Atlanta Regional Commission Chairman Kerry Armstrong addressed the members of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce at their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, saying that the Atlanta region is ready to be a rockstar on the world stage. Armstrong, who has been at the helm of the area’s metropolitan planning organization for just over a year, brought … READ MORE >
On Jan. 5, nearly three years after first pitching a plan, Fuqua Development LLC got a nod of support from Atlanta City Council for Lindbergh Place, a new mixed-use project in Buckhead. It was a good start to what’s sure to be a busy year for the prolific Atlanta developer. The company today has 12 … READ MORE >
Kerry Armstrong feels good about the future of economic development in Gwinnett and North Fulton counties. Really, that’s putting it lightly. In his words: “The table is set for North Fulton and Gwinnett to continue to do extremely well, attracting business and jobs to the area. At the helm of the Atlanta Regional Commission, Armstrong … READ MORE >
The Atlanta Braves have picked their development partners for a 74-acre mixed-use project connected to their new Cobb County ballpark. In an interview Tuesday with Atlanta Business Chronicle, Braves officials said Atlanta-based companies Fuqua Development LLC, Pope & Land Enterprises, and Pollack Shores Real Estate Group will partner on the $400 million project. The news … READ MORE >
A powerhouse team that included Los-Angeles-based sports and entertainment company AEG has pulled out of consideration to develop the mixed-use project surrounding the Atlanta Braves new Cobb County ballpark. The move was confirmed by sources familiar with the project. The AEG development group also included Houston-based Hines Interests and Cincinnati-based North American Properties. Hines’ Atlanta … READ MORE >
Kerry Armstrong will serve a two-year term as chairman of the metro area’s regional planning body. Kerry Armstrong, the current chairman of the North Fulton Community Improvement District, has been elected the new chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission. He becomes only the second citizen (non-elected official) leader of the ARC and will succeed the … READ MORE >
Mason Zimmerman, the vice president of a development firm planning a large mixed-use development next to the Braves’ Cobb stadium site, says it is a coincidence the project popped up a county agenda after the Braves announced their move, reports the Marietta Daily Journal. Pope and Land Enterprises has proposed a development containing 400,000 square … READ MORE >
District 11 GDOT Board member Jeff Lewis, Kennesaw State University President Daniel Papp, Cobb County District 1 Commissioner Helen Goreham and other officials participate in a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the Skip Spann Connector, which will offer another avenue into the Kennesaw State University campus from Interstate 75. TOWN CENTER — Designed as a bridge … READ MORE >
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA. — The city of Peachtree Corners has awarded Fuqua Development the right to build the $150 million Carillon Village, a mixed-use project that will create a pedestrian-friendly environment. The 20-acre development will be located on Peachtree Parkway, approximately 20 miles northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. The project will include 150,000 square … READ MORE >
Jackie Gauthreaux celebrated 30 years of service at Pope & Land in August of this year. During the past 30 years, she has been a vital part of the heart and soul of the company. As Vice President of the Leasing & Marketing, Jackie led the way in office leasing for the company and lent … READ MORE >