Developer makes progress toward converting gigantic hole into 1.5 million square-foot, mixed-use development.
The cranes over Buckhead swung into action Tuesday as developer OliverMcMillan started construction on the mixed-use community, Buckhead Atlanta, according to a press release.
“For years, we have anticipated the start of construction on the transformative Buckhead Atlanta, which, when completed, will be a sign of Atlanta’s resilience and innovation,” Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said in the release.
“A rejuvenated Buckhead will not only attract the nation’s top developers and retailers but thousands of new consumers and residents. I congratulate OliverMcMillan and everyone involved and wish them well on this project.”
Buckhead Atlanta will be a mix of urban residential, retailers, and restaurants all combined in one walkable destination.
Hermès, the French high-fashion design house, will be the first of many retailers to open at Buckhead Atlanta, something What Now Atlanta learned in September, 2011.
The completed project will offer 300,000 square feet of upscale retail stores, restaurants and cafes, over 100,000 square feet of office space and 370 luxury high-rise residences, the release notes.
Buckhead Atlanta will total around 1.5 million square feet located on 8 acres across six city blocks.
Buckhead Atlanta is designed as a completely walkable community that will connect two main arteries of Atlanta at Peachtree and West Paces where local residents and bustling life collide.
