With housing sales fluctuating and Atlanta businesses booming, real estate – commercial and residential – is making headlines. Some big names in the city are making sure that they get their piece of the real estate pie. Former Atlanta Brave, Brian Jordan is building a residential community called Le Jardin, Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition hosts a real estate radio show and is a partner of a real estate company, other real estate mavens include Kent Matlock, Matlock Advertising and Public Relations and Andrea Wynn, A&W Realty.

 

 

Hartsfield-Jackson’s 5^th Runway

 

What role did minority businesses play in the design and construction of the fifth runway of the nation’s busiest airport? How will their involvement affect their businesses? Were many minority firms used in this project? All of these questions and more are answered in this month’s issue.

 

Female Exclusion from Commercial Real Estate

 

With highrises and companies emerging all across the city, why are there so few women taking part in the buying, selling and development of these multimillion dollar ventures? Female players in the commercial real estate game tell readers of their experiences and what keeps women out of this lucrative industry.

 

The Great Atlanta Land Grab

 

With Sandy Springs’ recent incorporation, which Fulton County suburb will be next? Some areas in North and South Fulton are vowing to stake their claim and create their own government. Step-by-step, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine takes you through the process of what it takes to gain city incorporation.

 

Building Blocks of Atlanta

 

Although the numbers are small, African-Americans are playing a big role in the architectural industry. Oscar Harris, Turner Associates; R.L. Brown, R.L. Brown and Associates; and Tonja Adair, TVS Associates Inc., have made tremendous marks on the city of Atlanta. The Atlanta airport atrium, Morehouse College Leadership Center and the retail space at the Georgia Aquarium were all designed and constructed by these black architects.