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| A.J. Robinson |
ATLANTA, GA – Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) salutes another
year of achievements in economic development at Downtown Development Day
on Wednesday, November 7.
Now in its 10th year, Development Day is the premiere event
convening key stakeholders from the region’s real estate and economic
development sectors.
Development Day kicks off at 7:15 a.m. at Americas Mart
with a networking and breakfast reception that leads into the opening session
featuring remarks from CAP President A.J. Robinson and the Department of
Energy’s Maria Vargas, among others. Activities and sessions go until Noon,
followed by an optional lunch from Noon to 1:30 pm.
This event marks the one year anniversary of the launch of
the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (BBC) and also pays tribute to some of
Downtown’s champions with awards including the Atlanta Downtown Design
Excellence Award (ADDEA), Atlanta BBC Award and Economic Impact Award, which
this year will be given to Legacy Property Group.
Presented in partnership with Atlanta magazine, ADDEA
showcases the year’s best design in three categories: Office,
Community/Residential and Bar/Restaurant/Retail. The Economic Impact Award
recipient has made lasting and positive changes for the Downtown community; and
the Atlanta BBC Award honors a property owner whose exemplary results deserve
recognition.
“Atlanta magazine is vested in Downtown, and Central Atlanta
Progress has been a valued partner of the magazine for many years. Downtown
Development Day is just one of the many important CAP initiatives that shine a
spotlight on the continued growth and prosperity of the Downtown business
district,” said Sean McGinnis, publisher of Atlanta magazine.
“From design and
architecture to sustainability, Downtown Development Day and the accompanying
ADDEA showcase smart growth for downtown businesses, residents and visitors
alike. Atlanta magazine is proud to play a part."
Attendees are invited to peruse the more than 40 exhibitors
at the Development Day Expo, and can also participate in breakout sessions
featuring interactive panel discussions on topics including Downtown’s
sustainability assets, its strong Millennial demographic growth and more.
“No other event speaks to the strength of Downtown’s economy
more than Development Day, and we look forward to bringing together more than
600 of the city’s top professionals in urban development, community leadership,
finance, real estate and more,” said A.J. Robinson, President of Central
Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District.
Reznick Group and Atlanta magazine are Gold sponsors for
Downtown Development Day. Silver level sponsors include: AMC, breensmith,
Cousins Properties Inc., CREW, Georgia Power and Silverman Construction.
Bronze
level sponsors are: Balfour Beatty Construction, Boxer Property Management
Corporation, Broadcast Atlanta, Georgia Pacific Center, Integral Group, Invest
Atlanta, Legacy Properties, Parkway Realty, Piedmont Healthcare, Resource,
Richard Bowers, Stites & Harbison, Turner Broadcasting, TUFF and Working
Buildings.
Downtown Development Day is approved by the Georgia Real
Estate Commission for real estate continuing education credit, and may also be
available for continuing education hours for LEED Accredited Professionals. For
a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.atlantadowntown.com.
Media Contact:
Karen Hatchett
770-433-1137
