In this episode, I sit down with Mark Toro to talk about his career in real estate development, from early projects like Camp Creek Marketplace and Atlantic Station to shaping Midtown Atlanta. We discuss how he approaches creating vibrant, inviting mixed-use spaces and why density, community, and activation are key to success.

We also dive into the upcoming Medley in Johns Creek — a mixed-use development on the former State Farm campus. It will feature apartments, townhomes, office space, a boutique hotel, and retail and restaurants surrounding a central public plaza. Toro shares how he’s curating the mix of restaurants and events to create a true neighborhood hub.

Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series:
✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com
✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com
✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com

If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect.

#AtlantaDevelopment #JohnsCreek #mixedusedevelopment

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:35 – Sponsor Break (Songy Highroads)
1:24 – Early Career & Background
6:34 – Sponsor Break (Corporate Environments)
7:31 – Camp Creek & Atlantic Station
13:50 – Colony Square
16:36 – Sponsor Break (USA Cabling Technologies and Solutions)
17:02 – Midtown & Colony Square Leasing
23:30 – Colony Square Transformation
27:35 – Office Space & Avalon
32:51 – Experience & Urban Energy
38:01 – The Third Place Concept
43:23 – Medley

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In this episode, I sit down with William Pate, the longtime leader of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau and a major force behind Atlanta’s tourism boom. We get into how Atlanta became a top destination for conventions and major events, the impact of the Olympics and Super Bowls, and what the World Cup could mean for the city.

We also talk about the future of downtown — more residential, reimagined office space, and what Atlanta needs to keep momentum going.

Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series:
✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com
✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com
✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com

If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect.

#AtlantaDevelopment #DowntownAtlanta #UrbanGrowth


0:00 – Introduction & early background
0:59 – Sponsor Break (Songy Highroads)
2:00 – Early Atlanta tourism development
8:27 – Sponsor Break (USA Cabling)
9:00 – Career path
15:41 – Sponsor Break (Corporate Environments)
16:44 – Convention & event strategy
27:17 – Downtown Atlanta outlook
36:14 – Tourism & attractions
49:09 – Careers & advice
54:16 – Wrap-up

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I sat down with Ryan Howard of CP Group to talk about their work on some of Atlanta’s most iconic properties, including The Center (former CNN Center), Bank of America Plaza, and Piedmont Center.

We discuss the challenges of renovating these historic buildings, the plans to bring new life to downtown Atlanta, and how CP Group is balancing the history of these spaces with creating vibrant, modern experiences. From food halls to office suites, this conversation is all about reshaping the city thoughtfully and strategically.

Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series:
✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com
✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com
✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com

As always, if you’re looking for office space in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to help.

#Atlanta #DowntownAtlanta #UrbanDevelopment #RealEstate #CityRevival #CPGroup #HistoricBuildings #TheCenterAtlanta


⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction to the podcast and Ryan Howard
1:06 – Ryan Howard’s background and career
5:28 – Sponsor Break (Songy Highroads)
7:30 – Transition to CP Group
9:42 – Sponsor Break (Corporate Environments)
10:45 – HD Supply Build-to-Suit
15:57 – Sponsor Break (USA Cabling Technologies and Solutions)
19:10 – First project with CP Group
23:28 – Tenant strategies
24:31 – Acquisition of The Center (former CNN Center)
25:33 – Challenges with renovating The Center
29:54 – Plans and renderings for The Center food hall
34:04 – Ted Turner’s former apartment
36:19 – Bank of America Plaza renovations
37:24 – Bank of America Plaza top floor plans
39:28 – Piedmont Center acquisition and plans
45:49 – Other projects CP Group has underway
46:50 – Leasing velocity and market dynamics
49:30 – Atlanta history and the Downtown context
1:01:21 – Past and current tenants of the Omni International Center
1:02:22 – Rivalries in the real estate market
1:04:23 – Outro / Wrap up

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