April 1Atlanta Braves Opening Night Major League Baseball returns as the Atlanta Braves welcome the Philadelphia Phillies to Turner Field for their first home game of the season.
April 5–8NCAA Final Four The National College Athletic Associa-tion’s “big show” is the Men’s Basketball Final Four, featuring two national semifinal games and the national championship game at the Georgia Dome.
Tuesdays and ThursdaysMusic at Noon Centennial Olympic Park’s free noontime concert series kicks off in April. Bring your lunch to the park on Tuesdays and Thursdays through October and enjoy performances featuring local musicians.
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* As I reflect on 10 years of leading Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Im-
provement District, I’m inspired by the multitude of accomplish-ments we have achieved togeth-er, spanning all areas of interest in Atlanta. The lasting impact CAP/ADID has on the city, state and region is something we can all be proud of, but our organizations' work wouldn’t be possible without the support of our many members and partners.
* As the heart of Atlanta, Down-town is uniquely positioned as the gateway to the city. CAP rolls out
the welcome mat to visitors and residents alike with a wide range of programs, projects and initia-tives that showcase our thriving city center, and the organization is strengthened through invaluable partnerships with business and municipal leadership. Together, we’re building a Downtown whose legacy will be appreciated for decades to come.
OURMISSIONCAP and ADID
aim to build a 21st-century Downtown
as the heart of the Atlanta region—a
vibrant community with strong leader-
ship and sustainable infrastructure that is
safe, livable, diverse, economically viable,
accessible, clean, hospitable and
entertaining.
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* From safe, clean streetscapes to synchronized traffic signals, ADID’s impact is everywhere in
Downtown. With ADID-funded projects such as the Atlanta Streetcar and Connector Trans-formation Project nearing imple-mentation, the next two years will be game changers for Down-town Atlanta and the entire city. I am eager to continue ADID’s work to improve and maintain Downtown’s authenticity, quality of life and innovation.
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egbert PerryCAP Chair
A.J. RobinsonCAP President
Craig JonesADID Chair & CAP Vice-Chair
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h ome to millions of residents, office workers, students and tourists each year, Downtown is one of Atlanta’s
most vibrant communities. It is the city’s epicenter of entertainment, commerce and urban living, boasting a myriad of attractions for every interest and budget.
The work of Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improve-ment District (ADID) makes Downtown At-lanta a revitalized, vibrant and safe community that is attractive to residents, visitors, workers and investors alike, and the organization is a strong partner to fellow civic organizations and the City of Atlanta.
Downtown is home to some of Atlanta’s most highly anticipated projects, including the Atlanta Streetcar, which will loop Downtown Atlanta on a 2.7-mile route. Additionally, in 2014 the College Football Hall of Fame and National Center for Civil and Human Rights will join existing attractions including the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, Philips Arena and the World of Coca Cola.
Serving amid all of the area’s activity, the
May 10–12Sweet Auburn SpringfestThe Historic Sweet Auburn District celebrates the season with a free outdoor festival featuring fun, food and entertain-ment for the whole family.
May 18Party in the ParkGet into the swing of spring at Centennial Olympic Park’s daylong music festival.
May 25Atlanta Dream Opening Night Get in on the women’s National Basket-ball Association action, as the Atlanta Dream take on the Tulsa Shock in their season home opener.
Downtown Ambassador Force and Clean Team ensure that Downtown is safe, clean and hospitable. Ambassadors and Clean Team members are on hand seven days a week throughout the central business district to provide directions, recommendations, escort service and maintenance.
Downtown Atlanta is also the city’s leader in sustainability, having launched the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (BBC) in 2011. The program has a goal to reduce Down-town Atlanta's water and energy usage by at least 20 percent by the year 2020. Through assessments conducted by the Atlanta BBC, potential changes that would save more than 11 million gallons of water have been identified. To date, more than 50 million square feet of property has committed to take the challenge, and additional districts outside of Downtown’s boundaries are expected to join the Atlanta BBC this year.
In partnership with its northern neighbor, Midtown Alliance, ADID is making significant visual improvements to the state’s most-trav-eled thoroughfare with the I-75/85 Con-
“CAP opened its doors to us, nur-
tured our growth, and was our young
organization’s strong foundation. We’re proud to be
counted among the groups CAP has incubated and are excited to contrib-ute to Downtown’s
robust economy and vibrant
atmosphere in the future.”
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nector Transformation Project. The project will enhance the look of Atlanta’s signature Peachtree Street with upgrades to bridges over the connector in both Downtown and Midtown, including dramatic lighting, landscap-ing, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
CAP/ADID projects impact the lives of millions of Downtown residents and visitors each year. From initiatives that change the way Atlantans get around the city to programs that improve quality of life, the organizations’ work is evident throughout the city center and beyond.
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Beginning June 5Food Truck Wednesdays at Underground Atlanta Hit “Eat Street” every wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Upper Alabama Street for a rotating lineup of Atlanta’s favorite food trucks.
June 6First Thursdays ArtWalk Take in outstanding exhibitions and dis-cover the historic districts of Downtown each month on self-guided tours of the thriving gallery scene.
June 19Feed Your Senses Join your Downtown friends for a free lunchtime performing arts series held at the rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University.
* In May 2012, Operation Best Foot Forward was formed as a result of collaboration between Underground Atlanta and adjoining businesses, the South Peachtree Merchants’ Association, the City of Atlanta, MARTA and CAP/ADID. The group aims to improve the area’s aesthetic appeal of Downtown south of Marietta Street to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on Peachtree Street. Specific areas of concern and associ-ated actions required include: public safety and police support; public works support for trash removal, street lighting, and streetscape, tree and landscape maintenance; code enforcement for building facades and property frontage; as
well as planning and investment by the City and ADID to the improve the overall look of the area.
* Located in the heart of the city’s busi-ness, entertainment and academic districts, Woodruff Park is one of Downtown Atlanta’s most significant green spaces. In 2012, ADID completed a number of park improvements, some of which were made possible by a Park Pride Grant awarded for infrastructure upgrades. The new playground was opened, and major repairs were completed on the park’s fountains, all of which are now opera-tional. Additional flower planters were added, lending the park more color, and a new lawn was planted. As a result, use of the park increased significantly, especially by Georgia State University students and families enjoying the new playground.
Woodruff Park’s six acres are the site of programs, events and activities through- out the year, and the new city ordinance banning smoking in the city’s parks enhan- ces the experience of park visitors and event attendees.
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safe, and the World of Coke.
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* CAP launched GeorgiaForward in 2010 to engage the state’s stakeholders and thought leaders in crafting a common vision for Georgia and exploring innovative solu-tions to statewide policy challenges. In 2012, GeorgiaForward initiated a new annual pro-gram, Young Gamechangers, which brings together 25 young thinkers and doers from across the state to tackle a specific challenge.
GeorgiaForward is acting as the lead local partner in producing the Georgia Civic Health Index. Working with the National Conference on Citizenship, they will pres-ent the first comprehensive report on how engaged Georgians are in civic life.
The annual GeorgiaForward Forum was held in Athens in September and brought together leaders from across Georgia to examine what statewide prosperity would look like and collaborate on how to get there.
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I M P A C T A T l ›› Woodruff Park Playground opened on July 17, 2012
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July 4Fourth of july Spectacular Celebrate independence Day Downtown as Centennial Olympic Park lights up the sky with the finest fireworks display in Atlanta.
July 25CAP/ADID Town hall Meeting Stay connected with CAP and ADiD at our semi-annual Town Hall meeting.
July 27–August 4Downtown Atlanta Restaurant WeekSavor the flavors during Downtown Atlanta restaurant week. Downtown restaurants offer special brunch, lunch and dinner menus for $15, $25 or $35 (per person, plus tax and gratuity).
* CAP/ADID’s 2012 marketing efforts helped to shape positive attitudes about the organizations and Downtown Atlanta among a broad and diverse audience. Impactful tactics ranged from special events and social media programming to video production and promotional partnerships.
* CAP/ADID held its 71st Annual Meeting on March 28 at the Georgia World Con-gress Center. Presented by Lanier Parking Solutions, the event had nearly 1,100 attend-ees. CAP’s award-winning Annual Report, created in partnership with Atlanta magazine, was released at the event, as was the promo-tional video “Only In Downtown.” The video highlights unique Downtown attractions and has been viewed more than 8,000 times on YouTube and began airing at Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Dream home games in June.
* In May CAP hosted a screening of Ben Loeterman’s acclaimed documentary John Portman: A Life of Building at Georgia Public
Broadcasting’s studios. CAP later placed the film on Delta Air Lines’s in-flight network.
* In June, CAP hosted an exclusive preview of the National Center for Civil & Human Rights’ design at the Residences – W Atlanta Downtown. The NCCHR broke ground on June 27.
* July’s Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week generated $910,000 in revenue for participating restaurants. More than 26,000 diners participated and an August wrap-up event sponsored by Lexus had more than 200 attendees.
* Downtown Deals, a social media promo-tion, debuted in September. Each month at a different location, CAP staff offered free goodies to its Facebook and Twitter friends.
* Working with ParkAtlanta operator Dun-can Solutions, CAP refurbished the Down-town Giving Meters.
“As a resident of Downtown
Atlanta, I love being plugged in
to my surround-ings. CAP's social media channels
keep me in the loop with Downtown
happenings and allow me to instantly
share news and events with others,
which brings attention to my neighborhood.”
—Rob dunalewicz@foocow, social media follower
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* The 10th annual Downtown Development Day in November attracted more than 400 attendees. A promotional video produced by CAP, "The Real Downtown," premiered at the event.
* In 2012, atlantadowntown.com received 1,284,383 total sessions, averaging 3,509 sessions daily, an increase of more than 15,000 total sessions compared to 2011. CAP’s Facebook followers grew by 76 per-cent, and its Twitter following increased by 41 percent. CAP also created a LinkedIn group specifically for its membership, which has attracted more than 100 members.
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August 7Market Wednesday AmericasMart Atlanta Market wednes-day offers special discounts in select showrooms the first wednesday of every non–Gift Market month.
August 9Castleberry hill Art Stroll Have a great dinner, buy some outstand-ing art and maybe even find your new loft or condo as Atlanta’s historic arts district rolls out the welcome mat.
August 30–September 2Dragon*Con For out-of-this-world fun, make plans to spend the Labor Day weekend at the largest fantasy/sci-fi convention on Earth—and don’t miss the parade on Saturday!
* At year-end 2012, more than 70 buildings, representing more than 48 million square feet of space, were committed to the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (BBC), and the assessment team completed its first phase. Results from the first 18 buildings showed a significant opportunity for increasing energy and water efficiency, reducing utility bills and freeing up resources to reinvest in growth.
* The Atlanta BBC Education and Training program reached more than 250 partici-pants and raised awareness of the program, and the Atlanta BBC Meet Your Match event brought together more than 250 vendors and property owners for networking and business development opportunities.
* Along with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, CAP/ADID was presented with the 2012 Southface Award of Excellence in recognition of its contributions to the Atlanta BBC.
* In 2012, CAP/ADID collaborated with several organizations to foster relationships and development of the Downtown Green Source program, which focuses on the enhancement of environmental sustainability and economic vitality Downtown.
* In April, CAP/ADID partnered with EPA, the City of Atlanta and Sustainable Atlanta to host the inaugural Downtown Atlanta Earth Day Clean Up Challenge. More than 600 participants worked on Downtown beautifica-tion projects in this first-of-its-kind event.
* During the month of October, more than 1,000 commuters took part in the first-ever Atlanta Bike to Work Challenge, co-sponsored by CAP/ADID. In support of the program, CAP/ADID’s Downtown Green Source program hosted events for bike com-muters of all skill levels.
*CAP/ADID’s promotion of Downtown’s various transportation options included successful outreach efforts targeting partners
“The City of Atlanta is committed to meet-
ing the goals of the Better Buildings
Challenge by up-grading building
energy performance by a minimum of
20 percent by 2020. I am proud that the
effort is supported by so many Atlanta
businesses and organizations.”
—Mayor Kasim Reed
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and commuters. Programming included 76 formal meetings with employers and 81 employee-focused events, which directly reached an estimated 3,758 individuals. Active partners in the promotion of alternative transportation usage totaled 167 employers and 12 property managers.
*Participation by Downtown commuters in the Georgia Commute Option regional incentive program was strong, with 788 new registrants in 2012. A total of 2,086 active loggers participated last year, pre-venting 10,464,229 miles traveled. These efforts resulted in the elimination 5,323 tons of pollution and a savings to consumers of $5,232,114.
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September 7MADD Walk Mothers Against Drunk Driving will “walk Like MADD” in Downtown to sup-port the organization’s mission to support victims and eliminate drunk driving.
September 12kaiser Permanente Corporate 5k Run/Walk Designed to promote health and fitness among metro Atlanta businesses and their employees, this fun wellness program culminates in a 5K at Turner Field.
Any Dateget on Board the Atlanta Streetcar Support Downtown businesses along the Streetcar construction route by stopping in for a meal, a haircut, car detailing and more.
* Downtown remains one of the safest places in the city. Based on recent statistics, incidents of crime in the Downtown Improve-ment District are at a record low.
* Based on Mayor Kasim Reed’s stated priority to improve conditions in the area south of Marietta Street, Atlanta Police Department (APD) Chief George Turner assigned additional police officers to Zone 5. Concentrated on the south end of the zone, the officers will work to
bring the south of Marietta area in line with the core area of Downtown Peachtree Street.
* A newly implemented ordinance has markedly mitigated panhandling throughout the city. Enforcement will be significantly more aggressive, specifically for monetary solicita-tion. The adoption of an urban camping ordi-nance will also greatly strengthen protection of quality of life in the city.
* Operation Shield utilizes public and private resources to reduce crime and make the city one of the safest in the nation. The At-lanta Police Video Integration Center (VIC) provides coordinated and integrated public surveillance support to Downtown, provid-ing a higher level of public safety coverage. Synergies between the VIC and CAP/ADID’s Signal Synchronization Program are being leveraged to benefit both projects. Infrastruc-ture upgrades by the City have allowed for the integration of additional public and private camera systems, and the addition of cameras in critical areas, as well as the upgrading
“Downtown Atlanta sees millions of visitors
each year—more than any other part
of the city—and we ensure that Down-
town is among the safest, thanks to
our strong partner-ship with CAP/ADID.
Together, we keep Downtown safe and accessible.”
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of camera capabilities (e.g. 360-degree cameras versus traditional pan-tilt-zoom cameras), is also under consideration.
* Downtown has benefitted from CAP/ADID’s increased coordination with APD resources, including code enforcement, narcotics, vice, and auto theft, as well as other City assets. The APD also continues to expand foot beats and increase the density of deployment.
* The APD assigned a liaison officer, Pat Reagan, to support the hotels, building secu-rity operations and special events in Zone 5. Reagan is a veteran officer who also serves as an ADID off-duty public safety officer.
* The mobile Sky Watch unit, which is deployed during major events, continues to serve as a successful deterrent to crime.
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I M P A C T A T l ›› Centennial Olympic Park’s Party in the Park
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October 10Aqua VinoGuests at Georgia Aquarium’s 8th Annual Aqua Vino will sample wines from around the world and taste the best cuisine Atlanta has to offer.
October 18–22Elevate Art Downtown The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs showcases creative, innovative public art projects in Downtown Atlanta.
Fridays and SaturdaysCapturing the Spirit of Oakland A wickedly fun annual tradition, Historic Oakland Cemetery’s gates stay open after dark on Fridays and Saturdays leading up to Halloween.
* In partnership with the City of Atlanta, MARTA, USDOT and a number of stakehold-ers, CAP/ADID has advanced the Atlanta Streetcar project into implementation by providing staffing and funding support.
* A total of 54,169 monthly passes for MARTA, Cobb Community Transit (CCT)
and Gwinnett County Transit (GCT) were purchased through CAP/ADID’s Discounted Transit Pass Program. Other transit pass sales brokered by CAP/ADID—consisting of single-, 10- and 20-trip tickets—equated to an additional 7,622 passes. CAP/ADID also put into circulation 2,196 new MARTA Breeze smart cards. The total 2012 impact of the program on Downtown commuting was the equivalent of 1.48 million transit trips, rep-resenting over $5 million in transit pass sales. The program served 59 Downtown clients and 26 state and federal agencies in 2012.
* CAP partnered with Midtown Alliance to begin work on the Connector Transformation Project, which will enhance the 1-75/85 Con-nector through public art installations, urban forests, vertical greening, lighting and more. In support of this effort, $5 million was raised for Peachtree Street bridge improvements.
* In fall 2012, CAP/ADID partnered with the Georgia Tech College of Architecture, School of City and Regional Planning to
“Our high-perfor-mance building consulting and
planning firm is proud to be a new
Member of CAP. We support CAP’s leadership on im-
provements like the Atlanta Streetcar
along the Edgewood Avenue corridor. We
hope to help our community become Atlanta’s first historic
eco-district.” —dagmar epsten
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evaluate and propose recommendations for enhancing mobility through and access to destinations in the Northside Drive corridor, with the Georgia Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT) project as a focus.
* CAP/ADID continued to support GDOT Master Developer activities for the MMPT project and surrounding development could exceed $5 billion.
* Advancements were also made in the ADID upgrade program for Downtown traffic signals and traffic signal timing.
* Fifteen additional bike racks were installed, expanding Downtown’s extensive network of bike parking locations.
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I M P A C T A T l ›› Sneak peek of the new Atlanta Streetcar coming 2014!
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November 5Election Day Get to the polls and cast your vote in the general election.
November 23Centennial Park Ice Skating RinkDowntown Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink is a favorite holiday destina-tion, featuring covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the ice and holiday music.
November 28Atlanta Marathon & half Marathon Start a new Thanksgiving tradition in Downtown—and work up an appetite—participating in the second largest race in the city.
* Downtown Development Day 2012 focused on the continuing revitalization of Downtown and celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge.
* Work was completed in conjunction with a long list of partners—most importantly the Atlanta Regional Commission through their award of and LCI supplemental planning grant—to develop the Atlanta Streetcar Corridor Development and Investment Guide. The Guide shares the redevelopment vision for the corridor and details opportuni-ties for development.
* CAP launched the online Downtown Market Report, a go-to guide for Downtown statistics, and reconvened the Downtown Office Coalition—a collaboration of property owners and stakeholders—to promote the Downtown office market through active outreach.
* CAP and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs determined
the viability of redeveloping the Atlanta Civic Center and surrounding property. With the help of the City and various stakeholders, CAP analyzed the Atlanta taxicab industry to identify best practices to guide future policy changes.
* Streetscape improvements along Marietta Street, Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Simp-son Street and West Peachtree Street focused on beautification and enhanced pedestrian safety. The ADID Board of Directors com-mitted to work with the PATH Foundation for streetscape improvements along John Port-man Boulevard and the corridor’s planned mixed-use trail that will connect the extensive PATH network east of Downtown to Centen-nial Olympic Park.
* In collaboration with the City of Atlanta Public Art Program and adjacent property owners, Margaret Mitchell Square was revital-ized through fountain repairs and landscap-ing improvements. Decorative fencing and landscaped planters were added to Peachtree
“CAP is about big ideas, but some-times it’s the little things that make the most impact.
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our office by mak-ing the Downtown
landscape more welcoming to
clients—and our staff enjoys it too!”
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Street at Peachtree Center and Americas-Mart, and sidewalk repairs were made along John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and West Peachtree Place.
* Fifty pedestrian-oriented wayfinding kiosks were updated with new maps and QR codes to CAP/ADID’s mobile website. The Holiday Lighting program expanded south along Peachtree Street from Marietta Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Downtown streets are brighter thanks to ongoing ADID-supported maintenance and 20 new lights. ADID and Trees Atlanta maintained Downtown’s tree canopy through street tree maintenance and the planting of 16 new street trees.
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December 7SEC ChampionshipPlayed every year in the Georgia Dome, the SEC Championship game is one of the annual highlights on the college football calendar.
December 31Peach Dropring in the new year at Underground Atlanta with a night of live music, plenty of entertainment and lots of family-friendly fun. with the approach of midnight, the 800-pound peach will begin its descent.
Any DateSips In the City Celebrate social hour with Sips in the City. Every weekday from 5:00 to 7:00, enjoy drink and small plate specials at several enticing Downtown restaurants.
* CAP finished 2012 with 209 Members, adding 40 new Members and exceeding the 2012 Membership goal.
* CAP Membership Councils provided Members with the opportunity to guide the work we do and shape policies to improve the business climate and quality of life in At-lanta. The Marketing and PR Council, chaired by Beth Schapiro, met semi-monthly to assist with CAP’s various marketing strategies. The Public Safety Council, chaired by Dane Peterson, partnered with a range of com-munity stakeholders to develop a campaign called Partner for Hope that aims to educate the public about the downsides of street feed-ings and encourage generous citizens and groups to partner with local service provider organizations. The Economic Develop-ment and Public Policy Council, co-chaired by Steve Labovitz and John Reyhan, met quarterly to discuss various issues and advise on key policy matters. The Transportation and Infrastructure Council, chaired by Bill Moseley, met quarterly to discuss key projects
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* The opportunity to participate on Member Councils
* Informal networking through Member Councils, exclusive tours and briefings with business and civic leaders
* Exposure on AtlantaDowntown.com (100,000 visits per month)
* CAP members are considered first as potential vendors on a variety of projects
* Economical and first-priority sponsorship opportunities to broaden exposure through public events and publications
* Speaking opportunities at CAP’s quarterly Town Hall meetings and Downtown Mar-keting Roundtables
* Members-only e-newsletters Inside Down-town and CAP Members’ quarterly
* Company news items and events featured in CAP Member e-newsletters, as well as
“As a Downtown employer and
resident, I have a vested interest in
attracting top-notch technology talent.
Sitting on CAP Mem-ber Councils allows
me to be actively engaged in infra-
structure and public safety issues that
affect the lives of all residents,
employees and visitors to our
beautiful city.” —Cara Turano
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Downtown Live, Downtown Works and At-lanta Daybook, reaching more than 18,000 combined recipients
* Featured listing in CAP/ADID Annual Report
* Company news communicated through CAP social media outlets
* Assigned CAP liaison who ensures maximum benefit from CAP Membership investment
* Assistance with zoning and growth incen-tives offered through various governmental agencies
* Exclusive access to data and reports com-piled by CAP and its partners
* Access to contact information for fellow Members
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Egbert PerryThe Integral Group
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Craig JonesCousins Properties Incorporated
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Brad BentonDixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
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100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
* John Grant, Jr.
200 Peachtree
* Robert Patterson
A. Brown-Olmstead Associates, LLC
* Amanda Brown-Olmstead
ABM Janitorial Services
Lars Bader
Ackerman & Company
Charles Ackerman
Aderhold Properties, Inc.
* Tom Aderhold
AGL Resources, Inc.
* Bryan Batson
Ahmann
John Ahmann
First Step Staffing
Greg Block
FLu(x) architecture + design
Jorge Bazan
Forest City
Emerick Corsi
Fulcrum Equity Partners
Jeff Muir
Gay Construction Company
Tom Gay
Genuine Parts Company
Thomas Gallagher
Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
David Kimmel
Georgia Institute for Technology
Christopher Burke
Georgia Power Company
* Walter Dukes
Albright Group
J.R. Hipple
Alston & Bird, LLP
* Timothy Pakenham
AMC, Inc.
* Jeff Portman
AMEC E&I, Inc.
Steve Willenborg
American Cancer Society
Susan Herrington
America's Capital Partners
Carlton Harden
AmeriPark
Chip Patterson
ARCADIS US, Inc.
Marwan Abboud
Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP
Glenn Hendrix
AT&T
* Mary Jo Peed
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.
Lisa Gordon
Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
Rebecca Serna
Atlanta Braves
Mike Plant
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Ed Baker
Georgia State University
* Dr. Mark Becker
Georgia Trend
Neely Young
Georgia World Congress Center
Frank Poe
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
* Cloteen Bigger Jasmin
Grady Health System
* John Haupert
GreenbergFarrow
John Nourzad
H.J. Russell & Company
* Jerome Russell, Jr.
Hardin Construction Company
Steven Rivers
Heery International
Bill Heitz
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency
Dana Johnson
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
* William Pate
Atlanta Daily World
* Alexis Scott
Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association
* Susan Roe
Atlanta Dream
* Kelly Loeffler
Atlanta Falcons
* Richard McKay
Atlanta First United Methodist Church
Dr. Charles Gardner
Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena
* Robert Williams
Atlanta Housing Authority
* Renee Lewis Glover
Atlanta Life Financial Group
William Taggart
Atlanta Magazine
Sean McGinnis
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel
* Erica Qualls
Atlanta Technical College
Dr. Alvetta Thomas
HESM&A
Tim Gilbert
Hilton Atlanta
Brad Koeneman
Hines
* John Heagy
Historic Oakland Foundation
David Moore
HOK
John Eisenlau
Holder Construction Company
David Miller
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Joe Hindsley
Infosys
Kenneth Barry
IntegralGude, LLC
Samuel Gude
Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority
* Violet Travis Ricks
Atlantic Capital Bank
Walter "Sonny" Deriso
Avison Young
Steve Dils
AVYVE
* Merry McCleary
Balfour Beatty Construction
Albert Petrangeli
Bank of America
* Laura Keenan
BB&T
* Robert King
BDO USA, LLP
* Jay Goldman
BEST WESTERN PLUS Inn at the Peachtrees
Gunars Dvelis
Bleakly Advisory Group, Inc.
Ken Bleakly
BoardWalk Consulting
Sam Pettway
Boxer Property
Alex Kakhnovets
breensmith
Tim Smith
Invest Atlanta
Brian McGowan
Jackson Spalding
Bo Spalding
Jacoby Development
Scott Condra
Jamestown
Matt Bronfman
Jones Day
* E. Kendrick Smith
Jones Lang LaSalle
Linda Bolan
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
* David Balos
Juneau Construction Company
Nancy Juneau
Kaiser Permanente
Trey Ragsdale
Business RadioX
Elizabeth Gordon
C.P. Richards Construction Co., Inc.
Charles Richards
Capitol City Bank & Trust Company
* George Andrews
CARE
Dr. Helene Gayle
CARTER
* Scott Taylor, Jr.
Cassidy Turley
Mike Shelly
CB Richard Ellis
* John Shlesinger
Central Parking System
Russell Miller
Citizens Trust Bank
* Cynthia Day
CohnReznick, LLP
* Wesley Hudson
Colliers International
* Caldwell Zimmerman
Cooper Carry, Inc.
* Kevin Cantley
Cox Media Group
* Doug Franklin
Coxe Curry & Associates
Ann Curry
Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP
* Diane Prucino
Kimley-Horn & Associates
Ed Ellis
King & Spalding
* Mason Stephenson
KPMG, LLP
Samuel McGarr
Landscape Structures
Ken Erdoes
Lanier Holdings
* Michael Robison
Lawson & Moseley, LLP
* William Moseley, Jr.
Legacy Property Group, LLC
* David Marvin
Lincoln Property Company
Craig Habif
CTS
Cara Turano
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
* John O'Neill
Deloitte
* Edward Heys, Jr.
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
* Tad Hutcheson
DLA Piper
* Maxine Hicks
DLB Associates
Brian Durham
Downtown Dining Members' Representative (Ray's in the City)
* Claire Brimmer
Ellis Hotel
Tracey Lyon-Mercado
Embassy Suites Atlanta
David Shepherd
Emory University
* Betty Willis
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Dane Peterson
Ernst & Young
* Brad Duncan
Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown
Jeff Ellixson
Fifth Third Bank
Randy Koporc
Lord, Aeck, & Sargent Architects
Eric Brock
Marriott Courtyard Atlanta Downtown
Scot Gladstone
MARTA
Dr. Beverly Scott
Matlock Advertising and Public Relations
Kent Matlock
McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP
* Steven Labovitz
McKinsey & Company
Patrick Moore
Metro Atlanta Chamber
* Sam Williams
Milner, Inc.
Charlie Gibson
National Church Residences
Michelle Norris
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"When I joined Dixon hughes goodman late last year, it was important to me to remain involved as a CAP Member and officer on the Board of Directors. With
Central Atlanta Progress, both Dhg and I have the opportunity to uniquely leverage our professional relationships and our deep commitment to the Down-
town community. CAP’s work is at the forefront of transformative changes for Downtown Atlanta, which serves as the economic and civic core of our region.
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2012 CAP Members
2012 ADID Board Members
Newcomb & Boyd
Stephen Sessler
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Moe Modjeski
Novare Group
* James Borders
Odd Fellows Buildings
Janis Perkins
Ogletree Deakins
William Steinhaus
Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Gary Froeba
Oxford Industries, Inc.
Mark Riley
PARKAtlanta
Anderson Moore
Parking Company of America
* Susana Chavez
Parkway Realty Services
* Marti Blackstock
Parmenter Realty Partners
Gloria Parker
Paul Hastings
Philip Marzetti
Perennial Properties
Aaron Goldman
Perfect Image
Ira Jackson
Piedmont Healthcare
Matt Gove
PNC Financial Services Group
* Eddie Meyers
Portman Holdings, Inc.
* Richard Jones
Post Properties
* David Stockert
RCG Properties, LLC
Bobby Glustrom
Regent Partners
David Allman
Regions Bank
* David Smith
Resource Branding & Design
Leslie Wright Galloway
Richard Bowers & Company
Richard Bowers
Schulten Ward & Turner, LLP
Scott Schulten
Selig Enterprises, Inc.
Stephen Selig, III
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
Niles Harris
Siemens
Richard Palmieri
Silverman Construction Program Management
Arnie Silverman
Skanska
* John Reyhan
Southwest Airlines
Quinnie Jenkins-Rice
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Cotten Alston
St. Vincent de Paul Society
John Berry
State Bar of Georgia
Cliff Brashier
Sterling Spoon Culinary Management
Robert Schmitz
Stevens & Wilkinson
Ronald Stang
Stites & Harbison, LLC
J.D. Humphries
Studley, Inc.
* Clark Dean
SunTrust Bank
* Mike Hurst
Sutherland
Mark Wasserman
T.Y. Lin International
Dr. Dean Collins
The Beck Group
Thomas Hruby
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
* Alan Wise
The Carter Center
Lisa Wiley
The Coca-Cola Company
* Ingrid Saunders Jones
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
* Alicia Philipp
The Fox Theatre
Allan Vella
The Home Depot
Brad Shaw
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
Manuel Deisen
The Schapiro Group
Beth Schapiro
The University Financing Foundation, Inc. (TUFF)
Thomas Hall III
The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
Ronald Tarson
Theatrical Outfit
Bill Balzer
Tishman Speyer
Jim Meyer
Trees Atlanta
Connie Veates
Trillium Management, Inc.
James Cumming
Troutman Sanders, LLP
* Steve Riddell
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
* Lisa Harris
Turner Enterprises, Inc.
* Taylor Glover
United Parcel Service, Inc.
* Matt Guffey
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Milton Little, Jr.
ChAIR
Craig JonesCousins Properties Incorporated
MeMbeRs
Harry AndersonThe Coca-Cola Company
Lisa BordersThe Grady Health Foundation
Curley DossmanGeorgia-Pacific Corporation
Lisa HarrisTurner Properties
The Honorable Kwanza HallAtlanta City Council
Joe HindsleyHyatt Regency Atlanta
John Portman IVPortman Holdings
Carl PowellThe Integral Group
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Kristi Rooks Senior Project Manager, Economic Development
erin Ross Manager, Human Resources and Payroll
shevenie Reid Executive Assistant
A.J. Robinson President
Cooper holland Senior Project Manager, Woodruff Park
dana williams Controller
Pamela henman Communications Associate
wilma sothern Vice President, Marketing
lauren dufort Director of Sustainability
b ac k r o w
dan williams Membership Manager
Tanya betton Accounting Assistant
david wardell Vice President, Operations and Public Safety
Crystal Clark Outreach Manager, Transportation and Sustainability
lynn lopes Program Manager, Transportation and Sustainability
Angie laurie Vice President, Transportation
lynn williamson Marketing & Creative Director
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Jennifer ball Vice President, Planning and Economic Development
lauren Cardoni Intern, Transportation
starr Peede Receptionist, Administrative Assistant
Charles strawser Vice President, Finance
Patrick Terranova Intern, Planning and Economic Development
Urban Collage
Robert Begle
Urban Enterprises
Shayne Walsey
Urban Realty Partners
* Mark B. Riley
URS Corporation
Donald Harris
Veolia Energy North America
Mike Decker
W.G. Yates & Sons Construction
Jeff Cross
Walter P. Moore and Associates
Douglas Robinson
Wells Fargo
* Leonard Walker
Weston Solutions
Kim Veal
WestPlan Investors
Thomas Bauer
Wheat Street Charitable Foundation
Rhonda Brown
Wilbert News Strategies
Tony Wilbert
Winter Construction
Brent Reid
WorkingBuildings, LLC
John K. McFarland
Zoo Atlanta
Raymond King
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