Is it “too easy” to build in metro Atlanta?

Matt Bronfman and his company, Jamestown Properties, carry a lot of clout in metro Atlanta and elsewhere for finding creative uses for big development challenges, such as turning City Hall East into Ponce City Market.

Before it was City Hall East, the hulking brick structure on Ponce de Leon Avenue was a Sears Warehouse. Now it's a buzzing hive of tech companies, eateries, shops and apartments. At a recent briefing held by the real estate practice at law firm Arnall Golden Gregory, Bronfman shared some thoughts that aren't typical of many in the development community.

For one, it’s “too easy” to build a building in the region, and that local governments ought to ask more of developers, he said. He also said developers should demand more of themselves in terms of design.

Bronfman, in his talk to a number of influential real estate executives, praised the city of Atlanta for its help in the transformation of Ponce City Market and for the city’s investment in the Beltline. But he also said the development community should raise the bar.

The read more about Bronfman's talk, click here.

About the Author

Qcells to furlough staff, cut temp workers amid supply chain woes

The solar giant said it will furlough about 1,000 workers at two Georgia plants and lay off about 300 workers employed through staffing agencies.

UPS grounds MD-11 fleet after Louisville plane crash

“Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety, we have made the decision to temporarily ground our MD-11 fleet,” UPS said.

Flight affected by FAA cuts? Here’s what to do.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, the busiest airport in the world, is on the list of airports affected — and will also likely see cancellations and delays.

The Latest