The king of Atlanta retail is back — but not in Atlanta.
Ben Carter made his name by building the Mall of Georgia and then set his sights on transforming Buckhead’s party district into the South’s glitziest shopping hub. Now he’s returning with his first development since he lost control of the Streets of Buckhead project. It’s a plan to build a new outlet mall on the outskirts of Savannah.
His understated project in Pooler may not grab as many headlines, but Carter said he sees an opportunity in the outlet industry, which is growing while other retail sectors sputter. If it’s a more cautious approach than he’s used to taking, it may be because he’s learned from his past.
Subscribers can read more about Carter’s comeback bid in Sunday’s AJC or on our subscription tablet app.
