Both prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic, many well-known retailers that occupied anchor spaces at the ends of malls and shopping centers made the difficult decision to close their doors permanently. Malls were hit especially hard as large department store chains (such as Sears) closed many of their locations, leaving behind empty blocks of contiguous space often totaling 100,000 square feet or more per location.

To successfully backfill these vacant or dark retail anchor spaces, owners, operators and developers of shopping centers and malls must carefully consider the demographics in the surrounding community served by the retail facility in question. To fill the vacancy, a developer must first identify the most viable economic use for the empty space.

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Hilton has launched Tempo by Hilton, a lifestyle brand curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers.” NELSON Worldwide conceptualized the design. Read more here.

We are excited to share that NELSON Worldwide has been ranked #2 on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 25 Largest Architectural Firms List. View the full list here.

As Vice President and Mixed-Used Business Leader, Blaik Ritchie will lead the Minneapolis-based architecture firm firm’s mixed-use team’s growth and operations from its Dallas office. Read more with D Magazine here.

To offset the transport-related emissions created by the global tourism industry, hotel designers have taken a green approach to construction and design — even during a global pandemic.

Nelson Worldwide oversaw two hotel projects with LEED certification that had sustainable design standards it had to adhere to to meet requirements for the certification, design director Cheryl Smith said in an email interview.

One of the clients made one major change to its air filtration system during construction because of the pandemic to help guests feel safer.

“They installed an air filtration system known as bipolar air ionization to the duct work within the public spaces, which helps to kill bacteria and viruses by reducing allergens,” she said.

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Hilton launches Tempo by Hilton, an approachable lifestyle brand curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers” who seek a hotel experience that reflects their ambition. Read more here.

Jeni Dzenis regional market leader at NELSON Worldwide shares her insight on how to survive and thrive during a global pandemic. Read more here.

NELSON Worldwide partnered with Professional Photographers of America to transform their office in downtown Atlanta. Read more here.

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Clayton County is moving forward with plans to build new administrative offices in Jonesboro.

The county said it will discuss its plans to construct the building at 120 Smith Street in Jonesboro during the 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 meeting of the Clayton County Commission. The Clayton County Building and Maintenance Department is working with Nelson Worldwide to complete concepts and due diligence on potential sites. Read more here.