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Shares 355 By Amy Wenk and Maria Saporta As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on August 4, 2017 An Atlanta developer is planning an innovative co-working space along one of Atlanta’s most historic streets — a project that’s already lured high- profile investors including top Home Depot executives . Historic preservation developer Gene Kansas in front of the 135 Auburn Ave. building, which he and a group of investors have acquired to turn into a “Constellations” project on the second floor (Photo by Maria Saporta) Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate plans to open Constellations, a $2 million project that will offer “culturally-inspired” workspace with the hope of bringing together great minds who care about making a difference in the city. It’s coming to the second floor of the circa-1910 former Southern School Book Depository at 135 Auburn Ave., a building that was designed by famed Atlanta architect Neel Reid . Constellations will replace the Southern Education Foundati...

Shares 372 By Maria Saporta First in a multi-part series about Atlanta’s precious tree canopy Hundreds and hundreds of trees will be cut down in the Peachtree Hills community as a result of two developments currently being proposed. Ashton Woods – an ironic name for the developer – is planning to clear cut a 4-acre parcel next to Peachtree Hills Park ­– removing a total of 148 trees. Peachtree Hills " /> A look at the trees that will be cut down as part of the easement through the park (Photo: Peachtree Hills ) Across Peachtree Hills Avenue , Isakson Living will be developing a residential community on 20 acres of land that used to house the a modern- style Peachtree Hills Apartments , which were built in 1938 and were demolished in 2008. The property has been vacant – with the exception of the grand trees that have shaded the area for decades. Brian Thomas, vice president of construction of Isakson Living, wrote in an email that “the existing tree canopy has been and will...