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The Avenue Opens Fifth Atlanta Area Concept in Forsyth, Ga.
May 02, 2008

Atlanta-based Cousins Properties Inc. has unveiled its fifth The Avenue concept in metro Atlanta in Forsyth County--the 13th wealthiest county in the United States. The Avenue Forsyth, which will measure 527,000-sq.-ft. at buildout, will cover 100 acres and will be the first Avenue concept to house a movie theater. The pedestrian-friendly mixed-use development opened to the public on April 30 and will celebrate its official grand opening on May 14. Construction of Phase I of the project, which includes 64,000 sq. ft. of office space, began in January 2007. The retailers with signed leases at The Avenue Forsyth include Aeropostale, AMC, American Eagle, Ann Taylor Loft, Aria (Aveda), Avalon Nails, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Chico's, The Chocolaterie, Christopher and Banks, Circuit City, CJ Banks, Claire's, Coldwater Creek, Dreamy Gelato, DSW, Fuzzwig's Candy Factory, GameStop, GNC, Ichiban Steak & Sushi, J. Jill, Jos. A. Bank, Lane Bryant, Lenscrafters, Limited Too, Little Azio, MovieStop, Natural Body Spa & Shop, New York & Co., Origins, Outside World, Rack Room Shoes, Relax the Back, Select Comfort, Straw Dog, Stride Rite, Sunglass Hut, Surftown USA, Sweet & Sassy, Tailgaters Alley, Talbots, Ted's Montana Grill, Victoria's Secret, White House/Black Market and Yogurberry. Outparcel leases include Chick-fil-A, Colonial Bank, CVS, Jim & Nick's BBQ, The Firkin & Crown, Red Robin and SunTrust. In addition to these signed leases, there are additional retailer commitments that bring the retail space in Phase I to 70 percent committed. "The quality of these retailer and restaurant commitments speaks volumes about the dynamic and affluent trade area around The Avenue Forsyth," said Joel Murphy, president of Cousins' Retail Division. Click here to view a PDF of photos from opening day.

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