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CP Group is moving forward with a major master plan to reimagine Buckhead’s largest office complex, turning the 2.2-mill...
09/07/2026

CP Group is moving forward with a major master plan to reimagine Buckhead’s largest office complex, turning the 2.2-million-square-foot Piedmont Center Piedmont Center into a vibrant 18-hour destination.

The firm plans to add six new retail buildings along Piedmont Road, convert four existing buildings into medical office space, and invest approximately $1 million in campus-wide wayfinding and traffic safety improvements.

Designed alongside architecture firm Smallwood, the vision introduces an internal private drive, valet parking, 480 new trees, and curated art to create a walkable village environment.

Drop your questions below. We’ll answer them in the comments!

09/05/2026

Why generate original architecture ideas when the world’s best designs are already built?

Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO of The Allen Morris Company , explains why the real secret to world-class design is taking inspiration from famous European palaces and cathedrals, stealing the best ideas, and adapting them to the U.S. market.

By focusing on improving and reimagining proven architectural styles, developers can create timeless, high-impact projects that elevate American cities.

Watch the full story on Episode 26 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

Northspyre’s platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

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09/03/2026

When a billion mega-development took over West Midtown , Atlanta’s most iconic dive bar was left completely untouched for a very specific reason.

Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO of The Allen Morris Company , reveals why protecting Northside Tavern was non-negotiable when building Star Metals.

Drawing from his days at Georgia Tech, Morris explains how the team took extra measures to preserve the dive bar’s legendary character, and how a unique plan to transform the crumbling back lot into “The Ruins” taqueria and bar will breathe new life into the historic site.

Watch the full story on Episode 26 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

Northspyre’s platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Northspyre.com

09/02/2026

Why would anyone name a $1.5 billion Atlanta luxury development  after a local metal scrapyard?

Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO of The Allen Morris Company , breaks down the wild story behind assembling the land for Star Metals .

From negotiating a delicate deal with the owner of the local metal reclamation yard to working through an estate transfer following an unexpected tragedy, preserving the raw identity of the neighborhood became the project’s defining identity.

Today, the multi-phase Star Metals District stands as one of Atlanta’s most ambitious mixed-use communities, proving that authenticity is often found in the most unexpected places.

Watch the full story on Episode 26 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

Northspyre’s platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Northspyre.com

Episode 26 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast is live! We sat down with Allen Morris, Chairman & CEO of The Allen Morris ...
09/01/2026

Episode 26 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast is live! We sat down with Allen Morris, Chairman & CEO of The Allen Morris Company Allen Morris Company .

Across 68 years of operating history and over 85 completed projects, Allen’s family-run firm holds an unheard-of track record: never defaulting on a financial obligation, never delaying an interest payment, and never losing investor capital.

In this episode, Allen breaks down his three non-negotiable development rules (Inspire, Impress, and Improve) and shares how experience-led design drove the creation of West Midtown Atlanta’s landmark $1.5B Star Metals district.

He brings deep, generational insights on turning a contaminated scrap yard into a luxury destination, handling stubborn holdout landowners, and why authenticity is the highest value metric in commercial real estate.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

Northspyre’s platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Northspyre.com
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08/31/2026

Commercial real estate has seen a dramatic shift where lower prices no longer compensate for a lack of building quality.

Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties, shares how tenant demand has narrowed sharply since 2019, leaving lower-tier office spaces struggling to compete even with aggressive economic concessions.

Today, only the top 20% of properties are capturing strong customer interest, forcing building owners to rethink the value of quality in a changing office market.

Watch the full story on Episode 22 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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We are so excited for this upcoming episode of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast!Swipe through for an inside look at our re...
08/29/2026

We are so excited for this upcoming episode of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast!

Swipe through for an inside look at our recent site tour of this exciting new development in Savannah Convention Center Savannah Convention Center .

The 18-story project features 444 rooms across 475,000 square feet, along with 18 meeting rooms, 38,000 square feet of meeting space, five food and beverage options, and a rooftop bar.

What stood out to us was how the project brings together hospitality, meeting spaces, dining, and gathering areas to create a destination designed for both visitors and events.

Stay tuned for the full conversation and site tour on the Sunbelt Developers Podcast, coming October 6, 2026!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

Northspyre’s platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Northspyre.com
Northspyre

08/28/2026

Before 1996, Atlanta’s real estate scene was dominated by giant institutional developers building traditional office, retail, and multifamily towers, leaving older historic structures virtually ignored.

Chris Faussemagne, Founder and Partner at Westbridge, reveals how seeing adaptive reuse succeed in other cities opened his eyes to a massive gap in Atlanta’s market: transforming forgotten buildings into vibrant spaces when almost no one else was doing it.

By stepping away from traditional builds and leaning into adaptive reuse, he helped pioneer a shift that reshaped how Atlanta reclaims its historic architecture today.

Watch the full story on Episode 24 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

Northspyre’s platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Northspyre.com

Once a typical 1980s office property along Piedmont Road, Piedmont Place is set for a unique transformation into a centr...
08/27/2026

Once a typical 1980s office property along Piedmont Road, Piedmont Place is set for a unique transformation into a central gathering campus for Christ Covenant Church.

Following a $16.9 million acquisition, the four-story Buckhead building will continue operating as a multitenant office in the short term before undergoing redevelopment to feature a 2,500-seat sanctuary.

As demand shifts and redevelopment constrains supply, this acquisition highlights a novel path forward for aging office space in the Buckhead submarket.

Drop your questions below. We’ll answer them in the comments!

Alpharetta’s City Council has officially voted 4-3 to advance developer Jamestown’s Jamestown master plan transformation...
08/26/2026

Alpharetta’s City Council has officially voted 4-3 to advance developer Jamestown’s Jamestown master plan transformation of North Point Mall North Point Mall .

The ambitious proposal outlines a massive mixed-use district modeled after The Battery The Battery Atlanta , featuring 750,000 square feet of office space, 565,000 square feet of dining and retail, 26 acres of public parks, and a proposed arena aimed at landing an NHL franchise.

While funding relies on a Tax Allocation District projected to generate up to $280 million for public improvements, key components—like 1,385 rental units—remain contingent on the NHL actually coming to metro Atlanta.

Drop your questions below. We’ll answer them in the comments!

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