Illuminated globe, healthy eats and local artistry bring environmental awareness to community
WHAT: In advance of Earth Day (Sunday, April 22), Colony Square invites the community to celebratetheplanet during an all-day activation on Friday, April 20. At 8 a.m., an illuminated globe will arrive at the center of The Plaza, where its presence will serve as a reminder of the importance of environmental friendliness and protection.
At 11 a.m., Vego Bistro and Sunshine Alchemy will join the party to serve healthy bites until 2 p.m. Also starting at 11 a.m., local Plein Air artists will surround the globe in The Plaza and entertain passersby with live painting in preparation ofthe Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, which begins on April 21 in Atlanta.
For more information aboutthe Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, visit olmstedpleinair.com/. Guests and tenants of Colony Square are encouraged to share theirEarth Day experience on social media with the hashtag #EarthDayonTheSquare and #CSReimagined.
WHEN: Friday, April 20
Globe activation 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Olmsted Plein Air Art, Vego Bistro and Sunshine Alchemy onsite from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: The Plaza atColony Square
1197 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30361
COST: This event is free and open to the public. Cost of food and beverages will vary.
About Colony Square:
At the corner of Peachtree and 14th Streets, Colony Square is not only the heart of Midtown, it’s the heart of Atlanta – an original icon at the very center of the ever-rising capital of the modern South. Today, Colony Square is becoming an icon of another kind, bringing the Art of Modern Life to Midtown. Featuring 940,000 square feet of office space, 260,000 square feet of retail space, a 466-room hotel and 262 luxury residences, the reimagined Colony Square will be known as a foodie haven; shopping destination; sophisticated business hub; events destination; and an amenity-rich, arts-infused place to gather with community and soak up Midtown’s vibe. Open, walkable and transit-friendly, the reimagined Colony Square, like all great city squares, will be seamlessly connected to the vibrant energy of the streets around it.
About North American Properties
Founded in 1954, North American Properties is a privately held, multi-regional real estate operating and development company that has acquired, developed and managed more than $5 billion of mixed-use, retail, multifamily and office properties across the United States. Rooted in its purpose-driven approach to development, North American Properties is creating great places that connect people to each other; cities to their souls; partners to opportunities; and individuals to experiences that move them. Headquartered in Cincinnati, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Fort Myers, Florida, the company has developed 22 million square feet of commercial space and 19,000 residential units in 15 states and 67 cities. In the past three years, North American Properties has launched 36 projects totaling $2.2 billion in total capitalization. In metro Atlanta, North American Properties led the turnaround of Atlantic Station and the ground up development of Avalon. Currently, the team’s $3 billion retail-driven mixed-use development pipeline includes: Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta, Revel in Gwinnett County, Georgia and Riverton in the New York metro area. For more information, visit naproperties.com
