Mixed-use
527,000SF Suburban Atlanta Mixed-Use Project Makes Debut
May 14, 2008

Cousins Properties Inc. has just swung open the doors of The Avenue Forsyth, the company's 527,000-square-foot mixed-use project in Forsyth County. Sited at the intersection of Georgia 400 and Peachtree Parkway just outside of Atlanta, The Avenue's tenant roster is 70 percent full, featuring a list of retailers that includes AMC Avenue Forsyth 12, Ann Taylor Loft ,Barnes & Noble and  Circuit City, as well as outparcel occupants CVS, Rd Robin and SunTrust. The open-air pedestrian friendly development also features 64,000 square feet and at full build-out carries a development price tag of about $250 million.

 
Recent Mixed-Use Headlines
184-Acre Bioscience Park Breaks Ground on Former Army Site
Sept. 05, 2008
Construction began Wednesday as part of the transformation of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., for the 184-acre business park called Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimons.
lalive1 L.A. Live Conference Center Topped Out
Aug. 29, 2008
Schuff Steel Co. has topped out the new conference center that is part of the L.A. Live development in Los Angeles. The 27-acre development began with the construction of the Staples Center where the Lakers play, in 2002.
SoCal Lender Kicks Off Another $100M Mortgage Pool Fund
Aug. 28, 2008
Los Angeles-based Wilshire Finance Partners has introduced Wilshire Income Fund II, its second real estate mortgage pool fund. The fund will raise $100 million to make commercial property loans. This time around, however, the company will be able to welcome investors and borrowers from beyond the borders of the State of California.
Demolition Under Way, Groundbreaking Planned for Maryland Mixed-Use
Aug. 25, 2008
Washington Property Co. has begun the demolition for the construction of 1050 Ripley Street, a mixed-use project located in the Ripley District of downtown Silver Spring, Md.
$68M Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project in Dearborn Gets Boost from State
Aug. 22, 2008
Redico Holdings L.L.C., the Southfield, Mich.-based real estate company behind the redevelopment of a former Montgomery Ward department store in East Dearborn, Mich., has gotten a monetary helping hand from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
 

 

Fults to Start New Firm in Dallas
September 05, 2008
By: Tonie Auer, Southwest Correspondent --Despite a flat Dallas real estate market, Tracy Fults took a leap of faith in the creation of his new real estate firm of Fults Commercial, following in the footsteps of his late father and...

184-Acre Bioscience Park Breaks Ground on Former Army Site
September 05, 2008
By: Tonie Auer, Southwest Correspondent --Construction began Wednesday as part of the transformation of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., for the 184-acre business park called Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimons. The project is being...

Chartwell to Buy Out Seniors Housing JV
September 05, 2008
By: Scott Baltic, Contributing Editor --Residences Melior, an affiliate of Groupe Melior, of Montreal, has exercised its right under a joint venture agreement with Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT to sell to Chartwell the remaining 50 percent interest owned by Melior...

Gaylord to Develop Convention/Resort Facility in Mesa
September 05, 2008
By: Dees Stribling, Contributing Editor --Gaylord Entertainment has inked a deal to buy a parcel of land at the Mesa Proving Grounds in Mesa, Ariz., for the development of a resort and convention center. The development will occupy about 100...

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Wednesday
September 03, 2008
By Adam Perrotta, News Writer --While Manhattan's Downtown and Midtown South office submarkets have recently been billed as havens for smaller tenants looking to avoid the sky high rents of Class A Midtown space, such firms may still be able...

Expectation Alignment Key to 'Promise Management'
September 05, 2008
by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --The art and science behind making commitments and managing expectations has always been a critical skill set for senior executives and entrepreneurs to master. In fact, understanding how to come out on the...

It's All In The Message
August 29, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Top CEOs understand the power, influence, and leverage created by great messaging. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those chief executives who always seem to have the right thing...

Do You Have A Bad Attitude?
August 22, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I'll show you a poor leader. While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often...

Is Family Business a Good Idea?
August 15, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Oh what a conundrum! Family business: Should I, or shouldn't I? In my opinion there really isn't a right or wrong answer to this question. It is simply a matter of personal preference....

What to Do When Marketing Goes Wild
August 08, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth --Have your company's marketing initiatives wandered astray? Is the proverbial tail starting to wag the dog with respect to your current marketing campaigns? How do you know when marketing is out of control?...