Sep. 2009 - Cooper Carry Atlanta Relocates Downtown

Cooper Carry celebrates its fiftieth year, and the principles of sustainable and transit-oriented development, by relocating its Atlanta office to Downtown.

Atlanta, Georgia - 9/10/2009 - Cooper Carry, the Atlanta-based architecture and design firm, is celebrating its fiftieth year by moving from its 25-year Buckhead headquarters into new, sustainably-designed office space in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. The new space, designed to achieve a LEED-CI Platinum designation, and set in a walkable, transit-accessible area of the city center, this relocation will bring an additional firm to downtown Atlanta, furthering the downtown areas revitalization.

Kevin Cantley, Cooper Carry's President, notes that the move, which has been planned for years, reflects some of the firms most fundamental values. "We are demonstrating to employees, the city, and our clients our core beliefs about sustainability and alternative modes of transportation," he says. "Being a part of a vibrant urban center is just one way we 'walk the talk' about connectedness and sustainable design. Additionally, we've pledged our involvement in the AIA's Architecture 2030 Project, which seeks to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of every involved entity by the year 2030."

Cooper Carry's new offices, at 191 Peachtree, encourages employees to commute via mass transit, and embodies a legacy of transit-oriented development leadership that is reflected in the design of more than 75 transit-oriented environments around the country. This focus is clearly demonstrated in Atlanta, where the firm was integral in the design of seven MARTA stations, in Underground Atlanta, and in the massive transformation of the Lindbergh transit center from a park-and-ride station to a thriving urban village - the city's first development of its kind. Its also demonstrated in Cooper Carry's New York office's design of Amtraks North Side Pittsburgh Station; in the Washington D.C. offices design of North Bethesda, MDs Town Center as a mixed-use, transit-oriented development; and in its Newport Beach office's recent commission for the design of San Bernandino, CA's Intermodal Transit Station and Village.

In tough economic times, such agile forward movement is rare. Cantley sees Cooper Carry's sustainable focus and passion for transit-oriented development solutions as a vital boon to both clients and the cities they call home, whatever the particular economic circumstances. "This is a trend that we identified in advance of much of the profession; and we remain committed to creating more sustainable communities connected to transit," he says. "As the economy rebounds, this commitment will continue to benefit our clients, and our communities."

Cooper Carry will move into its new offices at 191 Peachtree on September 21, 2009.

COOPER CARRY - THE CENTER FOR CONNECTIVE ARCHITECTURE

Cooper Carry is a national design firm offering architecture, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, interior design and environmental graphic design services. The firms specialty practice areas include retail, mixed-use, education, planning, hospitality, corporate and office facilities, and science & technology. This multidisciplinary approach allows the firm to integrate specialized knowledge of living, working, learning, and leisure space into an environmentally friendly and holistic design. Founded in 1960, Cooper Carry has offices in Atlanta, GA; Alexandria, VA; New York, NY; and Newport Beach, CA. For more information, call 404-237-2000 or visit www.coopercarry.com.

Comments from Atlanta Community Leaders

"Our firm has the highest respect for Cooper Carry. They have been great citizens and contributors to Atlanta not only through their architecture, but their principals are good corporate citizens, providing valuable leadership to the Urban Land Institute, the Livable Communities Coalition, the Buckhead Coalition and NAIOP."

-Reid Freeman, Regent Partners

"Cooper Carry is a first class organization and were thrilled to have them at 191,said Larry Gellerstedt, President and Chief Executive Officer for Cousins Properties. Theyve long been a champion for sustainable building and smart growth initiatives, making them a fitting addition to 191 Peachtree and the ongoing revitalization of downtown Atlanta."

-Larry Gellerstedt, President & CEO, Cousins Properties

"Cooper Carry and its leaders have made significant contributions to the Atlanta community, said Jim Durrett, executive director of the Livable Communities Coalition. Their commitment to sustainable and livable communities is exemplified by their decision to move to Downtown Atlanta. This move will encourage the continued rebirth of the Citys urban core."

-Jim Durrett, Executive Director, Livable Communities Initiative

For more information contact:

Kat McDavitt
Marketing - Cooper Carry
404-237-2000
katmcdavitt@coopercarry.com