2014 annual report and 2015 calendar

2014 ANNUAL REPORT
AND 2015 CALENDAR
MOVING
DOWNTOWN
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PLANNING FOR
UNPRECEDENTED
DOWNTOWN GROWTH
As a long-time supporter of Central Atlanta
Progress, I’m honored to serve as the 2014–16
Chairman. Since its inception in 1941, CAP has
been viewed among its peers as a convener of
ideas and initiatives that spark innovation and
positive change for the city. With more than
$2 billion of new investment currently under
construction or planned for the heart of the city,
we are on the cusp of a new and exciting chapter.
Over the next two years, CAP will focus its collective efforts on its Be Downtown campaign to
catalyze new private investment in support of core
infrastructure improvements and enhancements
to the business environment and overall quality of
life. Now is the time to invest in our future in order
to realize the full potential of the heart of the city. —Dave Stockert, CAP Chair
Since its formation in 1995, the Atlanta Downtown
Improvement District (ADID) has played a significant
role in the transformation of Downtown. Today, the
central city is a workplace for 118,000 metro Atlantans, a place of learning for more than 62,000 university students, a home to more than 23,000 residents,
and a destination for more than 22 million convention
attendees each year. With the approach of our
20th anniversary, we launched a detailed survey
to understand the impact of safety, attractiveness,
convenience, and entertainment on the Downtown experience. In executing on this strategy,
ADID continues its mission of building and investing
in a safe, hospitable, clean, and vibrant Downtown,
and supporting the growth and development of
one of America’s most economically and culturally
important cities.
—Craig Jones, ADID Chair
DOWNTOWN ATLANTA is on the cusp
of a new chapter, antiicapting more
than $2 billion of new investment.
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APRIL 2
Opening of Zoo Atlanta’s
Scaly Slimy Spectacular
The new Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile
Experience will provide new digs
for the 450 or so reptiles and
amphibians that already live at the
zoo, as well as some large crocodiles and exciting new arrivals.
APRIL 2
First Thursdays
ArtWalk
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On the first Thursday of each
month, experience the beauty of
Downtown on a self-guided tour
of art galleries. Stroll the vibrant
streets, tour historic districts,
explore magnificent buildings, and
view work created by local artists.
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Every Thursday through October,
stop by the outdoor market at
Peachtree Center to stock up on
local produce and other offerings—and support area farmers
and the local economy.
APRIL 17–19
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Enjoy craft beer tastings and presentations, improv and stand-up
comedy shows, and a powerhouse
lineup of musical acts, including
Snoop Dogg, 311, and Primus,
at this popular annual festival in
Centennial Olympic Park.
MOVING DOWNTOWN
FORWARD
The DOWNTOWN DAFFODIL
PROJECT expanded by 90,000
daffodils in 2014, bringing the
total to 110,000.
The New York Times got it right last year when
it selected Downtown Atlanta for inclusion in its
annual round-up of the world’s top 52 Places to
Go in 2014. Citing the new Atlanta Streetcar, the
opening of the Center for Civil and Human Rights,
and the College Football Hall of Fame, the Times
heralded the continuing revitalization of Atlanta’s
city center.
Truly, it was a banner year for Downtown Atlanta
and Central Atlanta Progress! In addition to the
opening of the streetcar and world-class attractions, initiatives on which CAP worked for several
years, Downtown welcomed 2,000 Coca-Cola
Company employees, making the move from the
suburbs to SunTrust Plaza Garden offices, now
known as Coca-Cola Technology Plaza. Our organization assisted with the move, which represents
a growing trend of companies choosing to do
business in the urban core. Another Atlanta icon,
Polaris, reopened to great fanfare, following an
extensive renovation that restored the legendary
rotating restaurant atop the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
to its former glory.
The year also saw the groundbreaking for the
new Atlanta Stadium, which will host both the
Atlanta Falcons and a new Major League Soccer
team beginning in 2017. The project will bring
more than $2 billion of investment to Downtown
and play a major role in attracting large-scale
events like the Super Bowl to the district. Other
notable real estate news included the redevelopment plans for Underground Atlanta.
At Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta
Downtown Improvement District, we are committed
to continuing our work to move Downtown forward,
championing a vibrant and economically robust city
center at the heart of the metro Atlanta region. We
are definitely on the move . . . come join us!
—A.J. Robinson, CAP/ADID President
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Mother’s Day
Treat mom to a meal at one of
more than 300 premier Downtown restaurants. Choose from
outstanding ethnic eateries, iconic
Southern and soul food establishments, swank hotel lounges, and
acclaimed white-table restaurants.
MAY 11–17
Downtown
Steak Week
Don’t miss this rare opportunity
to Be Downtown for the second
annual Downtown Steak Week.
From porterhouse to portobello,
this sizzling weeklong promotion
will feature specialty steak dishes
that will tantalize your taste buds
and cure your cravings.
MAY 11–15
National Bike
to Work Week
This week, leave your car at home
and discover a new way to commute to work and enjoy springtime in the city. Dedicated bike
lanes in and around Downtown
make the trek a breeze.
MAY 13
Bette Midler Concert
Don’t miss the multiple Grammy
Award–winning singer and legendary performer when she takes
the stage at Philips Arena on her
first major tour in a decade.
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INTRODUCING ATLANTA’S
MOST INNOVATIVE FORM
OF TRANSPORTATION
On December 30, 2014, large crowds packed
Woodruff Park as the much-anticipated Atlanta
Streetcar officially opened to the public. For the
first time in 65 years, streetcars began rolling
through Downtown Atlanta, and media outlets, including the New York Times and Forbes magazine,
were on hand to cover the historic event. In its first
week of service, the streetcar carried 15,000 passengers, and more than 62,000 riders stepped
aboard during the first 30 days of operation.
The year leading up to the celebration was a busy
one for our organization. The first half of 2014 saw
the completion of two years of construction and the
delivery of the system’s four streetcars, as well as
the recruitment of the operations and maintenance
team. The conclusion of the system’s construction
phase was followed by a testing phase and the
deployment of a safety awareness and educational
outreach campaign, which included the release of
communications materials and a video that teaches
viewers how to “Be Streetcar Smart.”
In addition to addressing the city’s transportation
needs, the Atlanta Streetcar is serving as a catalyst
for economic development Downtown. More than
$561 million has been invested in streetcar neighborhoods since 2011, and an additional $688
million in construction and revitalization projects
is anticipated. CAP/ADID continued to leverage
Streetcar investment through monthly Streetcar
Socials intended to increase awareness of the
project and support business along the route. A
successful Pop Up Retail Program was launched
to attract new retail outlets to the corridor.
The ATLANTA STREETCAR, the
city’s most progressive form of
transportation, opened in 2014.
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TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Music at Noon
Enjoy a lunchtime getaway at
Centennial Olympic Park’s Southern Company Amphitheater,
which hosts live musical performances every Tuesday and Thursday from May through October.
JUNE 6
Join top Atlanta yoga instructors
in Centennial Olympic Park for a
day of yoga. A twist on the traditional fundraiser, this new event
benefits the Atlanta Women’s
Foundation.
Atlanta Dream
Home Opener
Cheer on Atlanta’s WNBA team
as it takes on The Connecticut
Sun at Philips Arena in its first
home game of the season.
JUNE 21
Father’s Day
Treat Dad to a visit to the
College Football Hall of Fame.
Test your football skills on the
45-yard field and check out
50,000 square feet of exhibits
on all things college football.
ENCOURAGING INVESTMENT
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
CAP/ADID’s exhaustive efforts to market Downtown and attract investment to the heart of the
city are paying off in big ways: Between 2014 and
2015, Downtown Atlanta will see more than $680
million in public and private investment, with an
additional $2 billion anticipated before 2017.
And it’s not just businesses that are choosing
Downtown. Young, talented, and knowledgeable
workers are increasingly drawn to the city center
by its accessibility and authentic urban environment, as well as the city’s most robust Internet
infrastructure and most progressive form of
transportation, the Atlanta Streetcar.
The streetcar opening capped a year of major
announcements, many relating to Downtown
real estate development. Underground Atlanta
went under contract with South Carolina–based
WRS Inc., and Invest Atlanta issued a Request for
Proposals for redevelopment of the Atlanta Civic
Center site. Other big news included the planned
renovation of the iconic Flatiron Building, the
relocation of The Iron Yard to the historic M. Rich
Building in South Downtown, and the creation of a
consumer and design start-up hub by Scoutmob
co-founder Michael Tavani that will be housed in
the historic Fairlie-Poplar District.
CAP/ADID, along with Midtown Alliance and
the Buckhead Community Improvement District,
released a report demonstrating the economic and
fiscal impact of the Peachtree Corridor. While the
8.4-mile corridor contains just 3.7 percent of the
City’s total land area, it contains 58 percent of its
jobs and represents 37 percent of its real estate
value. Its residential growth rate is five times that
of the City as a whole, and it attracts more than
28 million visitors a year. The corridor also generates $1 billion in taxes for the state annually.
CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK
hosts Atlanta’s largest Fourth
of July fireworks display.
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Celebrate America’s Independence Day with live entertainment and the city’s largest
fireworks display at Centennial
Olympic Park.
Fourth of July
Spectacular
JULY 10
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Second Friday
Castleberry Hill Art Stroll
On the second Friday of each
month, drop in at a diverse range
of neighborhood galleries, shops,
and restaurants, and get a taste
of all that Atlanta’s historic arts
district has to offer.
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JULY 18–26
Downtown Atlanta
Restaurant Week
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Explore the Downtown dining
scene during the 13th annual
culinary event, Atlanta’s first
neighborhood restaurant week.
Throughout the week, premier
restaurants offer signature $15,
$25, and $35 prix-fixe menus.
WEDNESDAYS
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Lounge in the grass and enjoy
live music at Centennial Olympic
Park. Performances take place
on Wednesday evenings from
5:30 to 8:00 through September.
PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
During 2014, staff worked to promote Georgia
Commute Options, conducting 63 meetings with
Downtown employers and hosting or participating
in 50 events for commuters. In addition to regular
program meetings and events, staff focused on a
few larger initiatives.
Assistance was provided to the Coca-Cola
Company during the relocation of 2,000 workers
from their Wildwood location to Downtown,
educating them on various commuting options. In
partnership with the Georgia DOT, our staff developed creative tactics to inform the public about
the Spring Street viaduct reconstruction detour
to surrounding properties and event venues. We
also worked to educate the community about
streetcar construction and system safety, collaborating with Georgia State University, in particular,
to ensure that students, faculty, and staff were
aware of streetcar testing and operations.
CAP/ADID also promoted alternative travel
options through a number of innovative programs.
Downtown Green Source expanded their Downtown Transit Pass Program (DTTP) to Downtown
employers, offering MARTA, GCT, CCT, and GRTA
passes for sale. Total sales this year amounted to
more than 44,000 transit passes, and DTPP sales
resulted in the elimination of 16.78 million vehicle
miles traveled in the Atlanta region in 2014. In
August, we launched The Choice, a promotion
encouraging Downtown commuters to try transit. The Atlanta Bike Challenge took place from
September 28 through October 17, with more than
200 Downtown workers, representing 26 different
employers, participating; during the challenge, our
staff hosted a number of new events, including trya-bike day, bike trains every Friday, a bicycle fix-it
class, and a confident city cycling class.
SKYVEW ATLANTA, one of the
tallest Ferris wheels in the nation,
towers 20 stories above Downtown.
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FRIDAYS
Corporate Fridays
at AmericasMart
On Fridays throughout the year,
take advantage of AmericasMart
Apparel’s wholesale shopping
opportunities. Just show your business card to gain special access
to the center—and top lines and
collections from around the world.
WEEKDAYS
Sips in the City
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Stop in at participating Downtown restaurants any weekday
between 5:00 and 7:00 for
outstanding drink and appetizer
specials. It’s a great way to cap
the day with coworkers or get
a head start on a night out.
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Hop aboard Atlanta’s newest and
most exciting public transportation option. Take a ride from
Centennial Olympic Park to The
King Center or exit at any of 12
stops along the way to enjoy all
that Downtown has to offer.
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Beat the Heat at the
World of Coca-Cola
and Georgia Aquarium
Cool off with Atlanta’s signature
beverage and splash around
with the dolphins at these iconic
Downtown attractions located
at Pemberton Place adjacent to
Centennial Olympic Park.
ENHANCING QUALITY
OF LIFE DOWNTOWN
CAP/ADID supports numerous programs and
initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life
in Downtown and making the city center cleaner,
safer, and more attractive. The Ambassador
Force and Clean Team played significant roles
in these efforts.
In 2014, the Ambassador Force made the
deterrence of panhandling a priority, helping
Atlanta Police enforce new city ordinances
and intervening in more than 8,000 attempted
panhandling incidents; as a result, complaints
dropped significantly. The Clean Team and
Ambassador Force removed more than 1.5
million pounds of trash from Downtown streets;
provided more than 5,000 escorts to cars, rail
stations, and other destinations; and conducted
more than 600 medical and auto assists. They
also helped more than 800,000 Downtown
visitors, providing directions, recommendations,
and other information.
Partner for Hope, a collaborative initiative
supported by CAP/ADID, other nonprofits,
faith-based organizations, businesses, resident
groups, and others, helped redirect generosity
from public feedings to established service providers such as The Gateway Center. In 2014,
media outlets, including the Atlanta JournalConstitution, recognized the program’s efforts
in their coverage of public feedings. Matlock
Advertising & Public Relations provided pro
bono assistance in developing a new website,
PartnerForHopeATL.com, to help individuals
and groups find organizations with which to
partner in serving the homeless.
The DRAGON CON PARADE along
Peachtree Street Downtown is a
Labor Day weekend tradition.
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SEPTEMBER 3
Georgia State Panthers
Football Home Opener
Cheer on the home team as they
go head-to-head with the Charlotte 49ers at the Georgia Dome.
SEPTEMBER 4–7
Dragon Con
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Be part of the nation’s largest pop
culture convention, celebrating
all things science fiction and fantasy. Don’t miss Saturday’s parade
up Peachtree Street, featuring
Stormtroopers, Klingons, hobbits,
and nearly every other creature in
the cosmos.
SEPTEMBER 24
Kaiser Permanente
Corporate Run/Walk
Sign up for this fun eight-week
training program and 5K designed to promote health, wellness, and fitness among metro
Atlanta companies and their
employees.
SEPTEMBER 25
Creative Loafing’s
Best of Atlanta Party
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Join the staff of Atlanta’s longstanding alt-weekly at this celebration of the city’s best people,
places, and things, as featured
in its annual issue.
ELEVATING THE
DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE
The COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF
FAME celebrates all aspects of the
game, from touchdowns to tailgating.
In 2014, CAP/ADID engaged in numerous endeavors aimed at enhancing the Downtown experience.
Beautification efforts included the addition of 30
hanging flower baskets along Auburn Avenue, the
planting of 5,000 tulips, the expansion of landscaping along the Atlanta Streetcar route, and the
designing and hanging of 200 permanent Downtown banners throughout the district. We also
expanded the Downtown Daffodil Project in
support of the worldwide effort; some 90,000 daffodils were planted around Downtown by year’s end,
bringing the total to more than 110,000.
CAP/ADID hosted a number of exciting events
in 2014, which attracted residents and visitors to
the neighborhood. Downtown Atlanta Restaurant
Week brought more than 47,000 diners to feast,
resulting in more than $1.3 million in sales for the
36 participating restaurants. The inaugural Downtown Steak Week, featuring 25 participating
restaurants, also generated extensive exposure
for the community, as did the first-ever Run the
Rails 5K presented by Siemens, which saw more
than 1,000 runners complete the race along the
Atlanta Streetcar route.
Our organization manages a number of platforms
for sharing information about Downtown. In 2014, the
AtlantaDowntown.com website received 2.1 million
total page views; total traffic increased by 16.67 percent for the year. Social media profiles for Downtown
Atlanta, experienced significant growth, as well: The
Facebook audience base grew by 15,000 new likes,
Twitter followers grew by nearly 7,000, and our
Instagram account expanded by 150 percent. Be
Downtown, CAP/ADID’s monthly e-newsletter,
reached more than 13,000 opt-in subscribers each
month, and two Town Hall Meetings welcomed a
total of 450 attendees.
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Pay a visit to Historic Oakland
Cemetery on weekend evenings
leading up to Halloween. The
Downtown landmark leaves its
gates open after dark and offers
guided tours featuring stories
about its eternal “residents.”
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OCTOBER 7–11
A3C Hip Hop Festival
Don’t miss one of the nation’s
largest hip-hop festivals, featuring dozens of the genre’s hottest
artists performing in the heart
of Downtown’s historic Sweet
Auburn neighborhood.
OCTOBER 24
Taylor Swift Concert
Leave a “blank space” on your
calendar for the reigning queen
of pop as she brings her 1989
World Tour to the Georgia Dome.
WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER
Spirit of Oakland
Soar on
SkyView Atlanta
See the city from a breathtaking,
new perspective during a spin
on Downtown Atlanta’s 20-story
Ferris wheel.
PROMOTING A GREENER
CENTRAL CITY
CAP/ADID is helping to make Atlanta greener
with innovative programs and informative events
promoting sustainability. The Atlanta Better
Buildings Challenge (ABBC), expanded to include
more than 200 participating buildings in 2014;
more than 70 million square feet of Downtown
building space is now committed to a 20 percent
reduction in energy and water use by 2020. The
program also reached its halfway point for energy
savings and joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Savings Pilot Program to establish a
baseline and measurement for water use in Atlanta.
ABBC leveraged more than $100,000 in sponsorship and in-kind support in 2014 and was
awarded a Turner Foundation grant to establish
a robust implementation model and toolkit for
program replication. In celebration of Earth Day,
the Sustainability team placed new planters at
Downtown pop-up shops, and volunteers filled
them with flowers. On May 18, Atlanta Streets
Alive drew more than 10,000 people to Peachtree
Street, which was closed to automobile traffic; the
event, produced by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
with support from CAP/ADID, welcomed humanpowered vehicles and street entertainment to
Peachtree. And in November, Downtown Green
Source partnered with LiveThriveAtlanta, Recycling
Management Resources, and Five Star Shredding
to host a twelve-day Clean Out Your Office drive
that yielded 7.563 tons of recycled supplies.
The CENTER FOR CIVIL
AND HUMAN RIGHTS opened to
the public on June 23, 2014.
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America Recycles Day
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Show your support for Downtown’s recycling initiatives by
participating in an America
Recycles Day event.
NOVEMBER 26
Atlanta Half Marathon
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Be a part of this 13.1-mile
Thanksgiving tradition or get
in on the fun at the morning’s
related festivities: the Thanksgiving Day 5K, the Mashed
Potato Mile, or the kids’
Gravy Gallop.
LATE NOVEMBER
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Ice Skating
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Enjoy ice skating with your loved
ones at Centennial Olympic Park
throughout the holiday season.
Double the fun by taking in
holiday light displays on an evening stroll through the park and
around Downtown.
ANY DAY
Visit the Sweet
Auburn Curb Market
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Ride the Atlanta Streetcar to
the Sweet Auburn Curb Market.
Shop for fresh produce and
meat, visit the full-service
bakery and bookstore, and
enjoy delicious dishes at one
of eleven popular eateries.
FOSTERING A SENSE OF
PLACE DOWNTOWN
CAP/ADID continued to spearhead a number of
notable projects and initiatives in 2014. These
efforts, which went hand-in-hand with the marked
new investment, encouraged the on-going development of an attractive, vibrant, clean, convenient,
and safe central city.
CAP/ADID supported the establishment of Sweet
Auburn Works, a new organization devoted to
revitalizing the historic Sweet Auburn commercial
district, while keeping intact its unique character and
identity. Following the Main Street program framework developed by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, the nonprofit will serve as a resource
for efforts aimed at encouraging smart, sensitive
preservation-based community revitalization.
Our collaboration with Councilman Kwanza
Hall’s office also led to the successful updating
of zoning regulations in the Sweet Auburn
neighborhood and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Landmark District. Adopted in July 2014, the
new regulations make building construction
and investment in the historic district easier,
while continuing to protect the historic fabric
of the community.
We also provided support to Invest Atlanta in
the execution of the Downtown Atlanta Façade
Improvement Grant program, which funds private
property improvements to enhance the visual
appeal of Downtown buildings. The benefits are
two-fold: Businesses, both new and established,
attract more customers and generate increased
revenues; the added appeal of commercial areas,
in turn, contributes to the building of safer, more
stable, and more attractive neighborhoods. The
first round of grant funding, provided by Invest
Atlanta’s Westside and Eastside Tax Allocation District program and totaling $1.9 million, is supporting 20 projects leveraging a total of $4.3 million.
PERMBERTON PLACE, home to the
Georgia Aquarium and the World of
Coca-Cola, sparkles during the holidays.
DECEMBER
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DECEMBER 5
SEC Championship
Game
Get in on the excitement as the
Southeastern Conference’s Eastern
and Western Division winners
meet at the Georgia Dome to
battle it out for the championship
and the right to represent the SEC
in the College Football Playoff.
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Center for Civil
and Human Rights
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Be inspired this holiday season at
the Center for Civil and Human
Rights, a world-class cultural attraction that connects the American
civil rights movement to today’s
global human rights movement.
ANY DAY
Photos with Santa
and the Coca-Cola
Polar Bear
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Don’t miss your opportunity to
take a picture with Santa and the
world-famous Coca-Cola Polar
Bear this holiday season at the
World of Coca-Cola.
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Tis the Season to
Be Downtown
There’s something for everyone
in Downtown this holiday season,
from outstanding dining and entertainment options to premier events
and attractions. And CAP’s online
holiday calendar puts it all at
your fingertips.
2014 CAP MEMBERS
MEMBER KEY
Board of Directors
Executive Committee*
Ex-officio Board members
OFFICERS
Aderhold Properties Inc.
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.
Atlanta Life Financial Group
Biz1190
Capitol City Bank
Tom E. Aderhold*
Paul Morris
Bill Taggart
Dana Barrett
George G. Andrews
AECOM
Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
Atlanta Magazine
Bleakly Advisory Group
Carter
Ellen M. Heath
Rebecca Serna
Sean McGinnis
Kenneth D. Bleakly
Scott Taylor
AGL Resources Inc.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel
BoardWalk Consulting
CB Richard Ellis Inc.
Bryan Batson
Ed Baker
Erica Qualls*
Sam Pettway
Marcy Moneypenny
Atlanta Neighborhood
Development Partnership Inc.
Branch Banking & Trust Company
CBS Outdoor
Abraham Cox
Nelson Nolan
Brasfield & Gorrie
Center for Civil & Human Rights
Rob Taylor
Doug Shipman
Breensmith
Center Forward, LLC
Tim Smith
Heather Alhadeff
Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates
CGI
Jason Owen
Thomas Moore
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
chair
Aloft Downtown
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency
Post Properties Inc.
Heather Reilly
Dana Johnson
treasurer
Alston & Bird LLP
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mark C. Rusche
William Pate
Atlantic Capital Bank
Ambling University Development Group
Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood
Association
ATM Constructors, Inc.
David Stockert*
Brad Benton*
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
MEMBERS
Ryan Holmes
100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc.
AMC Inc.
John T. Grant
Jeff Portman
200 Peachtree Special Events, LLC
AMEC Environment & Infrastructure
Robert Patterson
Ron Huffman
A. Brown-Olmstead Associates
American Cancer Society
Amanda Brown-Olmstead
Susan Herrington
ABM Janitorial Services
America’s Capital Partners
Lars Bader
Carlton Harden
Ackerman & Co.
ARCADIS US Inc.
Charles S. Ackerman
Marwan Abboud
Active Production and Design, Inc.
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Matt Clouser
Glenn P. Hendrix
John O’Callaghan
Walter M. Deriso, Jr.
Kyle Kessler
Robert Mitchell
Atlanta Dream
Avison Young
Kelly Loeffler
Steve Dils
Atlanta Falcons
Bank of America
Butler Street Community
Development Corporation
Richard J. McKay
Laura A. Keenan*
Frank Brown
Atlanta First United Methodist Church
BDO USA LLP
C. P. Richards Construction
Charles Gardner
Jay B. Goldman
Charles P. Richards
Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena
Best Western PLUS Inn
at the Peachtrees
C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.
City of Atlanta-Fulton County
Recreation Authority
Jeff Shropshire
Violet Travis Ricks
Cannon, Mihill & Winkles, LLC
CohnReznick LLP
Logan Winkles
Ellen Mendelsohn
Jane Turner
Citizens Trust Bank
Robert Williams
Atlanta Housing Authority
Joy Fitzgerald
Jessica Lynn
Big Bethel AME Church Inc.
John Foster
Cynthia N. Day*
College Football Hall of Fame
Gay Construction Company
Historic Oakland Foundation
Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.
National Church Residences
Regent Partners LLC
John Stephenson Jr.
L. Thomas Gay
David S. Moore
G. Edward Ellis
Michelle Norris
David B. Allman
Colliers International
GBSI, Inc.
Holder Construction Company
King & Spalding
Newcomb & Boyd
Regions Bank
Caldwell Zimmerman
Robert Conley
David Miller
Alan Prince
Stephen M. Sessler
David Smith
Cooper Carry Inc.
Genuine Parts Company
Holiday Inn Express
KPMG LLP
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Kevin R. Cantley
Thomas Gallagher
Divya Parvatiyar
Samuel H. McGarr
Moe Modjeski
Residence Inn by
Marriott Atlanta Downtown
Cousins Properties Incorporated
Georgia Aquarium
Lanier Parking Systems
Novare Group Holdings LLC
Larry Gellerstedt III*
Aaron James
Huie Design
Sarah Huie-Coleman
Jerry Skillett
James R. Borders
Cox Enterprises Inc.
Georgia Development Partners
Legacy Property Group
Ogletree Deakins
Doug Franklin*
Chad Wright
Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown
Scot Gladstone
David Marvin*
William P. Steinhaus
Coxe Curry & Associates
Georgia Institute of Technology
Lincoln Property Company
Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Ann Curry
Christopher Burke
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Peter McMahon
Michelle Vaughn
Tom Hazay
Creative Loafing Media
Georgia Power
Lord Aeck Sargent
OneSource Relocation
Sharry Smith
Walter Dukes*
IntegralGude LLC
Samuel Gude
Eric Brock
Eve A. Seib
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
Georgia State University
Lucror Resources
Paces Properties
John O’Neill III
Dr. Mark Becker*
J.W. Robinson & Associates
Jeffrey Robinson
Arun P. Nijhawan
Merritt Lancaster
Deloitte
Georgia World Congress Center
Authority
Jackson Corporate Real Estate
Materials Managers & Engineers, Inc.
PARKatlanta
Scott Jackson
Subash Kuchikulla
Anderson C. Moore
Jackson Spalding
Matlock Advertising
Parking Company of America
Rachel Tobin
Kirstin Popper
Susana Chavez
Jacobs Engineering Group
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Parkmobile, USA, Inc.
Thomas J. Meinhart
Kevin Kuntz
Tina Dyer
Silverman Construction
Program Management
Jamestown
Arnold P. Silverman
Edward S. Heys
Frank Poe
Delta Air Lines
Tad Hutcheson
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Curley Dossman
DLA Piper LLP
M. Maxine Hicks*
Gibbs Landscape Co.
Peter Copses
DPR Hardin Construction
Russell E. Brockelbank
Glorious Events
Steve Moore
Embassy Suites Atlanta Centennial Park
David Shepherd
Grady Health System
John Haupert
Emory University
Betty E. Willis
Greyhound Bus Lines
Sherard Robinson
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Dane C. Peterson
H.J. Russell & Company
Jerome Russell*
Ernst & Young
Jay I. Gillespie
Heery International
Rich Driggs
Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown
Harold Jones
Hilton Atlanta
Brad Koeneman
Fifth Third Bank
Mike Dunlap
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
Harman Hall
Gallman Development Group, LLC
W. Bruce Gallman
McCormick & Schmick’s
Parkway Realty Services LLC
Matt Bronfman
Gordon Wasson
Marti J. Blackstock
Jones Day
McGriff, Seibels & Williams of GA, Inc
Perennial Properties, Inc.
E. Kendrick Smith
Read Davis
Aaron Goldman
Jones Lang LaSalle
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
PNC Financial Services Group
Mike Sivewright
Steven J. Labovitz
Eddie Meyers
JPMorgan Chase and Co.
McKinsey & Company
Portman Holdings
David Balos
Steve Reis
Ambrish Baisiwala
Juice Studios
Mercer Thompson LLC
Proof of the Pudding
Elizabeth Mann Hogan
John T. W. Mercer
Dina Biondo Iglesias
Juneau Construction Company
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Raoul Nowitz
Davis Myers
Hala Moddelmog
Raoul Nowitz
Kaiser Permanente
Metropolitan Atlanta
Rapid Transit Authority
RCG Ventures
Carrie Jennison
Kilpatrick Townsend LLP
Hines Interests Limited Partnership
John A. Heagy
Diane L. Prucino
Keith Parker
Robert C. Glustrom
Real Times Media (Atlanta Daily World)
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Justin Craft
Hiram Jackson
Christine Cooley-Phillips
Richard Bowers & Company
Richard E. Bowers
Rosser International
William S. Griffin
Schneider Electric
Keith Dickerson
Schulten Ward & Turner LLP
W. Scott Schulten
Selig Enterprises Inc.
S. Stephen Selig
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
Niles Harris
Siemens
Cathe Reams
Skanska
Bill Morrison
Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP
Stephen M. Forte
Southface
Dennis Creech
SRS Real Estate Partners
Ray Uttenhove
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Cotten Alston
State Bar of Georgia
Jeffrey R. Davis
Stevens & Wilkinson
Ronald V. Stang
Stites & Harbison PLCC
Ron Bingham
2014 CAP MEMBERS
SunTrust Bank
Mike Hurst
Sutherland
Mark D. Wasserman
T.Y. Lin International
Dean Collins
The Beck Group
David Hutchison
The Boston Consulting Group Inc.
The Integral Group
tvs-design
Egbert Perry*
Becky Ward
The Networks of 11 Alive
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Robbin Steed
Milton J. Little
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
UPS
Manuel Deisen
Turkessa Simmons
The Tabernacle
Urban Enterprises
Karyn Kotler
Shayne Walsey
The University Financing
Foundation, Inc.
Alan M. Wise
Thomas H. Hall III
The Carter Center
The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta
Urban Realty Partners
Mark B. Riley
URS Corporation
Lisa Wiley
Ron Tarson
The Coca-Cola Company
Theatrical Outfit
Donald C. Harris
W Atlanta Downtown
Lisa Borders*
The Commerce Club
Dan Fiss
The Community Foundation
for Greater Atlanta
Alicia Philipp*
Bill Duncan
Transwestern
Clark H. Dean
Trees Atlanta
Connie Veates
Trillium Management Inc.
The Creations Group
Cherie Ong
James B. Cumming
Troutman Sanders LLP
The Ellis Hotel
Richard Kim Kleisner
Steve Riddell*
Dagmar Epsten
Lisa Harris*
Allan Vella
S. Taylor Glover
Turnkey Construction and Roofing
The Home Depot
Brad Shaw
Craig Jones
The Coca-Cola Company
Harry Anderson
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Curley Dossman
Adam Shumaker
Productions
American Institute of
Architects—Georgia
Atlanta Channel
Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association
The Honorable
Kwanza Hall
Atlanta Urban Farms
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Atlanta Movie Tours
Walter P Moore
Legacy Property Group
Atlanta Police Foundation
Douglas W. Robinson
David Marvin
Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, P.C.
Portman Holdings
Maria Mollise
John C. Portman IV
Wells Fargo
The Integral Group
Leonard Walker*
Carl Powell
Winter Companies
The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta
Trace Hawkins
Absolute Body Symmetry
Atlanta City Council
Lisa Harris
Brent Reid
DOWNTOWN PARTNERS
Ron Tarson
Caleb Racicot,
Downtown Resident
Cara Turano,
Downtown Resident
Castleberry Hill
Neighborhood Association
CTM Media Group
Diabetes Association
of Atlanta, Inc.
Zipcar
Turner Enterprises Inc.
The Fox Theatre
CHAIR
Representing Cousins
Properties Incorporated
Chris Cannon
YP
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
The Epsten Group
2014 ADID BOARD MEMBERS
Deanna Novarro-Ek
Zach Ellard
EdgewoodAve.com
Zoo Atlanta
First Step Staffing
Raymond B. King
Flux Projects
Fourth Ward Neighbors
Georgia Restaurant
Association
GreenLaw
Healey Condominium
Association
Home Realty, Inc.
Lutheran Services
of Georgia
Midtown Assistance Center
Miller’s Rexall
Netchex
Peach Pedaler
Premier Events
Resolution Fitness at 191
Saba Loghman,
Downtown Resident
SkyView Atlanta
Sustainable Solutions
Georgia, LLC
The Catholic Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception
The Nature Conservancy,
Georgia
MEMBER KEY
IF YOU’D LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF CENTRAL ATLANTA PROGRESS, CONTACT DAN WILLIAMS AT [email protected] OR CALL 404-659-5908.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee*
Ex-officio Board members
CAP STAFF
CAP STAFF
BACK
ROW
(LEFT TO RIGHT)
LEFT TO
RIGHT
Lynn Williamson
Wesley
Brown
Tanya Betton
Angie Laurie
Deana Davis
Marketing
& Creative Director
Accounting Assistant
Project Manager,
Vice President,
Manager, Human
Planning &
Transportation
Resources & Payroll
Kristi Rooks
A.J. Robinson
Capital Projects
Senior Project Manager, Lynn Williamson
President Cooper Holland
Economic Development Marketing &
Senior Project
Tanya Betton
Shevenie Reid
Creative Director
Manager,
Accounting
Wesley
Brown
Executive Assistant
Woodruff Park
Assistant
Project Manager, Planning
Dan Williams
Sara
Haas
& Capital Projects
Membership
A.J. Robinson
Intern, Planning &
President
Manager
Economic Development
FRONT ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT)
Dan
Williams
Shayna
Pollock
Membership
Manager
Project Manager,
Transportation &
Cooper Holland
Sustainability
Senior Project Manager,
Woodruff
Jennifer Park
Ball
Vice President,
Ryan Cagle
Planning &
Intern, Transportation
Economic
& Sustainability
Development
Kathryn Rusche
David Wardell
Shevenie Reid
Public Relations
Coordinator
Vice President,
Executive
Assistant
Operations
Dana Williams
Kristi
Rooks
and Public Safety
Vice President,
Finance
Senior
Project
Dana Williams
Manager, Economic
Lynn Lopes
Vice President,
Development
Program Manager,
Finance
Transportation & Sustainability
Wilma Sothern
Brittany Sessions
Receptionist,
Angie Laurie
Vice President,
Administrative
Vice President,
Transportation
Marketing
Assistant
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NOT PICTURED
Deana
KathrynDavis
Rusche
Jennifer Ball
Emily Yerke
Lynn Lopes
Brittany Sessions
Crystal Clark
Brianna Rindge
Manager,
Human
Public Relations
Resources
& Payroll
Coordinator
Shelby Busó
Vice President,
Planning
Development
Program
Manager,
Development &
Coordinator & Economic Transportation
Sustainability
Receptionist,
Outreach Manager,
Intern, Planning
Director of
Administrative Assistant & Economic Transportation & Sustainability
Sustainability
Development
Wilma Sothern
David Wardell
Vice President, Marketing
Vice President, Operations
& Public Safety
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