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Shake Shack, Trader Joe’s Join 43-Acre Medley Development in Johns Creek, Georgia

by John Nelson February 17, 2026

JOHNS CREEK, GA. — A new wave of retailers has joined the tenant roster at Medley, a new 43-acre mixed-use redevelopment underway in Johns Creek, about 27 miles north of Atlanta. Locally based Toro Development Co. recently announced the newcomers, which will include Shake Shack, Trader Joe’s, Kontour Medical Spa, Moop’s Boutique and Northern China Eatery. Previously announced concepts include Sephora, High Country Outfitters, BODYROK, Petfolk, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, Fadó Irish Pub, Summit Coffee, Five Daughters Bakery, Drybar Shops, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria and Clean Your Dirty Face, among others. Set to debut officially around Halloween, Medley will offer 164,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space; 833 luxury townhomes and apartments; The Hotel at Medley, a 150-room boutique hotel set to open in 2028; 110,000 square feet of lifestyle office space; and a 25,000-square-foot plaza. The project is located at the intersection of Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road and was once a suburban office hub for State Farm Insurance.

February 17, 2026

Development Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Crescent Communities Begins Construction on 312-Unit Apartment Community in Tucker, Georgia

by John Nelson February 17, 2026

TUCKER, GA. — Charlotte-based Crescent Communities has begun construction on RENDER Tucker, a 312-unit apartment community in Tucker, about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. Chuo Nittochi Group is serving as the equity partner on the project, and Santander Bank is providing debt financing. Set for completion in summer 2027, the 13-acre development will include an entry park and arrival lawn, clubhouse, hammock zones and swings, a pool, fireplace, fire pit, dog park, grills and a community garden. The design-build team includes Focus Design Interiors (interior design), Hensley Lamkin Rachel (architect), Kimley-Horn (civil engineer) and MSD (landscape architecture).

February 17, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

ECI, Marcus Partners Acquire 280-Unit Riverside Parc Apartments in West Atlanta

by Abby Cox February 16, 2026

ATLANTA — A joint venture between ECI Group and Marcus Partners has acquired Riverside Parc Apartments, a 280-unit complex located at 1925 Waycrest Drive SW in west Atlanta. ECI plans to renovate the property with an updated clubhouse and refreshed apartment interior finishes, including new plumbing fixtures, paint and washer/dryer combinations. The garden-style community spans seven buildings and offers one, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 795 to 1,350 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include an onsite clubhouse with a dart board and movie theater seating, swimming pool, car care center, fitness center, playground and an electronic lounge that features computers, a printer, Wi-Fi and a coffee bar.

February 16, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Industrial Southeast

BKM Capital, Kayne Anderson Acquire 404,424 SF Industrial Portfolio in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson February 11, 2026

ATLANTA — BKM Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have purchased a six-property industrial portfolio in metro Atlanta totaling 404,424 square feet. JLL represented the sellers, Berkeley Partners and Brookfield Secondaries Group, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed. The portfolio of shallow-bay properties was 89 percent occupied at the time of sale, with a weighted average lease term (WALT) of 2.7 years. The assets include three properties in the northeast Atlanta region — 3400 Corporate Way, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Young Court — as well as two properties in northwest Atlanta — Rubicon Business Center and Cobb International. The sixth property was an infill facility located in the city’s Upper Westside district at 4938 S. Atlanta Road. BKM and Kayne Anderson plan to make capital improvements across the portfolio, including exteriors, landscaping, roofs and HVAC systems and renovating vacant space to accelerate the lease-up process.

February 11, 2026

Development Georgia Mixed-Use Southeast Top Stories

Selig Submits Rezoning Request for Second Phase of The Works Mixed-Use Village in Atlanta

by John Nelson February 11, 2026

ATLANTA — Selig Enterprises has submitted a rezoning request for the second phase of The Works, an 80-acre mixed-use village located in Atlanta’s Upper Westside neighborhood. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Phase II could span 2.2 million square feet upon completion. Phase I of The Works included adaptive reuse offices housing firms including Google Fiber and City of Atlanta; Westbound at The Works, a 306-unit apartment community; Chattahoochee Food Works, a food hall with 31 stalls serving dishes including pho, barbecue, donuts, subs, Mexican food and more; Dr. Scofflaw’s at The Works, a research-and-development brewery concept from Atlanta-based Scofflaw Brewing; retail space, including boutique stores, salons, Stellar Bodies and a standalone Ballard Designs store; and outdoor gathering areas, including Fetch Park (off-leash dog park) and The Camp (outdoor playground and live music space). Selig is proposing a mix of multifamily, office and retail components along Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Avenue. Phase II, which will span the remaining 53 acres of the site, is currently in early planning stages, with no immediate construction timeline established at this time. Selig is working closely with the Upper Westside CID and local neighborhood groups to gain insight and feedback throughout the process. Founded in …

February 11, 2026

Development Georgia Mixed-Use Southeast Top Stories

Crescent Communities Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Project in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

by Taylor Williams February 9, 2026

ATLANTA — Charlotte-based developer Crescent Communities has unveiled plans for 3600 Peachtree, a new mixed-use project in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. A construction timeline for the project was not announced. The 2.5-acre site is located at the corner of Peachtree and Wieuca roads, adjacent to Simon’s Phipps Plaza mall. Crescent made the announcement alongside its project partner, the Church of Wieuca, which currently occupies part of the site. Plans currently call for a 21-story, 375,000-square-foot office building and a 300-unit apartment community that will be operated under the developer’s NOVEL by Crescent Communities brand. The development will also feature street-level retail and restaurant space. Crescent also plans to introduce a comprehensive, hospitality-driven amenity program via approximately 10,000 square feet of shared indoor amenities and direct access to an elevated 19,000-square-foot landscaped outdoor terrace. Specific amenities will include conferencing and training spaces that can accommodate more than 200 attendees, as well as multiple alternative work environments and spa-like wellness and fitness facilities with locker rooms, indoor and outdoor lounges. Project partners for 3600 Peachtree include HSR Development Services (residential development), Partners Real Estate (office leasing), Pickard Chilton (architecture) and Kimley-Horn (civil engineering). “Our focus is on creating a workplace that feels elevated …

February 9, 2026

Georgia Loans Southeast Student Housing

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $43M Refinancing for Student Housing Community Near Georgia Tech

by John Nelson February 5, 2026

ATLANTA — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $43 million loan for the refinancing of The Hive, a 307-bed student housing community located adjacent to the Georgia Tech campus in Midtown Atlanta. Israel Leiner led the Walker & Dunlop team that arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Dezure Development. Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners provided the interest-only bridge loan. Located at 566 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, The Hive offers 100 fully furnished units alongside shared amenities including study lounges and fitness facilities, as well as a courtyard with an infinity pool and a rooftop lounge. The property opened in fall 2025.

February 5, 2026

Development Georgia Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast Top Stories

CP Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Piedmont Center Office Campus in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

by Abby Cox January 30, 2026

ATLANTA — CP Group, an office owner and developer based in Boca Raton, Fla., has unveiled plans to redevelop Piedmont Center, a 2.2 million-square-foot office campus located off Piedmont Road in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. The firm acquired the property in June for $200 million, after the former owner, Ardent Cos., defaulted on its loan tied to Piedmont Center from Morgan Stanley. CP Group is expected to begin its overhaul of the 14-building property this year. “We’re not just updating an office park; we’re building a destination,” says Chris Eachus, founding partner of CP Group. “Piedmont Center is a perfect example of the high-value assets we target. The combination of this prime location and our reimagined master plan has already sparked immediate interest and strong leasing results.” The project team includes Atlanta-based architecture and design firms Smallwood and ASD|SKY, as well as Bethesda, Md.-based real estate consulting firm Of Place. One of the primary transformations planned for the redevelopment is a new street-level strip on Piedmont Road that is expected to include at least six restaurant concepts and various retail offerings. In the meantime, Piedmont Center has already opened LiveWire Coffee in Building 6 and has curated food truck programming options throughout …

January 30, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Milestone Group Purchases 266-Unit Apartment Community in Canton, Georgia

by John Nelson January 28, 2026

CANTON, GA. — The Milestone Group has purchased Legends at Laurel Canyon, a 266-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 100 Legends Drive in Canton, about 43 miles north of Atlanta. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2020, Legends at Laurel Canyon offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,227 square feet in size. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style saltwater pool, gated access, Amazon Hub Lockers, car care center, bike racks and a pet park and spa.

January 28, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Essential Growth Properties Acquires Publix-Anchored Shopping Center in Mulberry, Georgia for $13.4M

by Abby Cox January 23, 2026

MULBERRY, GA. — Essential Growth Properties has acquired Mulberry Village, a 75,200-square-foot shopping center located in Mulberry, approximately 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, for $13.5 million. Built in 2008 on about 17 acres, Mulberry Village is anchored by a newly renovated Publix. Additional tenants at the center, which was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale, include Taco Bell, Maria’s Tex Mex, State Farm, Capital Nails, Spice Wing and Peking Chinese. The property also features four undeveloped outparcels for future use. Jim Hamilton, Brad Buchanan, Andrew Michols and Charlie Merrigan of JLL represented the seller, Watkins Real Estate Group, in the transaction.

January 23, 2026

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