Atlanta

“Forsyth County is one of the fastest growing communities in the country, and the industrial market in this region continues to strengthen,” says Lincoln's Jeff Henson.

"This is an excellent example of Capital Square 1031's strategy – helping investors acquire an interest in a higher quality replacement property than they could afford to purchase on their own," says Louis Rogers of Capital Square 1031.

“Population growth in Atlanta has made grocery-anchored retail assets extremely attractive to investors,” says JLL's Margaret Caldwell.

"Atlanta provides a wealth of opportunities for us,” says IOV's Tom Barbera. “We will continue to focus our efforts in this top-notch market.”

“The offering at AFC with the newly available space provides an opportunity to enhance the overall property ecosystem while ensuring seamless operations efficiently and fiscally,” says Transwestern's Greg Frankum.

The combined corporate entity will own and operate nearly 20 million square feet of permanent showroom space in Las Vegas, High Point and Atlanta.

In mixed-use developments, street activation is key, says Columbia Development's director of leasing, Ron Pfohl.

The REIT has partnered with several institutional investors for the deal, including BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, Highland Capital Management, Medley Management and a major Canadian institutional investor.