After attending last night’s ULI young leaders social at Twelve Atlantic Station it inspired me to write something about the event. For starters the social was a great opportunity to network with many of Atlanta’s up and coming real estate professionals. We were also able to have a full tour of the building including one of the 26th floor penthouses courtesy of Monica Manwaring of Keller Williams Realty and the Novare Group’s on site staff. The views from the top southeast corner were amazing.

I have to say my first impression of Atlantic Station after its opening some months ago was fairly dismal. However, after attending last night’s event and seeing the view from the top, my opinion is definitely starting to change. One interesting point of mention is that none of the loft residents above the retail shops have moved in yet.  They will be moving in around June or July and I think this will really start to bring Atlantic Station to life.  Retail typically comes in after residential in the development world so this could be why Atlantic Station currently feels so cold.  Kudos to the developers and retailers who braved these uncharted waters.

I hope everyone will try and make the ULI Monopoly Night benefit which will be located at the Twelve Atlantic Station building on Thursday, April 20th at 7pm. Here is what ULI Chairman Lance Patterson has to say about the event.