October 30, 2008

SUWANEE, October 30, 2008 – CBMT is pleased to announce they are the recipient of the Outstanding New Development Merit Award. The award, highlighting The Plaza at Suwanee Station Land Conservation Project, was presented at the 18th Annual Georgia Urban Forest Council Awards.


August 6, 2008

The Plaza at Suwanee Station Will Donate Half its Property for Land Conservation. Greenspace Conservation Project to Earn Gwinnett Youth His Eagle Scout Badge

SUWANEE, August 6, 2008 – A commercial developer’s passion to preserve the environment initiated a public-private partnership that would involve a Boy Scout troop, city government, and a land conservation nonprofit organization. CBMT, developer of The Plaza at Suwanee Station, has chosen to waive the development rights to eight acres of greenspace on the property. The designated land has been set aside for a proposed donation by the spring of 2009 to the Georgia Piedmont Land Trust, formerly called the Gwinnett Open Land Trust. Land conservation projects have already begun. Recently, local Boy Scouts volunteered many hours to beautify this natural habitat and preserve its wildlife. Additionally, an arborist with the City of Suwanee provided consultation to promote the health of a stream bank and its native species of trees on The Plaza’s property.

The Plaza at Suwanee Station’s park-like environment reflects the developers’ interest in conservation and building community. Vincent Catanzaro of CBMT, said, “We’re making a lifetime dedication to preserving greenspace with the Georgia Piedmont Land Trust and Boy Scouts of America’s Troop 513 in order to provide an ideal environment for people to work and play.” The Plaza at Suwanee Station is a 140,000 square foot lifestyle business park that offers retail, medical, office, and restaurant space for sale or lease. Built in the Arts and Crafts architectural style, The Plaza faces Peachtree Industrial Boulevard with direct access to the Suwanee Station residential development.

To preserve the designated eight acres, CBMT plans to partner with the Georgia Piedmont Land Trust (GPLT), a nonprofit conservation organization committed to the preservation of greenspace. The organization recently changed its name because its scope has expanded from Gwinnett County to include the Georgia Piedmont region. GPLT Board member Dale Higdon, who would oversee the project, explained their role would be “to permanently preserve and protect the stream, wildlife, and natural area at The Plaza at Suwanee Station.”

Last October, the Plaza’s landscape architect, Matt Masters of SEC Planning in Lawrenceville, shared the vision about this environmental effort with local Boy Scout troop 513 that meets at The Family Church in Sugar Hill. Tyler Bramblett, a 14-year old Scout who will be a freshman at North Gwinnett, selected the service project for his Eagle Scout badge. The project included the addition of a nature trail as well as building garden benches, wood duck boxes for the waterfowl, bat boxes for insect control, and bluebird houses. The Eagle Board emphasizes leadership and requires that a scout can only do 50% of the work himself. In April and again in late May, Tyler led two groups of Scouts and adults to complete the work. The area will need periodic maintenance, so the Scouts will return to replace nesting material in the fall and winter.

Scoutmaster Britt Bramblett said, “I am proud that one of our scouts, Tyler Bramblett, was able to carry out his Eagle project at The Plaza at Suwanee Station. Troop 513 looks forward to a long and lasting relationship with the Georgia Piedmont Land Trust as we maintain the project area for years to come.”

Tyler added, “It's awesome to complete my Eagle project with the help of not only my fellow leaders and scouts, but my true friends. It’s good to know my Eagle project isn't a project just to get it done with and move on, I know it’s going to be there for a while and help the environment.”

In addition to the acreage to be donated, The Plaza’s property includes a stream bank and other greenspace. The City of Suwanee approved work along the stream bank to remove all non-native and invasive species of trees to promote the health of existing native trees. To attract birds along the stream, 400 fruit bearing shrubs were planted, and 43 more trees will be planted in the fall. In order to create an arboretum, an assortment of high quality elm, red maple, and bald cypress trees were planted throughout the property that are 20 feet high – superior to the 12 to 14 foot industry standard.

Individuals working at The Plaza at Suwanee Station as well as visitors have expressed appreciation for the developer’s emphasis on the environment. Connie Jeon of elements™ diet and fitness explained, “Preservation of nature is important to me. Vincent and his team have managed to set forth all efforts possible to preserve green land and make a beautiful park for the businesses here.”

Dr. Ronald Perry of Gwinnett Urgentcare commented that his patients also benefit from the peaceful environment, “A person’s overall experience starts when they pull into the Plaza at Suwanee Station’s nice tree-lined drive. The atmosphere is very calming and upscale. That experience sets the tone for the type of care they’ll receive from us as well.”



July 3, 2008

Vici Real Estate goes green in partnership with the Boy Scouts

A commercial developer’s passion to preserve the environment initiated a public-private partnership between a Boy Scout troop, city government and a land conservation nonprofit organization. CBMT, developer of The Plaza at Suwanee Station, has chosen to waive the development rights to eight acres of greenspace on the property. The designated land will officially be donated by the spring of 2009 to the Georgia Piedmont Land Trust, formerly called the Gwinnett Open Land Trust.

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April 8, 2008

Vici Real Estate featured in Gwinnett Business Journal

Mixed-use takes off – Finding a wealth-building opportunity in Gwinnett

Live, work and play-the growing trend of mixed-use developments in commercial real estate offers the advantage of needed services,shops and leisure in one location. Rapid growth in mixed-use commercial projects also offers a unique advantage to business owners and investors seeking ownership in these popular locations. “Mixed used developments create more activity because of so many different users,”says Olga Teseniar,managing broker at Vici Real Estate in Atlanta.“A steady flow of families who come over to have dinner and go shopping offers more convenience having everything in one location. This creates added exposure for tenants.”

Location, Location, Location
Investment in office and retail ownership involves more than just owning the space. It’s also important to consider strategic location. Look for an area with high traffic counts and in a visible location.

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The Plaza at Suwanee Station is the newest example of the work, live, play concept.

It is a new development by Catanzaro, Bowers, Morris and Teseniar, LLC (“CBMT”),a private,entrepreneurial,market driven real estate company specializing in development of high-end retail, office,medical and mixed use properties in the southeastern United States, with a focus on the metropolitan Atlanta area. The Plaza at Suwanee Station covers more than 140,000 square foot of mixed-use development including 79,800 square feet of Retail,23,800 square feet of Office and 36,400 square feet Medical Center.

“ Commercial business condominiums have been on a dramatic upward trend in greater Atlanta,”says Olga Teseniar,“Now physicians,business owners and retailers are moving into these spaces as well,many of them are choosing to purchase space instead of using a traditional lease”

Our clients are Gwinnett Urgent Care, Atlanta Laser Clinic,Three Mentors financial advisors, Sugarloaf Medical Internal Medicine, Diet and Fitness Elements for Women and number of upscale restaurants and retailers.

The Plaza is strategically positioned in North Gwinnett County,a county dedicated to the promotion of small business owners and entrepreneurs for several decades. This support has created a local market with the strongest culture of ownership in the state of Georgia,and quite possibly the best real estate market for this product in the United States. Gwinnett County has 726,723 residents, up more than 138,000 from the 2000 census and 400,000 new citizens are forecasted between 2000 and 2030. The Plaza at Suwanee Station is located on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (1300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suwanee, GA 30024), a four lane divided highway with a traffic count of over 45,000 cars per day. Additionally, The Plaza at Suwanee Station is a quarter mile south of McGinnis Ferry Road and a couple miles north of Sugarloaf Parkway, two of the major routes connecting Gwinnett County to North Atlanta.

This is an excellent location with very high demographics and traffic counts. Additionally Suwanee was recently voted as one of the top 10 places to live by Money Magazine.

The Plaza at Breckinridge,is also a new project that offers a unique opportunity to acquire investment grade retail/office real estate, it is located at 3550 Breckinridge Boulevard in Duluth.The project contains approximately 24,748 sq. ft. of Class-A retail/office condominium units,including an end unit with a drive-thru.This prime retail location is situated in rapidly growing Gwinnett County,off Interstate 85 and Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, next to The Country Inn & Suites and Bahama Breeze Restaurant. The project boasts excellent visibility and a modern upscale design – in close proximity to hotels and office parks.

June 12, 2007

Vici Real Estate Announces New Retail Development -
The Plaza at Breckinridge

Duluth, GA—Vici Real Estate proudly announces their newest retail location, The Plaza at Breckinridge, with spaces for sale or lease. Strategically positioned off Interstate 85 and Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, Georgia—The Plaza has close proximity to many hotels, office parks, and restaurants. Approximately 24,590 sq. ft. of single story retail space is available, including an end unit with drive-thru capabilities. All units have grade level entry and Pleasant Hill Road side signage.

Owning or Leasing space at The Plaza at Breckinridge is a smart choice and a good investment for your company. For further information please contact Olga Teseniar at 678-218-1700 or oteseniar@vicirealestate.com for more information.