Big Hitters Eye City Hall East Venture

ATLANTA-Mayor Shirley Franklin’s office confirms the city shortly will be asking developers for proposals on redeveloping its most under-used asset–the 77-year-old, two-million-sf City Hall East complex on Ponce de Leon Avenue.

The three-wing, 10-story structure houses the city’s police and fire departments as well as several other administrative departments. The building is 75% vacant, the city confirms. The multi-million-dollar redevelopment on 15 acres would be one of the largest Downtown projects in decades, according to area brokers.

The intown property has caught the eye of several developers. Liburn, GA developer Emory Morsberger was among the first to envision turning the structure into a mix of retail shops and entertainment attractions, along with the development of 800 loft residences.