penzance purchased Stoney Trace from Bridge Investment Group for $59.8 million. Bridge purchased it in 2019 for $42.1 million.
Stoney Trace is located at 4616 Stoney Trace Drive in the Mint Hill neighborhood. The recently renovated community amenities include a fitness facility, club room with a business center and pool table, soccer field, dog park and an outdoor pool with a grilling area.
Penzance and TriWest Multifamily are planning various renovations and upgrades throughout the property. ZRS Management will serve as the property manager. Walker & Dunlop’s Blake Hockenbury and Bryan Frazier arranged acquisition financing.
Penzance, which was founded in 1996, has managed $3.9 billion worth of assets in its history.
TriWest is based in Southern California and is “focused on multifamily investments throughout the Western United States. “
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Penzance, along with its partner TriWest Multifamily, acquired Stoney Trace Apartments, a 380-unit multifamily community in Charlotte. Penzance purchased Stoney Trace from Bridge Investment Group for $59.8 million. Bridge purchased it in 2019 for $42.1 million. Stoney Trace is located at 4616 Stoney Trace Drive in the Mint Hill neighborhood. The recently renovated community amenities include a fitness …
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Penzance, along with its partner TriWest Multifamily, acquired Stoney Trace Apartments, a 380-unit multifamily community in Charlotte. Penzance purchased Stoney Trace from Bridge Investment Group for $59.8 million. Bridge purchased it in 2019 for $42.1 million. Stoney Trace is located at 4616 Stoney Trace Drive in the Mint Hill neighborhood. The recently renovated community amenities include a fitness …
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Beloved Stone Mountain Trail aims to attract Beltline-style growth
Beloved Stone Mountain Trail aims to attract Beltline-style growth
Beloved Stone Mountain Trail aims to attract Beltline-style growth
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 08:07
Despite being much older and longer than its Atlanta Beltline sibling, the Stone Mountain Trail hasn’t been a magnet for economic development on nearly the same scale. DeKalb County is hoping to start changing that soon.
Beginning Sunday, DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability officials will start public engagement efforts for an initiative called the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan, a reference to the 19-mile, multi-use pathway that links downtown Atlanta to Georgia’s most visited tourist attraction, Stone Mountain Park.
Specifically, the study will target the trail segment that starts near Avondale Estates’ growing central business district and MARTA station and touches all points east—such as famously, globally diverse Clarkston—to the western gates of Stone Mountain Park.
Project officials view the study as “an opportunity for DeKalb County to mirror the success of [the] Beltline as a trail of regional significance, while also prioritizing the preservation of existing neighbors and their local culture,” according to a master plan summary.
Scope of the area in question between Avondale Estates (left) and the most visited tourist attraction in Georgia. DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability; Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan
Work on the master plan is being funded by a Community Development Assistance Program grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission.
The broad goal is to kickstart equitable development near the trail, enhance mobility and connectivity with additions such as microtransit and spur trails, and create more “people-focused spaces” along the outdoor amenity, per county officials.
Should all go as planned, the Stone Mountain Trail study will align economic development opportunities, land use, and transportation upgrades along the greenway without sacrificing affordable housing and spurring displacement, according to the county. (Always a tricky balancing act).
Placemaking efforts could include additions such as new streetscapes, lighting, public art, and wayfinding (yes, the trail can be hard to follow for first-time users).
A design charrette phase is forecasted for May, and the master plan’s final report should be ready by October, per project leaders.
Beginning at Centennial Olympic Park downtown today, the Stone Mountain Trail marked the PATH Foundation’s first trail when it debuted in advance of Atlanta’s Olympic Games nearly 30 years ago.
In Decatur it becomes a side path and then changes beyond Interstate 285 in Clarkston to a rails-to-trails greenway, before switching back to a side path near Stone Mountain Village, per the PATH Foundation.
Today the trail is maintained by the Dekalb County Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs Department.
Various aspects of the 19-mile trail, a recreational gem between downtown and Stone Mountain Park. PATH Foundation
Public engagement for the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan is scheduled to kick off this weekend.
Expect a project booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Avondale Estates Farmers Market. That will be followed by the official Kickoff Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Clarkston Library (951 N. Indian Creek Drive).
Additionally, DeKalb County officials say a project survey to gather master plan input will launch Feb. 2. Find more details on future meetings over here.
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Scope of the area in question between Avondale Estates (left) and the most visited tourist attraction in Georgia. DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability; Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan
Various aspects of the 19-mile trail, a recreational gem between downtown and Stone Mountain Park. PATH Foundation
DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability; Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan
Beloved Stone Mountain Trail aims to attract Beltline-style growth
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 08:07
Despite being much older and longer than its Atlanta Beltline sibling, the Stone Mountain Trail hasn’t been a magnet for economic development on nearly the same scale. DeKalb County is hoping to start changing that soon. Beginning Sunday, DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability officials will start public engagement efforts for an initiative called the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan, a reference to the 19-mile, multi-use pathway that links downtown Atlanta to Georgia’s most visited tourist attraction, Stone Mountain Park.Specifically, the study will target the trail segment that starts near Avondale Estates’ growing central business district and MARTA station and touches all points east—such as famously, globally diverse Clarkston—to the western gates of Stone Mountain Park. Project officials view the study as “an opportunity for DeKalb County to mirror the success of [the] Beltline as a trail of regional significance, while also prioritizing the preservation of existing neighbors and their local culture,” according to a master plan summary.
Scope of the area in question between Avondale Estates (left) and the most visited tourist attraction in Georgia. DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability; Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan
Work on the master plan is being funded by a Community Development Assistance Program grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The broad goal is to kickstart equitable development near the trail, enhance mobility and connectivity with additions such as microtransit and spur trails, and create more “people-focused spaces” along the outdoor amenity, per county officials. Should all go as planned, the Stone Mountain Trail study will align economic development opportunities, land use, and transportation upgrades along the greenway without sacrificing affordable housing and spurring displacement, according to the county. (Always a tricky balancing act). Placemaking efforts could include additions such as new streetscapes, lighting, public art, and wayfinding (yes, the trail can be hard to follow for first-time users). A design charrette phase is forecasted for May, and the master plan’s final report should be ready by October, per project leaders. Beginning at Centennial Olympic Park downtown today, the Stone Mountain Trail marked the PATH Foundation’s first trail when it debuted in advance of Atlanta’s Olympic Games nearly 30 years ago. In Decatur it becomes a side path and then changes beyond Interstate 285 in Clarkston to a rails-to-trails greenway, before switching back to a side path near Stone Mountain Village, per the PATH Foundation. Today the trail is maintained by the Dekalb County Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs Department.
Various aspects of the 19-mile trail, a recreational gem between downtown and Stone Mountain Park. PATH Foundation
Public engagement for the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan is scheduled to kick off this weekend. Expect a project booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Avondale Estates Farmers Market. That will be followed by the official Kickoff Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Clarkston Library (951 N. Indian Creek Drive). Additionally, DeKalb County officials say a project survey to gather master plan input will launch Feb. 2. Find more details on future meetings over here.
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Beloved Stone Mountain Trail aims to attract Beltline-style growth
Josh Green
Thu, 01/30/2025 – 08:07
Despite being much older and longer than its Atlanta Beltline sibling, the Stone Mountain Trail hasn’t been a magnet for economic development on nearly the same scale. DeKalb County is hoping to start changing that soon. Beginning Sunday, DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability officials will start public engagement efforts for an initiative called the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan, a reference to the 19-mile, multi-use pathway that links downtown Atlanta to Georgia’s most visited tourist attraction, Stone Mountain Park.Specifically, the study will target the trail segment that starts near Avondale Estates’ growing central business district and MARTA station and touches all points east—such as famously, globally diverse Clarkston—to the western gates of Stone Mountain Park. Project officials view the study as “an opportunity for DeKalb County to mirror the success of [the] Beltline as a trail of regional significance, while also prioritizing the preservation of existing neighbors and their local culture,” according to a master plan summary.
Scope of the area in question between Avondale Estates (left) and the most visited tourist attraction in Georgia. DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability; Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan
Work on the master plan is being funded by a Community Development Assistance Program grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The broad goal is to kickstart equitable development near the trail, enhance mobility and connectivity with additions such as microtransit and spur trails, and create more “people-focused spaces” along the outdoor amenity, per county officials. Should all go as planned, the Stone Mountain Trail study will align economic development opportunities, land use, and transportation upgrades along the greenway without sacrificing affordable housing and spurring displacement, according to the county. (Always a tricky balancing act). Placemaking efforts could include additions such as new streetscapes, lighting, public art, and wayfinding (yes, the trail can be hard to follow for first-time users). A design charrette phase is forecasted for May, and the master plan’s final report should be ready by October, per project leaders. Beginning at Centennial Olympic Park downtown today, the Stone Mountain Trail marked the PATH Foundation’s first trail when it debuted in advance of Atlanta’s Olympic Games nearly 30 years ago. In Decatur it becomes a side path and then changes beyond Interstate 285 in Clarkston to a rails-to-trails greenway, before switching back to a side path near Stone Mountain Village, per the PATH Foundation. Today the trail is maintained by the Dekalb County Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs Department.
Various aspects of the 19-mile trail, a recreational gem between downtown and Stone Mountain Park. PATH Foundation
Public engagement for the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan is scheduled to kick off this weekend. Expect a project booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Avondale Estates Farmers Market. That will be followed by the official Kickoff Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Clarkston Library (951 N. Indian Creek Drive). Additionally, DeKalb County officials say a project survey to gather master plan input will launch Feb. 2. Find more details on future meetings over here.
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