Ackerman & Co. and MDH Partners Unveil Master Plans for Next Phases of Development at Lee + White Mixed-Use Project in Atlanta, GA

Kelly Wilson

Atlanta, GA, May 22, 2020 – Moving forward with their $85-million redevelopment and expansion of Lee + White in Atlanta’s West End, Ackerman & Co. and MDH Partners have released new master plans that include creative loft offices, a food hall, public spaces, additional retail options and multifamily units, all featuring direct and enhanced Atlanta BeltLine access.

Leo Wiener

 “This new phase of development will add a dynamic mix of uses that will heighten activity during the daytime hours while greatly improving the walkability and overall visitor experience throughout the 23-acre site,” said Leo Wiener, President of Ackerman Retail.

“These plans are part of our effort to complement the proven tenant mix of breweries, restaurants, food manufacturers, creative loft-office tenants and retailers that have made Lee + White a go-to live/work/play entertainment destination while we retain the authentic character of this historic West End property.”

Sonia Winfield

 Ackerman & Co. and MDH Partners acquired the 11-building, 433,204-square-foot Lee + White property in September 2019 from Stream Realty Partners.

The initial phase of the redevelopment of the mid-20^th century industrial buildings included the addition of tenants such as Monday Night Brewing, Wild Heaven Beer, Best End Brewing, ASW Distillery and Hop City Craft Beer & Wine, each of which has developed a unique following and enjoyed tremendous success.

Jeff Small

 As Georgia slowly reopens for business, Lee + White retailers and food & beverage tenants have followed suit by reopening with the health and safety of their customers and the community in mind, many offering takeout and outdoor service prior to being able to operate at full-service.

Kris Miller

 “Businesses and property owners are facing new challenges in these times, but we are in the unique position of being able to adapt the design of Lee + White’s further redevelopment to newly evolving social distancing and operational guidelines.

Porter Henritze 

"We plan to take advantage of the existing warehouse volumes, high ceilings and wide-open floor spaces along with direct connectivity to many outdoor spaces, including patios, greenspaces and the Atlanta BeltLine,” said Jeff Small, CEO of MDH Partners.

“We look forward to our current Lee + White tenants being able to safely ramp up their operations as we emerge from the pandemic and move ahead in step with new perspective on our transformative redevelopment plans.”

Rendering of planned $85-million redevelopment and expansion of Lee + White in Atlanta’s West End

Atlanta-based Smith Dalia Architects is the creator of the new master plans. Further capitalizing on the project’s half mile of frontage along the Westside BeltLine, the master plans propose new and enhanced access to the BeltLine, a variety of public spaces overlooking the trail and a path connecting the project’s numerous outdoor spaces.

Construction is slated to begin in the third quarter of 2020 with delivery of the first phase of office space in Building 1050 by the end of 2020, followed by the opening of the new ground-up collective building and second phase of office space in Building 929 expected in mid-2021.

New master plans include creative loft offices, a food hall, public spaces, additional retail options and multifamily units, all featuring direct and enhanced Atlanta BeltLine access.

“We’re excited about the new master plans showcasing distinctive design elements that will improve the appeal of the property while retaining its authentic industrial feel and strong sense of place in the neighborhood,” said Kris Miller, President of Ackerman & Co.

“We look forward to Lee + White becoming an even more vital part of the West End community with the upcoming redevelopment.”  

Ackerman Retail Senior Vice President Kelly Wilson and Leo Wiener are leading the restaurant and retail leasing efforts at the property.

Ackerman & Co. and MDH Partners acquired the 11-building, 433,204-square-foot Lee + White property in September 2019 from Stream Realty Partners

Porter Henritze and Sonia Winfield, Directors at Cushman & Wakefield, are managing office leasing. Pre-leasing has begun for the new and re-developed components of the project with exciting announcements expected soon.

 Lee + White is located directly adjacent to the Atlanta Westside BeltLine, 0.4 miles from the West End MARTA station and is convenient to all of metro Atlanta’s major interstates, I-20, I-75, I-85 and I-285.

 Inaugural tenants at Lee + White include the highly successful and acclaimed mix of Monday Night Brewing, Wild Heaven Beer, Best End Brewing Co., ASW Distillery, Hop City Craft Beer & Wine, Plywood People, Honeysuckle Gelato, Cultured South Fermentation Co., Doux South Pickles, Boxcar restaurant, Overlook Boulder + Fitness and MacStadium.

CONTACT:

 Steve Webb 

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