Back to the drawing board: Developers rethink projects May 21, 2009
The realities of the lending world may force some developers to re-examine the scale of what they were planning, says Barry Smith, president of , a Nashville commercial real estate firm which has developed several projects including the SunTrust Plaza downtown. Smith says it s likely that banks will require developers to put up much larger equity shares to get loans for their big commercial projects. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
SunTrust lease solidifies ties downtown May 4, 2009
The proximity to SunTrust Plaza, where the bank is headquartered, was an important consideration in the new lease. SunTrust Plaza and Peachtree Center are connected by a bridge over Baker Street ... After considering various locations, the Marquis II building offered the best fit for our changing business needs while allowing us to maintain a close proximity to our corporate headquarters at SunTrust Plaza. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
John Street, 81, helped build Atlanta's skyline Feb 27, 2009
John Portman iates credits include the Hyatt Regency, Marriott Marquis, Peachtree Center, SunTrust Plaza, the Merchandise and Apparel Marts and that 73-story round skyscraper, the Westin Peachtree Plaza, which opened in 1976 as the world s tallest hotel and, at the time, Atlanta s tallest building. Special. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Downtown Morton's restaurant to get new look Mar 15, 2008
The downtown Atlanta restaurant, at 303 Peachtree Center Ave. in the SunTrust Plaza Building, will get similar treatment. The restaurant, now encased in wood paneling, will be opened up with windows all around. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Latest from the scene Aug 18, 2007
The Governor s International Awards Gala, honoring companies, educational programs and individuals who have promoted and developed international business in the state, is Sept. 15, in the SunTrust Plaza Garden Offices Atrium of the World Trade Center Atlanta, 303 Peachtree St. The cost is $150 for members and $175 for nonmembers ($180 and $200 after the Aug. 25 registration deadline). Info: 404-880-1562, govawards@wtcatlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shop, dine, dance Aug 13, 2007
The event is planned for 8 p.m. Sept. 22 in the atrium lobby of the SunTrust Plaza garden offices, 303 Peachtree Center Ave. Tickets are $175. Call 404-827-3598 or e-mail. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ready to roll May 14, 2007
How the West End Summit will affect downtown is on the minds of many observers, who already note the Eakin Partner's SunTrust Plaza downtown and Barry Real Estate's 28-story tower planned for SoBro will create more than 1 million new square feet of Class A space in the area. The West End Summit project has been planned for several years, and has drawn skepticism from observers who, in 2005, said there wasn't enough Metro business to draw tenants to the new space at 1600 West End. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
'McMansion' plea has little appeal Apr 11, 2007
Surely, an architect of Portman's distinction and accomplishment (from the soaring SunTrust Plaza to the hulking merchandise mart building) should be able to perform a similar feat in Sandy Springs, if he is so inclined. for the editorial board. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bright future Feb 3, 2007
T.K. Davis, design director at the Civic Design Center, says the residential buildings could be even higher and include some commercial uses, on a scale similar to the SunTrust Plaza that's under construction just north of the Ryman. "It's such a wide street, you know," Davis says of Commerce. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Tale of two towers Jan 31, 2007
His firm, whose SunTrust Plaza is under construction at Fifth Avenue and Commerce Street, is hoping to find an anchor tenant that takes 100,000 square feet or more for the new project. "We're not going to start construction on this building until we have a tenant," Eakin says. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Profitable views Jan 10, 2007
Eakin Partners betting big on downtown with SunTrust Plaza project ... Todd Stringer, Nashville Business Journal SunTrust Plaza will add to Eakin partners' arsenal of 3 ... That opportunity is rising with the 13-story, 340,000-square-foot SunTrust Plaza office building going up at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Commerce Street. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
