Avalon (Alpharetta, Georgia)
Avalon is a mixed-use development in Alpharetta, Georgia. Phase I of the 86-acre (35 ha) site includes 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space, a 12-screen Regal Cinemas theater, 105,000 square foot of Class A office space over retail, 101 single-family residences and 250 luxury rental homes. Phase I opened In October 2014 drawing shoppers away from North Point Mall. Phase II, with additional business and residential space, opened in April 2017.
History[edit]
The site of what is now Avalon was originally to be known as Prospect Park which construction stalled on in 2008.[1] In 2011 the site was sold to North American Properties Atlanta (also known as "NAP"), who also owns and manages Atlantic Station in Atlanta.[2] and "an experience in the timeless art of living well".
The Alpharetta City Council approved the project in April 2012,[3] began construction on January 28, 2013, held the topping out for the project on April 23, 2014, and celebrated grand opening with multiple events October 29-November 2, 2014.[4] Alpharetta City Council approved Phase II on October 28, 2014.[5] Phase II opened in April 2017, adding 90,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space,[6] 550,000 square feet of office space in two buildings, 276 multi-family units, and an Autograph Collection hotel and conference center with 325 rooms and 45,000 square feet of meeting space.[7][8]