The Atlanta Braves clinched their first World Series win since 1995 in Houston last week, and when they brought the trophy back to Atlanta to celebrate, they spent a little time in Downtown Atlanta where the team played for decades before speeding away to their new home. The celebratory parade reached its peak at The Battery at Truist Park, the mixed-use complex the Braves developed in suburban Cobb County and moved to in 2017, a controversial decision that has turned into a model that other sports franchises have sought to replicate in the years since. 
Braves Development Co. CEO Mike Plant led the acquisition of the 30 undeveloped acres and spearheaded the development of 1.8M SF of commercial space around the 41,676-seat Truist Park (originally SunTrust Park). He said he watched with pride as more than 325,000 people came through the development during the first three…  Read the full story here. | 
