The Center Redevelopment

under construction

The former CNN Center in downtown Atlanta is being redeveloped as "The Center," including a revamped public atrium with a food hall set to open on June 12, 2026. Future phases involve converting two office towers into a hotel and apartments. The hotel will be a new hospitality concept distinct from the nearby Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park. The project is a major transformation aiming to create a bustling downtown hub with dining, events, and retail spaces. The redevelopment is led by CP Group, with an estimated total cost of $425 million, nearly half of which has already been invested in preparing the atrium and entrances. The project aims to preserve the heritage and landmark status of the property while injecting new energy and making it approachable. The hotel and apartments will require public incentives, and the hotel is expected to have about 200 rooms, with around 200 apartments planned, some possibly reserved for below-market rent tenants. The project is targeting completion of the initial phase by the World Cup in mid-June 2026, with further conversion timelines to be announced after the event.