this is awesome.. will completely transform that area. Sandy Springs making big moves and doing it right. that park space is fantastic and love the performing arts center incorporated into the development with retail and office space.. get it done!

There's a construction cam for the State Farm Campus here: http://oxblue.com/open/kdc/statefarmatl

Forsyth County Update:

Northside Forsyth:
I noticed a tower crane at Northside Forsyth this week, from 400. I'm not sure how long it has been there? It appears as if they are building a $48 million expansion that will add shared operating rooms and 16 new beds. Northside Forsyth will have 229 beds after the expansion. Are they adding floors to the existing building or building a new building? I can't find any renderings showing a new building on their campus?

Parterre on Big Creek:
Prepare for another Avalon, just a few exits north on 400 at McFarland! RocaPoint Partners is planning a 134 acre project, designed in the tradition of English and French garden cities, with 280 apartments, 150 age-restricted units, 92 single family home lots, and over 500,000 square feet of shops, hotels, and office space. It will be a market built around a town green and will connect to the Big Creek Greenway. The developer said this project will advance smart growth in metropolitan Atlanta, learning from and following the successes of projects such as Avalon. “Avalon proved there is a desire for a pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development in the suburbs.” We also believe Forsyth is ready for this type of pedestrian-friendly mixed-use development.

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Credit: WB Associates

Crocker Partners and MidCity plan Sandy Springs project along Georgia 400
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/r...y-springs.html

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Perimeter was on a roll the last few years with pedestrian friendly projects but the more recent office proposals have been a big step backward. It's ridiculous to put something that insular half a mile from a transit station.

Northside Forsyth:
UPDATE: I can now confirm, they are adding new floors to the roof of an existing 5-storey building. I see two new floors added (6th & 7th) and it appears as if an 8th floor could start construction, soon. It's not easy to photograph. It's visible for a short time on 400, since it's in a low elevation location. Still, no renderings (that I can find). I'm guessing this will be the tallest building in the county, when completed?

Gateway Renaissance Hotel Breaks Ground
 

Connected to the airport by the ATL SkyTrain, which will pass through the building, the 204-room hotel will be just two minutes from Hartsfield.
http://m.atlanta.curbed.com/archives/2015/10/19/atlanta-airport-hotel-georgia-international-convention-center-skytrain.php

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Hunger Games theme park confirmed for Bartow County
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/r...mes-theme.html

'Hunger Games' Theme Park Moves Toward Construction
 

http://atlanta.curbed.com/archives/2...te-atlanta.php

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Ambitious, five-tower project planned for Sandy Springs
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/r...-sandy.html#g1
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Solís Hotel planned near Porsche HQ
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...orsche-hq.html

Massive project could ‘urbanize’ Perimeter Center
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/p...er-center.html

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and after
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This tract of land has been marketed for a while (they tried to get M-B). I wonder why they're coming out with this now? Seems like a blatant reaction to the 1117 Perimeter Center Proposal.

There are at least 5 large scale proposals on the drawing board in this area with towers planned:
1) Dunwoody Crown Towers ,
2) 1117 Perimeter Center
3) High Street,
4) Northpark 100
5) Abernathy 400


I foresee many of these developments doing a Phase I with a scaled down first tower/building and master plans not being realized for decades. But, it doesn't hurt to dream and try to reel in a big one.

Incidentally, this Crown Towers plan fits in nicely with this proposal: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/r...0-million.html

I think I know why - Marriott, who just announced a merger with Starwood, is seriously considering Atlanta as a possible site for a massive corporate relocation (potentially 3,000+ employees). I believe all of these Sandy Springs/Dunwoody developers know their sites are in play and are trying to get the zoning required to close the deal. This is just a rumor, but several people are discussing it behind closed doors.

And just like that Perimeter Summit announces they're going Speck with 4004 - http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/p...-on-north.html

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imo, this has been the most impressive and well-designed plan yet, by far.

It looks great, and whenever that strip mall to the north is redeveloped (probably a long time from now, but still) that "private drive" will probably become a proper street. Those super blocks are slowly becoming a grid. I'm telling you guys, that part of Perimeter is going places... good bones and the will to do something with them. It may have super blocks, they're arranged in a grid, which means private developments like this and Perimeter Place (where Target is) can eventually fill them in with streets.

Horse racing backers unveil plan for huge metro Atlanta project
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/p...e-project.html

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A drive from Sandy Springs (where I work) to Cumming (the closest snow/sleet):

State Farm at Park Center: 1-20-2016
The cranes are visible from I-285 and 400. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take a good photograph of it. You can see construction through the trees. :(

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Credit: Me

Maybe, if the weather isn't too bad, I'll attempt a better photograph, from the intersection where it is under construction, this weekend or next.

Northside Forsyth Expansion: 1-20-2016
We wanted to look for snow. It rained at work (no snow) and there wasn't any sign of snow at the house, but neighboring Forsyth County did have a little sleet or snow on some rooftops. Not much, but we didn't go any further northeast. I thought this photograph would look nice, but it is extremely blurry. I don't go to the lake much, during the winter. So, this is the first time I was able to take a photograph of this construction project. They have made a large amount of progress, since I last reported on this. It's now possibly topped-out and I see cladding. Though it's in a low elevation area, this building is very close to 400 and is clearly visible, along with the crane.

The city of Cumming now has an 8 or 9 storey building: (9-storeys with stair tower)
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Credit: Me

$300M project proposed in Henry County
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/p...ry-county.html

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I was in the area and the sun was out, so why not try again. Still blurry.

Northside Forsyth Expansion:
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Credit: Me

The parking deck at Avalon, in Alpharetta, is huge. I should try to photograph that, sometime. I noticed additional equipment, which could be there for a new 10-storey Microsoft Building?

$90 million expansion planned for Concourse
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/p...concourse.html

Air Realty plans new food hall near College Park MARTA station
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/p...lege-park.html


A trendy new dining experience could come to College Park. Air Realty LLC is planning a 17,000-square-foot food hall as part of its The Pad on Harvard project.

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Emory acquires 60 acres at North Druid Hills and I-85
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...lls-and-i.html


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Rendering of the Hawks practice facility to be built at the property purchased by Emory at Executive Park:

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Source

I thought the triangle design on the exterior of the Hawks practice facility looked familiar. Looks to be an attempt to mimic the pattern on their uniforms:

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That's interesting. This seems to be trend for training facilities to partner with healthcare organizations. I suppose it enhances the Emory brand.

This seems to be a little more than just a marketing partnership. Emory's entire sports medicine group will be located at the building. But there is no doubt that several hospitals across the county have bought into marketing by affiliation model with these training facilities and this deal has that component as well.

This facility is only part of the 60 acre land that Emory purchased at Executive Drive. I suspect they'll be working on a larger master plan with other groups locating to the area and possibility building some form of a hospital or surgical center.

Executive Park:
I made a trip to this area, a few days ago, and there wasn't much to report. The main entrance sign actually has Emory on it. Speaking of signs, I could see signs posted on Executive Park Drive by the City of Brookhaven and I found the 310-unit apartment development, under construction.

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Credit: Me

Much of what is there appears to be 30-45 years old. It's good to see some new construction and frequent bus service.

A tower crane is rising at Avalon, right now! I'm guessing it's the 10-storey Microsoft Building?

I know the Towers at Northwinds was to have the first high-rise in the area, but it appears as if Avalon (Hines) will win the effort to build that first high-rise. Over the winter, a beautiful grand entrance was constructed at Haynes Bridge Road and 400 (directly in front of the ramps, as you wait at the traffic light), complete with a few streetlights, but it's just a short road to nothing. Work stopped and hasn't restarted. I can tell that development will be nice.

Beer Garden, Brooks Brothers among tenants for Avalon’s phase 2
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...nants-for.html

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Here's a pic of 1 of the 2 office buildings currently under construction in Avalon. Microsoft is rumored to be the lead tenant. 1st office building is 250K square feet with retail on 1st and the second is 350K with no retail.

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Updated Rendering of the Hotel Avalon and Conference Center

http://www.thehotelatavalon.com/temp...endering-1.jpg

Macauley plans big mixed-use development across from Buford Highway Farmers Market
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/p...nt-across.htmll

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Another developer producing renderings with only white people in them. Seems particularly color-blind for a development along Buford Highway in one of the most diverse areas of the city.

​Metro Atlanta’s first 365 by Whole Foods store confirmed for Decatur
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...ods-store.html

Modera Sandy Springs
6125 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

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Nice! I think every project Modera has proposed in Atlanta has been great so far.

Alpharetta Update!

Avalon:
Since I live near Avalon, I go past it frequently. However, it's rare for me to be on Old Milton Parkway; so most updates from me will likely be from 400. As I reported earlier, there is a crane at the site. You can see the concrete columns from 400.

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Credit: Me

The Towers at NorthWinds:
I haven't seen much posted on this project, which is also near me. It includes office space, a hotel, and retail space. I watched, over the winter months, as workers completed this really nice entrance and a very small stretch of road with attractive streetlights. Work stopped, so "The Towers" are likely waiting on a tenant?

http://www.popeandland.com/_img/prop...5b7af89903.jpg
Learn More: http://www.popeandland.com/properties/detail.aspx?id=15

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Credit: Me

100 NorthWinds Tower will rise behind this stone entry wall. The renderings show a 13-14 storey high-rise, but the website said 11-storeys. When something begins to rise on this site, I can share updates, if anyone is interested? I'm often at this intersection on the weekends.

New 16-story building planned next to Perimeter Mall
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...r-mall.html#g3
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Mill Creek Announces yet Another Modera
 

http://atlanta.curbed.com/2016/5/25/...ngs-mill-creek
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Another view:

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Nearly 300-unit apartment project pitched for Chamblee
 

Chamblee seems to be getting a lot of development.


http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...tched-for.html
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Gwinnett seeks developer for "entertainment district"
 

Sounds sooo.... Gwinnett! :rolleyes:

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/loc...f137e7700.html

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Developers file plans to transform Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...transform.html

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Alpharetta Update!

Avalon:
This is only visible in this one small opening between the trees, if you're on 400. The tower appears to be at five floors?

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Credit: Me

The Towers at NorthWinds:
Most of the trees they planed along the entrance are dead and have been for some time. Now they are watering them. Looking at the size of the trees, they were likely very expensive.

Sugar Hill Update!

EpiCenter - Downtown Sugar Hill:
The lonely City Hall and its bowl could soon have neighbors. A 150 key upscale full-service Wyndham hotel, condominiums, office space, a possible Trader Joes, a 350-seat movie theater, a 20,000 square foot conference center, live music venue, an independent living facility, and a gym will be constructed next to the new City Hall. This city is working hard to transform itself, with up to $300 million in projects in and around its downtown. The city is also planning a 16.5 mile Sugar Loop Greenway, connecting downtown to parks and the river, as the city's “signature project” in a SPLOST that will be on the November ballot. JWM Ventures is involved in the downtown EpiCenter project and has worked on similar projects in Brunswick, Milledgeville, Thomasville and Valdosta. What is currently under construction will cost about $36 million. I think the hotel and conference facility are in a second phase? Macauley Investments is also working on a project, across from EpiCenter, that is expected to cost more than $60 million. EpiCenter is expected to open in Late December 2017.

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Massive Sandy Springs project would transform Perimeter Center
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...transform.html



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FIRST LOOK: Mercedes-Benz headquarters
 

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...ecruiting.html
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The new office tower at Avalon, in Alpharetta, was topped-out about two or three weeks ago.

Workers are removing the tower crane from the office tower at Avalon. It's about half-way down. There is another tower crane at Avalon, not far from the tower crane being dismantled. I've noticed the flashing warning lights are turned-off on that crane and its been there for a while, without lights. I'm guessing that tower crane is for the hotel and conference center?