[netdragon]

Have you noticed that the Cumberland area is beginning to fill in? I can't wait to see Cumberland turn into a real livable community like Perimeter and other areas. Right now it's just a bunch of disjoint office park and strip malls. The Cumberland mall had that outdoor shopping area added along with some new buildings, and there is a planned development near the strip mall across from the Galleria along Aker's Mill. Additionally, down near Cumberland, there is a mixed-use community going in across from Copeland's and the AMC, Park Vinings across Cumberland Blvd from that, and another shopping center across 75 on Cumberland Blvd.

Does anyone know where to find any pictures of the plans? I've only seen the billboards when driving by and some ground-breaking happening.

[RobMidtowner]

I wish I could buy a condo up here because it's right on top of that ridge guaranteeing incredible views, but alas I haven't seen anything less that $400k. :(

[ThrashATL]

Have you noticed that the Cumberland area is beginning to fill in? I can't wait to see Cumberland turn into a real livable community like Perimeter and other areas. Right now it's just a bunch of disjoint office park and strip malls. The Cumberland mall had that outdoor shopping area added along with some new buildings, and there is a planned development near the strip mall across from the Galleria along Aker's Mill. Additionally, down near Cumberland, there is a mixed-use community going in across from Copeland's and the AMC, Park Vinings across Cumberland Blvd from that, and another shopping center across 75 on Cumberland Blvd.

Does anyone know where to find any pictures of the plans? I've only seen the billboards when driving by and some ground-breaking happening.

Park Vinings is the biggest joke in Atlanta condo lore. Vaporware. Too much too soon for that part of town.

[Hybrid0NE]

Park Vinings is the biggest joke in Atlanta condo lore. Vaporware. Too much too soon for that part of town.

Why too much too soon? I thought Vinings had some of highest real estate value (i'm sure it's up there with Buckhead, Midtown as most desirable) in all of Metro Atlanta and is filling in rapidly?

Cobb Pkwy&Cumberland Blvd may not be the heart of Vinings but its only a stones throw away (and the Chattahoochee).

[initiald]

Some crappy old pictures of mine of the area:

http://www.pbase.com/bz3rk/image/46674346.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/bz3rk/image/46674347.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/bz3rk/image/47062767.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/bz3rk/image/47062756.jpg

[ThrashATL]

Why too much too soon? I thought Vinings had some of highest real estate value (i'm sure it's up there with Buckhead, Midtown as most desirable) in all of Metro Atlanta and is filling in rapidly?


Nobody is going to spend the kind of money they'll need to live in Park Vinings and then drive to somewhere (Buckhead) to shop & eat at places they're accustomed to in their price range. Vinings/Cumberland isn't there yet. PV has been on the boards for 8 years now, it may be another 8 before it hits the market.

[jfsatlbldr]

View from the new CobbEnergy Performing Arts Center;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/jfsatlbldr/Skyline%20Views/10-21-06160a.jpg

[ThrashATL]

The Aberdeen, this is more Vinings speed, a perfect match for the area.

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/09/39/20/image_5720399.jpg
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates
An artist's rendering of The Aberdeen, a 12-story luxury condo tower planned for Vinings. Construction is scheduled to start in a month, with occupancy in mid-2009.

All the amenities with a great skyline view

By BILL HENDRICK
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 08/20/07

WHAT IT IS

Want to live within a stone's throw of the spot where Union Gen. William T. Sherman is said to have watched Atlanta burn? Got at least $750,000 for a new condo with a view of Atlanta's skyline? Want to be spoiled in an upscale community with 24-hour security, concierge service, an outdoor fireplace and grilling center, a health club and an 18,000-square-foot outdoor pavilion where you can play bocce ball, go swimming or practice your putting?

Coming soon to a mountaintop in Vinings is The Aberdeen, which offers those features in a $73 million, 12-story luxury condo tower. The project is under construction at 4700 Paces Ferry Road in Vinings. Geoff Anderson is building the tower with his father, former Atlanta Falcons player Taz Anderson.

A typical two- or three-bedroom condo will have 2,800 square feet of living space, and there will be 14 penthouse units. The highest-priced will go for $2 million or more.


WHAT IMPACT IT WILL HAVE

The tower is being built atop a 2.7-acre hill in one of metro Atlanta's real estate hot spots, and the Andersons tout the project as a great place for Buckheadites tired of the traffic and crowds on Peachtree. Taz Anderson himself plans to give up his Buckhead lifestyle and move into a new home in The Aberdeen. But while slightly slower-paced than Buckhead, Vinings is growing fast, along with the rest of Cobb County, whose population has grown more than 12 percent since the year 2000. The Andersons said the condos will have a low impact on traffic because it won't be a mixed-use building. The Aberdeen will add substantially to Cobb's tax rolls, as the average unit will go for $1.3 million.

WHEN IT WILL BE DONE

Geoff Anderson said construction will start in a month, and that 13 of the 55 units have been sold for about $23 million. They'll be ready for occupancy, he says, in mid-2009.

[scguy]

Right, and it looks like some of the other condo projects that have gone up in the area recently, in the 10-17 floor range. Start small and work your way up!

[netdragon]

Why do you believe the Aberdeen has a better chance than Park Vinings? Wouldn't the views be better on Park Vinings? Additionally, because of the small footprint of Park Vinings, more floors doesn't necessarily mean more units. Across from the sign from Park Vinings, there's a new mixed-use community going in, so there should be plenty of shopping. The only difference I can think of that will really matter, long-term, is that Vinings village is cuter and Cumberland is more commercial.

[wxjay]

Why do you believe the Aberdeen has a better chance than Park Vinings? Wouldn't the views be better on Park Vinings? Additionally, because of the small footprint of Park Vinings, more floors doesn't necessarily mean more units. Across from the sign from Park Vinings, there's a new mixed-use community going in, so there should be plenty of shopping. The only difference I can think of that will really matter, long-term, is that Vinings village is cuter and Cumberland is more commercial. Aberdeen at Vinings is appealing to the older empty-nester crowds/retirees, and are doing so successfully (I think 25-35% have been sold already). Park Vinings is the type of community that is going to appeal more to the working CEO professional, and I think I agree with other folks here - it isn't going to fly too well in that market because it is not "trendy" right now. I cannot explain any better than that, but I wouldn't be surprised if Park Vinings is once again put on the back burner.

[KB0679]

The Buckhead skyline from the area (taken a couple of months ago at the edge of the Eckerd's parking lot at the top of the hill on Paces Ferry):

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/krazeeboi/Buckheadskyline.jpg

Historic Vinings is actually a nice, quaint, urban area along Paces Ferry. Didn't even know it existed until a friend of mine moved to the area about a year or so ago. With some vision, it could serve as the historic core of an emerging urbanizing area. But for some reason, I don't think it will happen.

[Rail Claimore]

Looks like I'm not the only person on this forum who's stayed at the Waverly. ;)

Seriously though, Cumberland has potential. It's undisputably Atlanta's #2 edge city, and a lot of the surrounding area is seeing new development.

[initiald]

Looks like I'm not the only person on this forum who's stayed at the Waverly. ;)
Yeah AWA!!!

[Rail Claimore]

Yeah AWA!!!

Oh, I thoroughly enjoyed myself there last month! :haha:

And it's always nice to pay a visit to the Big Peach. :cool:

[neilson]

You can't build without Water. Me worries that there will be a lot of cranes in the very near future just sitting there not building anything.

[atl2phx]

You can't build without Water. Me worries that there will be a lot of cranes in the very near future just sitting there not building anything.

stop already, there's a thread about atlanta water in which you've made your thoughts on the subject perfectly clear. no need to troll all the atlanta threads to keep the topic going. you're a poke in the eye.

[neilson]

stop already, there's a thread about atlanta water in which you've made your thoughts on the subject perfectly clear. no need to troll all the atlanta threads to keep the topic going. you're a poke in the eye.
That wasn't designed to make a poke in the eye of anyone. It's just not gonna be feasible to build anything if water supplies continue to dwindle. There is nothing wrong with making the realistic point that in my opinion, ALL projects under construction should be placed on hold if conditions do not improve, and all proposed projects should be put on hold indefinitely until conditions improve.

Best case situation is that things are at a standstill this winter and things start back up in a big way once we get into next year and have enough water to support the existing infrastructure as well as any new projects on the table.

[atl2phx]

That wasn't designed to make a poke in the eye of anyone. It's just not gonna be feasible to build anything if water supplies continue to dwindle. There is nothing wrong with making the realistic point that in my opinion, ALL projects under construction should be placed on hold if conditions do not improve, and all proposed projects should be put on hold indefinitely until conditions improve.

Best case situation is that things are at a standstill this winter and things start back up in a big way once we get into next year and have enough water to support the existing infrastructure as well as any new projects on the table.

your post is of little or no practical value or meaning - you responded to a post about infill in the northwest quadrant of altanta which will unfold over many years, not just this winter.

[neilson]

your post is of little or no practical value or meaning - you responded to a post about infill in the northwest quadrant of altanta which will unfold over many years, not just this winter.
And that long term vision will have to be directly tied to infrastructure improvements and the like that everyone on here has complained about there being a lack of over the past couple of years.

[atl2phx]

And that long term vision will have to be directly tied to infrastructure improvements and the like that everyone on here has complained about there being a lack of over the past couple of years.

of course, there are always going to be rumblings about necessary infrastructure improvements at the forefront of many a conversation, particularly, when your talking about metro atlanta which has been the fastest or second fastest growing metro for the majority of the past 20 years.

[sprtsluvr8]

That wasn't designed to make a poke in the eye of anyone. It's just not gonna be feasible to build anything if water supplies continue to dwindle. There is nothing wrong with making the realistic point that in my opinion, ALL projects under construction should be placed on hold if conditions do not improve, and all proposed projects should be put on hold indefinitely until conditions improve.

Best case situation is that things are at a standstill this winter and things start back up in a big way once we get into next year and have enough water to support the existing infrastructure as well as any new projects on the table.

So you're saying that the first and best solution to the water supply issues is...PANIC? To halt all construction, considering the costs and the possible effect on future development in Atlanta, would be a very foolish decision. Maybe there should be a hold placed on all construction in the Southeast drought region?

Atlanta, as always, will come up with a solution to this water shortage...and in the short term, average rainfall would help the controversy die down.

[neilson]

So you're saying that the first and best solution to the water supply issues is...PANIC? To halt all construction, considering the costs and the possible effect on future development in Atlanta, would be a very foolish decision. Maybe there should be a hold placed on all construction in the Southeast drought region?

Atlanta, as always, will come up with a solution to this water shortage...and in the short term, average rainfall would help the controversy die down.
From a fellow poster on here:

An update:

For those of you who were wondering when the drought would affect the current construction boom, consider it affected.

Fulton county's public works department has issued a memo that calls for a moratorium on new irrigation and hydrant water meters. They have also offered a refund for non-installed meters (i.e. Issued but not in use yet.)

In other words, no new meters for construction trailers, irrigation, job-site water, truck wheel-washes, etc.

This moratorium is effective Nov. 1, 2007.

Now things are getting serious.


TAKE THAT(and expect it to take hold in other counties besides Fulton very shortly). No it's not the most ideal situation but at least I was right in what I proposed and that these short term pains will hopefully lead to long term solutions being developed.

[netdragon]

Anyway, in other news... (back to being on topic)... I'm a little annoyed that the Aberdeen is going to block out some of the view for people driving along Paces Ferry. I think there should be some type of restriction on view blocking, e.g. some percentage of air space owned by the county.

[RobMidtowner]

^Are you kidding me??? :koko:

[netdragon]

Found this about a developer paying 8.7 million for 3 acres in Cumberland (where the Men's Wearhouse is): The Cumberland-Galleria area in metropolitan Atlanta's Cobb County is reportedly expected to experience $1 billion in development and... (http://www.allbusiness.com/operations/facilities-commercial-real-estate/4417549-1.html)

Also found Cumberland Galleria about to boom (http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/cobb/stories/2007/09/13/cobbdev_0914.html). Long known for its office towers and the Cobb Galleria Centre, the corridor is now looking more like Midtown or Buckhead than Perimeter. Art galleries, fine restaurants, a slew of 15- to 25-story buildings and hotels are expected to dot the area. New mixed-use projects will give it a more urban, residential flavor.

Over the next five years, "a minimum" of $2 billion to $5 billion will be invested in the area, said Sam Olens, Cobb County Commission chairman.


Cumberland mall transit station (http://www.cobbrealestateblog.com/2006/11/116/).

[netdragon]

Riverwood (http://www.cobbrealestateblog.com/category/vinings-real-estate) is a new development going up at the corner of Cumberland Blvd and Cobb Pkwy.



http://www.smyrnavinings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/riverwood-building1_2.jpg

http://www.smyrnavinings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/riverwood-building2.jpg

http://www.smyrnavinings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/riverwood-map.jpg

(http://www.cobbrealestateblog.com/category/vinings-real-estate)

[Buck]

^Those new renderings look great. I look forward to some nice street-retail, urban developments being built next to the Cobb Energy Centre.

[wxjay]

The renderings for Riverwood show a grocery store. Given that there is a Publix and a Kroger already within a mile of the area, I *hope* this grocery is a Trader Joe's/Whole Foods-type of store!!

[smArTaLlone]

Simon Planning Major Renovation/Expansion at Cobb Couunty Mall

Town Center At Cobb to Undergo Extensive Renovation This Summer

This summer, Simon Property Group plans to begin a major renovation and expansion of Town Center at Cobb, a 1.27 million-square-foot, multi-level regional mall located at 400 Ernest W Barrett Pky.

As part of the makeover, the mall will completely remodel the property's food court and additional restrooms with family lounge areas. Also on the agenda is new interior painting of the entire building, new carpet and tile, and enhanced interior lighting. External renewals include renovations of several mall entrances with a focus on the entrance at the soon to be re-modeled food court.

"This renovation project represents more than a cosmetic renovation for the mall," noted the mall's general manager, "JD" John DiCioccio. "Coupled with the recent influx of recognized retailer joing the center, this renovation will only serve to strenghten Town Center's reputation as a highly regarded shopping destination."

Completion is scheduled for May 2009. Originally constructed in 1986 and updated in 1998, Town Center at Cobb has more than 200 stores including anchors Macy's, Macy's Men's Store, Belk, Sears and JC Penney. Over the past six months several high-profile retailers have opened stores at the mall, including Coach, bebe and Swarovski. New stores slated to open at the end of the year include H&M and Solstice.

[joecool]

....nevermind. blah!

[Andrea]

New stores slated to open at the end of the year include H&M and Solstice.

One thing you can say about the suburbs is that when they want something done they just haul off and do it. Want an Apple store? An H&M? Another 1.27 million sf of renovated retail space? You got it, like yesterday! Meanwhile, we spend years agonizing over stuff like that here in the city.

In the bigger picture, changes like those at Cumberland and Town Center are good examples of how the suburban nodes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. With sharply rising fuel costs and little relief in sight for traffic snarls, we'll see increasing demands for urban amenities closer to home.

[ThrashATL]

One thing you can say about the suburbs is that when they want something done they just haul off and do it. Want an Apple store? An H&M? Another 1.27 million sf of renovated retail space? You got it, like yesterday! Meanwhile, we spend years agonizing over stuff like that here in the city.

In the bigger picture, changes like those at Cumberland and Town Center are good examples of how the suburban nodes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. With sharply rising fuel costs and little relief in sight for traffic snarls, we'll see increasing demands for urban amenities closer to home.

Went to the "Avenue of Forsyth" yesterday to see a movie in AMC's first Georgia all digital theater complex. How far the sticks have come. While I'm not terribly impressed with Avenue (the stores are OK, I just hate how much parking is in the middle, not intimate like Forum on Peachtree), I do like having this within minutes of home and not slugging it out with traffic on Northpoint Pkwy in Alpharetta. Plus, the sales tax dollars stay in my county. Now, if the monster mixed use Taubman development happens at exit 12, we'll be all set in Forsyth for awhile.

[Buck]

Town Center is the closest mall to where I'm at... and I must say, I'm thrilled with an H&M and the renovation. It desperately needs it.

[greg30127]

Cumberland mall transit station (http://www.cobbrealestateblog.com/2006/11/116/).


It would be a lot better if the Cobb Commission got their heads out of the sand and realized that the Cumberland/Galleria area desperately needs a people mover system (similar to what's at the airport). That area is not at all pedestrian-friendly and it's actually somewhat dangerous to get from one venue to the next.

A transit station that housed the buses as well as a people movie rail that connects the mall, arts center, Galleria, and local hotels is very much needed.

[netdragon]

that the Cumberland/Galleria area desperately needs a people mover system (similar to what's at the airport). That area is not at all pedestrian-friendly and it's actually somewhat dangerous to get from one venue to the next.

There is a call-to-ride type shuttle service in Cumberland. I've never used it and don't know the details.

What I think could go a long way is a few more pedestrian bridges over (or under) Cobb Parkway like the bridge over near the mall. One up near Aker's Mill, and one down near Cumberland Blvd would be nice. Some medians on Aker's Mill would provide some additional pedestrian refuge. There's been talk about medians on the Cobb Parkway to provide pedestrian refuge, however businesses there have been fighting it because it makes things less car accessible. However, in my opinion, the whole length doesn't need medians, just near intersections... If we ever see the trolley built, then a median will probably be built in some parts since medians make really good trolley stations. I saw a lot of that kind of thing when I was in Germany recently.

[Rail Claimore]

There is a call-to-ride type shuttle service in Cumberland. I've never used it and don't know the details.

What I think could go a long way is a few more pedestrian bridges over (or under) Cobb Parkway like the bridge over near the mall. One up near Aker's Mill, and one down near Cumberland Blvd would be nice. Some medians on Aker's Mill would provide some additional pedestrian refuge. There's been talk about medians on the Cobb Parkway to provide pedestrian refuge, however businesses there have been fighting it because it makes things less car accessible. However, in my opinion, the whole length doesn't need medians, just near intersections... If we ever see the trolley built, then a median will probably be built in some parts since medians make really good trolley stations. I saw a lot of that kind of thing when I was in Germany recently.

Cobb Parkway is a major hurdle between the two biggest activity centers in the area: Cumberland Mall and the Cobb Galleria Centre/Office Complex. The pedestrian bridge they built isn't even convenient for the Sheraton across the street! They can build all the bridges and tunnels they want, but the biggest obstacle to connecting the two besides the road itself is the huge sea of parking surrounding the mall, which acts as an additional barrier. Transforming this will take time and political will to change zoning codes in the area that most likely provide for outrageous minimum parking requirements.

Connecting the Galleria complex further would simply involve making a huge underground mall (or expanding the Galleria Centre's first level underground). The area isn't too bad for the pedestrian so long as he/she stays within the complex and nearby office buildings.

[RobMidtowner]

Cobb Parkway is a major hurdle between the two biggest activity centers in the area: Cumberland Mall and the Cobb Galleria Centre/Office Complex. The pedestrian bridge they built isn't even convenient for the Sheraton across the street! They can build all the bridges and tunnels they want, but the biggest obstacle to connecting the two besides the road itself is the huge sea of parking surrounding the mall, which acts as an additional barrier. Transforming this will take time and political will to change zoning codes in the area that most likely provide for outrageous minimum parking requirements.

Connecting the Galleria complex further would simply involve making a huge underground mall (or expanding the Galleria Centre's first level underground). The area isn't too bad for the pedestrian so long as he/she stays within the complex and nearby office buildings.

Cobb Parkway has a LONG way to go in becoming pedestrian friendly...it's one of the few places in the metro with triple left and right-turn lanes. The intersection widths are enormous!

[greg30127]

Well, that's exactly why I say an elevated people mover rail like the one at the airport would work perfectly around Cobb Parkway. It could connect Cumberland with the Galleria and multiple hotels and shopping centers in the area.

I also support a median up the middle of the road. One of the MAJOR causes of accidents are people pulling out in front of cars to make left turns against traffic to get into a shopping center. Some areas are just now too dangerous for this type of maneuver - drive up the street and turn around or just don't go. They put a permanent barrier up on one of the side roads that run along Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, and the number of accidents in that area dropped significantly.

[netdragon]

There was a proposed median on Cobb Parkway and many big box retail threatened to move out. In fact, medians are a way Smyrna has been forcing out big box stores in some areas :)

I think if done right, a median doesn't have to be a problem. Only certain parts of the road need to have medians for pedestrians. People don't need to cross every stretch of the road by foot.

Additionally, a median would be a great spot for people to hop on the trolley they are proposing. I noticed that's common in Europe when I visited.

Cobb Parkway has a LONG way to go in becoming pedestrian friendly...it's one of the few places in the metro with triple left and right-turn lanes. The intersection widths are enormous!

Another triple turn lane is Atlanta Rd to Cumberland Parkway in Vinings (heading towards the East/West Connector). However, there is a median there.

[oldpainless]

Anyone have any word on the proposed office buildings along 285 that was revealed in the ABC a few weeks ago? I don't have the subscription to the newspaper, so if anyone has one that would be cool if they posted the article here. Thanks.

[netdragon]

Transforming this will take time and political will to change zoning codes in the area that most likely provide for outrageous minimum parking requirements.

Although I agree the parking lot is a pain, I wouldn't say it has too many spaces. Especially when they reserve all that space for valet. I'd like to see some underground parking between the mall and the pedestrian bridge. Considering Jonquil Plaza in Smyrna is getting underground parking, I don't see why a mall like Cumberland can't do the same.

I like the extension idea you had. If they did underground parking, they could probably extend the mall with little more than a pedestrian over or under-pass across the valet entrance to the restaurants. I'd also like to see that extension have some residential in it.

Another parking lot sprawl is the mall with Circuit City kitty-corner to Cumberland across Aker's Mill. I have no idea with the kind of real estate they are sitting on why they don't multi-level the parking and do some mixed-used development in there.

Anyone have any word on the proposed office buildings along 285 that was revealed in the ABC a few weeks ago? I don't have the subscription to the newspaper, so if anyone has one that would be cool if they posted the article here. Thanks.

I discussed it earlier in this thread. Quote of what I put in the Cumberland Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_%28Atlanta%29) earlier this year:
* Two mid-rise towers overlooking I-75 by Grove Street Partners LLC just south of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. One 18 and one 15 floor tower are approved by Cobb County.
* Phase 2 of Overton Park owned by Hines Interests and being developed by Madison Retail LLC to add 60 condominium units and retail shops.
* Crescent Ridge: 20-story office building and plaza on Cumberland Blvd next to the highway
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2007/09/17/focus21.html
http://www.hines.com/property/detail.aspx?id=141
http://www.costar.com/FreeSearch/Detail/Detail.aspx?p=4AB65AEC363AFEF629CAEA9868B159BC
http://www.crescent-resources.com/commer/atlanta/crescentridge/siteplan.asp

[BabydaddyATL]

Anyone have any word on the proposed office buildings along 285 that was revealed in the ABC a few weeks ago? I don't have the subscription to the newspaper, so if anyone has one that would be cool if they posted the article here. Thanks.

I think this is what you referring to. I posted it a week ago on the Atlanta Compilation Thread.

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4602/cumberlandhy7.jpg

[netdragon]

I think this is what you referring to. I posted it a week ago on the Atlanta Compilation Thread.

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4602/cumberlandhy7.jpg

Interesting... Another one?!?! :) I added 2555 Cumberland to the Wikipedia article.

[civilexpert]

cumberland liveable?

With plenty of Alcohol everywhere in Atlanta is liveable... without though we're all better off moving...

Sorry, but that's reality.

[gttx]

cumberland liveable?

With plenty of Alcohol everywhere in Atlanta is liveable... without though we're all better off moving...

Sorry, but that's reality.

Ah, you are always so right! An area can never change to become something better, or more livable, or more interesting - why should we even entertain the possibility, let alone talk about how it might happen?

After all, the Dutch had the same mentality about this stupid, unsustainable island (look at how wide the streets are!), and look where it got them:

http://homepage.mac.com/schuffelen/artwork_E/DutchManhattanSmall2.jpg
(lower Manhattan, 1660)

http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/aerial1.jpg
(lower Manhattan, 2006)

[oldpainless]

I discussed it earlier in this thread. Quote of what I put in the Cumberland Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_%28Atlanta%29) earlier this year:
* Two mid-rise towers overlooking I-75 by Grove Street Partners LLC just south of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. One 18 and one 15 floor tower are approved by Cobb County.
* Phase 2 of Overton Park owned by Hines Interests and being developed by Madison Retail LLC to add 60 condominium units and retail shops.
* Crescent Ridge: 20-story office building and plaza on Cumberland Blvd next to the highway
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2007/09/17/focus21.html
http://www.hines.com/property/detail.aspx?id=141
http://www.costar.com/FreeSearch/Detail/Detail.aspx?p=4AB65AEC363AFEF629CAEA9868B159BC
http://www.crescent-resources.com/commer/atlanta/crescentridge/siteplan.asp

I think this is what you referring to. I posted it a week ago on the Atlanta Compilation Thread.

Thanks guys.

Wow... I was reading on the Wikipedia page about the $8.7 million deal to redevelop the Men's Warehouse corner. I really hope they do something that will connect with the street. That piece of land is HUGE in terms of importance. If done right, it could serve as the centerpiece of redevelopment efforts in the entire market. If Cumberland wants to create its own identity and really play with the big boys, it needs to provide a good pedestrian experience. I'm glad that transportation is high on its priority list. I think Cumberland has the best road network to handle future development out of all of the other suburban markets.

[smArTaLlone]

Earlier this year, New Jersey-based Travelport picked Atlanta for its North American global distribution system (GDS) headquarters. The company expects to add up to 300 jobs and invest $33 million in the area.

Travelport provides automated travel reservations for airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines and rail operators, with service to travel agencies in more than 145 countries. It also runs most of the internal reservations and related systems used by carriers such as Delta Air Lines Inc.

Travelport will move Web and database servers for its Galileo and Apollo reservation systems from Denver to Atlanta by year’s end, spokeswoman Jill Brenner said.

“We anticipate that over the next five years, we are likely to create several hundred new positions in Atlanta.”

Travelport bought Atlanta-based Worldspan in August 2007 and has made the former Worldspan location in Cobb County — at 300 Galleria Parkway — its North American GDS headquarters. With annual revenue of about $2.6 billion, Travelport employs about 6,000 globally, including 635 locally.

The headquarters move helps put Atlanta on the map as a technology-focused city, Harteveldt said, because Travelport is one of the top three travel technology firms in the world.

[netdragon]

There's a new 4-story office building planned on S. Cobb Drive in Smyrna near 285 right across from where Oakdale Rd and Church/Plant Atkinson comes in from Vinings.

[netdragon]

For those who haven't been paying attention, the Aberdeen is halfway built, and the area around it has already filled in a lot more with Vinings Main being just about completed.

http://www.viningsvillagerealty.com/_CONSTRUCTION/Aberdeen%20In%20Vinings.jpg

http://cobbrealestateblog.com/images/viningsmainplat.jpg

[netdragon]

A new article about the flurry of real estate deals in Cumberland/Galleria:

https://www.costar.com/news/Article.aspx?id=0D7E3268C361AC949C5BBC0346B6E7A2

With relatively newfound constraints and quality office properties, is Cumberland/Galleria metro Atlanta's leading value-added and/or opportunity play with a few notable core exceptions? While real estate professionals tend to be optimists anyway, that seems to be the prevailing wisdom.

Cobb County's lower taxes and access to the airport and areas rich with executive housing have always made the area attractive to developers, but Cumberland/Galleria's retail development and redevelopment -- Cumberland Mall serving as the prime example -- and an expanding residential base in the area with new, high-end condo development should benefit office investors as well.

"The interesting stories right now are all the residential and retail changes in the area, and, long term, that will make the office buildings more valuable," said Kris Miller, president of Ackerman & Co., which acquired Powers Point Phase One last year and has another building in the area under contract.

Another (about Cobb County with a big Cumberland section):
http://www.georgiatrend.com/our-state/01_09_cobb.shtml