The global housing organization plans to occupy its new space by November 2019
Peachtree Center, Downtown Atlanta’s iconic mixed-use development, and Colliers International Group Inc. announced today that Habitat for Humanity signed a 54,603-square-foot lease at Marquis Two tower. The global non-profit is moving its administrative headquarters from 270 Peachtree and will occupy its new space by November 2019. Known for helping those in need of affordable housing build or improve a decent place to call home, Habitat for Humanity will join Peachtree Center’s extensive roster of non-profit tenants and be the 20th tenant to expand or move into Peachtree Center in the past year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Habitat for Humanity to Peachtree Center,” said Deming Fish, senior vice president and principal at Colliers Atlanta. “The increased vibrancy and growth in Downtown Atlanta and its surrounding neighborhoods, combined with Peachtree Center’s renovation nearing completion, effectively positioned Marquis Two as the ideal home for the non-profit, adding to our roster of tenants dedicated to doing good both in Atlanta and around the world.”
Peachtree Center is approaching a spring 2019 completion of the massive redevelopment of its public spaces and retail center known as The Hub, adding new eateries and experiences and modernizing its design. The renovated community will enhance the experience offered to Peachtree Center’s office tenants, which already includes seamless transit access and proximity to over 50 restaurants and shops. Additionally, Peachtree Center’s Marquis Towers will benefit from the renovation project with a new fitness center and conference center in 2019.
“We look forward to calling Peachtree Center’s Marquis Two Tower our new home,” said Jonathan Reckford, Habitat for Humanity International CEO. “The new space will provide a more collaborative work environment that will help our employees thrive. We have seen tremendous growth both in our workforce and our impact since opening Habitat’s administrative office in Downtown Atlanta in 2006. We are excited for the continued growth the new space will enable so we can further our mission of helping families in the U.S. and around the world build strength and stability through shelter.”
More than 22 million people have secured new or improved housing through Habitat for Humanity since the organization was founded in 1976. In the last year alone, Habitat helped more than 8.7 million people through construction activities, market development and professional services, and an additional 2.2 million gained the potential to improve their living conditions through training and advocacy. Bob Misdom, principal at Cresa Atlanta, represented Habitat for Humanity in its search and negotiations.
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About Peachtree Center:
Peachtree Center, developed by renowned architect John Portman, is an office, retail and dining destination in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Comprised of six high-rise office buildings and more than 50 shops and restaurants in The Hub, Peachtree Center is centrally located over a MARTA station and adjacent to three hotels accessible by pedestrian bridges. Banyan Street Capital, one of the largest private office owners in Atlanta and throughout the East Coast, recapped Peachtree Center in 2014 after a nine-year association with the property, with the vision of creating enhanced community and a modern, vibrant environment for tenants. For the latest information on Peachtree Center, visitwww.peachtreecenter.com and www.marquistowersatl.com engage with Peachtree Center on Twitter, Instagram andFacebook.
About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
About Colliers International Group, Inc.
Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI) (TSX: CIGI) is top tier global real estate services and investment management company operating in 69 countries with a workforce of more than 12,000 professionals. Colliers is the fastest-growing publicly listed global real estate services and investment management company, with 2017 corporate revenues of $2.3 billion ($2.7 billion including affiliates). With an enterprising culture and significant employee ownership and control, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide, and through its investment management services platform, has more than $20 billion of assets under management from the world’s most respected institutional real estate investors.
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