Five Retail Concepts to Open at Container Village at Lee + White in Atlanta's Historic West End

 

 Kelly Wilson

ATLANTA, GA – Ackerman & Co. and MDH Partners, co-investors in Lee + White, an adaptive reuse mixed-use development in Atlanta’s historic West End, are welcoming five new retail concepts to its container village, scheduled to open in late October/early November.

Ackerman Retail Senior Vice President Kelly Wilson, who is leading the retail and food hall leasing efforts at Lee + White, has completed license agreements with concepts ranging from an electric bike shop to retailers offering eco-friendly products, specialty goods and gift items.

Ownership is creating the container village to expand the unique retail offerings at Lee + White and to provide an affordable opportunity for startups and small businesses seeking brick-and-mortar space to sell their products.

Not requiring a traditional lease, all occupancy costs for container retailers – including power and other utilities – are included in a short-term license agreement.

 Featuring brightly painted exteriors and glass-door storefronts and entries, the shipping container spaces occupy a prominent position on the property facing White Street next to a paved path providing access to the Westside Atlanta BeltLine.

 The container retail concepts include: Atlo, specializing in eco-friendly refills of everyday products; Coastal Green Wellness, a seller of organically produced CBD and hemp products, opening its second Atlanta location; Edison Bicycles, a locally-owned business selling its own brand of electric bikes, launching its third Atlanta location; Erin Smith Art, offering unique greeting cards, gift items and party supplies; and Highfalutin Press, selling a variety of gift products and specialty items.

 

“There’s no better or more affordable way for a business to get a start in a brick-and-mortar location than at a container space like this,” said Wilson.

“We’re excited about the unique mix of businesses that will be opening in our container village providing an affordable alternative for retailers to grow their businesses, and we are thrilled that sustainable and eco-friendly products are part of the mix of items offered.”

Acquired by MDH Partners and Ackerman & Co. in September 2019, the ongoing redevelopment at Lee Lee & White is adding a 19-vendor food hall, creative office space, new retail and the “Great Lawn” gathering and event space.

Vendors lined up for the food hall, scheduled to open in early 2023, include Lake & Oak BBQ, The Original Hot Dog Factory, Gekko Hibachi & Sushi, Honeysuckle Gelato and Pastaholics, with more to be announced soon.

 

Carbice, a nanotechnology innovator launched as a startup at Georgia Tech, recently celebrated the grand opening of its 23,367-square-foot headquarters and production facility in Building 1050.

 The roster at the Lee + White food hall, opening in early 2023, showcases a mix of local favorites and regional and national concepts. Eateries to date include Honeysuckle Gelato, Gekko Hibachi & Sushi, Lake & Oak BBQ, Mochinut, The Original Hot Dog Factory and Pastaholics.

 

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