Colony Square Revamp

The Majestic Diner, “Food that Pleases since 1929” tops my list. The Colonnade has really revamped their menu and is worth re-discovering if you haven’t stopped there in a while. And you can’t get any more classic Atlanta than Paschal’s which is steeped in such rich history connected with the Civil Rights Movement. I also love that the Paschal brothers are from Thomson, Georgia, which is where I stay when I’m visiting our candy plant in nearby Wrens. Lastly, I’ll give a shout out to Waffle House #1 which is in Avondale Estates but right outside Atlanta. My grandfather was friends with Joe Rogers and Tom Forkner, the founders, and I love how they built that brand from nothing. Plus, who doesn’t love their hash browns scattered, smothered and covered?

Q. Where are some of your favorite places to unwind in the city? Where do you take out-of-town visitors for a taste of the real ATL?

A. I love places that unique and different. Doll’s Head Trail in Constitution Lakes is one of my favorites, decorated with found objects by a local artist and lovingly maintained by volunteers. Browns Mill Food Forest and Proctor Creek Greenway are two of the sustainability projects I worked on while I was at the city and are really fun to explore. My favorite weekend activities are to visit the Freedom Farmer’s Market at the Carter Center, do some people watching in Little Five Points, and catch a movie at the Starlight Drive-In (only one of five drive-ins still remaining in Georgia). I’ve also got the Trap Museum and Slutty Vegan on my list – I’m definitely going to visit those by summer’s end.

By Collin Kelley

Hoar Construction has completed construction on the redevelopment of Colony Square in Midtown.

Over the past four years, Hoar completed a 200,000-square-foot renovation of two existing buildings (100 and 400), the ground-up construction of a new building featuring the IPIC cinema and Politan Row food hall, and two new Class A office buildings with street-level retail (300 and 500).

Hoar broke ground on the project in October of 2017, and eventually demolished 240,000 square feet of existing enclosed mall space. The total redevelopment included 940,000 square feet of Class A office space and 160,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space.

“I admire the tenacity of our team to adapt and work around challenging conditions to ensure this project was delivered at a quality befitting of one of Atlanta’s most renowned landmarks,” Chad Holland, senior project manager at Hoar, said in a media statement. “Completing a multifaceted project of this nature is never an easy feat, and the open and honest communication we enjoyed with all parties was integral to achieving this milestone. We were fortunate to work with such dedicated partners who fostered a spirit of collaboration and congratulate NAP [North American Properties] on transforming their creative vision for Colony Square into reality.”

“Hoar has one of the best construction teams in the region; their meticulous attention to detail, problem solving attitude and willingness to be a partner, not just a hired hand, are just a few of the many reasons we love working with the firm,” said Mike Lant, senior vice president of development at NAP. “For more than five decades, Colony Square has been a valuable asset to Midtown Atlanta, and with Hoar’s assistance, we’ve been able to reimagine the project to ensure it remains relevant to our guests, residents and office workers over the next five decades and beyond.”

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Invest Atlanta today announced the appointment of Amy Lancaster-King as executive director of WorkSource Atlanta, the city’s workforce development agency. The hiring coincides with the expected completion of WorkSource Atlanta’s integration into Invest Atlanta in AUGUST 2021. Lancaster-King served as the senior director of workforce development for the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

SJC Ventures recently signed new tenant The Taste Boutique to The Interlock, 1115 Howell Mill Road. The Taste Boutique, a highend lifestyle store owned by Teresa Caldwell, will occupy 1,448 square feet of space and offer women’s and men’s apparel, curated home decor items and gifts. This will be the first brick and mortar store for the boutique, which has operated entirely online for 10 years. The Taste Boutique is expected to open ▼Buckhead Village announces that HERMARKET, the community and marketplace for luxury and contemporary women-owned brands, will be taking over the curation of The Village Supply, a new concept to support local entrepreneurs growing their brands in a pop-up space. Beginning in August, the black-women-owned space will be open Monday through Saturday from 11a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. and will

▲The Metro Atlanta Chamber has named Dwayna A. Haley as its new chief brand and communications officer. As part of MAC’s senior leadership team, Haley will lead the organization’s executive and internal communications, marketing, branding and media relations efforts.

▲ A new SweatHouz will open at 980 Howell Mill Road in West Midtown this summer. It joins four other metro Atlanta-area SweatHouz locations that have opened in the last year. Guests are invited to relax for an hour in a private sauna suite, with 45 minutes to sweat and 15 minutes to enjoy a refreshing vitamin-C infused shower. Benefits include boosting collagen and immunity, relieving stress and chronic pain, and burning calories. Visit sweathouz.com to learn more. Haivision Systems Inc. a global provider of video streaming and networking solutions, will acquire Atlanta-based CineMassive Displays, LLC. With the addition of the CineMassive technology, Haivision will combine low latency live video with realtime secure data sources and communication elements to provide customers with a singlevendor solution for situational awareness.

Goode Van Slyke Architecture

is donating design services to build out new office space in the newly-leased warehouse in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of well-known charity The Empty Stocking Fund. GVSA’s donation includes pro bono design services for 1,000 square feet including office space for staff and support space for volunteers. The design also includes updating the building’s entrances and exits to meet current codes and make the facility more welcoming to all who visit. Brasfield & Gorrie, the general contractor, is also donating expertise and time while working with vendors and trade contractors to secure materials and labor.

FreeMarket Gallery has opened at 1198 Howell Mill Road in Westside Provisions District. The gallery displays the work of artists for visitors

to appreciate, purchase and admire. Featuring various artist exhibits for the community to enjoy and experience art without judgment, FreeMarket gallery encourages artists of all methods and mediums to create and take risks. Currently on display is Peter Ferrari’s solo show “Resplendent.” Get details at freemarketart.com.

ART PAPERS magazine has increased its staff with contributing editors Lauren Tate Baeza, Re’al Christian, Orit Gat, Michael Jones McKean, Humberto Moro, Joey Orr and TK Smith will be part of the team starting with the Summer 2021 Issue. They join long-time contributing editors Stephanie Bailey, Paul Ryan and Dinah Ryan.

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Updated master plan revealed for Centennial Yards project in Downtown

By Collin Kelley

Centennial Yards, the $5 billion development rising in the area formerly known as The Gulch across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, has released an updated master plan for the site.

U.K.-based Foster + Partner recently joined the project’s design team and closely studied the city grid of the surrounding neighborhoods to create a more walkable environment.

According to a media release, the developers listened to feedback on its previous master plan and tweaked the design to connect with the surrounding city blocks and neighborhoods. Centennial Yards is now being designed to blend with adjacent communities in style and scale, according to the developers.

The unveiling of the updated master site plan coincides with the the latest Special Administrative Permit (SAP) application being submitted to the city for the mixed-used development of homes, offices, hotels, retail and more.

“Every great city has a great downtown – where employees want to work, tourists want to visit and, most importantly, residents want to live,” said Brian McGowan, President of Centennial Yards Company, in the media statement. “With this SAP submittal, the goal is to enable the infrastructure work and lay the groundwork to support vertical development.”

In late April, an event was held to mark the beginning of infrastructure work on the site, as well as a ribbon cutting for The Lofts at Centennial Yards South.

For more information about Centennial Yards, visit centennialyards.com.

Above, aerial views show how Centennial Yards will fill in or cover the warren of below-grade parking lots and railroad tracks across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. At right, renderings of the forthcoming streetscapes and buildings of Centennial Yards. (Courtesy DBOX for Centennial Yards).

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