2011 Annual Report & 2012 Calendar o u r m i s s i o n april CAP aims to build a 21st-century Downtown as the heart of the region—a vibrant commu- nity with strong leadership and sustainable infrastructure that is safe, livable, diverse, economically viable, accessible, clean, hospitable and entertaining.

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 x 29 30 Central Atlanta Every year, our city is becoming stronger Progress’s work and smarter, and CAP/ADID is proud to help develop Downtown into a 21st-century makes Downtown April 4 the city’s premier community. Our past work paves the way for Wednesday WindDown Egbert Perry A.J. Robinson CAP Chair destination for liv- CAP President initiatives whose impact will last far into the Atlanta’s longest-running free concert ing, working and having fun. The future, such as the forthcoming Atlanta Streetcar, Multimodal series kicks off its 2012 season at ’s Southern Passenger Terminal and I-75/85 Connector Transformation central business district has it all—a Company Amphitheater and continues wide range of dining and entertain- Project, which address our region’s broader issues. Our legacy every Wednesday through September. ment, a strong economic development to is a proud one, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to improving our city, state and region. April 13 climate and plenty of residential Atlanta Braves Opening Night options, all of which are The work of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement Major League Baseball returns to town as the Atlanta Braves welcome the quintessential to today’s District is evident in projects large and small Milwaukee Brewers to Turner Field for active urban lifestyle that throughout Downtown Atlanta. From improving their first home game of the season. is being sought by young thoroughfares for our drivers and making the streets more beautiful for pedestrians, to maintaining a people, professionals and Craig Jones April 22 ADID Chair & safe environment with the Downtown Ambassador Earth Day seniors alike. Downtown CAP Vice-Chair Force, we are behind many capital improvements. is fertile with opportunity, Be a part of this day dedicated to In the coming year, ADID will continue its work in maintaining our inspiring awareness and appreciation and with our investments, community as the clean, vibrant and safe center of our city, through for Earth’s natural environment at events it continues to flourish. ongoing partnerships with our city and business leaders. throughout Downtown Atlanta. may In 2012, CAP looks for- ward to further establish- ing itself as a community partner with the launch of the Downtown Com- munity Roundtable. These quarterly meetings en- gage residents and small business alliance leaders in conversation and help to identify beneficial partner- ship opportunities. Town Hall meetings facilitated by CAP and ADID and held at various Downtown venues will continue to keep the community abreast of Downtown’s progress.

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› I-75/85 Atlanta Connector

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We at Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) are dedicat- of more than 300 offenders and have provided May 6 ed to maintaining Downtown Atlanta as a safe, fun, more than 250 people with medical aid. Fiesta Atlanta clean and enjoyable place to live, work and play, and The fruits of our labor are also evidenced in Experience Latino culture at Atlanta’s our continuing work to improve the perception explosive residential growth. Since 2000, Cinco de Mayo celebration at Centennial of Downtown is paying off. A 2011 study commis- neighborhoods within three miles of Downtown Olympic Park with live musical perfor- sioned by CAP and the Atlanta Downtown Im- have experienced a 61 percent surge in residents mances by international, national and provement District (ADID) found that 69 percent of aged 25 to 35 with four-year degrees, according local recording artists. respondents viewed Downtown as either “very” or to U.S. Census figures and reported in an April “somewhat” safe, an 8-point increase since 2000. 2011 article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. May 23 The ADID Ambassadors, a public safety squad That’s almost 10,000 new patrons for Downtown GPB Premiere Broadcast of unique to Downtown, has played an important businesses. And while similar growth has occurred John Portman: A Life of Building role in this improvement. Polls indicate that the in dozens of other cities, the movement was twice See the acclaimed documentary on one of Ambassador Force, which celebrated its 15th as robust in Atlanta as it was nationwide. the world’s most innovative architects, who anniversary last March, has made Downtown feel Every day we are committed to improving life in redefined cityscapes and skylines globally safer. In just the last five years, 14 million residents, Downtown Atlanta, and people are taking no- and helped create today’s Downtown. office workers and visitors have been greeted by tice. Read on to learn more about advances and an Ambassador, and more than 6 million people achievements made in 2011 on numerous Down- May 25 have been provided with directions or informa- town projects and initiatives, and discover what’s Atlanta Dream Opening Night tion. Ambassadors have also assisted in the arrest next for CAP and Downtown Atlanta. Get in on the Women’s National Bas- ketball Association action, as Atlanta Dream welcome New York Liberty to Philips Arena in their home opener. june This year, installation of the playground, which incor- porates the letters “ATL” in its design and includes climbing walls, monkey bars and two slides, will be completed. The project is funded by Bank of Ameri- ca, the City and ADID and was designed by Land- scape Structures, which believes that an inclusive playground is an important part of a healthy, thriving community. The year will also see the reopening of the park’s green space, and many activities and programs are being planned as State University moves into the SunTrust Tower building, making Woodruff Park its front yard.

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› Woodruff Park

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 x 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Special Projects Woodruff Park is one of Downtown Atlanta’s provide support. June 1 most significant green spaces and the site of Understanding that the continued success of Opening Night programs, events and activities throughout the Downtown Atlanta is tied to Georgia’s future, The New American year. Located in the heart of the city’s financial, CAP launched GeorgiaForward in 2010. The invites you to come along on a journey entertainment and academic districts, the park’s non-partisan initiative seeks to engage the state’s into Shakespeare’s enchanted wood, six acres encompass expansive lawn and plaza stakeholders and thought leaders in crafting a complete with live music and handcrafted areas, a bandstand, sculpture and fountains. common vision for Georgia and exploring in- period costumes. In 2011, ADID completed a number of capital novative solutions to statewide policy challenges, improvements, including the installation of 129 from transportation and economic develop- June 23 flower planters along the park’s walkways. After ment to education and public health. The 2011 Rock-N-Ride four years of inactivity as a result of the droughts, GeorgiaForward Forum, “Creating an Innovation Get revved up at the Downtown music the Central Fountain was repaired and reactivat- Agenda for Georgia,” brought together more festival capping the motorcycle ride ed, with a significant amount of its water coming than 200 Georgians of various backgrounds and honoring our state’s first responders and from a newly completed well. Another sustain- from all corners of the state. Participants focused benefiting the Grady Health Foundation ability project, the BigBelly Solar Compactor and on determining what the state needs to remain and the Gold Shield Foundation. Recycling Unit, was installed in August by the City globally competitive and how we can do more of Atlanta. In November, Landscape Structures with fewer resources, while ensuring that Georgia June 27 unveiled the winning design for the playground, remains a great place to live, learn and work. National Center for Civil and and a Woodruff Park Task Force was formed to Human Rights Groundbreaking Join us at Pemberton Place for this significant next step in the creation of the much-anticipated center. july Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week 2012 will take place from July 21 through 29. Featuring the best that Downtown restaurants have to offer, Restaurant Week is one of the most anticipated and highly attended culinary events in the city. Every year thousands of attend- ees pour into Downtown to try new dishes and take ad- vantage of specially priced signature three-course menus at many of the city’s finest restaurants.

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› Glenn Hotel

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 x 29 30 31 Marketing In May 2011, CAP kicked off the annual Down- held events at in October, and July 21–29 town Atlanta Restaurant Week with more than Christmas on Peachtree offered a month of Downtown Atlanta 25 restaurants offering special promotions. The family-friendly festivities, food and shopping. Restaurant Week launch of two new happy-hour programs in sup- Every month, CAP’s Downtown Marketing Indulge in the city’s best dining as port of Downtown restaurants, Sips in the City Roundtable brings together marketing profes- Downtown Atlanta restaurants offer and Five After Five, were also met with over- sionals representing the full spectrum of Down- special three-course dinners for $25 and whelmingly positive response. town stakeholders from the business, education, $35 (per person, plus tip, plus tax). In June, CAP joined with the Atlanta Bicycle arts, media and hospitality sectors. CAP also con- Coalition to produce the ciclovia event Streets tinues to spread the word about Downtown via July 26 Alive! Between July and November, Eat Street! social media. The Downtown Atlanta Facebook CAP/ADID Town Hall Meeting Food Truck Wednesdays at Underground page attracted 1,527 new fans in 2011, an increase Stay connected with CAP and ADID at Atlanta, presented with the Atlanta Street Food of 29 percent over 2010. The Downtown Atlanta our semi-annual Town Hall meeting. Coalition, welcomed the city’s most acclaimed Twitter account welcomed 1,277 new followers in food trucks to Downtown. Elevate/Art Above 2011, an increase of 44 percent over the previous July 31 Underground, launched in partnership with the year, and was named one of three must-follow Regional Transportation City’s Office of Cultural Affairs, showcased in- profiles byCreative Loafing. And the CAP web- Referendum Vote novative public art projects from August through site saw a 16 percent increase in traffic over 2010, Residents across the 10-county Atlanta November. The Walk for Lunch fitness program with a total of 1,257,351 unique visitors. region vote on a referendum that would fund more than $8.5 billion in transpor- tation improvements through a regional 1 percent sales tax. This year, the Downtown Green Source program aims to expand its breadth of services with an emphasis on efforts addressing waste manage- ment, land use planning and sustainable economic development, as well as a continued focus on sustainable transportation and the conservation of energy and water. Initia- tives include partnership with the City of Atlanta and Atlanta Bicycle Coali- tion on a bicycle facilities feasibility study, promotion of parking management best practices and the con- tinued addition of partici- pants to the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge.

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19 20 21 22 23 24 25 x 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sustainability In November 2011, CAP/ADID launched the and Mayor Kasim Reed. August 2 Downtown Green Source program to provide As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s First Thursday ArtWalk the connections, resources and education neces- Better Buildings Challenge, Atlanta will compete Take in outstanding exhibitions and sary to enhance the environmental sustainability with six other cities—Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, discover the historic districts of Down- and economic vitality of Downtown Atlanta. In its Sacramento, Washington, D.C., and Houston—to town each month on self-guided tours of first year, the Downtown Green Source program become a top-tier sustainable city in the nation. the thriving gallery scene. focused on sustainable transportation solutions The program’s primary focus is the 400-block (previously provided by the Downtown Trans- area of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement August 25 portation Management Association), as well as District. Its mission is to catalyze economic German Bierfest energy and water efficiency in Downtown real growth and job creation and to facilitate energy- Celebrate German beer at Woodruff Park estate through the launch of the Atlanta Better efficiency project implementation by providing with the German American Chamber of Buildings Challenge. building energy assessments, education pro- Commerce in a family-friendly environment The Better Buildings Challenge aims to reduce grams and access to financing opportunities. featuring authentic fare, music and fun. energy and water consumption 20 percent by The list of public and private Founding Part- 2020 across participating buildings. The nation- ners continues to grow, along with the numerous August 31–September 3 leading public-private initiative was announced building participants across a variety of industry Dragon*Con locally at CAP’s Downtown Development Day on sectors. As of year-end 2011, more than 21 million For out-of-this-world fun, make plans to November 3, 2011, by Michelle Moore, from the square feet of building space was committed to spend Labor Day weekend at the largest White House Council for Environmental Quality, the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge. fantasy/sci-fi convention on Earth—and don’t miss the parade on Saturday! Atlanta, particularly september Downtown, is rapidly achieving one of the high- est standards of public- private surveillance systems in public areas. In 2012, with the support of ADID, Downtown will continue to expand the surveillance portion of Operation Shield in part- nership with the Atlanta Police Foundation and the City. The anticipated further decrease in crime levels will continue to benefit the convention and special event industries, and attract economic development and the sus- tainability of residential and commercial communities.

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› Ambassador Force

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23 24 25 26 27 28 29 x 30 Public Safety Downtown continues to be one of the safest plac- Center, which integrates all participating public- September 13 es in the city. While representing almost half of the and private-sector cameras in the city to allow Kaiser Permanente Corporate 5K city’s daily population, Downtown represents only monitoring at a consolidated point around the clock Run/Walk and Company Picnic 7 percent of the city’s overall crime. The percep- with the application of analytics to maximize surveil- Designed to promote health and fitness tion of safety Downtown increased by 9 points in lance capabilities in crime fighting. ADID continues among metro Atlanta companies and their a 2011 survey of metro suburban homes. to partner in the surveillance program by providing employees, this unique workplace fitness pro- CAP/ADID partnered with the Atlanta Police De- the Zone 5 Precinct monitoring station, focusing on gram culminates in a 5K at Turner Field. partment (APD) on the Clean Car Campaign to Downtown activities, with a dedicated response. In encourage motorists to remove viewable valuables November 2011, ADID and APF made a generous September 22 from vehicles after parking, reducing the odds of donation of a SkyWatch mobile observation tower Georgia State University break-in by nearly 95 percent. CAP/ADID called on to the APD. The tower, which is linked with the Football parking lot operators and the public to aid in increas- Video Integration Center, affords officers a view of The Panthers welcome Richmond to the ing awareness of the campaign and distributed sup- selected Downtown areas and allows for improved Georgia Dome for a conference game. porting signage to area businesses and parking lots. monitoring of major events. Operation Shield focuses on maximizing public APF launched the Relocation Bonus Incentive Any date and private resources to reduce crime and make to entice officers to move into the city. In February City Segway Tour the city one of the safest in the country, in terms of 2011, ADID pledged to match the APF bonus to Cruise through parks and along side- both actual crime reduction and improved percep- any officer moving into Downtown, and Down- walks, learn about Downtown Atlanta tion of safety. In 2011, the City and the Atlanta Police town attracted the most participants. and take advantage of fantastic photo Foundation (APF) activated the Video Integration ops aboard a Segway i2, the newest and coolest personal transportation device. This year will see the instal- lation of new LED signal heads at 38 additional intersections Downtown. This will bring the number of intersections that have been fully upgraded to 124 by year’s end, thanks to a partnership between ADID, the City, Georgia Department of Transpor- tation and State Road and Tollway Authority. In 2012, the Downtown traffic signal network will also receive an updated timing plan to optimize traffic flow. The approval of the streetcar design-build contract in March ensured that 2012 would be a year filled with implementation and outreach activities necessary to meet a targeted revenue service date of mid-2013.

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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 x 28 29 30 31 Transportation Improvements The year saw marked progress on Downtown’s street between West and Cen- October 1 2.7-mile modern streetcar system, including the tennial Olympic Park Drive. The $1 million Fairlie- Opening of Once Upon a finalizing of a selection process for the design- Poplar Historic District Streetscape Project Time . . . Exploring the World build team and the awarding of contracts for the made the busy corridor safer and more attractive. of Fairy Tales purchase of four modern streetcar vehicles, rail In addition to upgrades to the sidewalks, improve- This engaging exhibit at Imagine It! and substations to power the system, and the de- ments included new bike racks, trashcans and The Children’s Museum of Atlanta takes velopment of the system’s logo and brand. A $4 landscaping. ADID’s Marietta Street sidewalk visitors into the larger-than-life pages million grant from the Atlanta Regional Commis- improvements were awarded the “Best Civic of fairy tales from around the world. sion will help fund transit enhancements alongside Upgrade” award from Atlanta neighborhood and the streetcar’s construction. real estate blog Curbed. October 13 The second phase of upgrades to the network The I-75/85 Connector Transformation Fall Fit Fest of Downtown traffic signals resulted in the instal- effort completed in fall 2011 yielded a strategic This fun-filled event with Dr. Mehmet lation of new, energy-efficient LED signal heads plan identifying enhancement opportunities along Oz at the Georgia World Congress Center and safer “count-down” pedestrian signals at 54 the interstate, including urban forests, public promotes high-energy activities to get the intersections in 2011. The project also evaluated art, vertical greening and lighting. Developed in heart pumping and the body moving. wireless radio technologies for communication collaboration with Midtown Alliance, the project between intersections and with City Hall. envisions an engaging connector that will present October 31 Summer 2011 saw the completion of the con- a new face of the city to motorists and create a The Big Boo version of West Peachtree Place to a two-way positive economic impact. Have a wickedly good time masquerading around town with the kids and festival- hopping from Historic Oakland Cemetery to other Downtown haunts. This year, work will begin on the Auburn Avenue Historic & Cul- tural Information project, a $400,000 capital invest- ment in the historic way- side signs along Auburn Avenue. Multimodal Pas- senger Terminal activities include stakeholder and public outreach events to support the environmental and master planning for the terminal and 120-acre “railroad gulch” area.

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› 201 Peachtree Street november

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24 x 25 26 27 28 29 30 Economic Development CAP’s commitment to the 2008 Green Line the launch of the Atlanta Better Buildings Chal- November 17 plan and support of the redevelopment of the lenge and the presentation of the 2011 Atlanta Madonna 2012 World Tour Downtown “railroad gulch” area paid off in 2011 Downtown Design Excellence Award (ADDEA) The pop icon, who kicked off the year with with the approval of a master developer contract to four Downtown spaces: AT&T Dolphin Tales a jaw-dropping Super Bowl halftime show for the advancement of the Downtown Multi- Exhibit at the , Hyatt Regency and the release of her album MDNA, modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT) project. The Atlanta, MLK Jr. Federal Building and Sister brings her world tour to Philips Arena. MMPT will serve as the hub for transportation Louisa’s Church. networks serving metro Atlanta, including MARTA In 2011, CAP supported the 85-year-old November 17 rail and bus systems, regional express bus sys- in its launch of Centennial Olympic Park tems and the Georgia railroad network, as well as a renovation project aimed at critical capital Ice-Skating Rink Opens future systems, from high-speed and light rail to improvements to increase the energy efficiency of Downtown Atlanta’s only outdoor streetcar services. The MMPT will also serve as the building, as well as cosmetic upgrades to aid ice-skating rink is a favorite holiday a catalyst for one of the largest Transit Oriented vendors in attracting customers. destination, featuring covered observation Development (TOD) projects in the U.S. CAP’s efforts to encourage reinvestment in seating, theatrical lighting on the real ice Each November, CAP presents Downtown the streetcar corridor were supported in 2011 and holiday music. Development Day to educate Atlanta’s real with the awarding of two grants: an Atlanta estate community and Downtown stakeholders Regional Commission Livable Communities November 22 on its progress and share plans for Downtown’s Initiative grant and a ULI Urban Innovation grant. Thanksgiving continuing revitalization. The 2011 event included Central Atlanta Progress wishes you a happy Thanksgiving. At year’s end, we look forward to your continued support of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and our wide range of projects and initiatives aimed at sustain- ing Downtown Atlanta as a safe, fun, clean and enjoy- able place to live, work and play. The next step is yours. For information on renew- ing your annual member- ship, simply scan the QR code below and continue your commitment to our vibrant community.

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23 24 25 26 27 28 29 x 30 31 Membership Central Atlanta Progress reached its membership Being a Member of Central Atlanta Progress December 14 goal in 2011 and added 27 new members. If your also affords you more opportunities to benefit as Castleberry Hill Art Stroll company is not a Member, we invite you to become an active and informed citizen. CAP Members Have a great dinner, buy some outstand- a part of one of Atlanta’s most influential civic groups. enjoy a long list of personalized benefits that ing art and maybe even find your new loft By joining and renewing your Membership each include unique networking opportunities, pre- or condo as Atlanta’s historic arts district year, you’ll be stepping up as an active stakeholder ferred-vendor status and economical sponsorship rolls out the welcome mat. in our efforts to keep Downtown vibrant, safe and opportunities, as well as one-on-one assistance smart. The support of Members enables us to: from a CAP liaison. December 31 You’re also invited to participate in CAP Chick-fil-A Bowl • Advance exciting new projects like the Atlanta Membership Councils that support our efforts Join tens of thousands of college football Streetcar and Multimodal Passenger Terminal and advise our staff on matters such as transpor- fans at the Georgia Dome for the nation’s • Oversee critical improvements to Downtown in- tation and infrastructure, economic development, oldest ACC vs. SEC rivalry bowl game, frastructure, such as roadways and public spaces marketing and public safety. Additionally, you’ll which boasts more sellouts than any receive monthly e-newsletters and invitations to bowl, save the Rose Bowl. • Promote redevelopment and economic growth Town Hall meetings that will keep you informed through marketing, strategic planning, coalition and engaged around the events and issues that December 31 building and securing new public and private matter most to Downtown’s stakeholders. Peach Drop investments in our community Become part of our diverse community of As 2013 nears, • Continue efforts, like the Ambassador Force, that investors committed to the growth and prosperity will light up with live performances, preserve cleanliness, hospitality and safety. of Downtown and the entire Atlanta region. and with the approach of midnight, the 800-pound peach will begin its descent. 2011 CAP Members

2011 Marwan Abboud PE Harold Bevis Jr. Rhonda Brown Jeff Cross ★ Powell (Alec) ARCADIS US Inc. Delta Air Lines Inc. Wheat Street Charitable W.G. Yates and Sons Fraser Samuel Gude III Officers Foundation Construction Company Turner Properties Inc. IntegralGude LLC Charles Ackerman Kenneth Bleakly Jr. Ackerman & Co. Bleakly Advisory Group ★ Amanda James Cumming Gary Froeba ★ Matt Guffey c h a i r Brown-Olmstead Trillium Management Inc. Omni Hotel at CNN UPS Egbert Perry ★ Tom Aderhold Greg Block A. Brown-Olmstead Center The Integral Group Aderhold Properties Inc. First Step Staffing Associates Ann Curry Craig Habif Coxe Curry & Associates Thomas Gallagher Lincoln Property Company v i c e - c h a i r John Ahmann Peter Blum Jason Byars Genuine Parts Company ★ ★ Sheffield Hale Craig Jones Ahmann Peter E. Blum & Co. Veolia Energy North Clark Dean America Studley Inc. Thomas Gay American Cancer Society Cousins Properties ★ George Andrews Linda Bolan Gay Construction Company Incorporated Capitol City Bank Jones Lang LaSalle ★ Kevin Cantley ★ Walter Dukes Carlton Harden Cooper Carry Inc. Georgia Power Company Charlie Gibson America’s Capital Partners t r e a s u r e r Lars Bader ★ Jim Borders Milner Inc. ★ ★ Donald Harris Brad Benton ABM Janitorial Services Novare Group Holdings Susana Chavez Brad Duncan LLC Parking Company of Ernst & Young Scot Gladstone URS Corporation KPMG Peat Ed Baker America Courtyard Atlanta Marwick LLP Atlanta Business Chronicle Richard Bowers SIOR Charles Edwards Downtown Niles Harris Richard Bowers & Dean Collins Atlanta Center for Self Sheraton David Balos Company T.Y. Lin International Sufficiency ★ Renee Lewis JPMorgan Chase and Co. Glover Phil Harrison Brad Branch Scott Condra John Eisenlau Atlanta Housing Authority Perkins + Will member Kenneth Barry Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Jacoby Development HOK ★ key Infosys Consulting Inc. Taylor Glover Stan Harvey Cliff Brashier Tony Conway CMP Edward Ellis Turner Enterprises Inc. Urban Collage Inc. Jorge Bazan State Bar of Georgia A Legendary Event Kimley-Horn and ★ Board of FLU(x) architecture + Associates Inc. Robert Glustrom ★ John Haupert Directors design LLC Eric Brock Ward Copeland RCG Properties LLC Grady Health System Iconologic Member Lord Aeck Sargent Jeff Ellixson ★ Mark Becker Architects Comfort Suites Atlanta ★ Jay Goldman CPA ★ John Heagy III Georgia State University Peter Copses Downtown BDO USA LLP Hines Interests Limited Executive Matt Bronfman Gibbs Landscape Co. Partnership ★ Committee Kathy Betty Jamestown Michael Elting John Grant Jr. Member Atlanta Dream Emerick Corsi Jr. Cushman & Wakefield 100 Black Men of Ellen Heath AICP Forest City of Georgia Inc. Atlanta Inc. AECOM

Bill Heitz Brad Koeneman Daniel Matthews Rece Morgan R.C. Patel Trey Ragsdale Heery Hilton Atlanta St. Luke’s Episcopal Westplan Investors Diplomat Hotel Kaiser Permanente Church Corporation (Georgia) ★ Maxine Hicks Randy Koporc Tod Morrow DLA Piper LLP Fifth Third Bank ★ Merry McCleary The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta Chip Patterson Brent Reid AVYVE AmeriPark Winter Companies Joe Hindsley ★ Steven Labovitz William Moseley Jr. McKenna Long & Sean McGinnis Lawson and Moseley LLP ★ Robert Patterson Seth Remaley Aldridge LLP Atlanta magazine Muzak J.R. Hipple Tara Murphy Hipple & Co. Jeffrey Lam Brian McGowan 360 Media Inc. ★ Mary Jo Peed ★ John Reyhan Atlanta Downtown AT&T Skanska USA ★ Bill Hollett Neighborhood Association Richard Nelson Parkway Realty Services ★ Richard McKay CNNA Architects Inc. Janis Perkins ★ Steve Riddell J. Hicks Lanier Atlanta Falcons The Odd Fellows Buildings Troutman Sanders LLP J.D. Humphries Esq. Oxford Industries Inc. Roger Neuenschwander Stites & Harbison PLCC Kenneth Menendez AIA ★ Dane Peterson ★ Mark Riley Frank Layson Epstein Becker & Green Thompson, Ventulett, Hospital Urban Realty Partners ★ Tad Hutcheson Paul Hastings Stainback & Associates Inc. Midtown AirTran Airways Jim Meyer Steven Rivers Brian Leary Tishman Speyer John O’Callaghan ★ Alicia Philipp Hardin Ira Jackson Atlanta BeltLine Inc. Atlanta Neighborhood The Community Foundation Perfect Image David Miller Development Partnership Inc. for Greater Atlanta Douglas Robinson PE ★ Alan LeBlanc Holder Construction Walter P Moore ★ Cloteen Bigger Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Company Daniel O’Leary CCIM Mike Plant Jasmin Grill & Brewery Underground Atlanta Atlanta Braves ★ Michael Robison Georgia-Pacific Russell Miller Lanier Parking Holdings ★ Hank Linginfelter Central Parking System ★ Timothy Pakenham Frank Poe Nancy Juneau AGL Resources Inc. Alston & Bird LLP Georgia World Congress ★ Harvey Rudy Juneau Construction Moe Modjeski CPA Center Authority Greenstone Properties Company Milton Little Northwestern Mutual Richard Palmieri United Way of Financial Network Siemens ★ Jeff Portman ★ Jerome Russell Jr. ★Laura Keenan Metropolitan Atlanta AMC Inc. Russell New Urban Bank of America Anderson Moore ★ Charles Parker Development LLC ★ Hampton Mallis PARKatlanta Cox Enterprises Inc. Clayton Powell David Kimmel Reznick Group Development Authority of Jody Saka Georgia Aquarium David Moore Gloria Parker Fulton County The Snow Hill Farm ★ David Marvin Historic Oakland Parmenter Realty Partners Corporation ★ Martin King III Legacy Property Group Foundation ★ Diane Prucino The King Center ★ William Pate Kilpatrick Townsend LLP ★ Ingrid Saunders William Matson ★ Patrick Moore Atlanta Convention & Jones ★ Robert King Pathways Community McKinsey & Company Visitors Bureau ★ Erica Qualls The Coca-Cola Company BB&T Network Inc. 2011 CAP Members

Beth Schapiro Arnie Silverman Robert Strickland Tony Wilbert The Schapiro Group Inc. Silverman Construction Strickland Security and Wilbert News Strategies Program Management Safety Solutions Scott Schulten Lisa Wiley Schulten Ward & Turner ★ Doug Sinclair Ron Tarson The Carter Center LLP SunTrust Bank The Westin Peachtree Plaza Steve Willenborg PE ★ Alexis Scott ★ David Smith ★ Scott Taylor AMEC E&I Atlanta Daily World Regions Bank Carter ★ Robert Williams Beverly Scott Kendrick Smith ★ Violet Travis Ricks Philips Arena/Atlanta 2011 ADID MARTA Jones Day Atlanta-Fulton County Spirit LLC Recreation Authority Stephen Selig III ★ Warren Snipes ★ Sam Williams Board Members Selig Enterprises Inc. Portman Holdings Connie Veates Metro Atlanta Chamber Trees Atlanta Stephen Sessler Bolling P. Spalding Thom Williams c h a i r Newcomb & Boyd Jackson Spalding Allan Vella ASD - Associated Space The Design Inc. Craig Jones Brad Shaw Ron Stang AIA Cousins Properties Incorporated The Home Depot Stevens & Wilkinson ★ Leonard Walker ★ Betty Willis Wells Fargo Emory University Jeff Shaw William Steinhaus Jackson Oats Shaw Ogletree Deakins Nash Mark Wasserman ★ Alan Wise Harry Anderson The Honorable Corporate Real Estate LLC Smoak & Stewart PC Sutherland The Boston Consulting The Coca-Cola Company Kwanza Hall Group Inc. Atlanta City Council David Shepherd ★ Mason Marc Weinberg Lisa Borders Embassy Suites Atlanta Stephenson The Shopping Center Ron Withrow The Grady Health Joe Hindsley Centennial Park King & Spalding Group Inc. 55 LP Foundation Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Daniel Sherman IV Eli Sternbuch Shannon Westberg ★ James Young Curley Dossman John C. Portman IV Greenberg Traurig Peachtree Carnegie LLC Harbor Group Citizens Trust Bank Georgia-Pacific Corporation Portman Holdings Management Company ★ John Shlesinger ★ David Stockert ★ Caldwell Zimmerman Alec Fraser Carl Powell CB Richard Ellis Inc. Post Properties Inc. Karrie Westphal Colliers International Turner Properties The Integral Group CREW Atlanta

1 2 administration 1. A.J. Robinson President 2. Charles Strawser Vice President, Finance 3. Dana Williams 2011 Staff Controller 4. Erin Ross Director, Human Resources and Payroll 5. tanya Betton Accounting Assistant 3 4 5 6 7 6. magan Johnson Receptionist 7. meg Torres-Modjeski Office Administrator m a r k e t i n g a n d m e m b e r s h i p 8. Wilma Sothern Vice President, Marketing 9. Lynn Williamson Marketing & Creative Director 10. Dan Williams Membership Manager 8 9 10 11 12 11. Pamela Henman Communications Associate p l a n n i n g a n d e co n o m i c development 12. Jennifer Ball Vice President, Planning and Economic Development 13. Kristi Rooks Senior Project Manager, Economic Development 14. Carly Nassar Project Manager, Planning 13 14 15 16 17 15. Philip Schaeffing Intern, Planning 16. Laura Schultz Intern, Economic Development sustainability a n d transportation 17. Angie Laurie Vice President, Transportation 18. Lauren Dufort Director of Sustainability 19. Lynn Lopes Program Manager, Transportation Management Association 18 19 20 21 22 20. Crystal Clark Outreach Manager, Transportation Management Association at l a n ta d ow n tow n improvement d i st r i c t , i n c . a m b a ss a d o r f o rc e 21. David Wardell Vice President, Operations and Public Safety 22. Cooper Holland Senior Project Manager, Woodruff Park 2012 Calendar

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