The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has granted North American Properties approval to move forward with its $20-million redevelopment of the 1999-constructed Avenue East Cobb retail complex in Marietta, GA.

NAP and JV partner PGIM Real Estate will focus on engaging the public realm and elevating the overall guest experience through an infusion of five-star hospitality and experiential programming.

Plans call for a portion of the central building to be demolished to make way for an 8,000-square-foot plaza surrounded by restaurants with patios. Other features of The Plaza include a covered, raised stage for performances, an LED screen and a deck. Once complete, the space will host more than 100 annual, community-driven events. When it’s not activated, guests can also utilize the open-air space to lounge and mingle.

 Connected to The Plaza will be a 500-square-foot concierge building where guests will have access to resort-level services and two 2,500-square-foot standalone retail/restaurant spaces.