Site Revitalization Tour
The Streets of Buckhead
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The Streets of Buckhead is currently in the remediation phase. Here you will see a Brownfields redevelopment in process. A representative from one of the companies conducting the redevelopment will provide information on the resources that were brought together for this project and the measures that are being taken to abate the tetrachloroethylene contamination that resulted from former dry cleaning operations located at the site.
The Streets of Buckhead is an 800,000 square foot luxury mixed-use community in the heart of heart of Atlanta's cosmopolitan Buckhead neighborhood. The Streets of Buckhead will transform a total of 9 acres - into a charming and walkable city streetscape offering upscale boutiques, extraordinary restaurants and sidewalk cafes. Upon completion, The Streets of Buckhead will proudly feature over 500,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, dedicated to internationally celebrated luxury and lifestyle brands; stylish restaurants, four world-class hotels; up to 1,000 luxury residential units and over 300,000 square feet of Class A office space. Construction will begin in late fall 2007 with the grand opening of retail shops and restaurants set for November 2009.
http://www.bencarterproperties.com/
Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station is the largest urban brownfield redevelopment in the nation. The 138-acre master planned community was formerly home to Atlantic Steel Company and is located in the northwest section of the growing Midtown market. The master plan totals 12 million square feet of residential, office and retail, and 11 acres of public parks.
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At Atlantic Station you will see a fully redeveloped Brownfield and get an idea of the potential of other Brownfield sites across the country. This former steel mill now consists of green residential and commercial units including some of the most popular shopping and restaurant locations in the city. Individuals from the developer and EPD will provide information such as the nature and severity of contamination, the measures taken to remediate it, and other challenges encountered during redevelopment.
The tour will end at Atlantic Station. You will have the option of taking the bus back to the Sheraton Hotel or to stay longer visiting the area shops and restaurants.
Public transportation (MARTA) is available to return back to the Sheraton Hotel.
MARTA Rail Station Entrance is at the Arts Center Station-N5
(corner of 15th and West Peachtree St.).
Take the train SOUTHBOUND to Peachtree Center Station (N1). Once you exit your train, proceed to the escalators taking you to the street level. Once on the street level, go left toward the Hard Rock Café. Turn left at the Hard Rock Café, that will be Andrew Young International Blvd. Walk 2 blocks and the Sheraton will be on the right at the intersection of International Blvd and Courland Street.
Check out the website - http://www.atlanticstation.com/home.php for a listing of shops and restaurants.
Sign Up – Select YES on the Conference Registration Form. The tour will meet at the conference registration desk at 1:15 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. A charge of $10 is associated with this tour. Transportation is provided. Space is limited so sign-up today! The fee is not reimbursable.