Friday, January 2, 2009

Allen Plaza- largest contiguous development in America today

Developed by Barry Real Estate Companies Allen Plaza is a $2 Billion dollar project, extending nine contiguous blocks. Barry is joined by two partners- Atlanta based Post Properties, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Post and Barry will co-develop 450 units of condominiums and apartments in a brilliant residential high-rise, while Barry & Starwood will welcome W Atlanta Downtown Hotels & Residences as well as aloft - Starwood's ultra-modern new boutique hotel brand.

Allen Plaza's nine-block grid is the largest contiguous tract of land being developed in any downtown American city today, will also include the tallest tower to be built in downtown in more than 10 years. The project features flagship restaurants including French American Brasserie and BLT Steak.

Bordered by the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park, Allen Plaza is walking distance to the new Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coke, and many other Atlanta cultural, entertainment, dining and shopping attractions.
Allen Plaza is named in honor of former Atlanta mayor - civil rights leader - the late Ivan Allen, Jr., the man credited with leading the city through an era of historic cultural and economic growth.