Stratus in the News

GWINNETT, GA. – MDT Institute, a leading provider of medical and dental training, has opened its first Atlanta area location at Crestwood Pointe business park in Gwinnett County.

MDT Institute is an accredited medical assisting and dental assisting academic institute that has been educating students for over 25 years. They are more than just a school; they are a community of passionate educators committed to making a difference in the world of allied healthcare.

The school is located directly off I-85, allowing for quick access to the entire Atlanta metro area. At over 8,400 square feet, MDT Institute’s space includes multiple class rooms, a computer lab, a dental training facility and an x-ray room designed to provide its students with the hands-on training that is required to be properly prepared for a fulfilling career in the medical field. Students also benefit from a location within walking distance of restaurants, shops and entertainment as well as MARTA bus transportation. The area is projected to see a growth of 4.5% in population in the next five years helping to further add to MDT’s future student base.

“With the redevelopment of nearby Gwinnett Place Mall in addition to easy access to a quickly growing population in Duluth and throughout Gwinnett County, Crestwood Pointe was a clear winner for MDT Institute’s expansion into the Atlanta market,” says Stratus Property Group’s Charlie Carroll who represented the tenant in lease negotiations. “As our city continues to grow we’ll always be in need of Dental and Medical Assistants, so I’m delighted to have had the opportunity to assist MDT in identifying the ideal location for their trade school and excited for the new career opportunities it unlocks for local residents.”

ALPHARETTA, GA – Elevation Autism Center, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children, will be extending their services by opening a new Alpharetta clinic at 11560 Great Oaks Way this fall.

The new location is conveniently located near several major highways, making it easily accessible for families from all over the area. The center is also close to a variety of amenities, including parks, restaurants, and shopping.

Elevation Autism Center offers a full range of ABA therapy services, including one-on-one therapy, and parent training. The center’s team of experienced therapists provides individualized care that meets the unique needs of each child. This is Elevation’s third center in the Atlanta area.

“It’s always a pleasure working with Elevation Autism, especially knowing the difference that they’re making in the lives of young children through their work targeted in the early childhood autism therapy space.” says Stratus Property Group’s Charlie Carroll who represented the tenant in lease negotiations. “Elevation has been a valuable member of the Alpharetta community since 2018 when Stratus assisted them with their first ever location.  This location at Great Oaks Center is more than twice the size of that initial location and showcases the significant growth the company has been able to achieve over the last few years.  We look forward to continuing to assist Elevation with their growth as they serve additional Atlanta communities in the future.”

ROSWELL, GA. – Amorino Gelato, a European purveyor of authentic Italian gelato with over 200 locations worldwide, has been added to the upcoming tenant roster at Downtown Roswell’s incoming mixed-use development, Southern Post, which is set to deliver during 2024.

Founded in 2002 in the heart of Paris with the goal of sharing the finest Italian gelato recipes, Amorino is known for its fresh, handmade gelato made with all-natural ingredients and delivered in the shape of a rose. The gelato is available in a variety of flavors, including classic favorites like vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio, as well as more unique flavors like passionfruit, lavender, and black sesame. Amorino also offers a variety of gelato-filled macarons, waffles, crepes, and both hot and cold beverages. 

Located in the heart of Roswell, the Southern Post will consist of a mix of retail shops, loft-style office space, restaurants, and residences. The new development will offer 40,000 square feet of retail space and 95,000 square feet of loft-style space with 128 luxury apartments and 9 high-end townhomes on 4+ acres where the former Roswell Plaza shopping center previously stood. Amorino joins Belux Coffee Roasters, Silla Del Toro, DaVinci’s Donuts, Azotea Cantina, Grana, Bey and Vietvana, as tenants that have been announced within the development.

Stratus Property Group’s Charlie Carroll, who represented Amorino, had this to say about the upcoming opening.  “As a Roswell resident myself, I’m especially thrilled to have been able to work with Amorino Gelato on this project. Historic Downtown Roswell is one of the most heavily trafficked city centers in north Atlanta, and the Southern Post development will be yet another tremendous addition to the area.  I’m excited for the success Amorino will experience as part of the Roswell community, and selfishly, I can’t wait to take my family for some world-renowned Gelato right here in my backyard”.

ATLANTA, GA – New York based Enzo Custom is bringing their premium, custom clothing to Phipps Plaza, the southeast’s premier, upscale shopping destination. Enzo’s eighth location will add Peachtree Rd to its already lengthy list of well renown retail corridors such as Madison Avenue, Michigan Ave and Rodeo Drive, just to name a few.

 The space is currently being prepped by Atlanta-based commercial general contractor, Lexdyn, and set to be completed in time for its February 2020 opening. Enzo is a vertically integrated custom clothier that supplies hundreds of other custom clothiers nationwide. Their process is simple: visit one of their clothiers, take 31 different measurements and pick out your fabric. Within 4 weeks of your initial appointment, your garment will be ready for final adjustments and pick-up. Their guarantee? Unlimited alterations for 30 days, and if the suit can’t be altered, they will remake it entirely. Prices for their custom suits and tuxedos range from $495 to $9500.

 Enzo claimed one of the closest retail spaces to perhaps central Buckhead’s most anticipated redevelopment project. Mall owner and global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, Simon Property Group is currently under construction on a highly anticipated mixed-use redevelopment that will connect to Phipps where the Belk department store previously stood. Set to open in 2021the significant additions to the property include the 150-room Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Atlanta, a 90,000 SF Life Time Athletic gym and spa and the 13-story, 350,000 SF Class A Office Building to be known as One Phipps Plaza. Due to the location of its new space, Enzo is one of a few retailers that stands to greatly benefit from the increased business from the adjoining development.

 “As Atlanta’s leading destination for retailers specializing in luxury menswear, Phipps Plaza was an obvious fit for Enzo Custom’s entry into the market,” says Stratus Property Group’s Charlie Carroll who represented the tenant in lease negotiations. “Enzo has historically relied on grass roots and word of mouth advertising to spark growth for newly opened locations. With the redevelopment set to open just steps away from their new location, the ability to convert the increased foot traffic into walk-in customers to add to their traditionally appointment only model positions them extremely well for future growth. We enjoyed working with Simon and appreciate their assistance in making sure everything is on track to open in early 2020.”

 Enzo Custom will be open for both appointment and walk-in business. Bookings are available between the hours of 10am-9pm Monday through Saturday and 12pm-5:30pm Sunday. Appointments for the new Phipps locations can be made on their website, www.enzocustom.com.

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