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April 1 Braves Opening Night Major League returns as the Atlanta Braves welcome the Philadelphia Phillies to Turner Field for their first home game of the season.

April 5–8 NCAA Final Four The National College Athletic Associa- tion’s “big show” is the Men’s Basketball Final Four, featuring two national semifinal games and the national championship game at the Dome.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Music at Noon ’s free noontime concert series kicks off in April. Bring your lunch to the park on Tuesdays and Thursdays through October and enjoy performances featuring local musicians.

IMPACT ATL›› Marietta Streetscape Improvements around Henry W. Grady statue

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IMPACT OUR MISSION leadership CAP and ADID aim to build a 21st- century Downtown as the heart of the As I reflect As the heart From safe, Atlanta region—a *on 10 years of *of Atlanta, Down- *clean streetscapes vibrant community leading Central town is uniquely to synchronized with strong leader- Atlanta Progress positioned as the traffic signals, ship and sustainable A.J. Robinson and the Atlanta Egbert Perry gateway to the Craig Jones ADID’s impact CAP President CAP Chair ADID Chair & CAP infrastructure that is Downtown Im- city. CAP rolls out Vice-Chair is everywhere in provement District, I’m inspired the welcome mat to visitors and Downtown. With ADID-funded safe, livable, diverse, by the multitude of accomplish- residents alike with a wide range projects such as the Atlanta economically viable, ments we have achieved togeth- of programs, projects and initia- Streetcar and Connector Trans- accessible, clean, er, spanning all areas of interest in tives that showcase our thriving formation Project nearing imple- hospitable and Atlanta. The lasting impact CAP/ city center, and the organization is mentation, the next two years will entertaining. ADID has on the city, state and strengthened through invaluable be game changers for Down- region is something we can all be partnerships with business and town Atlanta and the entire city. proud of, but our organizations' municipal leadership. Together, I am eager to continue ADID’s work wouldn’t be possible without we’re building a Downtown work to improve and maintain the support of our many members whose legacy will be appreciated Downtown’s authenticity, quality Find out more by scanning this code with and partners. for decades to come. of life and innovation. your smart phone. downtown in may

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May 10–12 Sweet Auburn Springfest The Historic Sweet Auburn District celebrates the season with a free outdoor festival featuring fun, food and entertain- ment for the whole family.

May 18 Party in the Park Get into the swing of spring at Centennial Olympic Park’s daylong music festival.

May 25 Atlanta Dream Opening Night Get in on the Women’s National Basket- ball Association action, as the Atlanta Dream take on the Tulsa Shock in their season home opener.

IMPACT ATL›› The National Center for Civil and Human Rights broke ground on June 27, 2012

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IMPACT EXTRAORDINARY VISION. REAL-LIFE RESULTS. “CAP opened its ome to millions of residents, office Downtown Ambassador Force and Clean nector Transformation Project. The project doors to us, nur- workers, students and tourists each Team ensure that Downtown is safe, clean and will enhance the look of Atlanta’s signature tured our growth, Hyear, Downtown is one of Atlanta’s hospitable. Ambassadors and Clean Team Peachtree Street with upgrades to bridges most vibrant communities. It is the city’s members are on hand seven days a week over the connector in both Downtown and and was our young epicenter of entertainment, commerce and throughout the central business district to Midtown, including dramatic lighting, landscap- urban living, boasting a myriad of attractions provide directions, recommendations, escort ing, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. organization’s for every interest and budget. service and maintenance. CAP/ADID projects impact the lives of strong foundation. The work of Central Atlanta Progress is also the city’s leader millions of Downtown residents and visitors (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improve- in sustainability, having launched the Atlanta each year. From initiatives that change the way We’re proud to be ment District (ADID) makes Downtown At- Better Buildings Challenge (BBC) in 2011. Atlantans get around the city to programs counted among lanta a revitalized, vibrant and safe community The program has a goal to reduce Down- that improve quality of life, the organizations’ that is attractive to residents, visitors, workers town Atlanta's water and energy usage by at work is evident throughout the city center the groups CAP has and investors alike, and the organization is a least 20 percent by the year 2020. Through and beyond. incubated and are strong partner to fellow civic organizations assessments conducted by the Atlanta BBC, and the City of Atlanta. potential changes that would save more than excited to contrib- Downtown is home to some of Atlanta’s 11 million gallons of water have been identified. ute to Downtown’s most highly anticipated projects, including the To date, more than 50 million square feet of Atlanta Streetcar, which will loop Downtown property has committed to take the challenge, robust economy Atlanta on a 2.7-mile route. Additionally, in and additional districts outside of Downtown’s and vibrant 2014 the College Football Hall of Fame and boundaries are expected to join the Atlanta National Center for Civil and Human Rights BBC this year. atmosphere in will join existing attractions including the In partnership with its northern neighbor, the future.” , Centennial Olympic Park, Midtown Alliance, ADID is making significant Find out more by Philips Arena and the World of Coca Cola. visual improvements to the state’s most-trav- scanning this code with —Doug Shipman Serving amid all of the area’s activity, the eled thoroughfare with the I-75/85 Con- your smart phone. CEO, National Center for Civil and Human Rights downtown in june

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Beginning June 5 Food Truck Wednesdays at “Eat Street” every Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Upper Alabama Street for a rotating lineup of Atlanta’s favorite food trucks.

June 6 First Thursdays ArtWalk Take in outstanding exhibitions and dis- cover the historic districts of Downtown each month on self-guided tours of the thriving gallery scene.

June 19 Feed Your Senses Join your Downtown friends for a free lunchtime performing arts series held at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University.

IMPACT ATL›› Playground opened on July 17, 2012

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In May 2012, Operation Best Foot Forward well as planning and investment by the City and CAP launched GeorgiaForward in Downtown be- was* formed as a result of collaboration between ADID to the improve the overall look of the area. 2010* to engage the state’s stakeholders and Underground Atlanta and adjoining businesses, thought leaders in crafting a common vision cause there are the South Peachtree Merchants’ Association, Located in the heart of the city’s busi- for Georgia and exploring innovative solu- lots of cool parks, the City of Atlanta, MARTA and CAP/ADID. ness,* entertainment and academic districts, tions to statewide policy challenges. In 2012, The group aims to improve the area’s aesthetic Woodruff Park is one of Downtown Atlanta’s GeorgiaForward initiated a new annual pro- my school, I feel appeal of Downtown south of Marietta Street to most significant green spaces. In 2012, ADID gram, Young Gamechangers, which brings safe, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on Peachtree completed a number of park improvements, together 25 young thinkers and doers from Street. Specific areas of concern and associ- some of which were made possible by a across the state to tackle a specific challenge. World of Coke. ated actions required include: public safety and Park Pride Grant awarded for infrastructure GeorgiaForward is acting as the lead police support; public works support for trash upgrades. The new playground was opened, local partner in producing the Georgia Civic And I like to ride removal, street lighting, and streetscape, tree and major repairs were completed on the Health Index. Working with the National my bike or play at and landscape maintenance; code enforcement park’s fountains, all of which are now opera- Conference on Citizenship, they will pres- for building facades and property frontage; as tional. Additional flower planters were added, ent the first comprehensive report on how the playground at lending the park more color, and a new lawn engaged Georgians are in civic life. Woodruff Park.” was planted. As a result, use of the park The annual GeorgiaForward Forum was increased significantly, especially by Georgia held in Athens in September and brought —Joseph Svedberg State University students and families enjoying together leaders from across Georgia to 2nd grade, Woodruff Park Playground regular the new playground. examine what statewide prosperity would Woodruff Park’s six acres are the site look like and collaborate on how to get there. of programs, events and activities through- out the year, and the new city ordinance banning smoking in the city’s parks enhan- Find out more by ces the experience of park visitors and scanning this code with event attendees. your smart phone. downtown in july

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July 4 Fourth of July Spectacular Celebrate Independence Day Downtown as Centennial Olympic Park lights up the sky with the finest fireworks display in Atlanta.

July 25 CAP/ADID Town Hall Meeting Stay connected with CAP and ADID at our semi-annual Town Hall meeting.

July 27–August 4 Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week Savor the flavors during Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants offer special brunch, lunch and dinner menus for $15, $25 or $35 (per person, plus tax and gratuity).

IMPACT ATL›› Coloring of the fountains in Woodruff Park received many “LIKES” on our Facebook page, facebook.com/AtlantaDowntown

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“As a resident CAP/ADID’s 2012 marketing efforts Broadcasting’s studios. CAP later placed the The 10th annual Downtown Development of Downtown helped* to shape positive attitudes about the film on Delta Air Lines’s in-flight network. Day* in November attracted more than 400 organizations and Downtown Atlanta among attendees. A promotional video produced by Atlanta, I love a broad and diverse audience. Impactful In June, CAP hosted an exclusive preview CAP, "The Real Downtown," premiered at being plugged in tactics ranged from special events and social of* the National Center for Civil & Human the event. media programming to video production and Rights’ design at the Residences – W Atlanta to my surround- promotional partnerships. Downtown. The NCCHR broke ground on In 2012, atlantadowntown.com received ings. CAP's social June 27. 1,284,383* total sessions, averaging 3,509 CAP/ADID held its 71st Annual Meeting sessions daily, an increase of more than media channels on* March 28 at the Georgia World Con- July’s Downtown Atlanta Restaurant 15,000 total sessions compared to 2011. gress Center. Presented by Lanier Parking Week* generated $910,000 in revenue for CAP’s Facebook followers grew by 76 per- keep me in the loop Solutions, the event had nearly 1,100 attend- participating restaurants. More than 26,000 cent, and its Twitter following increased by 41 with Downtown ees. CAP’s award-winning Annual Report, diners participated and an August wrap-up percent. CAP also created a LinkedIn group created in partnership with Atlanta magazine, event sponsored by Lexus had more than specifically for its membership, which has happenings and was released at the event, as was the promo- 200 attendees. attracted more than 100 members. allow me to instantly tional video “Only In Downtown.” The video highlights unique Downtown attractions and Downtown Deals, a social media promo- share news and has been viewed more than 8,000 times on tion,* debuted in September. Each month at YouTube and began airing at Atlanta Braves a different location, CAP staff offered free events with others, and Atlanta Dream home games in June. goodies to its Facebook and Twitter friends. which brings In May CAP hosted a screening of Ben Working with ParkAtlanta operator Dun- attention to my Loeterman’s* acclaimed documentary John can* Solutions, CAP refurbished the Down- Portman: A Life of Building at Georgia Public town Giving Meters. neighborhood.” Find us on Facebook —Rob Dunalewicz @foocow, social media follower downtown in august

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August 7 Market Wednesday AmericasMart Atlanta Market Wednes- day offers special discounts in select showrooms the first Wednesday of every non–Gift Market month.

August 9 Castleberry Hill Art Stroll Have a great dinner, buy some outstand- ing art and maybe even find your new loft or condo as Atlanta’s historic arts district rolls out the welcome mat.

August 30–September 2 Dragon*Con For out-of-this-world fun, make plans to spend the Labor Day weekend at the largest fantasy/sci-fi convention on Earth—and don’t miss the parade on Saturday!

IMPACT ATL›› , winner of 2012 Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge Excellence Award

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At year-end 2012, more than 70 buildings, In 2012, CAP/ADID collaborated with and commuters. Programming included is committed to meet- representing* more than 48 million square several* organizations to foster relationships 76 formal meetings with employers and 81 ing the goals of the feet of space, were committed to the Atlanta and development of the Downtown Green employee-focused events, which directly Better Buildings Challenge (BBC), and the Source program, which focuses on the reached an estimated 3,758 individuals. Better Buildings assessment team completed its first phase. enhancement of environmental sustainability Active partners in the promotion of alternative Challenge by up- Results from the first 18 buildings showed a and economic vitality Downtown. transportation usage totaled 167 employers significant opportunity for increasing energy and 12 property managers. grading building and water efficiency, reducing utility bills and In April, CAP/ADID partnered with EPA, energy performance freeing up resources to reinvest in growth. the* City of Atlanta and Sustainable Atlanta to Participation by Downtown commuters host the inaugural Downtown Atlanta Earth in* the Georgia Commute Option regional by a minimum of The Atlanta BBC Education and Training Day Clean Up Challenge. More than 600 incentive program was strong, with 788 program* reached more than 250 partici- participants worked on Downtown beautifica- new registrants in 2012. A total of 2,086 20 percent by 2020. pants and raised awareness of the program, tion projects in this first-of-its-kind event. active loggers participated last year, pre- I am proud that the and the Atlanta BBC Meet Your Match event venting 10,464,229 miles traveled. These brought together more than 250 vendors During the month of October, more efforts resulted in the elimination 5,323 tons effort is supported and property owners for networking and than* 1,000 commuters took part in the of pollution and a savings to consumers of by so many Atlanta business development opportunities. first-ever Atlanta Bike to Work Challenge, $5,232,114. co-sponsored by CAP/ADID. In support of businesses and Along with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s the program, CAP/ADID’s Downtown Green organizations.” Office* of Sustainability, CAP/ADID was Source program hosted events for bike com- presented with the 2012 Southface Award of muters of all skill levels. —Mayor Kasim Reed Excellence in recognition of its contributions to the Atlanta BBC. CAP/ADID’s promotion of Downtown’s Find out more by various* transportation options included scanning this code with successful outreach efforts targeting partners your smart phone. downtown in september

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September 7 MADD Walk Mothers Against Drunk Driving will “Walk Like MADD” in Downtown to sup- port the organization’s mission to support victims and eliminate drunk driving.

September 12 Kaiser Permanente Corporate 5K /Walk Designed to promote health and fitness among metro Atlanta businesses and their employees, this fun wellness program culminates in a 5K at Turner Field.

Any Date Get on Board the Atlanta Streetcar Support Downtown businesses along the Streetcar construction route by stopping in for a meal, a haircut, car detailing and more.

IMPACT ATL›› Centennial Olympic Park’s Party in the Park

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Downtown remains one of the safest bring the south of Marietta area in line with the of camera capabilities (e.g. 360-degree sees millions of visitors places* in the city. Based on recent statistics, core area of Downtown Peachtree Street. cameras versus traditional pan-tilt-zoom each year—more incidents of crime in the Downtown Improve- cameras), is also under consideration. ment District are at a record low. A newly implemented ordinance has than any other part markedly* mitigated panhandling throughout Downtown has benefitted from CAP/ADID’s of the city—and Based on Mayor Kasim Reed’s stated the city. Enforcement will be significantly more increased* coordination with APD resources, priority* to improve conditions in the area south aggressive, specifically for monetary solicita- including code enforcement, narcotics, vice, we ensure that Down- of Marietta Street, Atlanta Police Department tion. The adoption of an urban camping ordi- and auto theft, as well as other City assets. The (APD) Chief George Turner assigned additional nance will also greatly strengthen protection APD also continues to expand foot beats and town is among the police officers to Zone 5. Concentrated on the of quality of life in the city. increase the density of deployment. safest, thanks to south end of the zone, the officers will work to Operation Shield utilizes public and The APD assigned a liaison officer, Pat our strong partner- private* resources to reduce crime and make Reagan,* to support the hotels, building secu- ship with CAP/ADID. the city one of the safest in the nation. The At- rity operations and special events in Zone 5. lanta Police Video Integration Center (VIC) Reagan is a veteran officer who also serves as Together, we keep provides coordinated and integrated public an ADID off-duty public safety officer. Downtown safe surveillance support to Downtown, provid- ing a higher level of public safety coverage. The mobile Sky Watch unit, which is and accessible.” Synergies between the VIC and CAP/ADID’s deployed during major events, continues to * —Chief George Turner Signal Synchronization Program are being serve as a successful deterrent to crime. Atlanta Police Department leveraged to benefit both projects. Infrastruc- ture upgrades by the City have allowed for the integration of additional public and private Find out more by camera systems, and the addition of cameras scanning this code with in critical areas, as well as the upgrading your smart phone. downtown in october

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October 10 Aqua Vino Guests at Georgia Aquarium’s 8th Annual Aqua Vino will sample wines from around the world and taste the best cuisine Atlanta has to offer.

October 18–22 Elevate Art Downtown The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs showcases creative, innovative public art projects in Downtown Atlanta.

Fridays and Saturdays Capturing the Spirit of Oakland A wickedly fun annual tradition, Historic Oakland Cemetery’s gates stay open after dark on Fridays and Saturdays leading up to Halloween.

IMPACT ATL›› Sneak peek of the new Atlanta Streetcar coming 2014!

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In partnership with the City of Atlanta, and Gwinnett County Transit (GCT) were evaluate and propose recommendations for mance building MARTA,* USDOT and a number of stakehold- purchased through CAP/ADID’s Discounted enhancing mobility through and access to consulting and ers, CAP/ADID has advanced the Atlanta Transit Pass Program. Other transit pass destinations in the Northside Drive corridor, Streetcar project into implementation by sales brokered by CAP/ADID—consisting with the Georgia Multi-Modal Passenger planning firm is providing staffing and funding support. of single-, 10- and 20-trip tickets—equated Terminal (MMPT) project as a focus. proud to be a new to an additional 7,622 passes. CAP/ADID A total of 54,169 monthly passes for also put into circulation 2,196 new MARTA CAP/ADID continued to support GDOT Member of CAP. MARTA,* Cobb Community Transit (CCT) Breeze smart cards. The total 2012 impact of Master* Developer activities for the MMPT the program on Downtown commuting was project and surrounding development could We support CAP’s the equivalent of 1.48 million transit trips, rep- exceed $5 billion. leadership on im- resenting over $5 million in transit pass sales. The program served 59 Downtown clients Advancements were also made in the provements like the and 26 state and federal agencies in 2012. ADID* upgrade program for Downtown traffic Atlanta Streetcar signals and traffic signal timing. CAP partnered with Midtown Alliance to along the Edgewood begin* work on the Connector Transformation Fifteen additional bike racks were installed, Avenue corridor. We Project, which will enhance the 1-75/85 Con- expanding* Downtown’s extensive network of nector through public art installations, urban bike parking locations. hope to help our forests, vertical greening, lighting and more. In community become support of this effort, $5 million was raised for Peachtree Street bridge improvements. Atlanta’s first historic eco-district.” In fall 2012, CAP/ADID partnered with Find out more by the* Georgia Tech College of Architecture, scanning this code with —Dagmar Epsten School of City and Regional Planning to your smart phone. President, Epsten Group downtown in november

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November 5 Election Day Get to the polls and cast your vote in the general election.

November 23 Centennial Park Ice Skating Rink Downtown Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink is a favorite holiday destina- tion, featuring covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the ice and holiday music.

November 28 Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon Start a new Thanksgiving tradition in Downtown—and work up an appetite— participating in the second largest race in the city.

IMPACT ATL›› breensmith advertising, winner of the 2012 Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Award for Office Design

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Downtown Development Day 2012 the viability of redeveloping the Atlanta Civic Street at and Americas- ideas, but some- focused* on the continuing revitalization of Center and surrounding property. With the Mart, and sidewalk repairs were made along times it’s the little Downtown and celebrated the one-year help of the City and various stakeholders, John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and West anniversary of the Atlanta Better Buildings CAP analyzed the Atlanta taxicab industry Peachtree Place. things that make Challenge. to identify best practices to guide future the most impact. policy changes. Fifty pedestrian-oriented wayfinding Work was completed in conjunction with kiosks* were updated with new maps and Their improve- a* long list of partners—most importantly the Streetscape improvements along Marietta QR codes to CAP/ADID’s mobile website. ments to Margaret Atlanta Regional Commission through their Street,* Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Simp- The Holiday Lighting program expanded award of and LCI supplemental planning son Street and West Peachtree Street focused south along Peachtree Street from Marietta Mitchell Square grant—to develop the Atlanta Streetcar on beautification and enhanced pedestrian Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Corridor Development and Investment safety. The ADID Board of Directors com- Downtown streets are brighter thanks to have benefitted Guide. The Guide shares the redevelopment mitted to work with the PATH Foundation for ongoing ADID-supported maintenance our office by mak- vision for the corridor and details opportuni- streetscape improvements along John Port- and 20 new lights. ADID and Trees Atlanta ties for development. man Boulevard and the corridor’s planned maintained Downtown’s tree canopy through ing the Downtown mixed-use trail that will connect the extensive street tree maintenance and the planting of landscape more CAP launched the online Downtown PATH network east of Downtown to Centen- 16 new street trees. Market* Report, a go-to guide for Downtown nial Olympic Park. welcoming to statistics, and reconvened the Downtown Office clients—and our Coalition—a collaboration of property owners In collaboration with the City of Atlanta and stakeholders—to promote the Downtown Public* Art Program and adjacent property staff enjoys it too!” office market through active outreach. owners, Square was revital- —Tim Smith ized through fountain repairs and landscap- Find out more by President, breensmith advertising CAP and the Department of Parks, ing improvements. Decorative fencing and scanning this code with Recreation* and Cultural Affairs determined landscaped planters were added to Peachtree your smart phone. downtown in december

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December 7 SEC Championship Played every year in the Georgia Dome, the SEC Championship game is one of the annual highlights on the college football calendar.

December 31 Peach Drop Ring in the new year at Underground Atlanta with a night of live music, plenty of entertainment and lots of family-friendly fun. With the approach of midnight, the 800-pound peach will begin its descent.

Any Date Sips In the City Celebrate social hour with Sips In the City. Every weekday from 5:00 to 7:00, enjoy drink and small plate specials at several enticing Downtown restaurants.

IMPACT ATL›› Centennial Olympic Park, home to the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium, is a popular holiday destination.

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“As a Downtown CAP finished 2012 with 209 Members, and advise on initiatives such as the Atlanta Downtown Live, Downtown Works and At- employer and adding* 40 new Members and exceeding the Streetcar, T-SPLOST and MMPT. lanta Daybook, reaching more than 18,000 resident, I have a 2012 Membership goal. combined recipients m e m b e r s h i p b e n e f i t s Featured listing in CAP/ADID Annual Report vested interest in CAP Membership Councils provided * The opportunity to participate on Member Company news communicated through Members with the opportunity to guide the * * attracting top-notch * Councils CAP social media outlets work we do and shape policies to improve Informal networking through Member technology talent. the business climate and quality of life in At- * Assigned CAP liaison who ensures maximum Councils, exclusive tours and briefings with * lanta. The Marketing and PR Council, chaired benefit from CAP Membership investment Sitting on CAP Mem- business and civic leaders by Beth Schapiro, met semi-monthly to assist * Assistance with zoning and growth incen- ber Councils allows with CAP’s various marketing strategies. * Exposure on AtlantaDowntown.com tives offered through various governmental The Public Safety Council, chaired by Dane (100,000 visits per month) agencies me to be actively Peterson, partnered with a range of com- * CAP members are considered first as * Exclusive access to data and reports com- engaged in infra- munity stakeholders to develop a campaign potential vendors on a variety of projects piled by CAP and its partners called Partner for Hope that aims to educate structure and public * Economical and first-priority sponsorship * Access to contact information for fellow the public about the downsides of street feed- opportunities to broaden exposure through Members safety issues that ings and encourage generous citizens and public events and publications groups to partner with local service provider affect the lives * Speaking opportunities at CAP’s quarterly organizations. The Economic Develop- Town Hall meetings and Downtown Mar- of all residents, ment and Public Policy Council, co-chaired keting Roundtables by Steve Labovitz and John Reyhan, met employees and Members-only e-newsletters Inside Down- quarterly to discuss various issues and advise * town and CAP Members’ quarterly visitors to our on key policy matters. The Transportation Find out more by Company news items and events featured and Infrastructure Council, chaired by Bill * scanning this code with beautiful city.” Moseley, met quarterly to discuss key projects in CAP Member e-newsletters, as well as your smart phone. —Cara Turano Atlanta Director, CTS Member Key

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Officers Albright Group Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency Atlanta-Fulton County Business RadioX CTS J.R. Hipple Dana Johnson Recreation Authority Elizabeth Gordon Cara Turano c h a i r Violet Travis Ricks Egbert Perry Alston & Bird, LLP Atlanta Convention & * C.P. Richards Construction Co., Inc. Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Visitors Bureau Atlantic Capital Bank The Integral Group Timothy Pakenham Charles Richards John O'Neill * William Pate Walter "Sonny" Deriso * v i c e - c h a i r AMC, Inc. * Capitol City Bank & Trust Company Deloitte Craig Jones Jeff Portman Atlanta Daily World Avison Young George Andrews Edward Heys, Jr. Steve Dils Cousins Properties Incorporated * Alexis Scott * * AMEC E&I, Inc. * CARE Delta Air Lines, Inc. AVYVE t r e a s u r e r Steve Willenborg Atlanta Downtown Dr. Helene Gayle Tad Hutcheson Neighborhood Association Brad Benton Merry McCleary Susan Roe * * CARTER Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP American Cancer Society DLA Piper * Balfour Beatty Construction Susan Herrington Scott Taylor, Jr. Maxine Hicks Members Atlanta Dream Albert Petrangeli * Kelly Loeffler * America's Capital Partners Cassidy Turley DLB Associates * Bank of America 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Carlton Harden Mike Shelly Brian Durham Atlanta Falcons John Grant, Jr. Laura Keenan Richard McKay * AmeriPark * CB Richard Ellis Downtown Dining Members' Chip Patterson * BB&T John Shlesinger Representative (Ray's in the City) Atlanta First United Methodist Church Robert Patterson Robert King * Claire Brimmer Dr. Charles Gardner * ARCADIS US, Inc. * Central Parking System * A. Brown-Olmstead Associates, LLC Marwan Abboud BDO USA, LLP Russell Miller Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena Amanda Jay Goldman Tracey Lyon-Mercado Robert Williams * Brown-Olmstead Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP * Citizens Trust Bank Glenn Hendrix * BEST WESTERN PLUS Inn at Cynthia Day Embassy Suites Atlanta the Peachtrees ABM Janitorial Services Atlanta Housing Authority * David Shepherd Gunars Dvelis Lars Bader AT&T Renee Lewis Glover CohnReznick, LLP Mary Jo Peed * Wesley Hudson Bleakly Advisory Group, Inc. Ackerman & Company * Atlanta Life Financial Group * Betty Willis William Taggart Ken Bleakly Charles Ackerman Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Colliers International * Lisa Gordon Caldwell Zimmerman Emory University Hospital Midtown BoardWalk Consulting Aderhold Properties, Inc. Atlanta Magazine * Dane Peterson Sean McGinnis Sam Pettway Tom Aderhold Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Cooper Carry, Inc. * Rebecca Serna Ernst & Young Boxer Property Kevin Cantley AGL Resources, Inc. Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel Brad Duncan Alex Kakhnovets * Atlanta Braves Erica Qualls Bryan Batson Cox Media Group * * Mike Plant * Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown breensmith Doug Franklin Ahmann Atlanta Technical College Jeff Ellixson Tim Smith * Atlanta Business Chronicle Dr. Alvetta Thomas John Ahmann Coxe Curry & Associates Ed Baker Ann Curry Fifth Third Bank Randy Koporc

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IMPACT "When I joined Dixon Hughes Goodman late last year, it was important to me to remain involved as a CAP Member and officer on the Board of Directors. With Central Atlanta Progress, both DHG and I have the opportunity to uniquely leverage our professional relationships and our deep commitment to the Down- town community. CAP’s work is at the forefront of transformative changes for

Downtown Atlanta, which serves as the economic and civic core of our region. —Brad Benton Partner-In-Charge, Healthcare at Dixon Hughes It’s an honor to be a part of CAP and to help make a difference." Goodman, LLP and CAP Board Treasurer St. Luke's Episcopal Church The Urban Collage 2012 CAP Members Cotten Alston Allan Vella Robert Begle

Newcomb & Boyd PNC Financial Services Group St. Vincent de Paul Society The Home Depot Urban Enterprises Stephen Sessler * Eddie Meyers John Berry Brad Shaw Shayne Walsey Northwestern Mutual Portman Holdings, Inc. State Bar of Georgia The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta Urban Realty Partners Financial Network Richard Jones Cliff Brashier Manuel Deisen Mark B. Riley Moe Modjeski * * Post Properties Sterling Spoon Culinary The Schapiro Group URS Corporation Novare Group Management David Stockert Beth Schapiro Donald Harris James Borders * Robert Schmitz * The University Financing 2012 ADID RCG Properties, LLC Veolia Energy North America Odd Fellows Buildings Stevens & Wilkinson Foundation, Inc. (TUFF) Bobby Glustrom Mike Decker Janis Perkins Ronald Stang Thomas Hall III Board

Regent Partners W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Members Ogletree Deakins Stites & Harbison, LLC The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel David Allman Jeff Cross William Steinhaus J.D. Humphries Ronald Tarson chair

Regions Bank Walter P. Moore and Associates Omni Hotel at CNN Center Studley, Inc. Theatrical Outfit David Smith Douglas Robinson Craig Jones Gary Froeba Clark Dean Bill Balzer * * Cousins Properties Incorporated Resource Branding & Design Wells Fargo Oxford Industries, Inc. SunTrust Bank Tishman Speyer Leslie Wright Galloway Leonard Walker members Mark Riley * Mike Hurst Jim Meyer * Richard Bowers & Company Weston Solutions Harry Anderson PARKAtlanta Sutherland Trees Atlanta Richard Bowers Kim Veal The Coca-Cola Company Anderson Moore Mark Wasserman Connie Veates

Schulten Ward & Turner, LLP WestPlan Investors Lisa Borders Parking Company of America T.Y. Lin International Trillium Management, Inc. Scott Schulten Thomas Bauer The Grady Health Foundation * Susana Chavez Dr. Dean Collins James Cumming Selig Enterprises, Inc. Wheat Street Charitable Curley Dossman Parkway Realty Services The Beck Group Troutman Sanders, LLP Foundation Stephen Selig, III Georgia-Pacific Corporation Marti Blackstock Thomas Hruby * Steve Riddell Rhonda Brown * Sheraton Lisa Harris Parmenter Realty Partners The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Wilbert News Strategies Niles Harris Turner Properties Gloria Parker * Alan Wise * Lisa Harris Tony Wilbert Siemens The Honorable Kwanza Hall Paul Hastings The Carter Center Turner Enterprises, Inc. Winter Construction Richard Palmieri Atlanta City Council Philip Marzetti Lisa Wiley * Taylor Glover Brent Reid Silverman Construction Joe Hindsley Perennial Properties Program Management The Coca-Cola Company United Parcel Service, Inc. WorkingBuildings, LLC Hyatt Regency Atlanta Aaron Goldman Arnie Silverman * Ingrid Saunders Jones * Matt Guffey John K. McFarland John Portman IV Perfect Image Skanska The Community Foundation for United Way of Greater Atlanta Portman Holdings Ira Jackson John Reyhan Greater Atlanta Milton Little, Jr. Raymond King * Alicia Philipp Carl Powell Piedmont Healthcare Southwest Airlines * Matt Gove Quinnie Jenkins-Rice The Integral Group

IMPACT ATL›› f ro n t row , l e f t to r i g h t b ac k row n ot p i c t u r e d Kristi Rooks Senior Project Manager, Economic Development Dan Williams Membership Manager Jennifer Ball Vice President, Planning and Economic Development Central Atlanta Erin Ross Manager, Human Resources and Payroll Tanya Betton Accounting Assistant Lauren Cardoni Intern, Transportation Progress staff at Shevenie Reid Executive Assistant David Wardell Vice President, Operations and Public Safety Starr Peede Receptionist, Administrative Assistant Ventanas A.J. Robinson President Crystal Clark Outreach Manager, Transportation and Sustainability Charles Strawser Vice President, Finance Cooper Holland Senior Project Manager, Woodruff Park Lynn Lopes Program Manager, Transportation and Sustainability Patrick Terranova Intern, Planning and Economic Development photographed by m e g b u s c e m a Dana Williams Controller Angie Laurie Vice President, Transportation Pamela Henman Communications Associate Lynn Williamson Marketing & Creative Director Wilma Sothern Vice President, Marketing Lauren Dufort Director of Sustainability 2013 Calendar

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