Atlanta — The City of Atlanta, through Atlanta Urban Development (AUD), has unveiled plans for a 1.7 million-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment of the Mall West End. BRP Cos. is the developer.
Key elements of the Mall West End redevelopment plan include: approximately 120,000 square feet of retail space, including a grocery store, fitness center, food and beverage, and local boutiques; 893 mixed-income rental units; 152 beds of student housing; a 150-key hotel; 12,000 square feet of medical office space; and community amenities.
The project site is located steps from four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that make up the Atlanta University Center — Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.
According to a news release from the city, the project is currently in the early planning stages. The project team is gathering data, conducting feasibility studies and exploring various design concepts to revitalize the mall. Throughout the redevelopment process, AUD and BRP will engage residents, legacy business owners and other stakeholders through various channels such as town hall meetings, surveys and public forums. Construction on the Mall West End redevelopment is expected to begin in 2025.
A previous $400 million redevelopment plan for Mall West End, announced in January 2020 and spearheaded by Atlanta BeltLine originator Ryan Gravel, fell through over the past few years.
AUD is a nonprofit entity that specializes in the redevelopment of public land into mixed-income housing.
New York City-based BRP maintains a portfolio of more than 4.4 million square feet and over $6.3 billion in completed and current transactions.
— Kristin Harlow