CB2 opened this past weekend at 1010 Midtown, so I went with a friend to check out the new store. CB2 is the first major retail shopping component to open its doors at the massive 12th & Midtown complex (located a few blocks from Piedmont Park). If you are thinking it’s more of the same items sold at Crate & Barrel, think again. CB2 is a younger, fresh and has a different attitude. I found quite a few things I’d like to buy! They has some great acrylic pieces, interesting mirrors, chic lighting and so much more. The people who works there are very friendly and go out of their way to help you.

I’m hoping 12th & Midtown will get some major players to open up shop in the building. I’d love to see Apple open a Midtown location on the corner! (You know they are going to open a store in Midtown at some point). Did you check out CB2? What did you think? Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

Streets of Buckhead developer Ben Carter said Wednesday he is in talks with private investors to raise $200 million to resume work on the stalled luxury retail project. Carter told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution he conferred last week with investors about how to get the massive development completed. Unable to get a traditional bank loan amid the credit crunch, Carter said he has been seeking private investment money instead — a position many developers are in. Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

Finally some good news from 12th & Midtown, who recently announced the first major retail component of the massive $2 billion shopping district known as Midtown Mile.
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Some additional retailers for the 1.5 billion dollar Street of Buckhead, opening in March 2010. So far the project is 50% leased.

Briono: Italian luxury men’s clothier specializing in custom tailored suits and amazing ties
Leggiadro: Ann Ross designs upscale women’s couture
Shirts & Co. by Domenico Vacca. Ready-to-wear menswear and accessories shop
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A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver status in the LEED Green Building Rating System(TM) when it opens in 2009.
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The first phase of 12th & Midtown is well underway to completion and the first closings for 1010 Midtown are scheduled to happen today. I’ll be visiting the building soon, so I’ll be sure to take pictures of the 10 model homes they have – with interiors by Artefacto (one of my favorite places to buy furniture) and also Cantoni. Later this month 1010 Midtown will have it’s grand opening party and I’m sure it’s going to be quite the scene.